AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cell that undergoes mitosis is often called the ____ cell.
A
parent
B
daughter
C
son
D
mother
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During MITOSIS, the parent, diploid (2n), cell is divided to create two identical, diploid (2n), daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitosis is the process in which one cell replicates itself into two new identical cells. The original cell is referred to as a parent cell, and the two new cells are called daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitosis is a process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells that occurs when a parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The parent Cell is also called a mother cell. The parent cell divides through mitosis, in which the cell is divided into two brand-new identical daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mitosis happens in all eukaryotic cells (plants, animals, and fungi). It is the process of cell renewal and growth in a plant, animal or fungus.

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