Multiple Choice
In mitosis, which phase is the final stage of nuclear division, during which chromosomes arrive at opposite poles and nuclear envelopes re-form?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a typical somatic cell, what is the end result of mitosis (including cytokinesis)?
A
Two genetically identical daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
B
Four genetically diverse haploid cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
C
One daughter cell with duplicated chromosomes and increased DNA content compared with the parent cell
D
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that mitosis is a process of cell division in somatic (non-reproductive) cells, which results in the formation of daughter cells.
Recall that during mitosis, the parent cell's chromosomes are duplicated and then evenly divided so that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Recognize that cytokinesis is the final step following mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, physically separating the two daughter cells.
Note that the chromosome number in each daughter cell remains the same as the parent cell because mitosis maintains the diploid chromosome number.
Conclude that the end result of mitosis (including cytokinesis) is two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same chromosome number as the original parent cell.
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