* Chromosomes are duplicated: Before mitosis begins, the parent cell replicates its DNA, creating two identical copies of each chromosome. These copies are called sister chromatids.
* Chromosomes are separated: During mitosis, the sister chromatids are separated and distributed equally to the two daughter cells.
* Same genetic information: Since each daughter cell receives one copy of each chromosome from the parent cell, they end up with the same complete set of genetic information.
Therefore, the daughter cells are clones of the parent cell in terms of their genetic makeup.
