When a cell undergoes mitosis, what is the result?

Question

A.
four cells created from the combination of two parent cells
B.
two genetically identical cells
C.
four genetically different cells
D.
two cells, each containing half of the parent cells' genetic information

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. two genetically identical cells.

During mitosis, a single parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the original parent cell.