Explain the difference between the following terms:
$(1)$ Labia - Clitoris
$(2)$ Somatic cells - Germ cells

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(N/A) $(1)$ Labia: These are the external female genitalia. They consist of the labia majora and labia minora,which protect the vaginal and urethral openings.
- Clitoris: It is a small,sensitive,finger-like structure located at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening. It contains erectile tissue and is homologous to the male penis.
$(2)$ Somatic cells: These are the body cells that form the tissues and organs of an organism. They contain a diploid $(2n)$ number of chromosomes and divide by mitosis.
- Germ cells: These are specialized cells responsible for sexual reproduction. They undergo meiosis to produce haploid $(n)$ gametes,which carry hereditary information to the next generation.

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