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a parent cell has six chromosomes.
which statement describes the daughter cell(s) produced after this cell undergoes the cell cycle and mitotic cell division?
a. there will be six daughter cells, and each will have one chromosome.
b. there will be two daughter cells, and each will have six chromosomes.
c. there will be one daughter cell, and it will have six chromosomes.
d. there will be two daughter cells, and each will have three chromosomes.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mitosis facts

Mitosis results in two daughter cells.

Step2: Understand chromosome number

Daughter cells have same chromosome number as parent cell in mitosis. So if parent has 6 chromosomes, daughter cells also have 6 chromosomes.

Answer:

B. There will be two daughter cells, and each will have six chromosomes.