Answer:
8 chromatids
Explanation:
Meiosis is a kind of division that produces offsprings with their chromosomal number reduced by half. It occurs in a two-step division i.e. meiosis I and II. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (similar but non-identical chromosomes received from each parent) separate.
Hence, in this case involving a somatic cell with 16 chromatids. This means that it possesses 8 chromosomes since each chromosome comprises of two sister chromatids. During Anaphase 1 of meiosis 1, each homologous chromosome separate into opposite poles of the cell, and after cytokinesis, there would be 4 chromosomes (8 chromatids) in each cell.
These chromatids will separate in meiosis II.
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The selection in this case would be natural selection.
Natural selection is a process that involves organisms with favorable characteristics having a higher chance of reproductive success, and passing on their traits onto the offspring. This process, as opposed to artificial selection, does not involve human intervention and is a natural phenomenon.
In our case, whales with maximum length (the favorable trait) are mating on accord of their own, without external factors governing the process; hence, the selection is natural.
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Answer:
Scientific investigations produce evidence that helps answer questions and solve problems. If the evidence cannot provide answers or solutions, it may still be useful. It may lead to new questions or problems for investigation. As more knowledge is discovered, science advances.
When the light bounces off an object and travels to your eyes those light rays travel parallel to each other. When they pass through a magnifying glass, the Convex lens finds the parallel rays so that they converge and create a virtual image on your eyes retinas. The virtual image on your retinas appear larger than the real object due to principles of Geometry. Despite the magnifying glass, your eyes trace the light rays back in parallel lines to the virtual image. Since the virtual image is farther from your eyes than the object is, the object appears bigger.
