Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

Cell Biology

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

Which type of cell is produced by mitosis?

Diploid cell

Gamete

Sperm cell

Haploid cell

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Understand the process of mitosis: Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This process is essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

Recall the chromosome number in diploid and haploid cells: Diploid cells (2n) have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells (n) have only one set of chromosomes, typically found in gametes like sperm and egg cells.

Identify the purpose of mitosis: Mitosis is responsible for producing cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the diploid chromosome number. It does not produce haploid cells or gametes.

Differentiate mitosis from meiosis: Meiosis is the process that produces haploid cells (gametes such as sperm and egg cells) for sexual reproduction, while mitosis produces diploid somatic cells for growth and repair.

Conclude that the type of cell produced by mitosis is a diploid cell, as it retains the same chromosome number as the parent cell and is not involved in gamete formation.