Multiple Choice
In mitosis, what is the primary role of spindle fibers (the mitotic spindle)?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, mitosis results in which of the following outcomes?
A
Two daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell due to reduction division
B
Four genetically distinct haploid cells produced from a single diploid parent cell
C
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
D
One daughter cell that retains all chromosomes while the other lacks a nucleus
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Understand the process of mitosis in eukaryotic cells: Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells.
Recall that mitosis maintains the chromosome number of the parent cell, meaning the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.
Recognize that mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells because the DNA is replicated and equally divided.
Differentiate mitosis from meiosis, which produces four genetically distinct haploid cells through reduction division.
Evaluate each option based on these principles to identify that mitosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.
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