The nurse works in a geneticist's office and is educating a new employee about human cells
Which statement by the employee indicates an understanding of the information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Every human cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes and a total of 46 chromosomes.".
2. "Genes are found in the nucleus of all cells.".
3. "Each human cell contains mitochondria.".
4. "The 22nd pair of chromosomes determines the person's gender.".
5. "All human cells function in the same way regardless of their location.".
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Rationale 1: Every human cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. There are 46 chromosomes in each cell.
Rationale 2: Genes are found in the nucleus of all cells except red blood cells, which have no nucleus.
Rationale 3: Each human cell contains organelles such as mitochondria.
Rationale 4: The 23rd pair of chromosomes determines the person's gender.
Rationale 5: Human cells function very differently based on their location.
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