In the cells of some organisms, mitosis occurs without cytokinesis. This will result in:
Correct answer: A. Cells with more than one nucleus
- A. Cells with more than one nucleus
- B. Cells that are unusually small
- C. Cells lacking nuclei
- D. Destruction of chromosomes
Explanation
Mitosis is the process of nuclear division in which a cell's nucleus divides into two identical nuclei. Cytokinesis follows mitosis and involves the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two distinct daughter cells. However, if cytokinesis is incomplete or fails to occur after mitosis, the cell may end up with one extra nucleus. This condition, known as multinucleation, can occur in various physiological and pathological contexts, such as during wound healing or in cancer cells where abnormal cell division processes may lead to multinucleated cells.
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