Question

When a cell undergoes mitosis, what is the result?
A.
two cells, each containing half of the parent cells' genetic information
B.
two genetically identical cells
C.
four cells created from the combination of two parent cells
D.
four genetically different cells

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**B. two genetically identical cells**

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