Question

What is the similarity between secondary oocyte and polar bodies?

• A. Volume of cytoplasm
• B. Size of cell
• C. Number of chromosomes
• D. Volume of cytoplasm and number of chromosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Number of chromosomes

Secondary oocyte and the polar bodies are formed as a result of meiosis-I in the primary oocyte. This meiosis is uneven because it distributes the cytoplasm unequally to the daughter cells. The daughter cells are secondary oocyte and polar bodies. Secondary polar bodies are rich in the cytoplasm and are larger in size. Polar bodies are smaller and have less cytoplasm. However, the number of chromosomes is equal in both the polar bodies and secondary oocytes.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Number of chromosomes'.