AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitosis occurs in somatic cells; this means that it takes place in all types of cells that are not involved in the production of gametes. Prior to each mitotic division, a copy of every chromosome is created; thus, following division, a complete set of chromosomes is found in the nucleus of each new cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -In multicellular plants and animals, however, meiosis is restricted to the germ cells, where it is key to sexual reproduction. Whereas somatic cells undergo mitosis to proliferate, the germ cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid gametes (the sperm and the egg).

Detailed explanation-3: -Somatic cells-that is, the cells in your body that aren’t sex cells-do this via a process called mitosis. New sex cells, or gametes, are produced via a different process, called meiosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Germ cells produce gametes and are the only cells that can undergo meiosis as well as mitosis. These cells are sometimes said to be immortal because they are the link between generations. Somatic cells are all the other cells that form the building blocks of the body and they only divide by mitosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Somatic refers to the cells of the body that are in contrast to the germline or reproductive cells. These somatic cells are diploid in nature. They are responsible for the growth and development of an organism.