Multiple choice What is the C value paradox? Haploid DNA content Huge variations in C values between species Diploid DNA content Constant C- value for all species - Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation C value - the amount of DNA per haploid cell (usually expressed as picograms) or the number of kilobases per haploid cell. Eukaryotic organisms appear to have 2-10 times, as many genes as prokaryotes.