Multiple Choice
Fill in the blanks. Haploid cells have _______ copy of genetic material, while diploid cells have ____ copies of genetic material.
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Basics of Meiotic Genetics
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Germ cells are diploid.
A
True
B
False
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Understand the definition of germ cells: Germ cells are the cells in the body that give rise to gametes, which are the reproductive cells (sperm and eggs).
Recall the concept of ploidy: Diploid cells contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells contain only one set of chromosomes.
Identify the ploidy of germ cells: Germ cells undergo meiosis to produce gametes. During meiosis, the chromosome number is halved, resulting in haploid gametes.
Clarify the distinction: While the precursor cells to gametes (germ cells) are initially diploid, the gametes themselves are haploid.
Conclude the reasoning: Since the question refers to germ cells as they function in producing gametes, they are not diploid in their final form as gametes, making the statement 'Germ cells are diploid' false.
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