Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

Cell Biology

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

What is the final product of mitosis?

A single cell with twice the original DNA content

One diploid cell and one haploid cell

Four genetically diverse gametes

Two genetically identical daughter cells

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Understand the purpose of mitosis: Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in the production of two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell. It is primarily involved in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

Review the phases of mitosis: Mitosis consists of several stages—prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase—followed by cytokinesis. Each stage plays a specific role in ensuring the accurate division of genetic material.

Focus on the genetic outcome: During mitosis, the parent cell's DNA is duplicated during the S phase of the cell cycle (prior to mitosis). This ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Clarify the ploidy: Mitosis does not change the ploidy of the cell. If the parent cell is diploid (2n), the daughter cells will also be diploid (2n), with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Conclude the result: The final product of mitosis is two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same DNA content and chromosome number as the original parent cell.