A Column of the Periodic Table Is Called a

question 45

Multiple Choice

A column of the periodic table is called a

• A)group.
• B)period.
• C)isotopic mixture.
• D)pillar.
• E)shell.

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

Sperm cells are male reproductive cells responsible for fertilizing female egg cells to initiate pregnancy.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located in the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of DNA and protein, containing genes.

Meiosis I

The first division of meiosis, a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half and leads to the production of gametes or spores.

Meiosis II

The second division phase in meiosis, following Meiosis I, where sister chromatids are separated, resulting in four haploid cells.