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What is the main objective of mitosis in cell division?
What is the main objective of mitosis in cell division?
- To increase the size of the cell
- To reduce the number of chromosomes
- To trigger apoptosis in the cell
- To replicate and distribute chromosomes into daughter cells (correct)
Why is mitosis known as equational division?
Why is mitosis known as equational division?
- It leads to cell death
- It increases genetic variation
- It reduces chromosome number in daughter cells
- It equally distributes replicated chromosomes to daughter cells (correct)
Which term best describes the process of mitosis?
Which term best describes the process of mitosis?
- Asexual reproduction (correct)
- Formation of sex cells
- Cellular respiration
- Meiosis
What happens to the chromosome numbers in the daughter cells after mitosis?
What happens to the chromosome numbers in the daughter cells after mitosis?
How does the process of mitosis contribute to growth and tissue repair?
How does the process of mitosis contribute to growth and tissue repair?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the sequence of events during mitosis?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the sequence of events during mitosis?
If a parent cell has 16 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis is complete?
If a parent cell has 16 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis is complete?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mitosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mitosis?
During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equatorial plane of the cell?
During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equatorial plane of the cell?
If a cell undergoes mitosis but fails to complete cytokinesis (cell division), what would be the result?
If a cell undergoes mitosis but fails to complete cytokinesis (cell division), what would be the result?
