Question

what is the meaning of genome? 3. what is chromatin? 4. how many chromosomes are in a human somatic cell? name two types of somatic cells in your body. 5. what is a gamete? name the two types of gametes.

Answer 1

Genome: The complete set of genetic material in an organism.

Chromatin: A combination of DNA and proteins that make chromosomes. These are found in human cells.

Chromosomes in a human somatic cell: Human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes.

Two Types of Somatic Cells: Skin cells and Blood cells.

Gamete: An organism's reproductive cells aka sex cells.

Two Types of Gametes: Male and female.

Male: sperm

Female: egg/ova