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How many chromosomes and DNA content will the cell have in `G_(1)` phase, after S-phase and after M-phase respectively, if root tip cells possess 14 chromosomes?

A

`14/(2C),(28)/(4C)` and `(14)/(4C)`

B

`14/(2C),(14)/(4C)` and `(14)/(2C)`

C

`14/(2C),(14)/(2C)` and `(7)/(2C)`

D

`28/(2C),(28)/(8C)` and `(14)/(2C)`

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To solve the question regarding the number of chromosomes and DNA content in the G1 phase, after S-phase, and after M-phase for root tip cells possessing 14 chromosomes, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Number of Chromosomes in G1 Phase**: - In the G1 phase, the cell has not yet replicated its DNA. Therefore, the number of chromosomes remains the same as the original count. - Given that root tip cells possess 14 chromosomes, the number of chromosomes in the G1 phase is **14**. 2. **Determine the DNA Content in G1 Phase**: - The DNA content in a diploid cell is represented as 2C (where C is the amount of DNA in a haploid set). - Since the cell has not yet undergone DNA replication in G1, the DNA content remains **2C**. 3. **Identify the Number of Chromosomes After S-Phase**: - During the S-phase, DNA replication occurs, but the number of chromosomes does not change; rather, each chromosome is duplicated. - Therefore, after the S-phase, the number of chromosomes remains **14**. 4. **Determine the DNA Content After S-Phase**: - After DNA replication in S-phase, the DNA content doubles. Thus, if it was 2C before S-phase, it becomes **4C** after S-phase. 5. **Identify the Number of Chromosomes After M-Phase**: - After M-phase (mitosis), the cell divides into two daughter cells. Each daughter cell will have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. - Therefore, after M-phase, the number of chromosomes remains **14**. 6. **Determine the DNA Content After M-Phase**: - After the cell divides in M-phase, the DNA content is restored to the original amount per cell. Thus, each daughter cell will have a DNA content of **2C**. ### Summary of Results: - **G1 Phase**: - Number of Chromosomes: 14 - DNA Content: 2C - **After S-Phase**: - Number of Chromosomes: 14 - DNA Content: 4C - **After M-Phase**: - Number of Chromosomes: 14 - DNA Content: 2C
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