Following statements are given w.r.t. gametogenesis.
(a) Meiosis $1^{s t}$ occurs in primary oocyte
(b) Meiosis $2^{n d}$ may start but can’t be completed in virgin woman’s secondary oocyte
(c) Meiosis $1^{s t}$ is completed in follicular phase of menstrual cycle
(d) Meiosis $2^{n d}$ produces three polar bodies and one ovum
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a, c, d are correct

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b, c, d are correct

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a, b, c are correct

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a, b, c and d are correct

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The correct option is C a, b, c are correct
Meiosis $2^{n d}$ occurs in secondary oocyte which produces one polar body and one ovum. All other statements are correct. Hence, option c is the answer.

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The correct option is C a, b, c are correctMeiosis 2ndoccurs in secondary oocyte which produces one polar body and one ovum. All other statements are correct. Hence, option c is the answer.

The correct option is C a, b, c are correct
Meiosis $2^{n d}$ occurs in secondary oocyte which produces one polar body and one ovum. All other statements are correct. Hence, option c is the answer.