12 Questions
What is the main difference between somatic cells and reproductive cells?
Somatic cells are from the body of organisms, while reproductive cells are involved in the production of offspring.
What is the role of Gap 0 (GO) phase in the cell cycle?
It is a temporary resting period where the cell quits dividing.
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in a diploid cell?
46 chromosomes
What is the main function of somatic cells in organisms?
Maintain life processes
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
S phase
What is the purpose of karyokinesis in the cell cycle?
Division of the nucleus
During which phase of the cell cycle do chromosomes align along the metaphase plate?
Metaphase
What is the purpose of the spindle fibers during cell division?
Aid in aligning chromosomes during Metaphase
Which part of the cell is responsible for cytokinesis in animal cells?
Cleavage furrow
What occurs during Anaphase of mitosis?
Chromatids arrive at opposite poles of the cell
Which type of chromosome is characterized by having the centromere at one end?
Telocentric
What is the main outcome of mitosis in terms of daughter cells produced?
Two identical daughter cells
Test your knowledge on cell types, genetic information, and growth processes in the human body. Explore the differences between somatic cells and reproductive cells, as well as how genetic information contributes to the growth of a human being.
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