In eukaryotic cells, mitosis results in which of the following outcomes?

• A. Two daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell due to reduction division
• B. Four genetically distinct haploid cells produced from a single diploid parent cell
• C. Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
• D. One daughter cell that retains all chromosomes while the other lacks a nucleus

Answer: (C)