Somatic & germline cells

What are somatic cells?

Any cell in the body other than cells involved in reproduction.

How many pairs of chromosomes do somatic cells have?

23

Are somatic cells diploid or haploid?

Diploid

What type of chromosomes do somatic cells have?

homologous

What type of division(s) do somatic cells go through

Mitosis

What are germline cells?

Gametes and the stem cells that divide to form gametes.

Two examples of gametes

Sperm and ova

What type of division(s) do germline stem cells go through

mitosis and meiosis

How many single chromosomes does a cell with the diploid chromosome number have?

46

How many single chromosomes does a cell with the haploid chromosome number have?

23

How many divisions does the nucleus undergo in meiosis

2

State the stages of meiosis

• homologous chromosomes are separated

• Chromatids are separated