Asked by Mathew Jameson

Question
Which best describes the inputs and outputs of mitosis in a multicellular organism? (1 point)
Responses

Input: A stem cell in the growth phase
Output: Specialized cells, like neurons or kidney cells
Input: A stem cell in the growth phase Output: Specialized cells, like neurons or kidney cells

Input: Chromosomes lined up at the metaphase plate.
Output: Cells performing different functions.
Input: Chromosomes lined up at the metaphase plate. Output: Cells performing different functions.

Input: Genetic material as DNA
Output: Diverse cell types arising from differentiation after division.
Input: Genetic material as DNA Output: Diverse cell types arising from differentiation after division.

Input: A single cell ready to divide
Output: Two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell and each other.
Input: A single cell ready to divide Output: Two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell and each other.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Input: A single cell ready to divide
Output: Two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell and each other.

Explanation: Mitosis produces two genetically identical somatic daughter cells (used for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction), preserving the chromosome number.