Certain Cell Types Normally Have Several Nuclei Per Cell

question 39

Multiple Choice

Certain cell types normally have several nuclei per cell. How could such multinucleated cells be explained?

• A) The cell underwent repeated cytokinesis but no mitosis.
• B) The cell underwent repeated mitosis with simultaneous cytokinesis.
• C) The cell underwent repeated mitosis, but cytokinesis did not occur.
• D) The cell had multiple S phases before it entered mitosis.

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