Question

erica wants to demonstrate the process of mitosis in a rabbit cell. she creates the four models shown. rabbit cell mitosis which model above correctly shows how the process of mitosis affects genetic continuity? model 2 because during mitosis, one daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. model 4 because during mitosis, four daughter cells receive one quarter of the chromosomes of the parent cell. model 1 because during mitosis, two daughter cells receive half of the chromosomes of the parent cell. model 3 because during mitosis, two identical daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Explanation:

Mitosis is a process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. The key point is that the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Model 2 shows one parent cell (with 44 chromosomes) dividing into two daughter cells each with 44 chromosomes, which aligns with the process of mitosis. Model 1 has incorrect chromosome distribution (one daughter cell getting an unequal amount). Model 3 implies an incorrect number of daughter cells (mitosis results in two daughter cells, not three). Model 4 has daughter cells with a reduced chromosome number (which would be meiosis, not mitosis).

Answer:

A. Model 2 because during mitosis, two daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.