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The egg (ovum) of a rabbit contains 22 chromosomes. How many chromosomes are in the somatic (body) cells of a rabbit?
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12. Meiosis
Life Cycle of Sexual Reproducers
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Somatic cells in humans contain __________ set(s) of chromosomes and are therefore termed __________.
A
one; diploid
B
two; haploid
C
one; haploid
D
three; triploid
E
two; diploid
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Understand the difference between somatic cells and gametes. Somatic cells are all the cells forming the body of an organism, except for the reproductive cells (gametes).
Recognize that somatic cells in humans are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.
Recall that the term 'haploid' refers to cells that contain only one set of chromosomes, which is characteristic of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
Identify that the term 'diploid' is used to describe cells with two sets of chromosomes, which is the case for somatic cells in humans.
Conclude that somatic cells in humans contain two sets of chromosomes and are therefore termed diploid.
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