Genetic Variation Flashcards

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What is ploidy?

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Ploidy refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell (n). Cells with one set of chromosomes (gametes) are haploid (n) and those with two (somatic body cells) are diploid (2n).

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What are the differences between germline and somatic cells?

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All cells used in reproduction in multicellular organisms are called germline cells. All other cells are somatic (body) cells

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