Which of the following correctly predicts what would happen to a body cell if its processes were interrupted during mitosis?

a. Cells would begin dividing uncontrollably.

b. Chromosomes would not separate into two nuclei.

c. Cytokinesis would occur more rapidly.

d. The cell would not be able to grow any further.

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Jaylon Williams

25 November, 10:14

Which of the following correctly predicts what would happen to a body cell if its processes were interrupted during mitosis?

a. Cells would begin dividing uncontrollably.

b. Chromosomes would not separate into two nuclei.

c. Cytokinesis would occur more rapidly.

d. The cell would not be able to grow any further.

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Alexander Krueger · Answer 1

Mitosis is the act of division between two cells, so if it's interrupted the cell does not divide to form two cells. Let's go through the choices: A is incorrect because if mitosis stops, the dividing stops. C is incorrect because in order for cytokinesis to occur, mitosis must happen. D is incorrect because the cell isn't growing during mitosis. The only one that fits is B, as the chromosomes cannot separate into two nuclei if mitosis stops.