How would the nurse describe the processes that occur during cell mitosis?

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "The parent cell divides."
2. "The end point of mitosis is the formation of four daughter cells known as gametes."
3. "When mitosis is over, two daughter cells will exist."
4. "Mitosis will result in cells that have 23 chromosomes."
5. "Mitosis comprises the entire cell cycle."


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Rationale 1: Division of the parent cell occurs during mitosis.
Rationale 2: Mitosis is the replication of somatic cells. Meiosis is the formation of gametes.
Rationale 3: The purpose of mitosis is the development of new cells. The parent cell divides to make two daughter cells.
Rationale 4: Mitosis results in cells that have 46 chromosomes.
Rationale 5: Mitosis is a portion of the cell cycle.

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