Question

Mitosis is called equational division because

• A. Both parent and daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes
• B. Parent cell gives rise to 2 daughter cells
• C. It occurs in all somatic cells
• D. The chromosomes line themselves on the equatorial plane

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both parent and daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes

Mitosis is the process of cell division wherein the chromosomes replicate and get equally distributed into two daughter cells. The chromosome number in each daughter cell is equal to that in the parent cell, i.e., diploid. Hence, mitosis is known as equational division.