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What is the main outcome of cell division by mitosis?
What is the main outcome of cell division by mitosis?
- Genetically diverse cells with doubled chromosome number
- Genetically identical cells with doubled chromosome number
- Genetically diverse cells with maintained chromosome number
- Genetically identical cells with maintained chromosome number (correct)
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
- During prophase of mitosis
- During telophase of mitosis
- During the S phase of interphase (correct)
- During cytokinesis
What is the role of cytokinesis in mitosis?
What is the role of cytokinesis in mitosis?
- Divides the cytoplasm and cell membrane into two new cells (correct)
- Precedes the S phase of interphase
- Separates replicated chromosomes into two new nuclei
- Initiates DNA replication
Which stage of mitosis is specific to plant cells?
Which stage of mitosis is specific to plant cells?
What is the outcome of the mitotic phase (M phase) of a cell cycle?
What is the outcome of the mitotic phase (M phase) of a cell cycle?