A cell divides through mitosis, creating two daughter cells. Which of the following is true about the daughter cells?

A. The daughter cells are genetically identical to both each other and to the parent cell.

B. One of the daughter cells is identical to the parent cell, but the other is genetically different from the parent cell.

C. The daughter cells are identical to each other, but are genetically different from the parent cell.

D. Both daughter cells are unique and genetically different from the parent cell.

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Koen

28 December, 02:08

A cell divides through mitosis, creating two daughter cells. Which of the following is true about the daughter cells?

A. The daughter cells are genetically identical to both each other and to the parent cell.

B. One of the daughter cells is identical to the parent cell, but the other is genetically different from the parent cell.

C. The daughter cells are identical to each other, but are genetically different from the parent cell.

D. Both daughter cells are unique and genetically different from the parent cell.

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Mathew Ayers · Answer 1

Hello!

Your answer is A. The daughter cells are genetically identical to both each other and to the parent cell.

The parent cell makes two copies of its chromosomes and separates them, then divides by cytokinesis, creating two genetically identical daughter cells.