A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately

question 45

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 would be found at the end of S and the end of G₂?

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

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