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The cell cycle consists of four major phases G1(gap)>S(DNAsynthesis)>G2(gap)>M(mitosis). The yeast mutation cdc8 blocks the cell cycle transition from G2 phase into M phase. If the DNA content of a normal haploid yeast cell is N, then the DNA content of a haploid cdc8 mutant blocked in G2 phase is

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N
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2N
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3N
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4N
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8N
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Solution

The correct option is B 2N
Since cdc8 blocks the transition from G2 phase to M phase. Therefore there will be no effect of this mutant on S-phase. Since, DNA synthesis occurs in S-phase, DNA replication takes place normally. Hence, the DNA content of a haploid mutant blocked in G2 after doubling will be 2N.
So, the correct answer is '2N'

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