Oogenesis

Egg cell production process

Oogenesis or ovogenesis is female gametogenesis, the development of the egg cell (ovum) from the oogonium to a primary oocyte, and secondary oocyte. The egg cell is a cell that is competent to further develop when fertilized. Oogenesis is initiated during early embryonic development.

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