Multiple Choice
In a multicellular eukaryote, where does mitosis primarily occur?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is the end result of mitosis (followed by cytokinesis) in terms of the daughter cells produced?
A
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
B
Four genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
C
One daughter cell with duplicated DNA and one daughter cell without DNA
D
Two genetically different daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the process of mitosis in eukaryotic cells. Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in the separation of duplicated chromosomes into two nuclei.
Step 2: Recall that mitosis is followed by cytokinesis, which divides the cytoplasm and cell membrane, producing two separate daughter cells.
Step 3: Recognize that during mitosis, the chromosome number is maintained because the duplicated chromosomes are evenly split, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set.
Step 4: Note that the daughter cells produced by mitosis are genetically identical to each other and to the original parent cell, preserving the chromosome number.
Step 5: Conclude that the end result of mitosis followed by cytokinesis is two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.
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