A group of cells is assayed for DNA content immediately before beginning mitosis and is found to have an average of 16 picograms of DNA per nucleus. How many picograms would be in a cell nucleus following completion of mitosis and cytokinesis?
A) 4
B) 8
C) 16
D) 32

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During mitosis, the DNA content is halved as the cell divides into two daughter cells. Since the original cell had 16 picograms of DNA, each daughter cell will have 8 picograms after mitosis and cytokinesis.

A Group of Cells Is Assayed for DNA Content Immediately