The stage of cell division in which paired homologous chromosomes get shortened and thickened is prophase I of meiosis. During this stage, the chromosomes condense and become visible as distinct structures, allowing for the homologous chromosomes to pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over. The shortening and thickening of the chromosomes during prophase I is important for proper alignment and separation of the homologous chromosomes during subsequent...
The Wheatstone bridge is not suitable for measuring very low resistance because it is based on a ratio of two resistances, and the resolution of the bridge decreases as the ratio approaches 1. This means that the Wheatstone bridge is not accurate enough to measure very small changes in resistance.
