Multiple Choice
In mitosis, the two resulting daughter cells are best described as:
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a typical somatic cell, what is the final result of mitosis (including cytokinesis)?
A
One daughter cell with duplicated chromosomes that remain joined as sister chromatids
B
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
C
Four genetically distinct haploid cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
D
Two genetically distinct daughter cells produced by homologous chromosome pairing and crossing over
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells from one parent cell, primarily for growth and tissue repair in somatic cells.
Recall that during mitosis, the duplicated chromosomes (each consisting of two sister chromatids) are separated so that each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome.
Recognize that cytokinesis is the final step following mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, physically separating the two daughter cells.
Note that the daughter cells produced by mitosis are genetically identical to each other and to the original parent cell, maintaining the same diploid chromosome number.
Conclude that the final result of mitosis (including cytokinesis) is two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
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