DIVISION OF SOMATIC AND GERMLINE CELLS Flashcards
1
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What are somatic cells?
A
All cells in the body except those involved in reproduction.
2
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What do somatic cells divide by?
A
Mitosis to form new somatic cells
3
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What are gremlins cells?
A
Any cells used in reproduction
4
Q
What do germline cells divide by?
A
They divid by mitosis to for germline stem cells.
They divide by meiosis to form haploid gametes
5
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What is meiosis?
A
Meiosis produces 4 haploid cells which contain half the information of the original through 2 divisions.
Separating homologous chromosomes
Separating chromatids
