Answer:
The most basic function of the cell cycle is to accurately copy a large amount of DNA in the chromosomes and then precisely separate the copies into two genetically identical daughter cells.
Explanation:
Answer:
Explanation:
Meiosis is a form of cell division that occurs in the sex cells of organisms. It ensures the reduction of a diploid cell to an haploid cell to allow for the formation of a diploid zygote after fertilization (contribution of both parents haploid sex cells to give a diploid zygote). Thus, this process is very essential and important.
The reduction is accomplished by 2 divisions after the duplication of chromosomes
- first division: separation of homologous pairs of chromosomes (this reduces the total in half)
- second division: separation of sister chromatids of a chromosome.
The rearrangement in meiosis occurs by crossing over/genetic recombination.
This is the exchange of genetic material between homologous pairs of chromosome bringing about a rearrangement and genetic variation
An example of a chromosomal abnormality that arises as a result of defects in this process is the Down Syndrome which is caused by a nondisjunction of the chromosomes 21 pair in a sex cell.
This condition produces offsprings that have some characteristic facial features, short stature etc
Answer:
The correct answer is: 600,000 years
Explanation:
Half-life is the time which is essential or required to decrease a specific substance to half of its initial amount of the substance. So, if a substance has a half-life of 200,000 years then it means it takes 200,000 years to decrease or change into a new substance and remain half of its initial quantity.
half-life amount
0 20000
1 10000
2 5000
3 2500
total half-life = 3 to 2500 atoms of A
so, the time will be = 3 * 200,000 years
= 6000000
