In the 1920s, a Dye That Stained DNA Was Developed

question 141

Multiple Choice

In the 1920s, a dye that stained DNA was developed.If this dye showed that DNA was present in 4 units in a gamete of an organism, how many units of DNA would be present in a somatic cell of that organism?

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6
• E) 8

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

Cranial nerves are twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are involved in sensory and motor functions.

Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and is involved in controlling the heart, digestive tract, and respiratory rate, among other functions.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

A cranial nerve that manages taste and other functions in the tongue and throat.

Paralysis

The loss of the ability to move and sometimes to feel anything in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, injury, or poison.