A student uses gummy worms to model the process of mitosis. The model is shown below.
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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
Each daughter cell receives half of its chromosomes from each of the parent cells.
c
The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are identical to the parent cell.
d
Each daughter cell receives twice as many chromosomes as the parent cell.
The correct statement that explains how mitosis preserves genetic continuity is:
c. The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are identical to the parent cell.