Chapter 2

Question 1

Diploid

Answer 1

has two sets of chromosomes

Question 2

Haploid

Answer 2

4 cells that are genetically different from each other

Question 3

Somatic cell

Answer 3

cells that aren’t sperm or eggs

Question 4

Gamete

Answer 4

reproductive cell, that combines two opposite sex to produce offspring

Question 5

Plasma membrane function

Answer 5

separates the cell from the external environment

Question 6

Nucleus function

Answer 6

enclosed by a nuclear envelope that is studded with/ pores to communicate with the rest of the cell.

Question 7

Rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER) function

Answer 7

folds, sorts, and ships proteins and other molecules.

Question 8

Mitochondria function

Answer 8

sites of energy conversion

Question 9

Mitosis Significance

Answer 9

essential for growth and cell replacement.

Question 10

Mitosis Outcome

Answer 10

produces two identical daughter cells

Question 11

Meiosis Significance

Answer 11

reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid

Question 12

Meiosis Outcome

Answer 12

Produces four haploid cells that are genetically different from each other