gametes or germ cells are haploid cells (example: sperm and ova) containing only one set (or n) number of chromosomes and autosomal or somatic cells are diploid cells containing 2n number of chromosomes.
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the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus.
this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells. calcium carbonate is strengthened by phosphorus.