Deiplod Haploid Summary Flashcards
1
Q
What type of chromosomes do somatic and germ stem cells have?
A
Homologous chromosomes
Somatic and germ stem cells are diploid, meaning they have pairs of homologous chromosomes.
2
Q
How many pairs of chromosomes do somatic and germ stem cells contain?
A
23 pairs of chromosomes
This includes 22 autosomes and one gonosome.
3
Q
What are the types of gonosomes in humans?
A
XX in females and XY in males
Gonosomes determine the sex of the individual.
4
Q
What type of chromosomes do gametes contain?
A
23 different chromosomes
Gametes are haploid, meaning they contain only one set of chromosomes.
5
Q
Somatic and germ stem cells are said to be _______.
A
diploid
6
Q
Gametes are said to be _______.
A
haploid
