A student illustrates a process of cell division by creating a series of models, as shown here. Which description should the student include with the model to make it more informative and accurate?

Question

Responses
A This is a model of mitosis, which results in identical cells. It can be considered a type of asexual reproduction.This is a model of mitosis, which results in identical cells. It can be considered a type of asexual reproduction.
B This is a model of meiosis, which results in genetic variation in the daughter cells. This is involved in sexual reproduction.This is a model of meiosis, which results in genetic variation in the daughter cells. This is involved in sexual reproduction.
C This is a model of differentiation, which creates cells that are specialized for a function. It can occur in embryonic cells only.This is a model of differentiation, which creates cells that are specialized for a function. It can occur in embryonic cells only.
D This is a model of binary fission, which creates two genetically identical bacteria. It can be considered a type of asexual reproduction.

Answer 1

The most appropriate description the student should include with the model to make it more informative and accurate depends on the context of the model being depicted. Assuming the model is illustrating the process of cell division through mitosis or meiosis, the best response would be:

A: "This is a model of mitosis, which results in identical cells. It can be considered a type of asexual reproduction."

This statement accurately describes the process of mitosis where the result is two genetically identical daughter cells, making it suitable if the model demonstrates this process. If the model instead represents meiosis, then response B would be correct. Please choose the response based on the specific content of the model the student created.