Multiple Choice
In a typical animal cell undergoing mitosis followed by cytokinesis, what is the product of mitosis?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In multicellular eukaryotes, what is the main purpose of mitosis?
A
To reduce the chromosome number by half to generate gametes
B
To fuse two haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote
C
To increase genetic variation by crossing over between homologous chromosomes
D
To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that mitosis is a type of cell division occurring in somatic (non-reproductive) cells of multicellular eukaryotes.
Recall that the main goal of mitosis is to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number.
Recognize that mitosis supports processes such as organismal growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction by increasing cell number without altering genetic information.
Differentiate mitosis from meiosis, which reduces chromosome number by half to produce gametes and increases genetic variation through crossing over.
Conclude that the main purpose of mitosis is to ensure genetic consistency across cells, enabling proper function and maintenance of multicellular organisms.
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