a. In meiosis of females, the oocyte forms one egg and three polar bodies; the polar...

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a. In meiosis of females, the oocyte forms one egg and three polar bodies; the polar bodies often die and disintegrate from apoptosis. What is the advantage of forming the polar bodies? (2 points) The polar bodies will break down. b. Thinking about X-chromosome inactivation (resulting in the formation of Barr bodies), why are females said to be "mosaics"? (2 points) ܀ a. In meiosis of females, the oocyte forms one egg and three polar bodies; the polar bodies often die and disintegrate from apoptosis. What is the advantage of forming the polar bodies? (2 points) The polar bodies will break down. b. Thinking about X-chromosome inactivation (resulting in the formation of Barr bodies), why are females said to be "mosaics"? (2 points) ܀

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ANSWER Forming polar bodies is advantageous because it allows for the release of excess chromosomes ... View the full answer