What is produced by the process of meiosis? a. cells that are an exact copy of the parent cell b. cells that are exact copies of all the other daughter cells. c. cells that contain half of the number of chromosome present in the parent cell. d. cells that contain the exact number of chromosomes present in the parent cell.

There are few cells in the body that do not undergo mitosis: most somatic cells divide regularly, some more than others. take for example the cells that line the digestive tract. these cells must be frequently replaced because they are constantly eroded by the movement of food through the tract. what mechanism(s) is/are in place to ensure that these cells are exact copies of the mother cell