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

During mitosis, how do the daughter cells compare to the parent cell?

They contain half the genetic material of the parent cell.

They are genetically identical to the parent cell.

They have twice as much DNA as the parent cell.

They are genetically different from the parent 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 and type of chromosomes as the parent cell. This ensures genetic consistency.

Recall the key phases of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. During these stages, the parent cell's DNA is duplicated and equally distributed to the two daughter cells.

Focus on the DNA replication step: Before mitosis begins, during the S phase of the cell cycle, the DNA in the parent cell is replicated. This ensures that each daughter cell will receive a complete set of chromosomes.

Analyze the outcome of mitosis: After the division is complete, the two daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell because they inherit the same DNA sequence.

Eliminate incorrect options: The daughter cells do not have half the genetic material, twice the DNA, or genetic differences from the parent cell. The correct answer is that they are genetically identical to the parent cell.