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A cell in the phase has picograms of DNA. How much DNA will be present in each daughter cell after mitosis?

  1. A. picograms
  2. B. picograms
  3. C. picograms
  4. D. picograms
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Correct answer: B picograms

Solution

  1. The cell in phase has pg of DNA, representing the replicated state ().
  2. Mitosis divides the cell into two identical daughter cells.
  3. Each daughter cell receives half of the total DNA content.
  4. Calculation: .
  5. Hence the answer is (B).

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