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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

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What happens to the daughter nuclei in mitosis compared to the parent?
Options
A They have half the chromosomes.
B They have double the chromosomes.
C They are genetically identical and have the same chromosome number.
Correct Answer
D They are non-identical and haploid.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitosis preserves the exact genetic and chromosomal makeup (2n to 2n). Choice A describes meiosis.

Hint

It's an exact copy.

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