NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 2

Question: Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs: [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Before entry of sperm into ovum

B) Simultaneously with first cleavage

C) After entry of sperm but before fertilization

D) After fertilization

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • The extrusion of the second polar body from the egg nucleus occurs after the entry of the sperm but before the completion of fertilization. This process is part of the final stages of meiosis II, which is triggered by the penetration of the sperm into the ovum.