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 type of cell division results in the formation of diploid daughter cells identical to the parent cell?

Meiosis

Mitosis

Binary fission

Cytokinesis

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Understand the key terms: Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent). The question asks for a type of cell division that produces diploid daughter cells identical to the parent cell.

Review the options: Meiosis, Mitosis, Binary fission, and Cytokinesis. Each represents a different process in cell division or reproduction.

Analyze Mitosis: Mitosis is a type of cell division where a single parent cell divides to produce two genetically identical diploid daughter cells. This process is used for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms.

Compare with Meiosis: Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing haploid cells (e.g., gametes) that are not identical to the parent cell.

Eliminate other options: Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes, and cytokinesis is the physical process of cytoplasmic division that occurs after mitosis or meiosis. Neither directly describes the formation of diploid, identical daughter cells.