This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
In a female child at bih, oocyte is in a stage of 
Select and explain. 
A. Anaphase of the first meiotic division, B. Prophase of the first meiotic division, C. Anaphase of the second meiotic division, D. Prophase of the second meiotic division
B: Prophase of the first meiotic division
Answer: B: Prophase of the first meiotic division 
Explanation: Inderbir Singh&;s Human embryology; Tenth edition; Pg 24At the time of bih, all primary oocytes are in the prophase of the first meiotic division.