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What do the polar bodies formed in oogenesis do?
aychamo said:Aye, if they aren't hindering reproduction, there is nothing really selecting against them. Gary, I presume you are a male. What do your nipples do?
Polar bodies are small, non-functional cells that are formed during oogenesis, the process of egg cell development in females.
Polar bodies are formed through the process of meiosis, specifically during the first and second meiotic divisions. As the egg cell divides, it produces one functional egg cell and one or more polar bodies.
The primary purpose of polar bodies is to provide a mechanism for the egg cell to eliminate excess genetic material. They also help to regulate the size of the egg cell and ensure that only one functional egg cell is produced per meiotic division.
No, polar bodies do not have any other known functions in oogenesis or in the female reproductive system. They are simply discarded by the body after being formed.
No, polar bodies do not have the potential to develop into a viable embryo and therefore cannot be used in fertility treatments or reproductive technologies.