In eukaryotic organisms, what type of daughter cells does mitosis produce from a single parent cell?

• A. A single polyploid daughter cell with double the chromosome number of the parent cell
• B. Two genetically distinct daughter cells created by crossing over during division
• C. Four genetically distinct haploid cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
• D. Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell

Answer: (D)