Use the data in the accompanying table to answer the question.
Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases

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.

Question

Use the data in the accompanying table to answer the question.
Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Delta cells spend the least amount of time in each phase of the cell cycle, indicating that they are not actively dividing and are likely in the G₀ phase of the cell cycle.

Use the Data in the Accompanying Table to Answer the Question