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The primary product of mitosis is diploid cells. Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in somatic (non-reproductive) cells, where a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. These daughter cells maintain the same diploid number of chromosomes as the original cell.

In organisms with diploid cells, each original cell has two sets of chromosomes—one set inherited from each parent. As a result, the daughter cells produced through mitosis continue to possess this diploid state, ensuring that all the genetic material is conserved and that cellular functions can proceed normally in the new cells.

In contrast, haploid cells are products of meiosis, which is the process that produces sex gametes (sperm and eggs) and results in genetic diversity. Genetically diverse cells also arise from meiosis through processes such as crossing over and independent assortment, further distinguishing them from the products of mitosis.