NEET Biology question

Select the correct statement related to mitosis.

(A)Amount of DNA in the parent cell is first halved and then distributed into two daughter cells.
(B)Amount of DNA in the parent cell is first doubled and then distributed into two daughter cells.Correct
(C)Amount of DNA in the parent cell is first halved and then distributed into four daughter cells.
(D)Amount of DNA in the parent cell is first doubled and then distributed into four daughter cells.

Answer: (B)

Solution

During S-phase (before mitosis proper), the parent cell's DNA content is first doubled (2C → 4C) through replication. Mitosis then

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