In a typical somatic cell, what is the end product of mitosis (followed by cytokinesis)?

• A. Two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell
• B. Four genetically distinct haploid cells produced by recombination
• C. Two daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell
• D. A single polyploid cell containing duplicated chromosomes that remain paired

Answer: (A)