Compare and contrast a human somatic cell to a human gamete.

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Miley Hines

25 May, 04:31

Compare and contrast a human somatic cell to a human gamete.

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Bruce Mcdaniel · Answer 1

The vegetative cells found in all the kinds of organisms that form the body of an organism are known as somatic cells. They are found in both multicellular and unicellular species. In humans, a somatic cell comprises 46 chromosomes with 23 pairs coming from each parent. However, these cells are non-reproductive.

On the other hand, the gametes refer to the cells that are considered as the reproductive cells of the organism. They are also known as sex cells as they develop into sperm and egg cells. These cells are haploid in nature, and they are formed at the time of meiosis.