Question

which statements best describe body cells and sex cells? check all that apply.
body cells are diploid.
sex cells are haploid.
body cells have half the number of chromosomes as sex cells.
sex cells do not have pairs of chromosomes.
sex cells are formed during mitosis.
most cells in humans are body cells.

Explanation:

• Body cells (somatic cells) are diploid ($2n$), containing two sets of chromosomes.
• Sex cells (gametes) are haploid ($n$), having one set of chromosomes and no chromosome pairs.
• Most cells in the human body are somatic (body) cells.
• Sex cells are formed during meiosis, not mitosis.
• Body cells have twice the number of chromosomes as sex cells (not half).

Answer:

Body cells are diploid.
Sex cells are haploid.
Sex cells do not have pairs of chromosomes.
Most cells in humans are body cells.