Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Cell Type } & \mathbf { G } _ { \mathbf { 1 } } & \mathbf { s } & \mathbf { G } _ { 2 } & \mathbf { M } \
\hline \text { Beta } & 18 & 24 & 12 & 16 \
\hline \text { Delta } & 100 & 1 & 0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Gamma } & 18 & 48 & 14 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
The data in the table 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. What is the best explanation for the data associated with delta cells?
A) Delta cells contain no DNA.
B) Delta cells contain no RNA.
C) Delta cells are in the G0 phase.
D) Delta cells divide in the G1 phase.

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Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Cell Type } & \mathbf { G } _ { \mathbf { 1 } } & \mathbf { s } & \mathbf { G } _ { 2 } & \mathbf { M } \
\hline \text { Beta } & 18 & 24 & 12 & 16 \
\hline \text { Delta } & 100 & 1 & 0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Gamma } & 18 & 48 & 14 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
The data in the table 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. What is the best explanation for the data associated with delta cells?
A) Delta cells contain no DNA.
B) Delta cells contain no RNA.
C) Delta cells are in the G0 phase.
D) Delta cells divide in the G1 phase.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Delta cells spend a significant amount of time in the G1 phase and none in the S, G2, or M phases, indicating they are likely in the G0 phase, a resting state where cells are not actively preparing to divide.

Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases The Data in the Table Were Obtained from a Study