Which of the Following Does Not Describe Non-Sex Chromosomes

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not describe non-sex chromosomes?

• A)diploid
• B)haploid
• C)produced by mitosis
• D)genetically identical
• E)called somatic cells

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, referred to as the "master gland," which secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Short Stature

A condition characterized by a height that is significantly below the average for a person's age and sex.

Hypothalamus

A neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.