A G1 somatic cell nucleus in a female diploid Myrmecia pilosula (bulldog ant) contains 2 picograms of DNA. How much DNA would be expected in a metaphase I cell of a female?

A) 16 picograms
B) 4 picograms
C) 8 picograms
D) 32 picograms
E) Not enough information is provided to answer the question.


Answer: B

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B) level B
C) level C
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