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Question
If each daughter cell of a mitotic division has 42 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would the parent cell have? a. 21 b. No correct option c. 42 d. 84
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Mitosis produces daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Therefore, if each daughter cell has 42 chromosomes, the parent cell must also have had 42 chromosomes.
Hint
Like produces like in mitosis.