Light micrograph of a fetal ovary showing several oocytes (immature egg cells) undergoing meiosis (gamete formation). The large cell at centre is in t
Light micrograph of a fetal ovary showing several oocytes (immature egg cells) undergoing meiosis (gamete formation). The large cell at centre is in the diplotene stage of prophase and is showing some chiasmata. The other oocytes are in the pachytene stage of prophase, with chromosomes appearing as thick strands.
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