Question

a cell finishing mitosis has ____ dna molecules, while a cell finishing dna replication has ____ dna molecules. multiple choice 46; 46 46; 92 46; 23 23; 46 23; 23

Explanation:

In human somatic cells, a cell starting mitosis has 46 chromosomes (each with one DNA molecule). During DNA - replication (S - phase before mitosis), each chromosome replicates, resulting in 46 chromosomes but 92 DNA molecules. After mitosis is complete, the two daughter cells each receive 46 chromosomes (46 DNA molecules).

Answer:

46; 92