In humans, the result of mitosis is a ________ chromosome cell, and the result of meiosis is a ________ chromosome cell.

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During mitosis, a cell with 46 chromosomes will divide to produce two daughter cells, each with 46 chromosomes.
During meiosis, a cell with 46 chromosomes will divide twice to produce four daughter cells, each with 23 chromosomes. This is because during meiosis, the chromosome number is halved in order to produce haploid gametes for sexual reproduction. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 46; 23.

In Humans, the Result of Mitosis Is a ________ Chromosome