Question

The duration which is required for formation of two cells from one human cell is provided to yeast cell, it forms how many cells?

• A. $2^6$ cells
• B. $2^{10}$ cells
• C. $2^{16}$ cells
• D. $2^{18}$ cells

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2^6$ cells

• For eukaryotic cells containing extensive cell cycle checkpoint controls, the duration of mitosis is somewhat independent of the total length of the cell cycle, and depends on the size of the cell.
  
• In Yeast : Cell cycle takes about 100 minutes, while mitosis takes around 20 minutes.
  
• Most human cells : Cell cycle about 20-24 hours, mitosis around 1 hour.
  
• When carefully calculated taking all conditions in consideration, it comes out to be $2^6$ times.
  

So, the correct option is '$2^6$ cells'.