Botany-Cell Cycle Phases

NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

If a cell in the G1 phase has 8 picograms of DNA, how much DNA would be present in the same cell during the G2 phase before mitosis?

A

16 picograms

B

8 picograms

C

4 picograms

D

32 picograms

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

During the cell cycle, the DNA content doubles after the S phase. Since the G2 phase follows the S phase, the DNA content is doubled from 8 picograms in G1 to 16 picograms in G2.

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