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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

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After mitosis, the chromosome number in each daughter nucleus is:
Options
A Half that of the parent cell.
B Double that of the parent cell.
C Variable and random.
D The same as it was in the original dividing cell.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

After mitosis, the chromosome number (2n) in each daughter nucleus is the same as it was in the original (2n) dividing cell.

Hint

This process maintains the chromosome number.

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