Question

unit 2.3 cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis quiz 2025 - 26
during normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell having four chromosomes will produce two daughter cells, each
○ two chromosomes
○ four chromosomes.
○ eight chromosomes.
○ sixteen chromosomes.

Explanation:

In mitosis, the parent cell divides to produce two genetically - identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Since the parent cell has four chromosomes, each daughter cell will also have four chromosomes.

Answer:

B. four chromosomes