BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2005

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    Which of following is 'immortal'?

    A)  Somatic cell                      

    B)  Glomerular cells

    C)  Germ cells                         

    D)  Cells of pituitary

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Germ cells form gametes which are involved in sexual reproduction. The fusion of male and female gametes results in the formation of diploid zygote. Which is the first cell of new generation- So, germ cell may be consider as immortal and these cells carry information from one generation to next generation. Somatic cells (i.e., other cells except germ cells) like glomerular cells. Cells of pituitary are destroyed in same generation so these are mortal cells.


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