A student uses gummy worms to model the process of mitosis. The model is shown below.
Using the model, which statement correctly explains how mitosis preserves genetic continuity?
A
The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are recombined from the parent cells.
B
The daughter cells receive chromosomes that are identical to the parent cell.
С
Each daughter cell receives half of its chromosomes from each of the parent cells.
D
Each daughter cell receives twice as many chromosomes as the parent cell.