Answer:
This question lacks options, the options are:
A. Halved
B. Doubled (x2)
C. Quadrupled (x4)
D. Octupled (x8)
The answer is B.
Explanation:
Via the process of meiosis, gametes are formed in order for sexual reproduction to occur. However, the chromosomal content of the gametes are reduced by half. According to this question, a germ cell is said to have 2 sets of chromosomes i.e. diploid, meaning that each daughter cell after meiosis will have one set of chromosome (haploid, n).
However, before any form of division can occur, the DNA (genetic material) of the cell must be replicated i.e. doubled in order to ensure that each resulting gamete has enough chromosomes. This is applicable in this question as well as the DNA in the germ cell must be DOUBLED (×2) via replication in order to have enough DNA for each gamete.
The germ cell, or diploid cell, duplicates its DNA to create haploid cells (gametes) with one set of chromosomes each. This process of duplication is part of meiosis, ensuring that offspring receives the correct number of chromosomes from each parent.
The germ cell, a type of diploid cell, contains two sets of chromosomes. Each gamete, typically described as haploid cells, needs to have one set of chromosomes. To have enough DNA for each gamete, the DNA in the germ cell must be duplicated, which is a part of the process of meiosis.
This process of meiosis helps reduce the number of chromosome sets in each cell so that when two gametes (like a sperm cell and an egg cell) combine during fertilization, they can create a new diploid cell with two sets of chromosomes - one from each parent. If meiosis didn't occur, the resulting cells would have too many chromosomes, which is not sustainable for life.
Most animals and plants are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes in their body cells or somatic cells. However, gametes, the reproductive cells, are haploid and carry just one set. This ensures that upon fertilization, the embryo will have the correct number of chromosomes.
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B.) They are photosynthetic
C.) They are multicellular
D.) Their cells contain a nucleus
The characteristic that is not typical of an animal is B.) They are photosynthetic. Animals are heterotrophic, consume organisms for energy, and do not photosynthesize like plants.
The characteristic among the provided options that is not typical of an animal is B.) They are photosynthetic. Animals are heterotrophic, signifying that they need to consume other organisms for energy, unlike plants which are photosynthetic and can generate their own food using sunlight.
Additionally, Animalia Kingdom is classified by its members being multicellular and having cells with a nucleus. B.) They are photosynthetic is a characteristic more closely associated with plants than animals.
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B) The shape of the tortoise shell varied because the predators on the islands were different.
C) The particular shape of the shell was best suited for the island on which the tortoise was living.
D) Tortoises who used their shells in special ways caused the shells to become larger, rounder, or flatter.