GCE Biology 1989 Question 39

Question 39

Cell Division

All hereditary characters in a cell are passed on from parent-cell to daughter-cell through the process of

  1. A.mitosis
  2. B.meiosis
  3. C.fertilization
  4. D.implantation
  5. E.gestation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (mitosis)

Explanation

Mitosis gives each daughter cell an exact copy of the parent cell's chromosomes.