If a cell begins interphase (G1)with 4 chromatin molecules,how many chromatin molecules will each daughter cell possess at the end of telophase,after cytokinesis?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16
E) 32

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During interphase, the chromatin replicates to form sister chromatids. So, at the beginning of prophase, there will be 8 sister chromatids (4 pairs). During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles to form 2 sets of chromosomes. During telophase and cytokinesis, each daughter cell will receive 4 chromosomes (or 4 chromatin molecules). Therefore, each daughter cell will possess 4 chromatin molecules at the end of telophase, after cytokinesis.

If a Cell Begins Interphase (G1)with 4 Chromatin Molecules,how Many