Question

Why is oogenesis a discontinuous process?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Oogenesis refers to the process of formation, development and the maturation of an ovum. This formation of ovum is a result of many hormonal and various other changes in the female body. Thus, oogenesis is considered a discontinuous and wasteful process

Answer 2

Oogenesis is a discontinuous process because it had started early in the the life of of a woman.

Explanation:

• Usually the secondary oocyte is produced much before the time the lady attains puberty.

• After that only the maturation of the oven takes place every month. The long process of oogenesis is already over.

• Moreover only ovum matures during every two months. This means that the secondary oocyte gets matured every alternate month from each ovary. Moreover the process of production of ovum ends as the women approaches menopause.

• As the process of ovulation is not continuous all throughout the life of an individual hence it is called a discontinuous process.

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