Somatic Cells vs Gametes

What is the function of somatic cells?

• The function of somatic cells is to produce gametes.

• The function of somatic cells is to transmit nerve impulses.

• The function of somatic cells is to support the body's growth and maintenance.

• The function of somatic cells is to regulate the body's temperature.

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What is the function of gametes?

• Facilitate sexual reproduction

• Facilitate asexual reproduction

• Produce hormones

• Transport oxygen

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How do somatic cells differ from gametes?

• Somatic cells are non-reproductive cells that make up the body, while gametes are reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction.

• Somatic cells are smaller in size compared to gametes.

• Somatic cells are only found in animals, while gametes are found in both animals and plants.

• Somatic cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to gametes.

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Which type of cells are involved in sexual reproduction?

• Somatic cells

• Stem cells

• Gametes

• Red blood cells

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Which type of cells are involved in asexual reproduction?

• germ cells

• stem cells

• reproductive cells

• somatic cells

Do somatic cells have a full set of chromosomes?

• Yes

• Only in certain species

• Sometimes

• No

Do gametes have a full set of chromosomes?

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

• Only in certain species

Are somatic cells haploid or diploid?

• diploid

• triploid

• monoploid

• tetraploid

Are gametes haploid or diploid?

• tetraploid

• triploid

• haploid

• diploid

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Can somatic cells undergo meiosis?

• I'm not sure

• Maybe

• Yes

• No