Multiple Choice
In which type of cells does mitosis primarily occur?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
In a typical somatic cell, what is the end product of mitosis (followed by cytokinesis)?
A
Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
B
Four genetically distinct haploid cells produced by recombination
C
Two daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
D
A single polyploid cell containing duplicated chromosomes that remain paired
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Recall that mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells. It is primarily involved in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in somatic cells.
Understand that during mitosis, the parent cell's chromosomes are duplicated and then evenly divided so that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Recognize that cytokinesis is the process that physically divides the cytoplasm of the parent cell, completing the formation of two separate daughter cells.
Note that the chromosome number in each daughter cell after mitosis remains the same as that of the original parent cell, meaning the cells are diploid if the parent was diploid.
Conclude that the end product of mitosis followed by cytokinesis in a typical somatic cell is two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.
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