A student uses gummy worms to model the process of mitosis. The model is shown below.
Using the model, which statement correctly explains how mitosis preserves genetic continuity?
A.
The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are recombined from the parent cells.
B.
The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are identical to the parent cell.
C.
Each daughter cell receives half of its chromosomes from each of the parent cells.
D.
Each daughter cell receives twice as many chromosomes as the parent cell.