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Cell division: mitosis and the cell cycle
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Mitosis produces:

  1. Two genetically identical daughter cells
  2. Four genetically different cells
  3. Gametes (sex cells)
  4. Cells with half the number of chromosomes
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✓ Answer: ATwo genetically identical daughter cells
Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, used for growth and repair. Meiosis produces four genetically different gametes.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

How many chromosomes does a normal human body cell contain?

  1. 46
  2. 23
  3. 92
  4. 2
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✓ Answer: A46
Human body cells contain 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Gametes contain 23 (one of each pair).
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