Here's why:

* Mitosis is a process of cell division that creates copies of existing cells. It's used for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in many organisms.

* The parent cell's DNA is replicated before mitosis, ensuring each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes. This means the daughter cells have the same genetic information as the original cell.

So, in essence, mitosis produces two new cells that are clones of the parent cell.