Meiosis is different from mitosis in that meiosis

A. results in four haploid daughter cells that are genetically identical, whereas mitosis results in two diploid daughter cells that are genetically diverse.
B. results in two diploid daughter cells that are genetically diverse, whereas mitosis results in four haploid daughter cells that are genetically identical.
C. results in two diploid daughter cells that are genetically identical, whereas mitosis results in four haploid daughter cells that are genetically diverse.
D. results in four haploid daughter cells that are genetically diverse, whereas mitosis results in two diploid daughter cells that are genetically identical.


Answer: D

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