Question

directions: identify each statement below as applying to “somatic cells” or “gametes.” 1. another term for sex cells 2. egg and sperm 3. formed throughout an organism’s life 4. form in body cells 5. identical to all of the other cells of similar function 6. cells are haploid 7. sister chromatids line up in the middle of the cell. 8. four individual nuclear membranes begin to form. 9. sister chromatids are separated 10. the cytoplasm is split and forms two cells. 11. crossing over occurs. 12. paired homologous chromosomes separate.

Explanation:

1. Egg and sperm are gametes as they are sex - cells involved in reproduction.
2. Somatic cells form the body cells and are identical to other cells of similar function.
3. Cells are haploid during meiosis II after the reduction division in meiosis I. When sister chromatids line up in the middle of the cell, it is metaphase II of meiosis. When sister chromatids are separated, it is anaphase II of meiosis. When the cytoplasm is split and forms two cells, it is cytokinesis of meiosis II. Crossing - over occurs in prophase I of meiosis when paired homologous chromosomes are together.

Answer:

1. Gametes
2. Somatic cells
3. Meiosis II
4. Metaphase II
5. Anaphase II
6. Cytokinesis II
7. Prophase I