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WAEC Biology 2009 Question 58

Question 58

Cell Division

Cytokinesis of mitosis is a process that ensures that

  1. A.each daughter cells gets the necessary organelles.
  2. B.there is distribution of a complete set of genes into each daughter cell.
  3. C.daughter cells inherit new genetic combinations.
  4. D.worn out organelles are excluded from daughter cells.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (each daughter cells gets the necessary organelles.)

Explanation

Mitosis has two parts: the nucleus divides first, giving each cell a full set of chromosomes, then cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm so each daughter cell gets its share of organelles.