A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately

question 20

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. Those cells would have __________ picograms at the end of the S phase and __________ picograms at the end of G₂.

• A)8; 8
• B)8; 16
• C)16; 8
• D)16; 16
• E)12; 16

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Definitions:

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