At the end of mitosis, how many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell compared to the original parent cell?

• A. The same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
• B. Half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
• C. Twice the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
• D. A quarter of the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.
2. Recall that during mitosis, the parent cell's chromosomes are duplicated during the S phase of the cell cycle, resulting in two sister chromatids for each chromosome.
3. During mitosis, specifically in the anaphase, the sister chromatids are separated and pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
4. At the end of mitosis, the cell divides during cytokinesis, resulting in two daughter cells, each receiving an identical set of chromosomes.
5. Conclude that each daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the original parent cell, maintaining genetic consistency.