Use the Data in Table 12

question 19

Multiple Choice

Use the data in Table 12.1 to answer the following questions.
The data were obtained from a study of the length of time spent in each phase of the cell cycle by cells of three eukaryotic organisms designated beta, delta, and gamma.

Table 12.1: Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-Of the following, the best conclusion concerning the difference between the S phases for beta and gamma is that

• A) gamma contains more DNA than beta.
• B) beta and gamma contain the same amount of DNA.
• C) beta cells reproduce asexually.
• D) gamma contains 48 times more DNA and RNA than beta.
• E) beta is a plant cell and gamma is an animal cell.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that defend the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.

Immature Red Blood Cell

An early stage in the development of red blood cells, not yet fully matured or functional.

RIA

Stands for Radioimmunoassay, a sensitive laboratory technique used to measure concentrations of substances, such as hormones, in the blood.

Acid Stain

A coloring technique used in microscopy to identify and differentiate among various types of cells and tissues, often using acidic dyes.