Upon Examination, a Cell Is Found to Have Twice as Much

question 15

Multiple Choice

Upon examination, a cell is found to have twice as much DNA as the normal diploid state but is no longer in the process of replicating the DNA. All of the DNA is found within a single nucleus. Which phase of the cell cycle is this cell in?

• A) M
• B) S
• C) G₁
• D) G₂
• E) cytokinesis

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Relativistic Thinking

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