Mitosis differs from meiosis in that only mitosis
A) is preceded by interphase.
B) involves two successive cell divisions.
C) results in the production of haploid cells.
D) involves the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I.
E) results in cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.

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Mitosis results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell, whereas meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells.

Mitosis Differs from Meiosis in That Only Mitosis