Basics of cells

Question 1

Mature sex cells have 23 chromosomes

Answer 1

Sex cells – sperm cells & Ovaries

Question 2

Somatic (body) cells – contain 23 pairs of chromosomes

Answer 2

Somatic cells-all cells except sex cells

Question 3

1)Cellular material inside the cell
2) liquid portion of the cell. Also called intercellular fluid.
3) solid components of the cell

Answer 3

1.Cytoplasm
2. cytosol
3. Organelles

Question 4

Fluid that surrounds cells and tissues – also called interstitial fluid.

Answer 4

Extracellular fluid

Question 5

Maintain homeostasis at the tissue and organ level

Answer 5

Cellular functions