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WAEC Biology 2009 Question 12

Question 12

Cell Division

The following statements about mitotic cell division are correct except that

  1. A.it occurs only in young cells.
  2. B.it occurs in somatic cells.
  3. C.the chromosome number of the daughter cell is the same as that of the parent.
  4. D.the genetic composition of the mother cell is the same as that of the daughter cell.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (it occurs only in young cells.)

Explanation

Mitosis happens in body (somatic) cells of all ages, e.g. for repair and replacement, so it is not limited to young cells.