Meiosis is a more specific type of cell division (of germ cells, in particular) that results in gametes, either eggs or sperm, that contain half of the chromosomes found in a parent cell. Unlike mitosis with its many functions, meiosis has a narrow but significant purpose: assisting sexual reproduction.
On 27 May 1967, 90.77% of Australian voters recorded the largest ever âYesâ vote in a referendum to alter the Australian constitution. This referendum finally enabled Aboriginal people to be counted in the national census and to be subject to Commonwealth laws, rather than just state laws.
On March 29, 1961, the 23rd Amendment was ratified, granting residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote for electors in presidential elections for the first time.The number of electors was fixed at the number awarded to the smallest state.n March 29, 1961, the 23rd Amendment was ratified, granting residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote for electors in presidential elections for the first time. The number of electors was fixed at the number awarded to the smallest state.