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 best describes the cells produced by mitosis?

Four genetically unique haploid cells

Two genetically identical haploid cells

Four genetically identical diploid cells

Two genetically identical diploid 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. This process is essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

Recall the ploidy of the cells involved: In mitosis, the parent cell is diploid (2n), meaning it contains two sets of chromosomes. The daughter cells produced by mitosis will also be diploid (2n), as no reduction in chromosome number occurs during this process.

Consider the genetic identity of the daughter cells: During mitosis, the DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle, and the replicated chromosomes are equally distributed to the two daughter cells. This ensures that the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell and to each other.

Eliminate incorrect options: The first option, 'Four genetically unique haploid cells,' describes the outcome of meiosis, not mitosis. The second option, 'Two genetically identical haploid cells,' is incorrect because mitosis does not produce haploid cells. The third option, 'Four genetically identical diploid cells,' is also incorrect because mitosis produces only two daughter cells, not four.

Conclude with the correct answer: The correct description of the cells produced by mitosis is 'Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells.' This matches the characteristics of mitosis as described in the earlier steps.