The nurse works in a geneticist's office and is educating a student nurse about human cells. Which of the following statements by the student indicate that an adequate amount of learning has occurred? Select all that apply.

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The nurse works in a geneticist's office and is educating a student nurse about human cells. Which of the following statements by the student indicate that an adequate amount of learning has occurred?  Select all that apply.

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Statement A is correct, as each human cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46 chromosomes. Statement C is also correct, as each human cell contains mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy for the cell. Statement B is incorrect, as chromosome size varies and is not necessarily related to its number. Statement D is incorrect, as gender is determined by the presence of either two X chromosomes or one X and one Y chromosome. Statement E is incorrect, as different cells in the body have different functions and structures based on their location and the specific tissues and organs they make up.

The Nurse Works in a Geneticist's Office and Is Educating