Question

question 2 (mandatory) (2 points)
in mitosis, ______.

a) the chromosome number is halved
b) the chromosome number is doubled
c) the chromosome number stays the same
d) the chromosome number may double or be halved depe
e) gametes are formed

Explanation:

Mitosis is a type of cell division where one cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. The key characteristic is that the chromosome number of the daughter cells remains the same as that of the parent cell.

• Option a: Chromosome number is halved in meiosis (not mitosis).
• Option b: Chromosome number is not doubled in mitosis. DNA replicates before mitosis, but the chromosome number per cell after division is same as parent.
• Option c: Correct as explained above.
• Option d: Chromosome number does not change in mitosis (no doubling or halving).
• Option e: Gametes are formed by meiosis, not mitosis.

Answer:

C. the chromosome number stays the same