Question

study a diagram of mitosis. the cell starts in interphase with 4 pairs (8 total) of chromosomes. after cell division is complete, how many chromosomes will each new daughter cell have?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify mitosis type

Mitosis is equational division.

Step2: Determine chromosome number

Parent cell has 8 chromosomes; mitosis preserves number.

Step3: Result for daughter cells

Each daughter cell gets same as parent: 8.

Answer:

8