MHT CET Medical202623 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyHuman ReproductionActual
How many eggs are released by a human female in the time period of about 32 years between menarche and menopause?
Options
- A240
- B320
- C384
- D416
Correct answer
D. 416
Step-by-step solution
A human female typically releases one egg per menstrual cycle. The average length of a menstrual cycle is 28 days. Number of menstrual cycles in a year = 365 28 13 . Therefore, approximately 13 eggs are released per year. Total number of eggs released in 32 years = 32 13 = 416 . Answer: 416