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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