Use the data in Table 12.1 to answer the following questions.
The data 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.

Table 12.1: Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-Of the following, the best conclusion concerning the difference between the S phases for beta and gamma is that
A) gamma contains more DNA than beta.
B) beta and gamma contain the same amount of DNA.
C) beta cells reproduce asexually.
D) gamma contains 48 times more DNA and RNA than beta.
E) beta is a plant cell and gamma is an animal cell.

Question

Use the data in Table 12.1 to answer the following questions.
The data 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.
  
Table 12.1: Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-Of the following, the best conclusion concerning the difference between the S phases for beta and gamma is that
A) gamma contains more DNA than beta. 
B) beta and gamma contain the same amount of DNA. 
C) beta cells reproduce asexually. 
D) gamma contains 48 times more DNA and RNA than beta. 
E) beta is a plant cell and gamma is an animal cell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The S phase is part of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated. If there's a difference in the S phases between beta and gamma, it implies a difference in the amount of DNA being replicated. Therefore, gamma containing more DNA than beta is the most logical conclusion based on the information provided.

Use the Data in Table 12