What is the characteristic of a cell that has survived through the process of mitosis?

A cell that has survived through the process of mitosis is genetically identical to the original cell. Mitosis is a form of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each containing the same genetic material as the parent cell. This occurs through a series of carefully regulated steps, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, during which the chromosomes are duplicated and evenly distributed to each daughter cell.

Since mitosis does not involve the exchange of genetic information between chromosomes, as seen in meiosis (the process that produces gametes), the resulting daughter cells maintain the same genetic composition as the original. This is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms, ensuring that all daughter cells function in a coordinated manner with identical genetic instructions.