The Nucleolus Is a Dynamic Subcompartment Within the Nucleus and Its

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nucleolus is a dynamic subcompartment within the nucleus and its size varies depending on the circumstances. In which of the following cells would you NOT expect to see the nucleoli?

• A) A yeast cell undergoing DNA replication
• B) A human neuron in a quiescent (G₀) state
• C) A human macrophage active in phagocytosis
• D) A fruit fly embryonic nucleus in the G₂ phase of the cell cycle
• E) A mouse embryonic cell in the metaphase stage of mitosis

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