Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases The Data in the Table Were Obtained from a Study

question 52

Multiple Choice

Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Cell Type } & \mathbf { G } _ { \mathbf { 1 } } & \mathbf { s } & \mathbf { G } _ { 2 } & \mathbf { M } \\\hline \text { Beta } & 18 & 24 & 12 & 16 \\\hline \text { Delta } & 100 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\\hline \text { Gamma } & 18 & 48 & 14 & 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$
The data in the table 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. What is the best explanation for the data associated with delta cells?

• A) Delta cells contain no DNA.
• B) Delta cells contain no RNA.
• C) Delta cells are in the G0 phase.
• D) Delta cells divide in the G1 phase.

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