SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the result when a single cell reproduces by mitosis?
A
two cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell
B
two cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell
C
four cells with half the genetic material to the parent cell
D
four cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During mitosis, a cell duplicates all of its contents, including its chromosomes, and splits to form two identical daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitosis creates two identical daughter cells that each contain the same number of chromosomes as their parent cell. In contrast, meiosis gives rise to four unique daughter cells, each of which has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Mitosis results in two diploid cells, while meiosis results in four haploid cells. Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells. Each cell contains the same amount of DNA as the starting parent cell.

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