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Question
What is oogenesis?
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Solution
Oogenesis is the process of forming a mature female gamete (ovum). It occurs in the ovaries of the female reproductive system. Oogenesis is a discontinuous process; it begins before birth, stops mid-process, and only resumes after menarche.
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