B6 - Inheritance And Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What are gametes
A
Sex cells
2
Q
Give 2 examples of gametes
A
Sperm + egg
3
Q
True or false: human egg is not the largest cell in the human body
A
False - it is the biggest
4
Q
What is the general name for a normal body cell with 46 chromosomes
A
Somatic cell
5
Q
How many chromosomes are there in gametes?
A
23
6
Q
What is fertilisation?
A
When sperm penetrates egg (occurs in fallopian tube)