A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately

question 1

Multiple Choice

A group of cells is assayed for DNA content immediately before beginning mitosis and is found to have an average of 16 picograms of DNA per nucleus.How many picograms of DNA would be found in a cell nucleus following completion of mitosis and cytokinesis?

• A)4
• B)8
• C)16
• D)32

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Definitions:

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