Multiple Choice
In mitosis, which phase immediately follows prophase?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In which type of cells does mitosis primarily occur in humans?
A
Mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) circulating in the bloodstream
B
Germ cells undergoing meiosis to form gametes
C
Prokaryotic cells during binary fission
D
Somatic (non-reproductive) cells
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Understand that mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, primarily for growth, repair, and maintenance in multicellular organisms.
Identify the types of cells in humans: somatic cells (all body cells except reproductive cells) and germ cells (which undergo meiosis to form gametes).
Recognize that mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) lack nuclei and do not undergo mitosis, so they are excluded.
Recall that prokaryotic cells do not undergo mitosis; instead, they divide by binary fission, a different process.
Conclude that mitosis primarily occurs in somatic (non-reproductive) cells, which are responsible for tissue growth and repair.
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