Multiple Choice
In an overview of the eukaryotic cell cycle, which stage typically occupies the longest portion of a cell’s life under normal growth conditions?
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16. Cell Division
Overview of the Cell Cycle
Multiple Choice
In the context of the cell cycle, the process of cell division (mitosis followed by cytokinesis) results in what outcome?
A
Two daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell (haploid cells)
B
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
C
Four genetically distinct daughter cells produced through two rounds of division
D
One enlarged cell containing twice the normal amount of DNA but no separation into daughter cells
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that the cell cycle includes phases leading up to mitosis, where the cell prepares to divide by replicating its DNA.
Understand that mitosis is the process where the duplicated chromosomes are separated into two nuclei, ensuring each new nucleus receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Recognize that cytokinesis follows mitosis and physically divides the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate 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 outcome of mitosis followed by cytokinesis is two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same chromosome number as the original parent cell.
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