Multiple Choice
In a typical human somatic cell (diploid), how many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell immediately after mitosis (and cytokinesis) are complete?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a typical mitotic division of one diploid somatic cell (followed by cytokinesis), how many daughter cells are present at the end of mitosis?
A
4 genetically distinct daughter cells
B
2 daughter cells with half the original chromosome number
C
2 genetically identical daughter cells
D
1 daughter cell with twice the original DNA content
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the original diploid somatic cell.
Understand that during mitosis, the chromosome number remains the same; the diploid number is maintained in each daughter cell.
Recognize that cytokinesis follows mitosis, physically dividing the cytoplasm and completing the formation of two separate daughter cells.
Eliminate options that describe outcomes of meiosis or abnormal cell division, such as four genetically distinct cells or cells with half or double the chromosome number.
Conclude that the correct outcome of mitosis and cytokinesis in a diploid somatic cell is two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the original diploid chromosome number.
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