Final answer:
True, a haploid gamete contains 1C of DNA. Somatic cells are diploid with 2C DNA content, while gametes are haploid with 1C, each providing half the genetic material required for a diploid zygote.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement you're asking about is true: if a typical G1 nucleus contains 2C (two complements) of DNA, a gamete that is haploid (n) indeed contains 1C of DNA.
To explain further, in humans and many other eukaryotic species, body or somatic cells are typically diploid (2n), meaning they contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. For humans, this means a somatic cell has a total of 46 chromosomes.
On the other hand, gametes—sperm and egg cells—are haploid (n), meaning they contain only one complete set of chromosomes. For humans, this equates to 23 chromosomes in each gamete. During fertilization, two haploid gametes combine to form a diploid zygote with 2C DNA content, restoring the diploid state.