Which of the following is a characteristic of mitosis?

A: Occurs only in somatic cells

B: Production of gametes

C: Reducing the chromosome number by half

D: Results in two identical daughter cells

1 answer

The correct characteristic of mitosis from the options provided is:

D: Results in two identical daughter cells

Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

To elaborate on the other options: A: Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, but it can also happen in other types of cells, such as certain stem cells. B: The production of gametes (sperm and egg cells) occurs through meiosis, not mitosis. C: Mitosis does not reduce the chromosome number; rather, it maintains the same chromosome number in the daughter cells.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer is D.