A group of cells is assayed for DNA content immediately following mitosis and is found to have an average of 8 picograms of DNA in the nucleus. Those cells would have ________ picograms at the end of the S phase and ________ picograms at the end of G ₂. A) 8; 8 B) 8; 16 C) 16; 8 D) 16; 16 E) 12; 16

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the S phase, DNA is replicated, doubling the DNA content from 8 picograms to 16 picograms. This amount remains the same at the end of the G2 phase, as no further DNA replication occurs after the S phase.

A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately