Multiple choice

What is the C value paradox?

  1. Haploid DNA content

  2. Huge variations in C values between species

  3. Diploid DNA content

  4. Constant C- value for all species

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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.