The diagram shows the chromosome number during mitosis. How is mitosis important in the reproduction of organisms?

A
Mitosis ensures the chromosome number of the daughter cells is half that of the parent cells, allowing organisms to reproduce more diverse offspring sexually.

B
Mitosis ensures the chromosome number of the daughter cells is identical to the parent cells, allowing organisms to reproduce identical offspring sexually.

C
Mitosis ensures the chromosome number of the daughter cells is identical to the parent cells, allowing organisms to reproduce identical offspring asexually.

D
Mitosis ensures the chromosome number of the daughter cells is half that of the parent cells, allowing organisms to reproduce more diverse offspring asexually.