AP Biologymediummcq1 pt
The two daughter cells produced by mitosis are
A.normally genetically very similar to each other and to the parent cell
B.genetically different from the parent
C.haploid
D.half the parent's chromosome number
Explanation
Core Concept
Mitosis normally distributes one copy of each replicated chromosome to each daughter, preserving the parental genome for growth and tissue repair. The result is commonly described as genetically identical daughter cells, but mutation and chromosome-segregation errors are possible, so 'normally very similar/identical' is more precise than an absolute claim.
Correct Answer
Anormally genetically very similar to each other and to the parent cell
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