In an organism with 16 chromosomes per cell,how many DNA molecules are present in a cell undergoing anaphase of mitosis?
A)8
B)16
C)24
D)32
E)64

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During anaphase of mitosis, each chromosome is split into two sister chromatids that move to opposite poles of the cell. Since each chromatid is considered a separate DNA molecule, and there were originally 16 chromosomes, each now having been split into two, there would be 32 DNA molecules present.

In an Organism with 16 Chromosomes Per Cell,how Many DNA