Question

unit 2 exam 2025-26
during normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell having 20 chromosomes will produce two daughter cells. each
20 chromosomes
20 chromosomes
10 chromosomes
40 chromosomes

Explanation:

In mitosis, a parent cell divides to produce two daughter - cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. This means the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells is the same as in the parent cell. Given the parent cell has 20 chromosomes, each daughter cell will also have 20 chromosomes.

Answer:

A. 20 chromosomes