Question

How many divisions are required in a root tip cell to produce 100 cells?

Answer 1

Answer:

99

Explanation:

Because

of the Arithmetic division. In first division two cell are formed but only one cell Undergoes division and the second cell formed get preserved this cycle continue which means in every step

no. of division = n-1

eg 99 divisions = 100 - 1

* 1 cell( preserved cell ) are Produced during 2nd division because another cell will under go division again

* 2 cell get preserved duing 3rd division

* 3 cell get preserved during 4th division

* 4 cell get preserved during 5th division and so on.