Biology Cell SZABMU 2024 Reconduct
PMDC Verified Question 3 of 143
The cells in our body are all genetically identical, apart from the:
A
Reproductive cells
B
Muscle fibers
C
Somatic cells
D
White blood cells
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Reproductive cells
Concept: Meiosis introduces genetic variation and reduces chromosome number, distinguishing germline cells from somatic cells.

Solution: All somatic (body) cells are produced via mitosis and are genetically identical clones (diploid). However, reproductive cells (gametes like sperm and egg) undergo meiosis, making them haploid and genetically unique due to crossing over and independent assortment.

Distractor Autopsy: Muscle fibers and white blood cells are somatic cells and share the identical diploid genome of the organism (though B/T cells undergo genetic rearrangement, "reproductive cells" is the broad, fundamental answer expected here).

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