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Question
During foetal development, oogonium begins meiosis but stops at
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In human females, oogonia (diploid germ cells) begin meiosis during fetal development. They progress through prophase I but then arrest at the diplotene stage of prophase I. These arrested cells are called primary oocytes and remain paused in this stage until puberty.
Hint
They pause at the first stage of meiosis I, long before birth.