WAEC Biology 2018 Question 45

Question 45

Cell Division

A plant cell has 14 chromosomes prior to mitosis. What is the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells?

  1. A.14
  2. B.56
  3. C.28
  4. D.7
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (14)

Explanation

Mitosis produces two daughter cells, each with exactly the same number of chromosomes as the parent: 14.