Measurements of the amount of DNA per nucleus were taken on a large number of cells from a growing fungus. The measured DNA levels ranged from 3 to 6 picograms per nucleus. In which stage of the cell cycle would the nucleus contain 6 picograms of DNA?
A) G0
B) G1
C) S
D) G2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the G2 phase of the cell cycle, the DNA has already been replicated during the S phase, so the nucleus contains double the amount of DNA compared to the G1 phase, which would be 6 picograms in this case.

Measurements of the Amount of DNA Per Nucleus Were Taken