Suppose That, at the Beginning of Interphase in G₁, a Cell

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, at the beginning of interphase in G₁, a cell has 36 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be found in that same cell in G₂ of interphase?

• A) 72
• B) 64
• C) 36
• D) 18

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Definitions:

Proteolytic Enzymes

are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.

Capases

A family of protease enzymes that play essential roles in apoptosis (programmed cell death) and inflammation.

Syncytial Blastoderm

A stage in early embryonic development in some animals where the embryo consists of a single cell layer surrounding a yolk, without individual cell boundaries.

Cellular Blastoderm

An early stage in embryonic development where cells form a single layer around the yolk.