Multiple choice

In which of the following stages, the number of chromosomes per cell is 46 i.e. 2N and identical to the somatic cells of the human body?

  1. Growth 1 phase

  2. Anaphase II

  3. Prophase II

  4. Metaphase II

  5. Telophase II
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Explanation

Growth 1 phase is a very active period. In this period, the cell synthesizes vast range of proteins which includes the enzymes and structural proteins necessary for growth of the cell. In the G1 phase, the chromosome are made of single molecule of DNA, at this point in humans, the number of chromosomes per cell is 46 which is 2N and identical to the somatic cells.

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