The ant Myrmecia pilosula has only two chromosomes. Assume that a G1 somatic (not germ line) cell nucleus in a Myrmecia pilosula female (2n = 2) contains 16 picograms of DNA. How much DNA would be expected in a meiotic metaphase I cell of a female?
Select one:
a. 32 picograms
b. 36 picograms
c. 16 picograms
d. 8 picograms
e. none of the above