Multiple Choice
In a typical mitotic division of a diploid somatic cell, what is the ploidy of the resulting daughter cells?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is a direct result of mitosis?
A
Reduction of chromosome number by half to form gametes
B
Fusion of two haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote
C
Four genetically distinct haploid cells produced through two rounds of division
D
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
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Understand that mitosis is a process of cell division in eukaryotic cells that results in the formation of two daughter cells.
Recall that during mitosis, the chromosome number remains the same because the chromosomes are duplicated and then equally divided between the two daughter cells.
Recognize that mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells, meaning the DNA content and chromosome number are preserved.
Differentiate mitosis from meiosis, where meiosis involves two rounds of division and results in four genetically distinct haploid cells, reducing the chromosome number by half.
Conclude that the direct result of mitosis is two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.
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