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Corpus luteum is formed by:

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germ cells

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follicle cells

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vitelline membrane

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secondary oocyte

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Solution

The correct option is B follicle cells
The corpus luteum is formed from the Graffian follicles after they mature and release the mature ovum or egg cell. It is a hormone secreting structure and is responsible for the secretion of the hormone progesterone. So, the correct option is 'follicle cells'.

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