In a typical somatic cell, how many genetically identical daughter cells are produced by one round of mitosis (followed by cytokinesis)?

• A. Two daughter cells
• B. Four daughter cells
• C. Two daughter cells with half the original chromosome number
• D. One daughter cell

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that mitosis is a type of cell division that results in daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell.
2. Recall that in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells), mitosis is followed by cytokinesis, which physically divides the cytoplasm and cell membrane.
3. Recognize that one round of mitosis produces two nuclei, each with the same chromosome number as the original cell.
4. Note that cytokinesis then splits the cell into two separate daughter cells, each genetically identical to the parent cell.
5. Conclude that the number of genetically identical daughter cells produced by one round of mitosis and cytokinesis in a somatic cell is two.