Use the Data in Table 12

question 69

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
-The best conclusion concerning delta is that the cells

• A) contain no DNA.
• B) contain no RNA.
• C) contain only one chromosome that is very short.
• D) are actually in the G₀ phase.
• E) divide in the G₁ phase.

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Definitions:

Dimensional-Analysis

A method in physics and engineering to check the consistency of equations and to perform unit conversions.

Conversion Factor

A numerical value used to convert quantities expressed in one unit into another unit of measure.

Minutes

A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of an hour, or 60 seconds.

Hours

A time unit equal to 60 minutes, used to measure duration.