If the number of chromosomes in G1 phase is 18. What will be the number of chromosomes in S-phase.
A
36
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B
18
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C
9
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D
19
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Solution
The correct option is B 18
Given : Number of chromosomes in G1phase =18
To find : Number of chromosomes in S-phase
During G1phase, the cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but doesnot replicate is DNA. Therefore, the number of chromosomes in S-phase is 18 when the number of chromosomes in G1phase was 18.