Use the data in the accompanying table to answer the question.
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 G? phase.
D) Delta cells divide in the G? phase.

Question

Use the data in the accompanying table to answer the question.
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 G? phase.
D) Delta cells divide in the G? phase.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Delta cells spend 100 minutes in the G₁ phase, which indicates that they are in the G₀ phase, a non-dividing resting phase that some cells enter temporarily or permanently. This is supported by the fact that they spend no time in the S, G₂, or M phase, which are the phases associated with active cell division.

Use the Data in the Accompanying Table to Answer the Question