The function of the mitotic cell cycle is to produce daughter cells that __________.

• A. have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell but not the same genetic content
• B. have a random assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes
• C. have the same number of chromatids as the parent cell had chromosomes
• D. have none of the listed characteristics
• E. are genetically identical to the parent cell (assuming no mutation has occurred)