Identify and Describe the Two Processes That Ensure the Genetic

question 40

Essay

Identify and describe the two processes that ensure the genetic uniqueness of each human gamete cell.

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells which transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of nerve cells, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Antagonist

A substance that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to and blocking a receptor rather than activating it.

Neurotransmitter

Compounds responsible for transmitting signals between neurons through synapses within the nervous system.