Question

If it takes a cell one hour to undergo mitosis and develop into a cell just like the original, how long would it take for a cell to develop into 16 cells?

• A. 2 hours
• B. 4 hours
• C. 6 hours
• D. 8 hours

Answer 1

The correct option is B

4 hours

In the first hour, 1 cell divides into 2. In the 2nd, the two cells divide into four. In the 3rd, four cells to eight. And in the 4th hour, eight cells divide into 16.