Asked by Pinchos Hecht on Jun 12, 2024
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Fertilization can only occur
A) if orgasms occur in both the male and female.
B) when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte.
C) when there is no menstrual flow.
D) after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus.
E) on day 14 of the cycle.
Secondary Oocyte
An intermediate cell in human and animal oogenesis, resulting from the first meiotic division of the primary oocyte, ready for fertilization.
- Learn the intricacies of how and where fertilization takes place.
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Siaire HolseyJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte, which is the mature form of the female gamete ready for fertilization. The other options are not necessary conditions for fertilization to take place.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the intricacies of how and where fertilization takes place.