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The number of primary follicles at birth and puberty is the same.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in class test.This intriguing question comes from Human Reproduction topic in chapter Human Reproduction of Biology – Class 12

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Correct CHOICE is (b) False

To elaborate: PRIMARY follicles are formed as a result of enveloping of primary oocytes by a layer of granulosa cells. These are formed during embryonic development and undergo a process of degeneration as the female matures to puberty. Hence the number of primary follicles that SURVIVE to puberty is far LESS, reaching only about 60,000-80,000 in each ovary.



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