Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
The two daughter cells formed during mitosis contain

• A. the same amount of DNA, but a set of chromosomes different from those of the parent cell
• B. the same amount of DNA and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell
• C. half the amount of DNA and the same set of chromosomes those of the parent cell
• D. double the amount of DNA and a set of chromosomes different from those of the parent cell

Answer 1

The correct option is B the same amount of DNA and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell

• The mitosis division is the equitorial division which takes place in the cells which are not taking part in the reproduction
• The cells after the division form 2 daughter cells which are identical to the mother cell in every aspect.
• This type of division takes place in each and every organ of the body expect for the formation of gametes. For example mature cells of organs, wear and tear of the cells of epithelium, etc.
• The genetic material of the cells is doubled during the S phase of the cell cycle where the genetic material is replicated. So that the genetic material can be equally divided between the 2 daughter cells.
• Therefore the answer that the 2 daughter cells contain equal genetic as the mother cell is correct. So the answer option 'the same amount of DNA and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell' is correct.