Introduction to Cytogenetics and Cellular Activities
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What is the main function of somatic (body) cells?

  • To produce sperm and egg cells
  • To carry out cellular activities underlying inherited traits, quirks, and illnesses (correct)
  • To replicate themselves through self-renewal
  • To synthesize nucleic acids
  • What is the distinguishing characteristic of sperm and egg cells?

  • They are unicellular prokaryotes
  • They contain ribosomes
  • They are said to be diploid
  • They have one copy of the genome and are haploid (correct)
  • Which category of organisms includes both unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes?

  • Stem cells
  • Eukarya (correct)
  • Somatic cells
  • Archaea and Bacteria
  • What is the ploidy of somatic (body) cells?

    <p>Diploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells can divide to give rise to differentiated cells and replicate themselves through self-renewal?

    <p>Stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major macromolecules that make up cells?

    <p>Carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell has one copy of the genome and is haploid?

    <p>Egg cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ribosomes in cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major macromolecule is NOT mentioned as a component of cells in the given text?

    <p>Vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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