AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Somatic cells are the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells (which are called germ cells). In humans, somatic cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitosis produces two diploid (2n) somatic cells that are genetically identical to each other and the original parent cell, whereas meiosis produces four haploid (n) gametes that are genetically unique from each other and the original parent (germ) cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Any of the body cells except the reproductive (germ) cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Somatic cells are produced through the cell division process of mitosis. They contain two copies of each chromosome, one from an organism’s mother and one from their father.

Detailed explanation-5: -Somatic cell are all cells of the body other than the reproductive cells. These cells performs all the body functions apart from reproduction. Somatic cells are also known as non-reproductive cells.