A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2014 · Q181 Mark
Which is the correct statement concerning cell and nuclear division?
AHaploid eukaryotes can reproduce by mitosis whereas diploid eukaryotes can reproduce by mitosis or meiosis.
BJust before prophase, the mass of DNA is double the normal mass. Following anaphase, this mass is reduced by half and following cytokinesis this mass halves again.
CMutagens can cause mutations whereas carcinogens can cause cancer. This means that all mutagens are carcinogenic.
DSome of the roles of mitosis are growth, asexual reproduction, cell repair following tissue damage and cell replacement.
✓ Correct answer
A: Haploid eukaryotes can reproduce by mitosis whereas diploid eukaryotes can reproduce by mitosis or meiosis.
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