A paramecium reproduces by dividing into two daughter cells. Which statement is true of the daughter cells?
a They are genetically similar to the parent cell.
b They are genetically identical to the parent cell.
c They are genetically different to the parent cell.

Question

A paramecium reproduces by dividing into two daughter cells. Which statement is true of the daughter cells?
a They are genetically similar to the parent cell.
b They are genetically identical to the parent cell.
c They are genetically different to the parent cell.

anonymous · Answer

c is the correct answer. Mitosis produces genetically identical cells whereas meiosis produces variation.