NEET2015Botany-Cell Cycle and Cell Division

NEET 2015 Botany Phases of Cell Cycle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A somatic cell that has just completed the S phase of its cell cycle, as compared to gamete of the same species, has

A

twice the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA.

B

same number of chromosomes but twice the amount of DNA.

C

twice the number of chromosomes and four times the amount of DNA.

D

four times the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

After the S phase, a somatic cell has replicated its DNA, resulting in twice the amount of DNA compared to a gamete.

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