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.
1 The Referendum held on 27 May 1967 askedtwo questions of Australian voters. The first question, relating to the number of Members inthe House of Representatives was defeated by a 3 to 2majority.The second question sought two amendments to theConstitution as it related to Aboriginal Australians. The Referendum held on 27 May 1967 askedtwo questions of Australian voters. The first question, relating to the number of Members inthe House of Representatives was defeated by a 3 to 2majority.The second question sought two amendments to theConstitution as it related to Aboriginal Australians.