somatic and germline cells Flashcards by Erin Aitken | Brainscape

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Define somatic cells

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They are any body cells except cells involved in reproduction. Somatic cells form into different types

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How do somatic cells replenish?

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Mitosis

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Define germline cells

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They are sex cells and the stem cells that divide to form sex cells

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