Which of the following does not result from mitosis?
A) A pair of identical twins
B) Rooted plant cuttings from a parent plant
C) The formation of sperm and egg cells
D) Two new descendent cells each with a full complement of identical DNA
E) New skin from damaged tissue

Question

Which of the following does not result from mitosis?  
A) A pair of identical twins
B) Rooted plant cuttings from a parent plant
C) The formation of sperm and egg cells
D) Two new descendent cells each with a full complement of identical DNA
E) New skin from damaged tissue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mitosis results in the production of two genetically identical cells, used for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction. The formation of sperm and egg cells, however, involves meiosis, a different process that results in cells with half the original number of chromosomes, necessary for sexual reproduction.

Which of the Following Does Not Result from Mitosis