Multiple choice

Which of the following statement is/are false regarding somatic cells and gametes?

  1. Somatic cells are diploid cells, whereas the gametes are haploid cells.

  2. Somatic cells form external structures of the body, whereas gametes form internal.

  3. Somatic cells do not fuse during sexual reproduction, whereas gametes fuse during sexual reproduction giving rise to a diploid zygote.

  4. Somatic cells are found almost everywhere in the body, whereas gametes are restricted to certain parts.

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Yes, it is the answer as the statement is false. Somatic cells form internal and external structures of the body, whereas gametes do not.

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