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 of the following is the result of mitosis?

Four genetically diverse daughter cells

A single haploid cell

A zygote

Two genetically identical daughter cells

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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 and type of chromosomes as the parent cell. It is primarily involved in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

Recall the key feature of mitosis: The daughter cells produced are genetically identical to the parent cell because the DNA is replicated and equally distributed during the process.

Differentiate mitosis from meiosis: Meiosis, unlike mitosis, produces four genetically diverse haploid cells, which are involved in sexual reproduction. This distinction helps eliminate incorrect options.

Analyze the options: The options include 'Four genetically diverse daughter cells,' 'A single haploid cell,' 'A zygote,' and 'Two genetically identical daughter cells.' Based on the definition of mitosis, only the last option aligns with the outcome of mitosis.

Conclude: The correct result of mitosis is 'Two genetically identical daughter cells,' as mitosis ensures the preservation of genetic information across cell generations.