If a certain species has a DNA content of 12 picograms in each diploid cell's nucleus when the cell in in G1 of the cell cycle, what would be the expected DNA content (in picograms) of a triploid cell (from the same species) in mitotic prophase?
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If a certain species has a DNA content of 12 picograms in each diploid cell's nucleus when the cell in in G1 of the cell cycle, what would be the expected DNA content (in picograms) of a triploid cell (from the same species) in mitotic prophase? Consider ploidy changes and/or chromosome form changes, if applicable, when explaining your reasoning.
Mitosis refers to a phase of the cell division cycle in which mother cells divide into two identical daughter cells containing an equal amount of genetic material. Mitosis is followed by G1-interphase, S or synthesis-interphase, and G2-interphase. The amount of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) tends to double in the S-phase. It remains the same in the G2 phase. After the G2 phase, the cell enters the mitotic phase, which means the DNA amount in the subphase of the mitotic phase is equal to G2 until the cell divides and distributes its DNA into daughter cells.
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