Meiosis results in a reassortment of maternal chromosomes (inherited from the mother) and paternal chromosomes (inherited from the father). if 2n = 6 for a given species, what is the probability that a gamete will receive 1 maternal chromosome and 2 paternal chromosomes?

The probability is 1/16 that a gamete will receive only paternal chromosomes. In life cycles that alternate between haploid and diploid stages, fertilization doubles the number of chromosomes per cell, The pairing of chromosomes along their lengths , which is essential for crossing over is referred to as synapsis

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.