A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately

question 35

Multiple Choice

A group of cells is assayed for DNA content immediately following mitosis and is found to have an average of 8 picograms of DNA per nucleus. How many picograms of DNA would be found in a nucleus at prophase of mitosis?

• A) 4
• B) 8
• C) 16
• D) 24

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