During Mitosis, Two Daughter Cells Form, Each of Which Has

Question

During mitosis, two daughter cells form, each of which has
A) a different number of chromosomes than the original cell.
B) twice as many chromosomes as the original cell.
C) the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.
D) a lesser number of chromosomes than the original cell.
E) half as many chromosomes as the original cell.

Accepted Answer

During mitosis, the daughter cells produced have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. This is achieved through the replication and separation of the DNA, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes. Therefore, option C is correct. Options A, B, D, and E are not correct because they do not accurately describe the outcome of mitosis.