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Primary Oocyte At Biology Glossary

What is it? A diploid cell formed after a diploid oogonium underwent mitosis. The primary oocyte is arrested in Prophase of Meiosis I. It will complete meiosis to form a haploid primary oocyte and the haploid first polar body.

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