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A polar body is a non-functional female gamete, because it is far too small to function properly. An egg is the one female gamete produced by meiosis that is large enough to fuction.

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Do egg white polar or non-polar?

Egg white is mainly composed of water and proteins such as albumin. Water is a polar molecule, while proteins contain polar and non-polar regions. Overall, egg white can be considered polar due to the presence of water and polar regions in the proteins.


Why must polar bodies die?

Polar bodies are produced during the process of oogenesis to ensure that the developing egg cell receives most of the cytoplasm and organelles needed for successful fertilization and embryo development. The polar bodies contain a small amount of genetic material and are not needed for reproduction, so they typically undergo programmed cell death (apoptosis) to recycle their resources for the benefit of the viable egg cell.


How do you get an egg to float in vinegar?

To make an egg float in vinegar, you simply have to make the vinegar denser than the egg. Its like when you mix oil and water together, if you leave it for a while, you notice that they separate, one on top of another. The substance at the bottom is more dense than the substance at the top. To recreate this with vinegar and an egg, add salt to make the vinegar denser, and then put the egg in. If the egg still sinks, add more salt. Repeat until you get your desired result.


What color does egg white turn when iodine is added?

Egg white turns a blue-black color when iodine is added due to the reaction between the iodine and the proteins present in the egg white.


Can you make an egg bounce with soda?

Yes, dropping an egg into a glass of soda can make it bounce due to the carbon dioxide bubbles in the soda providing a cushion of air between the egg and the liquid. The carbonation helps create enough pressure for the egg to bounce rather than break upon impact.

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What is the difference between a polar body and an egg cell?

A polar body is a small cell produced during the process of oogenesis, which is the formation of egg cells. It contains genetic material but does not have the ability to develop into an embryo. An egg cell, also known as an ovum, is a larger cell that contains genetic material and has the potential to be fertilized by a sperm cell to form an embryo.


What happens to the polar body during the process of oogenesis?

During oogenesis, the polar body is a small cell that is formed as a byproduct when the egg cell divides. The polar body typically does not have the ability to develop into a mature egg cell and eventually disintegrates.


Would the separation of an egg and it's polar body soon after fertilization harm the development of an embryo?

No, the separation of an egg and its polar body after fertilization does not typically harm the development of the embryo. The polar body is a byproduct of egg cell division and its removal does not affect the genetic material necessary for embryo development.


What is the difference between a cell cycle and a egg cycle?

the difference between a cell cycle and egg cycle is...


What is the difference in size between a medium egg and a large egg?

The difference in size between a medium egg and a large egg is typically about 2-3 tablespoons in volume.


What is the difference between eggnog and egg custard?

egg nog is raw egg, egg custard is cooked egg.


What is the difference between a duck egg and a turkey egg?

totally diff animals


What is the difference between broiler egg and hens egg?

they both fat shiys


When a primary oocyte divides a secondary oocyte and what are produced?

A primary oocyte divides into a secondary oocyte and a polar body during meiosis I. The secondary oocyte undergoes meiosis II to produce a mature ovum (egg) and another polar body.


How many egg cells come form a female germ cell?

One primary oocyte divides by meiosis and produces one polar body and one secondary oocyte. The polar body goes on to produce two more polar bodies, and the secondary oocyte divides into one polar body and one ovum. Therefore, one cell is produced from one primary oocyte.


What is the difference between a Hong Kong Egg Tart and a Macau Egg Tart?

There is no difference They both use the same recipe


How does ootid differ from a polar body?

An ootid is a haploid cell produced during oogenesis that eventually matures into an ovum, or egg cell. A polar body, on the other hand, is a smaller haploid cell that is produced during oogenesis but does not develop into an egg cell and eventually disintegrates.