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

Which of the following is the end result of mitosis in a diploid organism?

Four genetically unique haploid cells

One diploid and one haploid cell

Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells

Two genetically unique diploid cells

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Understand the process of mitosis: Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in somatic (non-reproductive) cells. Its primary purpose is to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell and maintain the same chromosome number as the parent cell.

Recall the chromosome number in a diploid organism: Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), one set inherited from each parent. This is the chromosome number that must be maintained during mitosis.

Analyze the stages of mitosis: During mitosis, the parent cell undergoes several stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase) to ensure that the replicated chromosomes are evenly distributed into two daughter cells. Cytokinesis then divides the cytoplasm, completing the process.

Eliminate incorrect options: The first option, 'Four genetically unique haploid cells,' describes the outcome of meiosis, not mitosis. The second option, 'One diploid and one haploid cell,' is not a possible outcome of mitosis. The fourth option, 'Two genetically unique diploid cells,' is incorrect because mitosis produces genetically identical cells.

Conclude with the correct answer: The correct result of mitosis in a diploid organism is 'Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells,' as mitosis ensures the preservation of genetic material and chromosome number in the daughter cells.