Number of chromosomes in each step of mitosis in human

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The discussion revolves around the number of chromosomes present during each step of human somatic cell division (mitosis). Participants are attempting to clarify the chromosome count at various stages, including interphase and mitotic phases.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a proposed chromosome count for each stage of mitosis, suggesting 23 chromosomes during several phases and 46 during anaphase and telophase.
  • Another participant questions the chromosome count during interphase G1, suggesting it should be stated as 23 pairs (46 total), and challenges the reasoning behind the numbers presented for interphase S and G2.
  • A different participant introduces the concept that mitosis refers to the division of somatic cells, emphasizing that human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes, which are 23 pairs inherited from each parent.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach consensus on the chromosome numbers during the various phases of mitosis, with conflicting views on the counts presented and the interpretation of interphase stages.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the definitions of chromosome counts at different phases and the implications of pairing versus individual chromosomes. The discussion reflects varying interpretations of the stages of mitosis and interphase.

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Homework Statement


I basically need to find out the chromosome number present during each step of human somatic cell division

Homework Equations


N/A

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's what I came up with:
interphase g1 - 23
interphase s - 46
interphase g2 - 23
prophase - 23
prometaphase - 23
metaphase - 23
anaphase - 46
telophase - 46
cytokinesis - 23

Can anyone confirm or reject my attempt? Thanks.
 
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FlipStyle1308 said:

Homework Statement


I basically need to find out the chromosome number present during each step of human somatic cell division

Homework Equations


N/A

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's what I came up with:
interphase g1 - 23
interphase s - 46
interphase g2 - 23
prophase - 23
prometaphase - 23
metaphase - 23
anaphase - 46
telophase - 46
cytokinesis - 23

Can anyone confirm or reject my attempt? Thanks.

I was wondering this, too... but I think at one point there are 92... currently trying to google it.
 
for interphase g1 you meant 23 chromosomes?

it should be 23 pairs of chromosomes! making you 46 chromosomes in all.

23 chromosomes from mum and 23 chromosomes from dad.

then you should correct all the numbers accordingly.

and why would the number of chromosomes be halved from interphase s to interphase g2?

kushal
 
Mitosis is the name you use when reproductive cells divide. In each reproductive cell there is half the amount of chromosomes (half in sperm cells and the other half in egg cells), when these two go together it makes a single cell with 46 chromosomes.

Every cell in the human body, except reproductive cells, contain 46 chromosomes, therefore, 23 chromosomes are in each cell that undergoes mitosis.
 

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