A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q171 Mark

Which statements about a diploid cell are correct? 1 can divide by mitosis to repair itself 2 possesses two complete sets of chromosomes 3 undergoes a reduction division to form haploid cells 4 undergoes mitotic division to allow growth to occur

A1, 2, 3 and 4

B1, 2 and 3 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

D2, 3 and 4 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 2, 3 and 4 only

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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