Answer:
D. the homologous chromosomes are paired AND the spindle is formed
Explanation:
Meiosis is the type of cell division that results in four daughter cells with each having a reduced number of chromosomes (by half). Both meiosis and mitosis occur in different stages including prophase, metaphase, anaphase etc but meiosis occurs in two series of division processes called meiosis I and meiosis II.
In prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes, which are similar but non-identical chromosomes from male and female parents pair to form tetrad or bivalent. This pairing of homologous chromosome is unique and peculiar to MEIOSIS but never mitosis.
The correct answer is a nutrient runoff.
Nutrient runoff is a major reason for eutrophication of surface waters, in which extra amount of nutrients, generally phosphorus or nitrogen, instigate growth of algae. Sources of nutrient pollution involve surface runoff from pastures and farm fields, emissions from combustion, and discharges from septic tanks.
Photosynthesis is when plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide. Plants are autotrophs (they make their own food) and the food they synthesize creates carbohydrates, so the correct answer is D - autotrophs produce carbohydrates.
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