Question

The number of mitotic cell divisions required to produce 256 cells from single cell would be

• A. $10$
• B. $12$
• C. $6$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$8$

Mitosis is a process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells (cell division). Therefore, the number of cells formed after 'n' number of cycles will be 2${}^n$.

Thus, after 8 mitotic cell division, a number of cells formed will be 2${}^8$ = 256.

So, the correct answer is option D.