Assertion :During ovulation, the primary oocyte has released one polar body. Reason: When oocyte is in the fallopian tube, it is in the second metaphase state.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. Primary oocyte completes are meiosis I and forms secondary oocyte and first polar body. Ovulation releases secondary oocyte into the oviduct which has its cell cycle paused in metaphase II. The secondary oocyte completes its meiosis II only after fertilization. Option B is the correct answer.