Oogenesis

The production of egg in the female reproduction organ, the ovary, is called oogenesis. The production of reproductive cells in females occurs during certain periods. Every month, one egg cell matures and is released into the fallopian tube to allow fertilization to occur. Every month, one egg cell matures and is released into the fallopian tube to allow fertilization to occur. The eggs begin development from the third month when the female is still in the uterus of its mother and continues until it reaches a certain age. The purpose of meiosis during egg formation is to half the number of chromosomes.