Which statement is TRUE of the behavior of chromosomes in mitosis?
A) Each new cell receives half of the number of chromosomes in the original cell.
B) Each new cell receives copies of all the original chromosomes.
C) The sister chromosomes are not identical because of breakages in the DNA.
D) If the original number of chromosomes was 46, each new cell will have 23.
E) All chromosomes are duplicated except the sex chromosomes.

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In mitosis, each new cell receives copies of all the original chromosomes, ensuring that the two daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell.

Which Statement Is TRUE of the Behavior of Chromosomes in Mitosis