Concept explainers
To write:
Correct vocabulary term for the given definition.
Introduction:
A cell grows until it reaches its size limit, then it either stops growing or divides. Most cells undergo division. Cell division helps a cell to reproduce. In order to maintain the same number of chromosomes in each generation, an organism produces gametes. Gametes are sex cells and have half the number of chromosomes.
Answer to Problem 1A
Diploid (2n)
Explanation of Solution
A cell with n number of chromosomes is called a haploid cell. When one haploid gamete fuses with another haploid gamete, the process is called fertilization. The result is a cell with 2n number of chromosomes; n chromosomes from male parent plus n chromosomes from female parent. A cell with 2n number of chromosomes is called a diploid cell.
When two cells with n number of chromosomes fuse, a diploid cell with 2n number of chromosomes is formed.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 10 Solutions
Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (5th Edition)
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education