The graph models the process of mitosis (cell division) after multiple cycles of mitosis. How many cells are there after two cycles?

Question

(1 point)
There are
cells after two cycles.

Answer 1

After each cycle of mitosis, the number of cells doubles.

• After the first cycle of mitosis, 1 cell divides into 2 cells.
• After the second cycle, those 2 cells each divide again, resulting in 4 cells.

Therefore, the total number of cells after two cycles of mitosis is 4 cells.