Question

Is an oocyte an egg?

Answer 1

Oocyte:

1. The oocyte is a developing egg that is an immature egg.
2. Oocyte differentiates into the mature egg (ovum) by the process of meiosis.
3. So, there are two types of oocytes - primary oocytes and secondary oocytes.
4. Primary oocytes give rise to secondary oocytes after meiosis I.
5. And a secondary oocyte gives rise to an ovum or an egg after meiosis II.