Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a phase of mitosis?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a typical mitotic division of one diploid somatic cell, how many genetically identical daughter cells are produced at the end of mitosis and cytokinesis?
A
One daughter cell
B
Four daughter cells
C
Two daughter cells
D
Eight daughter cells
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Understand that mitosis is the process by which a single diploid somatic cell divides to produce daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.
Recall that during mitosis, the cell duplicates its chromosomes and then separates the sister chromatids into two nuclei, ensuring each daughter nucleus receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Recognize that cytokinesis follows mitosis and physically divides the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
Note that because the original cell is diploid, each daughter cell will also be diploid and genetically identical to the parent cell.
Conclude that the number of genetically identical daughter cells produced at the end of mitosis and cytokinesis is two.
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