Following fertilization, the somatic cells of humans divide by:

a. apoptosis
b. mitosis
c. meiosis
d. DNA replication


c. meiosis

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a. translational control b. post-translational modification c. adjusting the rate of transcription d. control over mRNA processing

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The structures labeled "4" are

a. trichocysts. b. cilia. c. flagella. d. pili. e. pellicles.

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In female mammals, germ cells

A. arrested in meiosis II until puberty. B. develop into fully mature gametes before birth. C. are arrested in meiosis I until puberty. D. are not produced until puberty. E. arrested in mitosis until puberty.

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