A Cell with Two Full Sets of Chromosomes Would Be

Question

A cell with two full sets of chromosomes would be termed a _______________ cell.
A) somatic
B) germ
C) sister
D) haploid
E) diploid

Accepted Answer

A cell with two full sets of chromosomes is called a diploid cell. This is because "di" means "two" and "ploid" refers to the number of sets of chromosomes. Diploid cells have two full sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells have only one set. Somatic cells are any cells in the body that are not reproductive cells, while germ cells are reproductive cells that give rise to gametes (sperm and eggs). Sister cells refer to two cells that are genetically identical because they were produced by the division of a single cell.