The two basic types of cells are somatic cells and
A) zygotes
B) gametes
C) autosomes
D) polar bodies
E) organelles

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Somatic cells are any cells of an organism, except for the reproductive cells. The reproductive cells, also called germ cells, are either egg cells (in females) or sperm cells (in males), which are collectively known as gametes. Therefore, the correct answer is B) gametes.

The Two Basic Types of Cells Are Somatic Cells and