Why is the period of growth in oogenesis prolonged compared to spermatogenesis? 2. Why is it necessary for the structure of the sperm to change prior to fertilization? 3. Why are follicle cells found to surround the oocyte? 4. Why is the fourth phase of development called gastrulation? 5. Why is the fertilized egg still considered a single cell?

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Answer the following questions briefly (3-5 sentences only).

 

1. Why is the period of growth in oogenesis prolonged compared to spermatogenesis?
2. Why is it necessary for the structure of the sperm to change prior to fertilization?
3. Why are follicle cells found to surround the oocyte?
4. Why is the fourth phase of development called gastrulation?
5. Why is the fertilized egg still considered a single cell?

 

 

 

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