a cell has 6 unreplicated chromosomes. how many replicated chromosomes does the cell have after chromosome replication?

A cell is the basic unit of life, the smallest unit that can carry out the processes necessary for life, and it forms the building blocks of all living organisms. A typical cell has three main structural components: a plasma membrane that encloses the cell, cytoplasm where most cellular activities occur, and a nucleus that houses the cell’s genetic material. In addition to these core parts, cells contain various organelles (such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and, in plant cells, chloroplasts) that perform specialized functions essential for growth, energy production, protein synthesis, and waste processing. Depending on the organism, cells can be prokaryotic (lacking a defined nucleus and many organelles) or eukaryotic (with a defined nucleus and multiple organelles), but all share common features like a membrane and cytoplasm that enable life-sustaining biochemistry. If you’d like, I can tailor this into a concise definition or provide a quick comparison between plant and animal cells.