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If a parent cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be present in each daughter cell after mitosis? (Multiple choice)

A. 12

B. 23

C. 46

D. 92


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Answer:

23

Explanation:

46 unreplicated chromosomes- called daughter chromosomes - each one is essentially a chromatid. The parent cell had 46 double chromosomes (2 chromatids each)  -  which split into two in mitosis. This means that we need to divide 46 by 2 and we get 23.

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Answer:

B

Explanation: