If a diploid plant cell with 2n = 24 undergoes mitosis, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell possess?
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Correct answer: 24
Mitosis is an equational division. It preserves the chromosome number, ensuring that daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell.
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