Why Do Astronomers Need to Study Microwaves, Instead of Visible

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Essay

Why do astronomers need to study microwaves, instead of visible light, in order to understand the Big Bang?

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Definitions:

Diploid

Referring to cells that contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, characteristic of the body's somatic cells.

Tetraploid

An organism or cell having four complete sets of chromosomes, a condition that can result from the doubling of chromosomal number.

Polyploid

An organism or cell having more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes, often resulting in biological diversity or adaptation.

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development processes, including seed dormancy and response to environmental stress.