A somatic cell is
A) a body cell that is responsible for growth and maintenance.
B) a cell specialized for reproduction.
C) one of the cells that produces spores in slime mold-fruiting bodies.
D) a cell that has four membranes around it.

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Somatic cells are the body cells that are responsible for growth and maintenance of an organism, such as skin cells, muscle cells, nerve cells, and others. Option B is incorrect, as cells specialized for reproduction are called germ cells. Option C describes cells in slime molds, which are not somatic cells. Option D is also incorrect, as no known cell has four membranes around it.

A Somatic Cell Is