Use the data in Table 12.1 to answer the following questions.
The data were obtained from a study of the length of time spent in each phase of the cell cycle by cells of three eukaryotic organisms designated beta, delta, and gamma.

Table 12.1: Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-The best conclusion concerning delta is that the cells
A) contain no DNA.
B) contain no RNA.
C) contain only one chromosome that is very short.
D) are actually in the G₀ phase.
E) divide in the G₁ phase.

Question

Use the data in Table 12.1 to answer the following questions.
The data were obtained from a study of the length of time spent in each phase of the cell cycle by cells of three eukaryotic organisms designated beta, delta, and gamma.
  
Table 12.1: Minutes Spent in Cell Cycle Phases
-The best conclusion concerning delta is that the cells
A) contain no DNA. 
B) contain no RNA. 
C) contain only one chromosome that is very short. 
D) are actually in the G₀ phase. 
E) divide in the G₁ phase.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data in Table 12.1 shows that Delta cells spend the most time in the G₀ phase (720 minutes) and the least time in the S and G₂ phases. This suggests that Delta cells are actually in the G₀ phase, which is a non-dividing phase of the cell cycle that occurs when cells exit the cycle and enter a resting phase. Therefore, choice D is the best conclusion.

Use the Data in Table 12