Use the data in Table 9.1 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 9.1
Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-The best conclusion concerning delta is that the cells
A) contain no DNA.
B) contain no RNA.
C) contain only one chromosome that is very short.
D) are actually in the G0 phase.
E) divide in the G1 phase.

Question

Use the data in Table 9.1 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 9.1
Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-The best conclusion concerning delta is that the cells
A) contain no DNA. 
B) contain no RNA. 
C) contain only one chromosome that is very short. 
D) are actually in the G0 phase. 
E) divide in the G1 phase.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Table 9.1, delta cells spend the longest time in the G0 phase compared to the other two organisms. Therefore, the best conclusion is that the cells are actually in the G0 phase, which is a non-dividing stage of the cell cycle. The other choices (A, B, C, and E) are not supported by the data.

Use the Data in Table 9