Question

Cellular Reproduction
Cellular Reproduction
Mitosis Meiosis Binary Fission
Which cells All eukaryotic cells A Domains of Archaea and Bacteria
If a normal cell has 46 chromosomes, then the new cell will have B 23 chromosomes 46 chromosomes
Type of reproduction Sexual and Asexual Sexual C
Question 1
PART A
Which of these would best fill in the chart for "B"?
Responses
A 0 chromosomes0 chromosomes
B 23 chromosomes23 chromosomes
C 46 chromosomes46 chromosomes
D 69 chromosomes69 chromosomes
Question 2
PART B
Which of these best describes why your answer Part A must occur every time?
Responses
A Mitosis triples the number of chromosomes to give new cells a better chance of survival.Mitosis triples the number of chromosomes to give new cells a better chance of survival.
B Deletion of chromosomes through mitosis is essential to maintain a species in the future.

Answer 1

**Question 1**
**PART A**
The best response to fill in the chart for "B" is:
**C** 46 chromosomes

When a normal cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes mitosis, it produces two identical daughter cells, each with the same 46 chromosomes.

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**Question 2**
**PART B**
The best description for why your answer in Part A must occur every time is:
**None of the provided options perfectly encapsulate the process**, but the most relevant point would be that mitosis is essential for growth and repair, maintaining the chromosome number so the new cells can function correctly. However, if choosing strictly from the given options, the closest option is:

**B** Deletion of chromosomes through mitosis is essential to maintain a species in the future.

(Note: While "deletion" might not be the best term in this context as it typically involves loss of genetic material, the aim here is to emphasize that maintaining the chromosome number is vital for the continuity of cellular functions and species preservation.)