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This document is a study guide on molecular biology, cytology, and biochemistry of oogenesis, encompassing ovulation and hormonal control in mammals. It details the differentiation of the ovum, its development from the primary oocyte, and the various sub-processes involved in oogenesis in mammals.
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Molecular biology, Cytology and Biochemistry of oogenesis: Ovulation and hormonal control in mammals. Oogenesis, ovogenesis, or oögenesis is the differentiation of the ovum (egg cell) into a cell competent to further develop when fertilized. It is developed from the primary oocyte by matura...
Molecular biology, Cytology and Biochemistry of oogenesis: Ovulation and hormonal control in mammals. Oogenesis, ovogenesis, or oögenesis is the differentiation of the ovum (egg cell) into a cell competent to further develop when fertilized. It is developed from the primary oocyte by maturation. Oogenesis is initiated in the embryonic stage. In mammals, the first part of oogenesis starts in the germinal epithelium, which gives rise to the development of ovarian follicles, the functional unit of the ovary. Oogenesis consists of several sub-processes: oocytogenesis, ootidogenesis, and finally maturation to form an ovum (oogenesis proper). Folliculogenesis is a separate sub-process that accompanies and supports all three oogenetic sub-processes. Thank you
