Botany-Cell Cycle Phases
NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If a cell in the G1 phase of the interphase has 12 picograms of DNA, how much DNA would be present in the cell at the end of the S phase?
A
24 picograms
B
12 picograms
C
18 picograms
D
36 picograms
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, effectively doubling the DNA content of the cell. Therefore, if the cell starts with 12 picograms of DNA in G1, it will have 24 picograms at the end of the S phase.
Found an issue with this question?