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A plant cell has 12 chromosomes at the end of mitosis. How many chromosomes would it have in the G2 phase of its next cell cycle?
A plant cell has 12 chromosomes at the end of mitosis. How many chromosomes would it have in the G2 phase of its next cell cycle?
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The correct option is C 12
In G2 phase, also called as second growth phase or pre-mitotic gap phase, the DNA synthesis stops after doubling in the S-phase. Even though the DNA content has doubled, the chromosome number still remains the same i.e. 12 in the G2 phase of its next cell cycle.
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In G2 phase, also called as second growth phase or pre-mitotic gap phase, the DNA synthesis stops after doubling in the S-phase. Even though the DNA content has doubled, the chromosome number still remains the same i.e. 12 in the G2 phase of its next cell cycle.
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