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Cells in culture were treated with 3H-thymidine for 30 minutes. The cells were t

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Question

Cells in culture were treated with 3H-thymidine for 30 minutes. The cells were then examined by autoradiography. Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome of the experiment? 1) All of the cells in mitosis incorporated the labeled thymidine into their chromosomes. 2) None of the cells in mitosis incorporated the labeled thymidine into their chromosomes. 3) All of the nonmitotic cells have incorporated the labeled thymidine into their chromosomes. The choices are: Pick one a. statement 1 b. statement 2 c. statement 3 d. statements 1 and 3

Explanation / Answer

3) All of the nonmitotic cells have incorporated the labeled thymidine into their chromosomes. c. statement 3