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Sex cells, called gametes, are different to other cells in that they contain half the number of chromosomes.
So in a human sex cell, there are 23 chromosomes, whereas a normal human cell has 46 chromosomes.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 15y agoOrdinary cells have 23 sets of chromosomes. Sex cells like sperm and eggs only have 23 single chromosomes apiece. When a sperm's 23 chromosomes and an egg's 23 chromosomes meet, they create the 23 sets of chromosomes that make up a new human being's dna.
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∙ 11y agoThe living things that produce sexually have special cells called Sex cells. Sex cells form by a procces called meiosis.
Anyway, Sex Cells have only half as many chromosomes as other cells in the organism's body.
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∙ 9y agoSomatic cells (body cells) have the diploid number of chromosomes. This means that they have two copies of each chromosome. For example, human somatic cells have 46 chromosomes.
Sex cells, or gametes, have the haploid number of chromosomes. This means that they only have one copy of each chromosome. For example, human gametes have 23 chromosomes.
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∙ 7y agoThey have haploid number of chromosomes. They undergo meiosis cell division during their formation.it is the type of cell division in which the chromosome number of the parent is reduced cells to half in the daughter cells.
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∙ 9y agoIf you mean the sperm and the egg, the difference is that they each only have 23 chromosomes, whereas all other human cells have 46 chromosomes.
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∙ 9y agoSex cells are used for reproduction while other cells in our body are manly used for Protection and maintenance.
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Sex cells differ from body cells in that they do not have?
Sex cells differ from body cells in that they do not have a set of homologous chromosomes. Body cells have two copies of each chromosome while sex cells (or gametes) have only one set
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation is a non sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non-sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells can be passed on to children. Mutations in sex cells only affect offspring. Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism.
What type of cells are germ fighters?
They are ordinary blood cells.
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
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Sex cells differ from body cells in that they do not have?
Sex cells differ from body cells in that they do not have a set of homologous chromosomes. Body cells have two copies of each chromosome while sex cells (or gametes) have only one set
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation is a non sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism
How do autosomes differ from sex cells?
Autosomal Chromosome are your body cells(i.e Skin cells) while Sex Chromosomes are your Sperm Cells and Egg Cells or "Gamete(s)"
How do haploid cells differ from diploid cells?
Haploid cells only have half the necessary amount of DNA (sex cells). Diploid cells have a full set of DNA (body cells).
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non-sex cell?
Mutations in sex cells can be passed on to children. Mutations in sex cells only affect offspring. Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism.
How are sex cells differ from other cells in the body?
Sperm and eggs each only have half a set of DNA, whereas all other cells contain a full set.
How does the number of Genesis and I sex cells differ from the number of Genesis and other types of cells found in organisms?
How does the number of genesis in a sex cell differ from the number of genesis in other types of cells found in organisms?The sperm and the egg come together and make a reproduction and make offspring to help the population grow and grow until they/you can't reproduce anymore.
How do nanocomposite polymers differ from ordinary plastics?
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What type of cells are germs cells?
They are ordinary blood cells.
What is the name of the process where sex cells?
Where sex cells are produced: meiosis Where sex cells unite: fertilization
What is the combination of sex cells?
Will if you say so the combining os a sex cells is a thing that is in the sex cells
How does a mutation in a sex cells differ from a mutation in a non sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
