The Scientist Who Charted the Gulf Stream in 1769 Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The scientist who charted the Gulf Stream in 1769 was:

• A) Darwin
• B) Forbes
• C) Magellan
• D) Benjamin Franklin.

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Definitions:

Telophase

The final stage of mitosis or meiosis in cell division when chromosomes de-condense, nuclear membranes re-form, and the cytoplasm typically divides, resulting in two separate cells.

Interphase

A phase of the cell cycle where a cell spends most of its life, preparing for cell division by replicating its DNA and increasing in size.

G₀ Phase

A phase in the cell cycle where cells are in a state of quiescence (inactivity) and not actively dividing.

Spindle Fibers

Protein structures that form during cell division, aiding in the separation of chromosomes.