A body cell has 24 chromosomes in its nucleus. The cell divides once by mitosis.
Which statement describes the daughter cells?
two cells, each containing 12 chromosomes
four cells, each containing 12 chromosomes
four cells, each containing 24 chromosomes
two cells, each containing 24 chromosomes
42 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 2.1 Cell division and growth, covering 2.1.1 Mitosis and the cell cycle, 2.1.2 Division producing identical daughter cells, 2.1.3 Cancer and uncontrolled cell division, 2.1.4 Growth in animals and plants, 2.1.5 Importance of cell differentiation, and 2.1.6 Percentile charts to monitor growth. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.