What are daughter cells?

Daughter cells refer to the cells that are produced as a result of cell division processes, specifically mitosis and meiosis. In mitosis, a single parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells. This process is crucial for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction in some organisms. In meiosis, a single cell undergoes two rounds of division, resulting in four daughter cells that have half the genetic material of the parent cell, which are essential for sexual reproduction as they develop into gametes (sperm and eggs).

The distinction of daughter cells in both types of division emphasizes their role in the continuity of genetic information and the propagation of species. While other options might touch on aspects related to daughter cells, such as the context of asexual reproduction or cytokinesis, the defined processes of mitosis and meiosis specifically account for how these cells are formed and their genetic relationship with the parent cell.