A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2013 · Q201 Mark

The diagram shows a cell nucleus in prophase of mitosis. [Figure 20.1] Which statement describes the chromosomes found in each daughter nucleus immediately following division of this cell by mitosis?

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A8 chromosomes, each consisting of 4 chromatids

B8 chromosomes, each containing 1 molecule of DNA

C4 chromosomes, each consisting of 4 chromatids

D16 chromosomes, each containing 1 molecule of DNA

✓ Correct answer

B: 8 chromosomes, each containing 1 molecule of DNA

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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