Multiple Choice
In a typical somatic cell, what is the final product of mitosis (including cytokinesis)?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is the end product of mitosis (after cytokinesis) in terms of daughter cells?
A
Four genetically distinct haploid daughter cells produced by recombination
B
Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
C
A single multinucleated cell containing two nuclei that will not separate
D
Two haploid daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
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Recall that mitosis is a process of cell division in eukaryotic cells that results in the division of the nucleus followed by cytokinesis, which divides the cytoplasm.
Understand that the purpose of mitosis is to produce daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number.
Recognize that mitosis occurs in diploid cells and results in two daughter cells, each with the same diploid chromosome number as the original parent cell.
Differentiate mitosis from meiosis, where meiosis produces four genetically distinct haploid cells, whereas mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells.
Conclude that after mitosis and cytokinesis, the end product is two genetically identical diploid daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.
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