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

All of the following refer to mitosis, except:

Reduces chromosome number by half

Produces two genetically identical daughter cells

Occurs in somatic cells

Involves phases such as prophase and metaphase

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Understand the process of mitosis: Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. It occurs in somatic (non-reproductive) cells and involves distinct phases such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Analyze the first option: 'Reduces chromosome number by half.' This statement refers to meiosis, not mitosis. Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs in germ cells and reduces the chromosome number by half to produce haploid gametes.

Analyze the second option: 'Produces two genetically identical daughter cells.' This is a correct description of mitosis, as the daughter cells are clones of the parent cell.

Analyze the third option: 'Occurs in somatic cells.' This is also correct, as mitosis takes place in somatic cells for growth, repair, and maintenance.

Analyze the fourth option: 'Involves phases such as prophase and metaphase.' This is accurate, as these are key stages of mitosis. Therefore, the only option that does not refer to mitosis is the first one, which describes meiosis.