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How many mitotic cycles are required for a single progenitor cell to generate 512 daughter cells_________________?

Select your answer for: How many mitotic cycles are required for a single progenitor cell to generate 512 daughter cells_________________?
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Answer: D. 511

Explanation

Generating 512 daughter cells requires 9 mitotic cycles, as 2 to the 9th power equals 512.

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Agriculture
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