Oogenesis
The formation of the ovum (mature female gamete) from undifferentiated germ cells is called oogenesis. This process takes place in the ovaries (female gonads). Oogenesis consists of three stages known as the multiplication phase, growth phase, and maturation phase.
Cell Division
Cell division involves the formation of new daughter cells from the parent cells. It is a part of the cell cycle that takes place in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Cell division is required for three main reasons:
Given that a diploid cell will undergo meiosis and give rise to gametes (egg or sperm cells), where in the body would you expect this cell to be located?
Gamete production takes place for sexual reproduction.
Gamete production by diploid cells undergoing meiosis takes place to give rise to eggs and sperms. This process of production of gametes is called oogenesis in females and spermatogenesis in males. The site for the production of gametes is the gonads in the body.
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