What is Mechanism of DNA double from 1N to 2N

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The discussion revolves around the mechanism by which DNA transitions from a haploid state (1N) to a diploid state (2N), particularly in the context of meiosis and cell division. Participants seek to clarify the processes involved in chromosome duplication and the implications for cell ploidy.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the mechanism that allows haploid cells (1N) to become diploid cells (2N) after meiosis.
  • One participant suggests that haploid cells do not turn into diploid cells, asserting that somatic cells naturally have two sets of chromosomes, while germ cells have one set.
  • Another participant raises the possibility of genome duplication as a meiosis error that could result in diploid cells where haploid cells are expected.

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Participants express differing views on whether haploid cells can transition to diploid cells, with some asserting that this does not occur naturally, while others propose scenarios where it might happen due to errors in meiosis. The discussion remains unresolved.

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There are limitations in the clarity of the initial questions posed, and assumptions about the definitions of haploid and diploid states may not be fully articulated. The discussion also reflects uncertainty regarding the mechanisms of chromosome duplication and the role of germ versus somatic cells.

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what is Mechanism of DNA double from 1N to 2N ?
 
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markone said:
what is Mechanism of DNA double from 1N to 2N ?

I didn't exactly get your question but i can give you a general idea about ploidy (number of chromosomes).

When a cell is not reproducing, it has two sets of each chromosome i.e. '2n' (diploid condition). Meiosis results in the production of germ cells which instead of two have just one set of each chromosome i.e. 'n' (haploid condition).
 
thank you
OK let make question clearly
after Meiosis
when we have tow cell each one has chromosome i.e. 'n' how double chromosome i.e to be
2n
 
markone said:
thank you
OK let make question clearly
after Meiosis
when we have tow cell each one has chromosome i.e. 'n' how double chromosome i.e to be
2n

I am really sorry but I still didn't get your question. Is it something like this?
How does a haploid cell turn into a diploid cell?

If this is the question then the answer is that haploid cells do not turn into diploid cells. All somatic cells (cells which are not germ cells) naturally have 2 sets of each chromosome. It is only the germ cell which help in reproduction that have only one set of the chromosomes.

I would suggest reading about cell division and the cell cycle to be clear about this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_cycle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitosis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiosis
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Meiosis_vs_Mitosis
 
Markone, obviously, English isn't your first language! Are you referring to the the possibility of genome duplication as a meiosis error? This would lead to 2n chromosomes where there would normally be only n.
 

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