You have isolated DNA from three different cell types of an organism, determined the relative DNA content for each type, and plotted the results on the graph shown in Figure 13.3. Refer to the graph to answer the following
questions.

-If the cells were from a plant, which sample might represent a gametophyte cell?

Question

You have isolated DNA from three different cell types of an organism, determined the relative DNA content for each type, and plotted the results on the graph shown in Figure 13.3. Refer to the graph to answer the following
questions.
 
-If the cells were from a plant, which sample might represent a gametophyte cell?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In plants, gametophyte cells are haploid, meaning they contain a single set of chromosomes. Sample III likely represents a gametophyte cell as it is distinct from the other samples, which may represent diploid sporophyte cells.

You Have Isolated DNA from Three Different Cell Types of an Organism