Multiple Choice
During metaphase of mitosis, which event occurs?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a human somatic cell, what is the final result of mitosis?
A
Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, each with 46 chromosomes
B
Four genetically distinct haploid daughter cells, each with 23 chromosomes
C
Two genetically identical haploid daughter cells, each with 23 chromosomes
D
One diploid cell with 92 chromosomes due to chromosome duplication without division
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that mitosis is the process by which a single somatic cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.
Understand that human somatic cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes, totaling 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
During mitosis, the chromosomes are duplicated during the S phase of the cell cycle, but the chromosome number remains the same after division because sister chromatids separate into two nuclei.
Recognize that the end result of mitosis is two daughter cells, each with the same diploid chromosome number (46 chromosomes) as the original cell, maintaining genetic identity.
Contrast mitosis with meiosis, which produces four genetically distinct haploid cells with half the chromosome number, to clarify why the correct answer involves two diploid daughter cells.
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