Question

when a body cell divides through the process of mitosis, the chromosomes in the daughter cells
○a. represent only the healthiest chromosomes from the parent cell.
○b. represent only half of the chromosomes in the parent cell.
○c. are identical to the chromosomes of the parent cell.
○d. are formed when chromosomes from the parent cell cross over.

Explanation:

Mitosis is a process of cell division where one cell divides to form two identical daughter cells. In mitosis, the daughter cells have the same number and type of chromosomes as the parent cell. Option A is incorrect as it's not about the 'healthiest' chromosomes. Option B is wrong because mitosis results in daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent (not half). Option D is incorrect as crossing - over occurs in meiosis (not mitosis).

Answer:

C. are identical to the chromosomes of the parent cell.