Functions

... chromosome #2 had to first learn to survive to replicate without the unfused chromosomes of the other allele there to help maintain proper cell functions. It would then become increasingly difficult for a 46 to reproduce with 48 and possibly 47 in part because along with the new genome design ...

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At least take a guess on how they are specialized for their functions. Look at the shape of the male sperm and the female egg. Then look at the main organelles in each gamete, and their location. This should all be in your book.

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How are mammalian gametes specialised for their functions? :?

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... surrounded by an envelope. (e) The lipids of the plasma membrane form a bilayer ----------------------------------------- Which of the following functions in secretion: (a) Mitochondria (b) Chloroplasts (c) Nucleus (d) Microbodies (e) Golgi apparatus/yes Secretes proteins and other substances ...

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... effects of cortisol on wound healing do not involve B and T cells, and have more to do with reduced effect of neutrophil-associated cytokine functions. Also, apparently only few groups have noticed this phenomenom, so I'm not sure if the effect is that profound anyway. Cortisol (and stress ...

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