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What is the fate of corpus luteum in case of unfertilized egg?(a) Rapid proliferation(b) Degeneration(c) Secretion of progesterone(d) Onset of next menstrual cycleThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question comes from Human Reproduction in section Human Reproduction of Biology – Class 12

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Correct choice is (B) Degeneration

The explanation: Corpus luteum releases PROGESTERONE to support endometrium required for homing the EMBRYO. But if the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium is useless and should be RELEASED off to save energy. Thus corpus luteum is degraded.



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