Key Terminology (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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How many chromosomes do diploid cells contain in humans?
How many chromosomes do diploid cells contain in humans?
chromosomes in pairs
What are haploid cells?
What are haploid cells?
Cells with one set of chromosomes
What is a gamete?
What is a gamete?
A specialised haploid reproductive cell
What are the two types of gametes in humans?
What are the two types of gametes in humans?
Sperm cells and egg cells (ova)
Where does gametogenesis occur?
Where does gametogenesis occur?
In both testes and ovaries
How many mature eggs are typically released during ovulation each month?
How many mature eggs are typically released during ovulation each month?
One mature egg
How long does spermatogenesis take from start to finish?
How long does spermatogenesis take from start to finish?
Approximately days
What is the germinal epithelium?
What is the germinal epithelium?
Tissue where gametogenesis begins
What type of cell division produces gametes?
What type of cell division produces gametes?
Meiosis
How many chromosomes does a zygote have after fertilisation?
How many chromosomes does a zygote have after fertilisation?
chromosomes