The Process by Which the Zygote Creates New Somatic Cells

question 40

Multiple Choice

The process by which the zygote creates new somatic cells is called:

• A) mitosis.
• B) meiosis.
• C) twinning.
• D) heredity.

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Definitions:

Lateral Border

The side edge or boundary of an anatomical structure or organ.

Proximal Phalanx

The proximal phalanx refers to the bone in the finger or toe that is closest to the hand or foot, forming part of the skeletal structure of each digit.

Distal Phalanx

The bone at the tip of a finger or toe, farthest from the body's main structure.

Metacarpal

The metacarpal bones are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.