A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2011 · Q181 Mark

The graph represents the changes in the quantity of DNA present in one nucleus at different stages in the life cycle of a mammal. [Figure: Graph showing DNA content / arbitrary units vs time, with labels 'fertilisation', 'egg', and point X] Which stage takes place at X?

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Ainterphase

Bmetaphase

Cprophase

Dtelophase

✓ Correct answer

D: telophase

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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