Question

a cell experiences an error during the cell cycle, causing it to go through cytokinesis before mitosis. which statement best describes the new cells?

• the new cells will be double the size of the original cell
• the new cells will have an incorrect amount of dna and organelles, and will likely experience cell death
• the new cells will have twice as much dna as the original cell
• the new cells will have no dna or organelles but will continue progressing through the cell cycle

Explanation:

The cell cycle error skips mitosis (nuclear division) before cytokinesis (cytoplasm division). Normally, mitosis ensures each new cell gets a complete set of DNA and organelles. Skipping mitosis means the cytoplasm splits without proper DNA/organelle distribution, leading to cells with abnormal amounts of genetic material and organelles—this is incompatible with survival, so cell death is likely.

Answer:

The new cells will have an incorrect amount of DNA and organelles and will likely experience cell death