Question

mitosis begins with 1 cell, and ends up with ____ cells *

4 diploid
2 diploid
2 haploid
4 haploid

Explanation:

Identify the division type and outcome

Mitosis is a process of asexual cell division where a single somatic cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Determine ploidy of daughter cells

Since mitosis maintains the original chromosome number, a diploid parent cell (\(2n\)) divides to produce two diploid (\(2n\)) daughter cells.

Answer:

• 4 diploid
• 2 diploid (Correct answer)
• 2 haploid
• 4 haploid