What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies? A) They act as a back-up in case the secondary oocyte becomes non-viable. B) They may be fertilized and produce a viable twin. C) They provide a structure for half of the chromosomes after cellular division. D) They add a hormonal stimulus necessary to trigger ovulation. E) They are important additional sources of estrogen.

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What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies?

		A) They act as a back-up in case the secondary oocyte becomes non-viable.
		B) They may be fertilized and produce a viable twin.
		C) They provide a structure for half of the chromosomes after cellular division.
		D) They add a hormonal stimulus necessary to trigger ovulation.
		E) They are important additional sources of estrogen.