Question

number of mitotic divisions and number of generations required to produce 64 cells from a single cell is respectively. a) 6,63. b) 63,6. c) 16,4. d) 32, 6​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Since one mitotic division leads to formation of 2 cells , we can mathematically express this as :
• No of cells = 2^n (n= no. of mitotic divisions)
• →64= 2 ^n
• →2^6= 2^n
• →n=6
• Therefore 6 mitotic divisions lead to formation of 64 cells.
• So, the correct option is '6'