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What do somatic cells primarily compose?
Most of the body’s tissues and organs
Where are somatic cells predominantly found?
In most of the body’s tissues and organs
What is the main role of somatic cells in the body?
Constituting the majority of the body’s tissues and organs
What is the main difference between germplasm and somatoplasm?
Germplasm contains germ cells, while somatoplasm contains body cells
What characterizes mortal cells, such as somatic cells?
They have limited capacity for cell division and a finite lifespan
What is the result of the Hayflick limit in mortal cells?
Cellular aging and cessation of division
What is the role of immortal cells, such as germ cells?
Contains the genetic material that passes from generation to generation
What distinguishes protoplasm of the germ cells from protoplasm of the body cells?
Germ cell protoplasm contains the genetic material, while body cell protoplasm contains information about proteins, mRNA, and carbohydrates
Test your knowledge about somatic cells with this quiz. Explore what somatic cells primarily compose, where they are predominantly found, and their main role in the body. This quiz will help you understand the significance of somatic cells in the context of human biology.
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