During mitotic cell division, if chromosomal material is improperly divided between the two daughter cells, one cell could receive three copies of a chromosome, and the other cell could receive only one. This is likely due to a defect in which process?
A) crossing over
B) cytokinesis
C) homologous recombination
D) karyokinesis
E) synapsis

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Karyokinesis refers to the process of nuclear division, where the chromosomes are separated into two nuclei. If there is a defect in karyokinesis, it could lead to improper distribution of chromosomes between the two daughter cells, resulting in one cell with three copies of a chromosome and the other with only one.

During Mitotic Cell Division, If Chromosomal Material Is Improperly Divided