MCQ 11 Mark
Match List $I$ with List $II$ :
| List $I$ (Sub Phases of Prophase $I$) |
List $II$ |
| $A.$ Diakinesis |
$I.$ Synaptonemal complex formation |
| $B.$ Pachytene |
$II.$ Completion of terminalisation of chiasmata |
| $C.$ Zygotene |
$III.$ Chromosomes look like thin threads |
| $C.$ Leptotene |
$IV.$ Appearance of recombination nodules |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
- A
$A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III$
- ✓
$A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III$
- C
$A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I$
- D
$A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III$
b
($A$) Diakinesis - Completion of terminalisation of chiasmata
($B$) Pachytene - Appearance of recombination nodules
($C$) Zygotene - Synaptonemal complex formation
($D$) Leptotene - Chromosomes look like thin threads
$A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III$
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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage.
Statement $II$ : The beginning of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false
- B
Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
- C
Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true
- ✓
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
AnswerCorrect option: D. Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
d
- During leptotene stage the chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope.
- The beginning of diplotene is recognised by the dissolution of the synaptonemal complex and the tendency of the recombined homologous chromosomes of the bivalents to separate from each other except at the site of crossover.
Thus both statement $I$ and $II$ are correct.
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Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during
Answera
Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosome in metaphase stage.
View full question & answer→MCQ 41 Mark
Following are the stages of cell division :
$A$. Gap $2$ phase $B$. Cytokinesis
$C$. Synthesis phase $D$. Karyokinesis
$E$. Gap $1$ phase
Choose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below :
- A
$E-B-D-A-C$
- B
$B-D-E-A-C$
- ✓
$E-C-A-D-B$
- D
$C-E-D-A-B$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $E-C-A-D-B$
c
The correct sequence of stages of cell division is Gap $1$ phase $\rightarrow$ Synthesis phase $\rightarrow$ Gap $2$ phase ($E$) ($C$) ($A$)
$\rightarrow$ Karyokinesis $\rightarrow$ Cytokinesis ($D$) ($B$)
The correct sequence will be $\rightarrow \mathrm{E} \rightarrow \mathrm{C} \rightarrow \mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{D} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$
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Select the correct statements.
$A$. Tetrad formation is seen during Leptotene.
$B$. During Anaphase, the centromeres split and chromatids separate.
$C$. Terminalization takes place during Pachytene.
$D$. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER are reformed during Telophase.
$E$. Crossing over takes place between sister chromatids of homologous chromosome. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A
$B$ and $E$ only
- B
$A$ and $C$ only
- ✓
$B$ and $D$ only
- D
$A,C$ and $E$ only
AnswerCorrect option: C. $B$ and $D$ only
c
- Tetrad formation is seen during zygotene stage
- During Anaphase, the centromeres split and chromatids separate.
- Terminalisation of chiasmata takes place during diakinesis.
- Nucleolus, golgi complex and ER are reformed during telophase.
- Crossing over takes place between non-sister chromatids of homologus chromosomes.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$ : During Go phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive.
Statement $II$ : The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of interphase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- ✓
Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
- B
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
- C
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.
- D
Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
a
Cells in the $G _0$ stage remain metabolically active but no longer proliferate unless called on to do so depending on the requirement of the organism.
In animal cells, during the S-phase, DNA replication begins in the nucleus, and the centriole duplicates in the cytoplasm.
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Among eukaryotes, replication of $DNA$ takes place in:
- A
$G _2$ phase
- B
$M$ phase
- ✓
$S$ phase
- D
$G_1$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: C. $S$ phase
c
Replication of $DNA$ takes place in S-phase of cell cycle in eukaryotes. Most of the cell organelles duplicate in $G _1$ phase.
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Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some verterbrates?
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Regarding Meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?
- ✓
DNA replication occurs in $S$ phase of Meiosis$-II$
- B
Pairing of homologous chromosomes and recombination occurs in Meiosis$-I$
- C
Four haploid cells are formed at the end of Meiosis$-II$
- D
There are two stages in Meiosis, Meiosis$-I$ and $II$
AnswerCorrect option: A. DNA replication occurs in $S$ phase of Meiosis$-II$
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The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:
- A
- ✓
Sites at which crossing over occurs
- C
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. Sites at which crossing over occurs
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Which one of the following never occurs during mitotic cell division?
- A
Movement of centrioles towards opposite poles
- ✓
Pairing of homologous chromosomes
- C
Coiling and condensation of the chromatids
- D
Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes
AnswerCorrect option: B. Pairing of homologous chromosomes
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Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis:
- ✓
Spindle fibres attach to centromere of chomosomes.
- B
Chromosomes decondense at telophase.
- C
Splitting of centromere occurs at anaphase.
- D
All the chromosomes lie at the equator at metaphase.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Spindle fibres attach to centromere of chomosomes.
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The fruit fly has $8$ chromosomes $(2 n)$ in each cell. During interphase of Mitosis if the number of chromosomes at $\mathrm{G}_{1}$ phase is $8 ,$ what would be the number of chromosomes after $S$ phase ?
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The centriole undergoes duplication during :
- ✓
$S-$phase
- B
- C
- D
$\mathrm{G}_{2}$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: A. $S-$phase
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Match List $- I$ with List $- II.$
| List $- I$ |
List $- II$ |
| $(a)$ $S$ phase |
$(i)$ Proteins are synthesized |
| $(b)$ $G_2$ phase |
$(ii)$ Inactive phase |
| $(c)$ Quiescent stage |
$(iii)$ Interval between mitosis and initiation of $DNA$ replication |
| $(d)$ $\mathrm{G}_{1}$ phase |
$(iv)$ $DNA$ replication |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
$(a) -(b) -(c)- (d)$
- A
$(iii)- (ii)- (i) -(iv)$
- B
$(iv)- (ii)- (iii)- (i)$
- ✓
$(iv)- (i) -(ii) -(iii)$
- D
$(ii) -(iv)- (iii)- (i)$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $(iv)- (i) -(ii) -(iii)$
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During Meiosis I, in which stage synapsis takes place?
Answerc
Synapsis is a process by which homologous chromosomes come to lie side by side in pairs.
The process of synapsis takes place during zygotene stage of prophase-I of meiosis-I.
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Match the following with respect to meiosis:
$(a)$ Zygotene $(i)$ Terminalization
$(b)$ Pachytene $(ii)$ Chiasmata
$(c)$ Diplotene $(iii)$ Crossing over
$(d)$ Diakinesis $(iv)$ Synapsis
Select the correct option from the following:
$(a)\quad(b)\quad(c)\quad(d)$
- A
$( ii )\quad(iv)\quad(iii)\quad(i)\quad$
- B
$(iii)\quad(iv)\quad(i)\quad(ii)$
- ✓
$(iv)\quad(iii)\quad(ii)\quad(i)$
- D
$(i)\quad(ii)\quad(iv)\quad(iii)$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $(iv)\quad(iii)\quad(ii)\quad(i)$
c
$(iv)\quad(iii)\quad(ii)\quad(i)$
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Attachment of spindle fibers to kinetochores of chromosomes becomes evident in
Answera
Spindle fibres attach to kinetochore of chromosome in metaphase and are clearly evident here.
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Match the following events that occur in their respective phases of cell cycle and select the correct option :
| Column $I$ |
Column $II$ |
| ($a$) $G _{1}$ phase |
($i$) Cell grows and organelle duplication |
| ($b$) $S$ phase |
($ii$) $DNA$ replication and chromosome duplication |
| ($c$) $G _{2}$ phase |
($iii$)Cytoplasmic growth |
| ($d$) Metaphase in $M$-phase |
($iv$) Alignment of chromosomes |
- ✓
$(a)-(i),(b)-(i i),(c)-(i i i),(d)-(i v)$
- B
$(a)-(i i),(b)-(i i i),(c)-(i v),(d)-(i)$
- C
$(a)-(i i i),(b)-(i v),(c)-(i),(d)-(i i)$
- D
$(a)-(i v),(b)-(i),(c)-(i i),(d)-(i i i)$
AnswerCorrect option: A. $(a)-(i),(b)-(i i),(c)-(i i i),(d)-(i v)$
a
Phases of cell cycle and their respective events are:
(a) $G _{1}$ phase- Cell grows and cell organelle duplication
(b) $S$ phase- DNA replication and chromosome duplication
(c) $G _{2}$ phase- Cytoplasmic growth
(d) Metaphase in M-phase- Alignment of chromosomes
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Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent stage $\left( G _{0}\right) .$ This process occurs at the end of
- A
$G _{2}$ phase
- ✓
$G _{1}$ phase
- C
$G _{0}$ phase
- D
$S$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: B. $G _{1}$ phase
b
$M$ phase /$G _{1}$ phase
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Identify the correct statement with regard to $G _{1}$ phase $(Gap\,1)$ of interphase.
- A
Nuclear Division takes place.
- B
$DNA$ synthesis or replication takes place.
- C
Reorganisation of all cell components takes place.
- ✓
Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its $DNA.$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its $DNA.$
d
Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its $DNA.$
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After meiosis $I$, the resultant daughter cells have
- A
Same amount of $DNA$ as in the parent cell in $S$ phase
- ✓
Twice the amount of $DNA$ in comparison to haploid gamete.
- C
Same amount of $DNA$ in comparison to haploid gamete
- D
Four times the amount of $DNA$ in comparison to haploid gamete
AnswerCorrect option: B. Twice the amount of $DNA$ in comparison to haploid gamete.
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Crossing over takes place between which chromatids and in which stage of the cell cycle ?
- A
Non-sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes at Zygotene stage of prophase $I.$
- ✓
Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes at Pachytene stage of prophase $I.$
- C
Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes at Zygotene stage of prophase $I.$
- D
Non-sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes at Pachytene stage of prophase $I.$
AnswerCorrect option: B. Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes at Pachytene stage of prophase $I.$
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In meiosis crossing over is initiated at
Answerc
(c) : Crossing over is a process of exchange of genetic material or chromatid segments between two homologous chromosomes. It is initiated during pachytene stage of meiosis.
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Match the stages of meiosis in column I to their characteristic features in column II and select the correct option using the codes given below.
| Column $-I$ |
Column $-II$ |
| $(A)$ Pachytene |
$(i)$ Pairing of homologous chromosomes |
| $(B)$ Metaphase$-I$ |
$(ii)$ Terminalisation ofchiasmata |
| $(C)$ Diakinesis |
$(iii)$ Crossing-over takes place |
| $(D)$ Zygotene |
$(iv)$ Chromosomes align at equatorial plate |
- ✓
$A(iii), B(iv), C(ii), D(i)$
- B
$A(i), B(iv), C(ii), D(iii)$
- C
$A(ii), B(iv), C(iii), D(i)$
- D
$A(iv), B(iii), C(ii), D(i)$
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A(iii), B(iv), C(ii), D(i)$
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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
- A
- ✓
- C
- D
Disappearance of nucleolus
Answerb
(b) : Synapsis is the process of association of homologous chromosomes. It takes place during zygotene stage of prophase $I$ of meiosis. This stage is not seen during mitosis.
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Select the correct option.Column IColumn II
| Column $I$ |
Column $II$ |
| $A.$ Synapsis aligns homologous chromosomes |
$(i)$ Anaphase $II$ |
| $B.$ Synthesis of $RNA$ and protein |
$(ii)$ Zygotene |
| $C.$ Action of enzyme recombinase |
$(iii)$ $G_2$ phase |
| $D.$ Centromeres do not separate but chromatids move towards opposite poles |
$(iv)$ Anaphase $I$ |
| |
$(v)$ Pachytene |
- A
$A(i), B(ii), C(v), D(iv)$
- B
$A(ii), B(iii), C(iv), D(v)$
- C
$A(ii), B(i), C(iii), D(iv)$
- ✓
$A(ii), B(iii), C(v), D(iv)$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $A(ii), B(iii), C(v), D(iv)$
d
(d) : Synapsis aligns homologous chromosomes-Zygotene
Synthesis of $RNA$ and protein -$G_2$ phase
Action of enzyme recombinase -Pachytene
Centromeres do not separate but chromatidsmove towards opposite poles -Anaphase $I$
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Arrange the following events of meiosis in correct sequence
$(i)$ Crossing over
$(ii)$ Synapsis
$(iii)$ Terminalisation of chiasmata
$(iv)$ Disappearance of nucleolus
- A
$(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)$
- B
$(ii), (iii), (iv), (i)$
- C
$(ii), (i), (iv), (iii)$
- ✓
$(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)$
d
(d) : ProphaseI of meiosis has been divided into five substages which occur in the sequence as : Leptotene Zygotene Pachytene Diplotene Diakinesis. Synapsis $i.e.$, pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs during zygotene. Crossing over $i.e.$, exchange of chromatid segments occurs during pachytene. Terminalisation of chiasmata $i.e.$, shifting of chiasmata towards the ends of chromosomes and complete disappearance ofnucleolus take place during diakinesis.
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A somatic cell that has just completed the $S$ phase of its cell cycle, as compared to gamete of the same species, has
- ✓
twice the number of chromosomes and four times the amount of $DNA$
- B
four times the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of $DNA$
- C
twice the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of $DNA$
- D
same number of chromosomes but twice the amount of $DNA.$
AnswerCorrect option: A. twice the number of chromosomes and four times the amount of $DNA$
a
(a) : In diploid cells (somatic cells) during $G_1$ phase, $DNA$ content is $2C$ and chromosome number is $2n$ whereas in haploid cells (gamete) during $G_1$ phase, $DNA$ content is $1C$ and chromosome number is $n$. $S$ phase is marked by replication of $DNA$ and the amount of $DNA$ per cell is doubled $i.e.$, it becomes $4C$ in somatic cells, whereas chromosome number remains same $i.e.$, $2n$. Thus, a somatic cell which has just completed $S$ phase, will have $4C\ DNA$ content but $2n$ chromosome number, while the gamete cell has $1C\ DNA$ content and $n$ chromosome number.
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The enzyme recombinase is required at which stage of meiosis?
Answera
(a) : Pachytene is characterized bythe appearance of recombination nodules, the sites at which crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes. Nodules contain multienzyme complex called recombinase. Recombinase is made of endonuclease, exonuclease, unwindase, R-protein, etc.
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In $‘S’$ phase of the cell cycle
- ✓
amount of $DNA$ doubles in each cell
- B
amount of $DNA$ remains same in each cell
- C
chromosome number is increased
- D
amount of $DNA$ is reduced to half in each cell.
AnswerCorrect option: A. amount of $DNA$ doubles in each cell
a
(a) : In $‘S’$ phase of cell cycle the $DNA$ content doubles, $i.e.$, $1\ C$ to $ 2 \ C$ for haploid cells and $2\ C$ to $4\ C$ for diploid cells. However, the number of chromosomes does not increase.
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During which phase(s) of cell cycle, amount of $DNA$ in a cell remains at $4C$ level if the initial amount is denoted as $2C$ ?
- A
$G_0$ and $G_1$
- B
$G_1$ and $S$
- ✓
Only $G_2$
- D
$G_2$ and $M$
AnswerCorrect option: C. Only $G_2$
c
(c) : A cell cycle is divided into $G S, G$ and $M\ (CM)$ which lies between $G_2$ and Mphase).$G_1$ or first growth phase is followed by $S$ phase or synthesis phase. $DNA$ replication occurs in $S$ phase and $DNA$ amount doubles up $i.e.$, a cell with $2C\ DNA $ in $G_1$ phase will now have $4C\ DNA$. $G_2$ phase is second growth phase where $DNA$ content remains $4C$. $M$ phase is the phase of division where $DNA$ content either regains $2C$ level (mitosis) or becomes halved.
$i.e.$ $1C$ (in meiosis). $G_0$ phase is the phase of differentiation where cell contains $DNA$ as in the same amount as its parent cell and does not divide further.
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Answerc
(c) : Gemmule and conidia are asexual propagules thus no meiosis takes place in them. Megaspores are haploid which are formed as a result of meiosis of diploid megaspore mother cell. Meiocyte is any cell that undergoes meiosis.
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During meiosis $I$, the chromosomes start pairing at
Answera
(a) : During zygotene or zygonema of meiotic prophase $I$ the chromosomes become shorter and thicker. The homologous chromosomes come to lie sidebyside in pairs. This pairing of homologous chromosomes is known as synapsis, or syndesis. A pair of homologous chromosomes lying together is called a bivalent.
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The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called
Answera
(a) : During zygotene stage chromosomes start pairing together and this process of association is called synapsis. Such paired chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes. Electron micrographs of this stage indicate that chromosome synapsis is accompanied by the formation of complex structure called synaptonemal complex. The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called a bivalent or a tetrad.
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During the metaphase stage of mitosis, spindle fibres attach to chromosomes at
- ✓
- B
both centromere and kinetochore
- C
centromere, kinetochore and areas adjoining centromere
- D
Answera
(a) : In metaphase, chromosomes consisting of two sister chromatids get arranged at equator. Discontinuous fibres radiate out from two spindle poles and get connected to the disc shaped structure at the surface of the centromere called kinetochores. These are known as chromosome fibres or tractile fibrils. A kinetochore is a complex protein structure that is analogous to a ring for the microtubule hook; it is the point where microtubules attach themselves
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A stage in cell division is shown in the figure. Select the answer which gives correct identi fication of the stage with its characteristics.

- A
Cytokinesis $⇒$ Cell plate formed,mitochondria distributed between two daughter cells.
- B
Telophase $⇒$ Endoplasmic reticulumand nucleolus not reformed yet.
- ✓
Telophase $⇒$ Nuclear envelopereforms,Golgi complex reforms.
- D
Late anaphase $⇒$ Chromosomes moveaway from equatorial plate, Golgi complex not present.
AnswerCorrect option: C. Telophase $⇒$ Nuclear envelopereforms,Golgi complex reforms.
c
(c) : The figure given in the question shows a stage of mitotic cell division called as telophase stage. The individual chromosomes are no longer seen and chromatin material tends to collect in a mass at the two poles. This is the stage which shows the following key events:
-Chromosomes cluster at opposite spindle poles and their identity is lost as discrete elements.
-Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters.
-Nucleolus, Golgi complex and $ER$ reform.
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A stage of mitosis is shown in the diagram. Which stage is it and what are its characteristics?

- A
Metaphase - Spindle fibers attached to kinetochores, centromeres split and chromatids separate.
- ✓
Metaphase - Chromosomes moved to spindle equator, chromosomes made up of two sister chromatids.
- C
Anaphase - Centromeres split and chromatids separate and start moving away.
- D
Late prophase - Chromosomes move to spindle equator.
AnswerCorrect option: B. Metaphase - Chromosomes moved to spindle equator, chromosomes made up of two sister chromatids.
b
(b) : In metaphase, chromosomes consisting of two sister chromatids get arranged at equator. Discontinuous fibres radiate out from two spindle poles and get connected to the disc shaped structure at the surface of the centromere called kinetochores. These are known as chromosome fibres or tractile fibrils. A kinetochore is a complex protein structure that is analogous to a ring for the microtubule hook; it is the point where microtubules attach themselves
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Find out the wrong statement
AnswerCorrect option: C. Synaptonemal complex and nuclear membrane completely disappear in diplotene
c
Synaptonemal complex and nuclear envelope completely disappear in the end of diakinesis.
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AnswerCorrect option: A. Reformation of $ER$ and golgi complex -Telophase
a
Invisible phase of cell cycle -Interphase Polar movement of chromatids -Anaphase Recombination nodules formation -Pachytene
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Select the matched ones.
$I.$ S-phase - $DNA$ replication
$II.$ Zygotene - Synapsis
$III.$ Diplotene - Crossing over
$IV.$ Meiosis - Shown by haploid and diploid cells
$V.$ $G_{2}$-phase - Quiescent stage
- ✓
$I$ and $II$ only
- B
$III$ and $IV$ only
- C
$III$ and $V$ only
- D
$I,III$ and $V$ only
AnswerCorrect option: A. $I$ and $II$ only
a
$S$ or synthetic phase marks the period during which $DNA$ synthesis or replication takes place. During this phase, the amount of $DNA$ per cell doubles.
The second stage of prophase$-I$ is called zygotene. During this stage, chromosomes start pairing together and this process of association is called synapsis. Such paired chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes. Synapsis is accompanied by the formation of a complex structure called synaptonemal complex. Crossing over happens in PAchytene. Meiosis occurs only in diploid cells. Go phase is the quiscent phase
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$A-$ in cell cycle the division of a cell, $DNA$ replication and cell growth occur.
$R-$ At the end of the meiosis there are $4$ daughter cell with a new form.
- ✓
$A$ and $R$ both are correct
- B
$A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
- C
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A$ and $R$ both are correct
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- ✓
Metaphase $-II$ : The centromere of all chromosomes is arranged on one surface.
- B
Metaphase $-I$ : The centromere of all chromosomes is arranged on one surface.
- C
Metaphase : Homologous chromosomes are arranged in two equator plate of centromere cell.
- D
Anaphase $-I$ : End of this phase nucleus is seen.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Metaphase $-II$ : The centromere of all chromosomes is arranged on one surface.
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$A-DNA$ replication in the meiosis only one time
$R-$ Exchange of $DNA$ in chromosome seen in mitosis.
- ✓
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- B
$A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
- C
$A$ and $R$ both are correct
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
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$A -$ The number of chromosome in human reproductive cells is $2n.$
$R -$ All organisms doing asexual reproduction.
- A
$A$ and $R$ both are correct
- ✓
$A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
- C
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: B. $A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
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$A-$ In meiosis, during anaphase $I$ homologous chromosomes move to the opposite poles
$R-$ Each pole receive half chromatids numbers in Anaphase
- A
$A$ and $R$ both correct
- ✓
$A$ and $R$ both incorrect
- C
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: B. $A$ and $R$ both incorrect
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Which of the following sentences are correct ?
$a -$ cell cycle can vary from organisation to organism and also from cell type to cell type.
$b -$ $DNA$ synthesis occurs only in pachytene.
$c-G_1$ phase corresponds to the interval between mitosis and initiation of $DNA $ reproduction.
- A
$b$ and $c$
- ✓
$a$ and $c $
- C
$a$ and $b $
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. $a$ and $c $
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AnswerCorrect option: D. $G_1$ phase
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Match the following :
$\begin{array}{|p{0.3\linewidth}|p{0.6\linewidth}|} \hline Column\,\,-I & Column\,\,-II \\ \hline A.\,\,G_2-\,\,phase & 1.\,\,First\,\,phase\,\,of\,\,prophase\,\,-I \\ \hline B.\,\,Anaphase & 2.\,\,Proteins\,\,are\,\,synthesized\,\,in\,\,preparation\,\,for\,\,mitosis \\ \hline C.\,\,Leptoteme & 3.\,\,Terminalisation\,\,of\,\,chismata \\ \hline D.\,\,Diakinesis & 4.\,\,Contromeres\,\,split\,\,and\,\,chromatids\,\,separate \\ \hline \end{array}$
- A
$(A-1),(B-2),(C-3), (D-4) $
- ✓
$(A-2),(B-4),(C-1),(D-3) $
- C
$(A-3),(B-1),(C-2),(D-4) $
- D
$(A-4),(B-3),(C-2),(D-1) $
AnswerCorrect option: B. $(A-2),(B-4),(C-1),(D-3) $
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Mitosis and meiosis take place respectively in
- ✓
- B
- C
Permanent tissues and secretory tissues
- D
Secretory tissues and permanent tissues
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The paradox of meiosis is
AnswerCorrect option: A. Conservation of specific chromosome number from generation to generation
a
Meiosis reduces chromosome number to half in gametes thus maintains same chromosome number in species.
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Meiosis occurs in which of the following cells?
Answera
Meiosis reduces chromosome number from diploid $(2 n)$ to haploid ( $n$ ). It occurs in germ cells (eggs or sperm)
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Significance of meiosis..........
- A
Mother cell produce four cells containing as much chromosome.
- B
It is occur in all cells of body.
- ✓
It maintain chromosomal number in specific species.
- D
AnswerCorrect option: C. It maintain chromosomal number in specific species.
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It is correct for importance of meiosis.
$(i)$ It increases the genetic variability in the population of organisms from one generation to the next.
$(ii)$ It decreases genetic variability
$(iii)$ It occurs in all cells of our body.
$(iv)$ Important process of evolution.
- A
$i, ii $
- B
$ii, iii $
- ✓
$i, iv $
- D
$iii, iv $
AnswerCorrect option: C. $i, iv $
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$X -$ It is very important for the process of evolution
$Y -$ Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between two homologous chromosomes.
- A
Both are true for mitosis
- ✓
Both are true for meiosis
- C
$X$ is true for mitosis, $Y -$ is true for meiosis
- D
$X$ is true for meiosis, $Y -$ is true for mitosis
AnswerCorrect option: B. Both are true for meiosis
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Constancy of the chromosome number in successive generations is brought by the process of
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Meiosis is significant because
AnswerCorrect option: B. It restores the original number of chromosomes (after fertilization)
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In which of the following meiosis takes place
Answerc
(c) Because pollen grain formed from pollen mother cells by meiosis.
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Crossing over is advantageous because it brings about
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The significance of meiosis lies in
- A
Reduction of the diploid number of chromosomes to haploid
- B
Maintaining constancy in the number of diploid chromosomes during sexual reproduction
- C
Production of genetic variability in the population of a species
- ✓
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Answerb
(b)The most important role of meiosis is to maintain haploid phase.
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$A$ : Chiasmata counting stage is diplotene.
$R$ : Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs except at the sites of cross overs.
- ✓
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
a
Chiasmata represents the site of crossing over.
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$A$ : Anaphase-$I$ is actual phase of reduction in number of chromosomes.
$R$ : Homologous chromosomes move to the opposite poles with both their chromatids.
- ✓
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
a
Anaphase-$I$ involves splitting of homologous chromosome
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$A$ : Each chromosome of bivalent attaches with two spindles in metaphase.
$R$ : In metaphase bivalents migrate towards metaphasic plate.
- A
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- ✓
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
d
Each chromosomes of bivalent attaches with a single spindle in Metaphase $I$ In metaphase $I$ one chromosome from each homologus pair migrate towards pole.
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$A$ : Dictyotene stage occurs in female only.
$R$ : Gametogenesis rests for a long period at diplotene stage in female.
- ✓
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
a
Dictyotene occurs in oocyctes.
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The beginning of which stage of prophase is marked by complete terminalisation of chiasmata and inhibition of $RNA$ synthesis?
Answerc
Chiasmata slips towards the end of chromosome.
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When synapsis is complete all along the chromosome, the cells are said to have entered a stage of prophase $I$, where exchange of genetic material takes place between homologous chromosomes. The stage is called
Answerb

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In oocytes, which stage can last for months or years, since at this stage the chromosomes decondense and are engaged in $RNA$ synthesis
Answerc
Longest phase of prophase $I$-Diplotene
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The recombination nodules which mediate for chromosome recombination appear at intervals on the synaptonemal complex during
Answerc
Stage of crossing over $\rightarrow$ Pachytene stage
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Diplotene phase of meiosis is also characterised by
$a$. Desynapsis $b$. Complete terminalisation of chiasmata $c$. Dictyotene stage
$d$. Complete disappearance of nuclear membrane and nucleoli
$e$. Complete development of astral rays and aster $f$. Longest phase of prophase-$I$
- A
$(a), (b), (c)$ and $(e)$
- B
$(b), (d), (e)$ and $(f)$
- ✓
$(a), (c)$ and $(f)$
- D
$(b), (d)$ and $(f)$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $(a), (c)$ and $(f)$
c
$\begin{aligned} \text { i.e., } a & \rightarrow \text { Desynapsis } \\ c & \rightarrow \text { Dictyotene stage } \\ f & \rightarrow \text { Longest phase of Prophase-l } \end{aligned}$
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All chromosomes of a cell are directed towards one side and are attached to the nuclear membrane, can be observed in
Answera
Leptotene $\rightarrow$ Bouquet stage
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To produce $102$ pollen grains, how many meiotic divisions are required?
Answerc
Because $1$ meiotic division will produce $4$ haploid cell
For $102$ $\Rightarrow$ Number of meiotic division (n)
$\Rightarrow$ But $\frac{102}{4}=25.5$. But a division cannot be $0.5$ so it must be $26$.
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In the meiotic cell division, $56$ daughter cells are produced by two successive divisions in which
- A
First division is equational, second is reductional
- ✓
First division is reductional, and second is equational
- C
Both divisions are reductional
- D
Both divisions are equational
AnswerCorrect option: B. First division is reductional, and second is equational
b
First division is reductional i.e., Meiosis $I$ and second is equational division i.e., Meiosis $II$
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All are the essential stages that take place during meiosis, except
AnswerCorrect option: D. Number of chromosomes in daughter cells after meiosis $II$ is reduced to half but the amount of $DNA$ remains the same
d
Amount of $DNA$ is also reduced to half after meiosis $II$.
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Bivalent chromosomes align themselves at the equator during
- ✓
Metaphase $I$
- B
Prophase $I$
- C
Metaphase $II$
- D
Anaphase $II$
AnswerCorrect option: A. Metaphase $I$
a
Pair of homologus chromosomes are termed as bivalents.

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Terminalisation of chiasmata occurs during
- ✓
Prophase-$I$
- B
Metaphase-$I$
- C
Anaphase-$I$
- D
Telophase-$I$
AnswerCorrect option: A. Prophase-$I$
a
In Diplotene stage terminalisation of chiasmata occurs.

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In pachytene, each tetrad contains
Answerc
Two homologus (i.e., homologus pair) chromosome each having $2$ chromatids.

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In meiosis-$I$, condensation and coiling of chromatin fibres started during
Answerb
Leptotene which is the first stage of prophase $I$.
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When number of chromosomes is already reduced to half in the first reductional division of meiosis, what is the necessity of second meiotic division?
- A
The division is required for the formation of four gametes
- B
Divisions ensures equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
- C
Division ensures equal distribution of genes on chromosomes
- ✓
Division is required for segregation of replicated chromosomes
AnswerCorrect option: D. Division is required for segregation of replicated chromosomes
d
The first meiotic division leads to reduction of chromosome number of half and the second meiotic division to segregate the replicated chromosomes.

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Give the name of the phases of meiosis, in which
$I.$ the chromosome number is reduced to haploid state
$II.$ the amount of $DNA$ is reduced to haploid state
The correct option is
- A
Anaphase$-II$; anaphase$-I$
- B
Anaphase$-I$, metaphase$-II$
- ✓
Anaphase$-I$, anaphase$-II$
- D
Anaphase$-II$, metaphase$-I$
AnswerCorrect option: C. Anaphase$-I$, anaphase$-II$
c
Anaphase$-I$, anaphase$-II$.
In anaphase$-I$ chromosome become half in number. Chromosomes split and move to opposite ends of the cell, both in anaphase$-I$ and anaphase$-II$. The difference is that in anaphase$-I$, homologous pairs of chromosomes are split and in anaphase$-II$, sister chromatids are split
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Arrange the following events of meiosis in the correct sequence.
$I.$ Terminalization $II.$ Crossing over
$III.$ Synapsis $IV.$ Disjunction of genomes
The correct sequence is
- A
$4,3,2,1$
- ✓
$3,2,1,4$
- C
$2,1,4,3$
- D
$1,4,3,2$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $3,2,1,4$
b
The correct sequence is:
Synapsis $\rightarrow$ Crossing over $\rightarrow$ Terminalization $\rightarrow$ Disjunction of genomes
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about meiosis?
$I.$ Meiosis involves pairing of homologous chromosomes and recombinatio between them
$II.$ Two diploid cells are formed at the end of meiosis-$II$
$III.$ Meiosis involves two sequential cycles of nuclear and cell division calle meiosis-$I$ and meiosis-$II$, but only a single cycle of $DNA$ replication
$IV$. Meiosis-$I$ is initiated after the parental chromosome replication which produce identical sister chromatids at the S-phase
The correct option is
- A
$I$ only
- ✓
$II$ only
- C
$III$ only
- D
$IV$ only
AnswerCorrect option: B. $II$ only
b
During meiosis, four haploid cells are produced by reductional division from a single diploid cell. Parent cell contains replicated chromosomes, but the daughter cells contains unreplicated chromosomes
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Phenomenon of crossing over in diploid organisms is responsible for
- A
- ✓
Recombination between linked genes
- C
Segregation between genes
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. Recombination between linked genes
b
Recombination of genes on the same chromosome is accomplished by crossing over, a process by which parts of homologous chromosomes are interchanged. Crossing over takes place between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes in pachytene stage of meiosis$-I.$
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Meiosis can be observed in
Answerd
Meiosis is a reductional division, in which chromosome number is reduced to half, i.e, haploid. It is generally observed in sex cells, i.e., male and female gametes. In bryophyte or pteridophyte, meiosis occurs in generative cells like spore mother cells.
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In meiosis, the daughter cells are not similar to that of parent because of
Answera
In meiosis, the daughter cells are not similar to that of parent genetically because of crossing over. Crossing over is the mutual exchange of homologous chromosomal regions between non-sister chromatids during the first prophase of meiosis.
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Recombination is involved in the process of
Answerc
During pachytene substage of prophase$-I$ of meiosis, the non-sister chromatids of homologues exchange segments between themselves. This exchange of chromatid segments is called crossing over, which involves proper breakage and then fusion of broken ends oppositely and hence, results in the recombination.
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Chiasmata are formed due to
- ✓
Crossing over of same part between homologous chromosomes
- B
Crossing over of same part between non-homologous chromosomes
- C
Duplication of homologous and non-homologous chromosomes
- D
Loss of some part of chromosomes
AnswerCorrect option: A. Crossing over of same part between homologous chromosomes
a
During diplotene substage of meiotic division, the force of attraction between homologous chromosomes reduced and later on they move apart.
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Which one of the following stages corresponds to Mendel's law of independent assortment?
- A
Anaphase$-II$
- ✓
Anaphase$-I$
- C
Metaphase$-I$
- D
Telophase$-I$
AnswerCorrect option: B. Anaphase$-I$
b
Independent Assortment of Chromosomes The paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pairs segregates during anaphase$-I$ independently of the other chromosomes. Anaphase$-I$ is the cytological event that corresponds to Mendel's law of independent assortment.
Although the paternal and maternal chromosomes of a homologous pair have the genes for the same traits, either chromosome of a pair may carry different alleles of the same genes. Therefore, independent assortment of homologous chromosomes in anaphase$-I$ introduces genetic variability
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Identify the phases of mieosis fro the given options
AnswerCorrect option: A. $I-$ reductional and $II -$ equational
a
In meiosis$-I$, division is reductional while $II$ equational.
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The non-sister chromatids twist around and exchange segments with each other during
Answerd
Pachytene or thick thread or pachynema substage is the longest substage of prophase$-I$ of meiosis. It is characterised by the process of crossing over during which the non-sister chromatids twist around and exchange segments with each other by proper breakage and then fusion of broken ends.
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In meiosis$-I$, a bivalent is an association of
- A
Four chromatids and four centromeres
- B
Two chromatids and two centromeres
- C
Two chromatids and one centromeres
- ✓
Four chromatids and two centromeres
AnswerCorrect option: D. Four chromatids and two centromeres
d
Meiosis is a double division, which occurs in a diploid cell (nucleus) and gives rise to four haploid cells (nuclei), each having half the number of chromosomes as compared to the parent cell. In meiosis-I, bivalent is an association of four chromatids and two centromeres.
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During which stage of meiosis, do tetrads line up at the equator?
- A
Prophase$-I$
- B
Telophase$-I$
- ✓
Metaphase$-I$
- D
Anaphase$-I$
AnswerCorrect option: C. Metaphase$-I$
c
During metaphase$-I$ of meiosis, tetrads line up at the equator.
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The stage between two meiotic division is called
Answerc
The stage between two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis. It is generally short lived and is followed by prophase$-II$, a much simpler prophase than prophase-I of meiosis$-I$.
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- A
A male and a female gamete
- B
$mRNA$ and ribosomes
- C
Spindle fibres and centromere
- ✓
Two homologous chromosomes
AnswerCorrect option: D. Two homologous chromosomes
d
In zygotene of prophase$-I$, homologous chromosomes pair up. This process is called synapsis. One chromosome of the pair is from the male parent and other from the female parent.
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In meiosis, chromosome number becomes
- ✓
Half of its parent chromosome
- B
Same as that of parent chromosome
- C
One fourth of its parent chromosome
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. Half of its parent chromosome
a
In meiosis (meiotic$-I$), chromosome number becomes half to that of parent chromosome.
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What is the nature of cells formed at the end of meiosis$-II$?
Answera
Reduces by half.
Meiosis start with one diploid containing copies of chromosome, one from mother and one from father. The cell divides twice, producing up to four haploid cells containing one copy of each chromosome
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Crossing over is also an enzyme mediated process and the enzyme involved is called
Answerc
Crossing over is also an enzyme mediated process and the enzyme involved is called recombinase
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Answerc
During pachytene substage of prophase$-I$ of meiosis, the chromosomes are tetravalent i.e., contain two chromatids with each chromosome arms. Crossing over during this substage, which involves the exchange of segments between the non-sister chromatid of homologues.
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Chiasma shows the sites of
Answerc
Chiasma is an attachment of two non-sister chromatids in a bivalent in diplotene stage of prophase$-I$ of meiosis. Each chiasma results in the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids, i.e., crossing over.
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During which stage of meiosis, do the sister chromatids begin to move towards the poles?
- A
$Prophase-I$
- B
$Telophase-I$
- ✓
$Anaphase-II$
- D
$Anaphase-I$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $Anaphase-II$
c
The chromatids separate when the centromere splits like in Mitosis, i.e. Meiosis $II$ ( as phase $II$ of meisosis is just like mitosis $=$ equational division)

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Which of the following stage of meiosis is responsible for deciding genetic constitution of gametes?
- A
$Metaphase-II$
- B
$Anaphase-II$
- C
$Metaphase-I$
- ✓
$Anaphase-I$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $Anaphase-I$
d
The paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pair segregates during anaphase$-I$. Although, both (maternal and paternal) chromosomes of a homologous pair have the genes for the same traits, either chromosome of a pair may carry different alleles of the same genes. Therefore, in anaphase$-I$, homologous chromosomes introduces genetic variability
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Choose correct answer for following sentences.
$(I)$ Diakinesis is middle phase of prophase $-I$
$(II)$ Diakinesis is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata
$(III)$ Meiotic spindle not formed during diakinesis
$(IV)$ By the end of diakinesis, the nucleolus disappears.
- A
Only $I$
- ✓
$II$ and $IV$
- C
$I, II$ and $III $
- D
$I, III$ and $IV $
AnswerCorrect option: B. $II$ and $IV$
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Identify given figure.

- A
- B
- C
Metaphase $-II$
- ✓
Prophase $-II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Prophase $-II$
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Choose correct pair.
$\begin{array}{|p{0.3\linewidth}|p{0.5\linewidth}|} \hline Column\,\,-I & Column\,\,-II \\ \hline 1.\,\,Leptotene & p.\,\,Homologous\,\,chromosomes\,\,are\,\,separated \\ \hline 2.\,\,Diakinesis & q.\,\,Nucleolus\,\,reappear \\ \hline 3.\,\,Pachytene & r.\,\,Chromosome\,\,can\,\,observed\,\,in\,\,microscope \\ \hline 4.\,\,Anaphase\,\,-I & s.\,\,Nucleolus\,\,disappear \\ \hline & t.\,\,Crossing\,\,over \\ \hline \end{array}$
- ✓
$(1-r),(2-s),(3-t), (4-p) $
- B
$(1-t), (2-q),(3-r),(4-s) $
- C
$(1-p),(2-r),(3-r), (4-s)$
- D
$(1-q),(2-r),(3-s),(4-t) $
AnswerCorrect option: A. $(1-r),(2-s),(3-t), (4-p) $
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Choose correct sentences.
$1.$ meiosis is important process for evolution.
$2.$ in meiosis $-II$ mother cell is haploid.
$3.$ In anaphase $-II$ homologous chromosomes are differentiate.
$4.$ after meiosis, each daughter cell has same $DNA$ strands.
- A
Only $1 $
- B
$2$ and $4$
- ✓
$1$ and $2 $
- D
$1$ and $3$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $1$ and $2 $
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$A -$ During formation of reproductive cells meiotic cell division occurs.
$R-$ During meiosis the genetic material is replicated twice and cell divides twice.
- A
$A$ and $R$ both are correct
- B
$A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
- ✓
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: C. $A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
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$A-$ genetic material can not replicated between two meiotic divisions
$R-$ Theoretical second meiosis is similar to themitosis.
- ✓
$A$ and $R$ both are correct
- B
$A$ and $R$ both are incorrect
- C
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A$ and $R$ both are correct
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In which phase synapsis process start?
- A
End of $3^{rd}$ stage prophase $- I$
- B
Starting of $1^{st}$ stage of prophase $-I$
- ✓
During $2^{nd}$ stage of prophase $-I$
- D
Starting of $5^{th}$ stage of prophase $-I$
AnswerCorrect option: C. During $2^{nd}$ stage of prophase $-I$
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If $n=16$ in plant cell then how many chromosomes are present in each cell in metaphase $-I$ of meiosis?
- ✓
$16$ chromosome
- B
$32$ chromosome
- C
$8$ chromosome
- D
$32$ chromatids
AnswerCorrect option: A. $16$ chromosome
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The final stage of meiotic prophase $-I$ is ......
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$A -$ Meiosis is called the reduction division
$R-$ It reduce the chromosomes number by half while making the gametes.
- ✓
$A$ and $R$ both correct
- B
$A$ and $R$ both incorrect
- C
$A$ correct and $R$ incorrect
- D
$A$ incorrect and $R$ correct
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A$ and $R$ both correct
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The process involved only in meiosis.
- ✓
Pairing of homologous chromosomes.
- B
Condensation of chromosomes.
- C
Reformation of nuclear envelope.
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. Pairing of homologous chromosomes.
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-Marked by terminalisation of chiasmata.
- Chromosomes are fully condensed.
- by the end of this stage, the nucleolus disappear.
Identify this stage.
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Identify figure

- A
Prophase $- I$
- B
Metaphase $- I$
- C
Telophase $- I$
- ✓
Anaphase $- I$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Anaphase $- I$
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Choose incorrect statement
- A
Diakines is is marked by terminalisation of chismata.
- B
In oocytes of some vertebrates, diplotene can last for months or years.
- ✓
In animal cell, cytokinesis starts in the centre of the cell and grows outward.
- D
Prephase - I further divided into the five phase based on chromosomal behaviour.
AnswerCorrect option: C. In animal cell, cytokinesis starts in the centre of the cell and grows outward.
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- ✓
Prophase $- II$ $\rightarrow$ The nuclear membrane disappears by the end of this phase
- B
Metaphase $-II$ $\rightarrow$ Chromatids move towards opposite poles of the cell
- C
Telophase $-I$ $\rightarrow$ The bivalent chromosome align to the equatorial plate
- D
Anaphase $\rightarrow$ Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters
AnswerCorrect option: A. Prophase $- II$ $\rightarrow$ The nuclear membrane disappears by the end of this phase
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In initial stage of meiosis a cell has $42$ chromosome then how many chromosome are present in the end of meiosis $- II$ ?
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Identify figure :

- A
Telophase $-I$
- B
Prophase $-I$
- ✓
Metaphase $-I$
- D
Prophase $- II$
AnswerCorrect option: C. Metaphase $-I$
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Identify figure :

- A
- B
- C
Metaphase $-I$
- ✓
Anaphase $-II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Anaphase $-II$
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In oocytes of some vertebrates, this stage can Iast for months or years.
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- ✓
Telophase - $I$ $\rightarrow$ Nuclear membrane and nucleolus reappear
- B
Anaphase - $II$ $\rightarrow$ Chromosomes align at the equator
- C
Metaphase - $II$ $\rightarrow$ Splitting of the centromere of each chromosomes.
- D
Prophase - $II$ $\rightarrow$ Chromatids move towards opposite poles of the cell.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Telophase - $I$ $\rightarrow$ Nuclear membrane and nucleolus reappear
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When a cell with $40$ chromosomes undergoes meiosis, each of the four resulting cells has
- ✓
$20$ chromosomes
- B
$40$ chromosomes
- C
$80$ chromosomes
- D
$10$ chromosomes
AnswerCorrect option: A. $20$ chromosomes
a
(a)$20$ chromosomes; because in meiosis cell division chromosome number becomes halved.
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- A
Chromosomes are thin and long
- ✓
Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over and chiasmata are seen
- C
Bivalents become very short and chaismata move towards ends of chromosomes
- D
Chromosomes have reached poles
AnswerCorrect option: B. Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over and chiasmata are seen
b
(b)Homologous chromosomes moves apart they remain attached to one another of specific points called chiasmata.
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Crossing-over occurs in the
Answerb
(b) Crossing over occurs at pachytene sub-stage of prophase $I$ of meiosis.
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In meiosis the daughter cells are not similar to that of parent because of
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Homologous pairing in prophase $I$ of meiosis $I$ is called
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At which phase of meiosis, the two cells, each with separated sister chromatids move towards opposite poles
- A
Metaphase $I$
- B
Metaphase $II$
- C
Anaphase $I$
- ✓
Anaphase $II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Anaphase $II$
d
(d) Separation of sister chromatids or movement of them to the opposite pole is carried out at anaphase $- II$. In anaphase $- I$ chromosome separation and movement take place.
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In which of the following stage, the chromosome is thin and like long thread
Answera
(a)Leptotene is a stage in the prophase $I$ of meiosis. In this stage chromosome appears thin and long.
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The points at which crossing over has taken place between homologous chromosomes are called
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Meiosis can be observed in
AnswerCorrect option: C. Anther ($PMC$)
c
(c) As a result of it pollen grains formed.
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In one meiotic cell division, the cell divides
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Answera
(a)Pachytene is the $3^{rd}$ stage of cell division in prophase $-I$ of meiosis in which each chromosome splits in two halves $(bivalent).$
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If for a species $2n = 16$, then during Ist prophase and IInd prophase of meiotic division of a cell, how many tetrads and diads will be formed
- A
$4$ and $4$
- B
$8$ and $4$
- ✓
$8$ and $8$
- D
$4$ and $8$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $8$ and $8$
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Prophase of reduction division is divided into number of stages. The correct chronological sequence is
- A
Leptotene — pachytene — zygotene — diplotene — diakinesis
- B
Leptotene — diplotene — pachytene — zygotene — diakinesis
- C
Leptotene — zygotene — diplotene — pachytene — diakinesis
- ✓
Leptotene — zygotene — pachytene — diplotene — diakinesis
AnswerCorrect option: D. Leptotene — zygotene — pachytene — diplotene — diakinesis
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The process by which the chromosomes are separated in the sex cells and their number reduced from the diploid to haploid condition is known as
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The homologous chromosomes follow the process of synapsis in the stage or Pairing of homologous chromosome takes place in
Answerb
(b) In zygotene of prophase of meiosis, chromosomes pairing occurs for crossing over.
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Meiosis and mitosis differ from each other because in meiosis
- A
The four nuclei formed are not similar to parental ones
- B
Homologous chromosomes pair are exchange parts
- C
Number of chromosomes gets halved
- ✓
Answerd
(d) All the above; four nuclei formed are not similar to parent ones because they are haploid in nature. Homologous chromosome pairs are exchange parts because in crossing over exchange of chromatid arms takes place and number of chromosomes gets halved.
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When, during the meiotic division, do the homologous chromosomes pair with each other
Answerc
(c) During meiosis prophase-$I$ in leptotene stage, chromosomes appear as beaded thread like structure and in next stage zygotene, homologous chromosomes pair up and become shortened. It is the initial stage of crossing over.
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During the first metaphase of meiosis the centromeres
- A
- ✓
- C
Divide but do not separate
- D
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Chiasmata formation occurs during
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A cell in prophase of mitosis can be distinguished from a cell in prophase-$I$ of meiosis by
- A
The presence of only half as many chromosomes in the meiotic cell
- ✓
The formation of tetrads in the meiotic cell
- C
The presence of twice as many chromosomes in the meiotic cell
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. The formation of tetrads in the meiotic cell
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During cell division, sometimes there will be failure of separation of sister chromatids. This event is called
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Terminalization occurs in which stage
Answerd
(d)Diakinesis is the last process of prophase-$I$ in which cross over separates called terminalization.
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MatchList $I$ and List $II$ and select the correct answer using the code given below in the lists :
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List $I$
(Phase of meiosis)
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List $II$
(Event that occurs)
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1. Prophase $I$
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Crossing over occurs
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2. Metaphase $I$
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Sister chromatids migrate to opposite poles
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3. Anaphase $I$
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Homologous line up at equator in pairs Code
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- A
$1$, $2$ and $3$ are correct
- B
$1$ and $2$ are correct, $3$ is false
- ✓
$1$ is correct, $2$ and $3$ are false
- D
$1$ and $3$ are correct, $2$ is false
AnswerCorrect option: C. $1$ is correct, $2$ and $3$ are false
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched
- ✓
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Anaphase $I$
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Homologous chromosomes are separated
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- B
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Metaphase $I$
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Pairing of maternal and paternal homologous chromosomes takes place
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- C
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Interphase
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A nuclear envelope encloses each haploid set of chromo somes
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- D
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Prophase $I$
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Non-homologous chromosomes are separated
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AnswerCorrect option: A.
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Anaphase $I$
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Homologous chromosomes are separated
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The number of chromosome groups at the equatorial plate in metaphase-$I$ of meiosis in a plant with $2n = 50$ shall be
Answerb
(b) One chromosome forms one chromosome group in metaphase-$I$ after splitting of tetravalent condition.
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Four chromatids and two centromeres which are homologous occurs in
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In meiosis, the centromere divides during
- A
Prophase-$I$
- B
Metaphase-$I$
- C
Anaphase-$I$
- ✓
Anaphase-$II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Anaphase-$II$
d
(d) In meiosis $II$ division is equational division; thus centromere divides and chromatid move towards the pole during anaphase-$II$.
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If at the end of meiosis, the $4$ daughter cells have $4$ chromosomes, how many chromosomes were in the mother cell
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If there were $4$ chromosomes present during prophase, how many chromosomes are there in each cell at the end of anaphase $II$
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At what phase of meiosis are there two cells, each with sister chromatids aligned at the spindle equator
- A
Anaphase $II$
- ✓
Metaphase $II$
- C
Metaphase $I$
- D
Anaphase $I$
AnswerCorrect option: B. Metaphase $II$
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The meiotic process by which homologous chromosomes are paired during prophase $I$ is called
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The second division in meiosis is called
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Recombination of genes occur at
AnswerCorrect option: B. Prophase $I$ in meiosis
b
(b) The crossing over of homologous chromosome occurs in Pachytene of prophase first of meiosis. It is known as recombination.
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The spindle fibre contracts in
- A
Metaphase $I$
- ✓
Anaphase $II$
- C
Prophase $II$
- D
Telophase $II$
AnswerCorrect option: B. Anaphase $II$
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In pachytene stage of meiosis the chromosomes appear
Answerd
(d) During the pachytene, chromosomes get crossed with each other and forms a four stranded or tetrad appearance.
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Repulsion of homologous chromosomes takes place in
Answerd
(d) In meiosis, crossing over takes place in pachytene, after that chromosome get repulsion in diplotene.
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- ✓
- B
Pairs of non-homologous chromosomes
- C
Pairs of several chromatids
- D
Pairs of homozygous chromosomes
Answera
(a) Bivalent formation occurs in pachytene of meiosis, In this stage, two chromatids of homologous chromosome (Bivalent) later on forms a cross and now showing a tetravalent or tetrad stage.
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Four daughter cells formed after meiosis are
Answerb
(b) During meiosis, daughter cells has the half number of chromosomes with respect to parent cells. Therefore daughter cell will be genetically different.
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Recombinant nodules are found during which of the following
Answerb
(b) Knot like structure ‘Chromomeres’ found in the stage leptotene of prophase first of meiosis.
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- A
- B
Non homologous chromosomes
- C
- ✓
Answerd
(d) Synapsis takes place always in homologous chromosomes take place in zygotene sub-stage, which is due to small amount of $DNA$ replication at this stage.
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Which stage connecting link between Meiosis $I$ and Meiosis $II$
- A
Interphase $I$
- B
Interphase $II$
- ✓
- D
Anaphase $I$
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Condensation of chromosomes occurs in
- ✓
Prophase $I$
- B
Prophase $II$
- C
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. Prophase $I$
a
(a) Condensation of chromosomes occurs in the prophase-I. After that chromosome moves toward the poles.
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A cell plate is laid down during
Answera
During cytokinesis in plant cells spindle fibres do not degenerate and forms phragmoplast and cell plate.
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The division of the cytoplasm is termed as
Answerc
There are two main ways of cell division i.e., mitosis and meiosis. In each case, division of the nucleus, called karyokinesis, occurs before the division of the cytoplasm, termed as cytokinesis
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It is not a part of Mitosis but it completes cell division
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Liquid endosperm in coconut is example of ...........
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Karyokinesis differ from cytokinesis because it involves
- A
- B
Division of the nucleus and cytoplasm
- ✓
- D
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In animal cell cytokinesis takes place by
- ✓
- B
- C
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
- D
No cytokinesis takes place
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Cytokinesis in plants takes place by the formation of
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Mitosis is a process by which eukaryotic cells
- A
- B
Get specialized in structure
- ✓
- D
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Which type of cell division helps in regeneration of cells?
Answera
Mitosis is one of the types of cell division, which helps in regeneration. Because it keeps all the somatic cells of an organism genetically similar, so that they are able to regenerate a part or whole of the organism
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Significance of mitosis is in
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- A
- B
The growth of multicellular organisms occurs
- C
Plant grows continuous through out their life
- ✓
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$A$ : The complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope marks the start of metaphase.
$R$ : Chromosomes are distinct with two chromatids at this stage.
- A
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- ✓
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: B. Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
b
Complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope marks begining of metaphase chromosomes at this phase have two distinct chromatids.
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$A$ : Golgi bodies and $ER$ disappear in early prophase.
$R$ : Their reorganisation stage is anaphase.
- A
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- C
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- ✓
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
d
Golgi bodies and $ER$ disappear in Late prophase. Their reorganisation occurs in telophase.
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Select an incorrect statement w.r.t. metaphase
- A
Spindle fibres are attached to small disc shaped structures at the surface of centromeres called kinetochores
- ✓
The plane of alignment of the homologous pair of chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the metaphasic plate
- C
Chromosome appears to be made up of two sister chromatids
- D
The size of chromosomes can be studied in this phase
AnswerCorrect option: B. The plane of alignment of the homologous pair of chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the metaphasic plate
b
Homologous pair of chromosome forms double metaphasic plate.
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The two daughter cells formed during mitosis contains
- A
The same amount of $DNA$ but a set of chromosomes different from those of parental cells
- ✓
The same amount of $DNA$ and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell
- C
Half the amount of $DNA$ and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell
- D
Double the amount of $DNA$ and a set of chromosomes different from those of the parent cell
AnswerCorrect option: B. The same amount of $DNA$ and the same set of chromosomes as those of the parent cell
b
Because mitosis is equational division occuring in somatic cells.
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What will be the total number of mitotic divisions in the formation of $64$ daughter cells?
Answerc
Number of cell = $64$
Number of divisions $= n -1 = 64 -1 = 63$
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.....................phase marks the end of $M$-phase.
Answerc
$M$-phase begins with karyokinesis and ends with cytokinesis.
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The nuclear envelope reassembles during
Answerb
Telophase is marked by reassembling of nuclear envelope.
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Decondensation of chromosomes occurs during
Answerd
Telophase shows decondensation of chromosome, and reapperance of chromatin.
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The mitotic spindle disappears in
Answerd
Because proper division and distribution of $DNA$ has been done, so now there is no further use of spindle appratus.
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Chromosomes move towards the pole during
Answerd
Poleward movement is also called anaphasic movement.

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Read the following statements
$(a)$ Complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope marks the start of the second phase of mitosis.
$(b)$ Metaphase chromosome is made up of one sister chromatid.
- A
Only $(b)$ is correct
- B
Both $(a)\, \& \,(b)$ are incorrect
- ✓
Only $(a)$ is correct
- D
Both $(a)\, \& \,(b)$ are correct
AnswerCorrect option: C. Only $(a)$ is correct
c
Complete disintegration of nuclear envelope marks the start of the second phase of mitosis. i.e., Metaphase. Metaphasic chromosome has two sister chromatids.
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The chromosomes are shortest and thickest during
Answerb
Because condensation is completed.

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The first phase of mitosis which follows interphase is
Answerb
Prophase is the first phase of mitosis.
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- A
- B
Undifferentiated germ cells
- C
- ✓
More than one option is correct
AnswerCorrect option: D. More than one option is correct
d
Mitosis occurs in both somatic cells and undifferentiated germ cells of both plants and animals.
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A cell division in which a diploid somatic cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called
- A
Meiosis $I$
- B
Meiosis $II$
- ✓
- D
Answerc
Mitosis (equational division) occurs in somatic cells.
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Two daughter cells formed after mitosis are
- A
Non-identical to each other
- ✓
- C
- D
Answerb
Identical to each other because mitosis is an equational division.
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Most dramatic period of cell cycle is
- A
$G_1$ phase
- B
$G_2$ phase
- C
$S$ phase
- ✓
$M$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: D. $M$ phase
d
Because during mitotic phase movement of chromosomes is visible.
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After the separation of centromeres during mitosis, the chromatids move towards opposite poles of the spindle. Name the term used for these chromatids
Answera
Chromosomes that results from the separation of sister chromatids during cell division are called daughter chromosomes. During anaphase of mitosis, paired chromosomes (sister chromatids) separates to form daughter chromosomes.
Each daughter chromosome migrates to centromere, toward the opposite ends of the cell. At the end of cell division, two distinct daughter cells are formed from a single cell
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See the diagrams carefully and identify the different stages of mitosis $(A-C)$ by choosing appropriate options given below

- ✓
$A-$Metaphase; $B-$Telophase; $C-$Interphase
- B
$A-$Telophase; $B-$Metaphase; $C-$Prophase
- C
$A-$Anaphase; $B-$Telophase; $C-$Interphase
- D
$A-$Telophase; $B-$Anaphase; $C-$Prophase
AnswerCorrect option: A. $A-$Metaphase; $B-$Telophase; $C-$Interphase
a
$A.$ Metaphase Spindle fibres attaches to kinetochores of chromosomes
Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate through spindle fibres of both poles
$B.$ Telophase Chromosomes cluster at opposite spindle poles and their identify is lost as discrete elements
Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters
Nucleolus, Golgi complex and $ER$ reform
$C.$ Interphase It is the duration which is a variable depending on the function of cell.
Just before nuclear division, the $DNA$ of chromosome replicates thus, it becomes doubled.
During this phase, chromosome material is in the form of very loosely coiled threads called chromatin
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Choose the correct combination of options to select the correct statement for prophase
$I.$ Chromosomal material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes
$II.$ The assembly of mitotic spindle is initiated by the microtubules
$III.$ Cells do not show organelles when viewed under the prophase
$IV.$ The nucleolus or nucleoli degenerate completely
- A
$I$ only
- B
$II$ and $III$
- C
$I$ and $II$
- ✓
Answerd
At the end of prophase, several characteristic events can be observed. Chromosomal material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes. Two chromatids attach together to form chromosomes
Assembly of mitotic spindle is initiated by, microtubules (proteinaceous components) of the cell cytoplasm. When observed under the microscope cells at the last stage of prophase, do not shows cell organelles like, Golgi complexes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleolus and the nuclear envelope
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Which of the following statements (events) is/are true for mitotic telophase?
Answerd
Telophase is the reverse stage of prophase. During this phase, the cytoplasmic viscosity decreases and the two chromosome groups reorganize themselves into nuclei. A nucleae envelope appears outside the nucleoplasm collected in the area of chromatin. Spindle fibres disappear around the poles and Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum are reformed
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Answerc
Mitosis is divided into four stages
$A-$Prophase, $B-$Metaphase, $C-$Anaphase, $D-$Telophase
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In the process of mitotic division during interphase, chromosome material remains in the form of very loosely coiled threads called
Answerb
During interphase, the chromosome material ($DNA$ of chromosome) replicates and becomes doubled. Chromosome material in the form of very loosely coiled threads is called chromatin
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When dividing cells are examined under a light microscope, chromosomes become visible in
- A
- B
$S-$phase
- ✓
- D
$G_{1}$-phase
Answerc
The $S$ and $G_{2}$-phases of interphase are followed by prophase. Prophase is marked by the initiation of condensation of chromosomal material. The chromosomal material become untangled during the process of chromatin condensation. Centriole, now begins to move towards opposite poles of the cell.
Therefore, when dividing cells are examined under a light microscope, in prophase only the chromosomes become visible
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Given diagram indicates which of the following phase of mitosis? Choose the correct option

Answerd
At the onset of anaphase, each chromosome arranged at the metaphase plate is split simultaneously and the two daughter chromatids, now referred to as chromosomes of the future daughter nuclei, begin their migration towards the two opposite poles. As each chromosome moves away from the equatorial plate, the centromere of each chromosome is towards the pole and hence at the leading edge, with the arms of the chromosome trailing behind. Thus, anaphase stage is chracterised by the following key events
$1.$ Centromeres split and chromatids separate
$2.$ Chromatids move to opposite poles
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What is not seen during mitosis in somatic cells?
- A
- B
- C
Disappearance of nucleolus
- ✓
Answerd
Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during zygotene stage of prophase$-I$ of meiotic division$-I$. These homologous chromosomes come from mother and father.
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Which stages of mitosis is known for occurrence of cytokinesis?
Answerb
Cytokinesis is thought to be the final part of telophase, however, it is a separate process that begins at the same time as telophase.
In telophase, new membranes forms around the daughter nuclei, when chromatids arrive at opposite poles of cell.
The chromosomes disperse and are no longer visible under the light microscope. The spindle fibres disperse and cytokinesis or the partitioning of the cell also begin during their stage
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Small disc-shaped structures at the surface of the centromeres that appear during metaphase are
Answera
Kinetochores serve as the sites of attachment of spindle fibres to the chromosomes that are moved into position at the centre of the cell.
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The plane of alignment of chromosome at the metaphase stage of cell cycle is referred to as the
Answerb
The plane of alignment of the chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the metaphase plat. They key features of metaphase are
($i$) Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes
($ii$) Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate through spindle fibres to both poles
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The complete disintegration of nuclear envelope in a cell cycle marks the
- A
Start of prophase of mitosis
- ✓
Start of metaphase of mitosis
- C
End of anaphase of mitosis
- D
Start of telophase of mitosis
AnswerCorrect option: B. Start of metaphase of mitosis
b
The complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope marks the start of the second phase of mitosis, i.e., metaphase. Hence the chromosomes are spread through the cytoplasm of the cell. By this stage, condensation of chromosomes is completed and they can be observed clearly under the microscope. This then, is the stage of which morphology of chromosomes is most easily studied. At this stage, metaphase chromosomes are made up of two sister chromatids, which are held together by the centromere
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During mitosis, number of chromosomes gets
- A
- ✓
- C
May be change if cell is mature
- D
May be change if cell is immature
Answerb
Mitosis was first observed by Strasburger and termed by W Flemming. During mitosis, chromosome number remain same in the daughter cells. During meiosis (reduction division), the chromosome number reduced to half in the daughter cells.
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The major event that occurs during the anaphase of mitosis, which brings about the equal distribution of chromosomes is
- A
Replication of the genetic material
- B
Splitting of the chromatids
- ✓
Splitting of the centromeres
- D
Condensation of the chromatin
AnswerCorrect option: C. Splitting of the centromeres
c
Anaphase is characterised by splitting of the centromeres and separation of chromatids. Chromatids move to opposite poles from the equatorial plates.
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Congression is a phenomenon of
- A
Movement of sister chromatids towards the poles
- B
Pairing of homologous chromosomes
- C
Separation of paired chromosomes
- ✓
Bringing the chromosomes on equator of spindle apparatus
AnswerCorrect option: D. Bringing the chromosomes on equator of spindle apparatus
d
The directed movement of the chromosomes into position at the metaphase plate is termed as congression.
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In which stage of cell division, chromosomes are most condensed?
Answerb
n metaphase, chromosomes are shortest and show maximum condensation. Chromosomes are arranged at equatorial metaphasic plate. Structure, size and number of chromosomes are best studied at metaphase.
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Mitosis is characterized by
- A
- ✓
- C
Both ($a$) and ($b$)
- D
Absence of spindle formation
Answerb
M-phase (mitosis) is the most important period of cell cycle. Since, the number of chromosomes in the parent and progeny cells is the same, it is also called as equal division
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The following is true for the given figure, except that,

- A
Kinetochore of chromosome attached with spindle fiber.
- ✓
The cells become centrally located around chromosomes.
- C
Chromosomes are arranged on equator plate.
- D
Morphology of chromosomes is most easily studied.
AnswerCorrect option: B. The cells become centrally located around chromosomes.
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Choose correct sentences for telophase.
$1.$ Chromosomes are arranged at the equator.
$2.$ Formation of nuclear membrane.
$3.$ At the end of this phase, nuclear membrane Golgi, complex and endoplasmic reticulum are reformed.
$4.$ End of contraction of chromosome.
$5.$ This phase start with chromosome.according to their vertical contraction.
- A
$1,2 $
- ✓
$2,3 $
- C
$4,5 $
- D
$2,4$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $2,3 $
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How many number of chromosomes are present in new formed child cells of human being at the end of mitosis?
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Identify figure.

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In haploid plant, which type of cell division is useful for gametes formation
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Identify figure ($A$ and $B$).

- A
$A -$ Metaphase, $B -$ Early prophase.
- B
$A -$ Late prophase, $B -$ Metaphase.
- ✓
$A-$ Early prophase, $B -$ Late prophase.
- D
$A -$ Inter phase, $B -$ Metaphase.
AnswerCorrect option: C. $A-$ Early prophase, $B -$ Late prophase.
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Arrange these events of mitosis in their sequence.
$a -$ Nuclear envelope assembles around chromosomes clusters.
$b -$ Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes.
$c-$ Condensation of chromosomes.
$d -$ Centromeres split and chromatids separate.
- A
$b \rightarrow c \rightarrow a \rightarrow d$
- B
$a \rightarrow b \rightarrow d\rightarrow c$
- C
$c \rightarrow d \rightarrow b \rightarrow a$
- ✓
$c \rightarrow b \rightarrow d \rightarrow a$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $c \rightarrow b \rightarrow d \rightarrow a$
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At the beginning of telophase, what is decondance ?
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Mitosis in plants is seen in....
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A bacterium divides every $35$ minutes. If a culture containing $10^5$ cells per $ml$ is grown for $175$ minutes, what will be the cell concentration per $ml$ after $175$ minutes
- A
$5 \times 10^5$ cells
- B
$35 \times 10^5$ cells
- ✓
$32 \times 10^5$ cells.
- D
$175 \times 10^5$ cells
AnswerCorrect option: C. $32 \times 10^5$ cells.
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This process does not occurs in mitosis
- A
Condensation of chromosomes
- B
Arrangement of chromosomes in equator
- ✓
- D
Centromere move to opposite poles
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Telophase shows the following key events :
$1.$ Chromosomes cluster at opposite spindle poles
$2.$ Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes
$3.$ Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosomes clusters.
AnswerCorrect option: C. $1,3 $
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At the begining of this stage, the chromosomes that have reached their respectives poles decondense and lose thier individuality
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Identify the following diagram

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- A
Prophase - Centriole move towards opposite poles
- B
Metaphase - Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator
- C
Anaphase - Chromatids move to opposite poles.
- ✓
Telophase - Spindle fiber attach to chromosome
AnswerCorrect option: D. Telophase - Spindle fiber attach to chromosome
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Match the following:
$\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline Column\;-I & Column\;-II \\ \hline 1.\;Metaphase & p.\;Chromosomal\;material\;condensed \\ \hline 2.\;Prophase & q.\;Nucleolus\;reform \\ \hline 3.\;Anaphase & r.\;Spindle\;fibre\;attach\;to\;kinetochores \\ \hline 4.\;Telophase & s.\;Chromatids\;move\;to\;opposite\;poles \\ \hline \end{array}$
- A
$(1-p),(2-q),(3-r),(4-s) $
- ✓
$(1-r),(2-p),(3-s),(4-q) $
- C
$(1-q),(2-s),(3-r),(4-p) $
- D
$(1-s),(2-p),(3-q),(4-r)$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $(1-r),(2-p),(3-s),(4-q) $
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Select the correct option, on the basis of following events.
$(I)$ Chromosome cluster at opposite spindle poles.
$(II)$ Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters.
$(III)$ Golgi complex and $ER$ reform.
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Identify the given diagram

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Diploid living organism develops from zygote by repeated cell divisions is called
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During the meiotic division the
- ✓
Homologous chromosomes are separated
- B
- C
The homologous chromosomes do not segregate
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. Homologous chromosomes are separated
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Which is not true for anaphase
- ✓
Golgi body and ER are reformed
- B
Chromosomes move to opposite poles
- C
Spindle poles move farther apart
- D
Centromeres split and chromatids separate
AnswerCorrect option: A. Golgi body and ER are reformed
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An acrocentric chromosome at metaphase will be
- ✓
Condensed and lie near the equator
- B
Irregularly shaped and lie at one of the poles
- C
Condensed and lie at poles
- D
Coiled and get attached to spindle fibre
AnswerCorrect option: A. Condensed and lie near the equator
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The nuclear membrane disappears in
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Cellular structure always disappears during mitosis is
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- A
Many divisions of a nucleus
- B
- ✓
Nuclear and cytoplasmic division
- D
Formation of a paternal nucleus
AnswerCorrect option: C. Nuclear and cytoplasmic division
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During mitosis chromosomes go to their poles in a stage called
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How many meiotic divisions will be necessary to produce two hundred pollen grains
Answera
(a) Because one cell produces $4$ daughter cells after meiotic division, thus $50$ cells produce $50 × 4 = 200$ daughter cells.
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The process of mitosis is divided into $4$ phases. Identify the correct order in which these phases appear in mitosis
- A
Anaphase, metaphase, telophase and prophase
- B
Telophase, anaphase, metaphase and prophase
- C
Metaphase, prophase, anaphase and telophase
- ✓
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
AnswerCorrect option: D. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
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Between mitosis a cell is called to be in the
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In mitosis nucleolus and nuclear membrane disappear at
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In mitosis the movement of chromosomes requires
Answerc
(c) Because they are thread like structures, which contract to pull the chromosome towards pole.
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Chromosome start separating at which stage of mitosis
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An anaphase chromosome contains
- ✓
$1 \,DNA$ molecule
- B
$3 \,DNA$ molecule
- C
$2\, DNA$ molecule
- D
$4\, DNA $ molecule
AnswerCorrect option: A. $1 \,DNA$ molecule
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In which phase of mitosis the chromosomes are arranged around the equator of the spindle
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- A
Reduction in chromosome number
- B
Doubling of chromosome number
- ✓
Constant chromosome number
- D
AnswerCorrect option: C. Constant chromosome number
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How may mitotic divisions must occur in a cell of root tip to form $256$ cells
Answerb
(b) $1\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{I}2\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{II}}4\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{III}}8\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{IV}}$ $16\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{V}3{\text{2}}\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{VI}}64\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{VII}}$ $128\,{\text{cells}}\xrightarrow{{VIII}}256\,{\text{cells}}.$
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Which is not the character of mitosis
Answerd
(d) Leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene and diakinesis all are successive stages of meiosis.
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Spindle apparatus is formed during which stage of mitosis
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AnswerCorrect option: C. Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
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The structure that duplicates in synthesis phase of cell division is/are
Answerc
In the diploid organism (plants and animals) the chromosome or $DNA$ number becomes double just before the cell division in $S$ phase
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$A :$ $G_2$-phase is pre-mitotic phase.
$R :$ Chromosomes undergo condensation in this phase.
- A
Assertion and Reason both are correct and also correct explanation.
- B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.
- ✓
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
- D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: C. Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
c
Proteins and organelles like mitochondria and chloroplast duplicate in $G_2$-phase.
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What will be the content of $DNA$ in a somatic cell at $G_2$ if its meiotic products have $20$ picogram of $DNA$?
- A
$40 \;pg$
- B
$20 \;pg$
- ✓
$80 \;pg$
- D
$160 \;pg$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $80 \;pg$
c
Diploid cell will have $2C$ and after $S$ phase it will become $4C$
$4 × 20 = 480 \;pg$
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If egg of an organism has $10$ $pg$ of $DNA$ in its nucleus. How much $DNA$ would a diploid cell of same organism have in $G_2$ phase of meiosis?
- A
$10 \;pg$
- B
$5 \;pg$
- C
$20 \;pg$
- ✓
$40 \;pg$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $40 \;pg$
d
Egg of an organism = $10$ pg $DNA$ because egg is haploid
i.e., $(C) = 10 \;pg$
Amount of $DNA$
Diploid cell = $2C$ after $S$-phase $DNA$ contents doubles
in $G_2$ phase = $DNA$ content = $4C$
$(4) = 4 × 10$
$= 40 \;Pg$
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Chromatin fibres duplication, Genetic material- $4$$C$, Histone protein synthesis, Membranous organelle duplication, $DNA$ replication, centriole duplication.
How many of the above features are associated with synthesis phase of cell cycle?
Answerb

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Identify the mismatched pair

- A
$A$ -Starts with karyokinesis and ends with cytokinesis
- ✓
$B$ -Stage where cells are inactive metabolically
- C
$C$ -Cell grows and carries out normal metabolism
- D
$D$ -Period of cytoplasmic growth
AnswerCorrect option: B. $B$ -Stage where cells are inactive metabolically
b
$A$ -$M$-phase $B$ -$G_0$ phase $C$ -$G_1$ phase $D$ -$G_2$ phase
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Which phase of interphase is the most important point in regulation of the cell cycle, during which it must decide whether the cell will start a new cycle or will enter in $G_0$ phase?
- ✓
$G_1$ phase
- B
$S$ phase
- C
$G_2$ phase
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. $G_1$ phase
a
During this phase if cell is signalled not to divide further then it enters quiescent stage where cell remains metabolically active but do not proliferate unless they are called to do so.
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What is not true about cell cycle?
$a$. During $G_1$ phase there is active synthesis of $RNA$ and proteins but no change in its $DNA$ content
$b$. In synthesis or $S$ phase, each chromosome carries a duplicate set of genes
$c$. During $G_2$ phase, a cell contains double the amount $(4C)$ of $DNA$ present in the original diploid cell $(2C)$
$d$. In $S$-phase a cell doubles the original diploid $(2n)$ chromosome number
- A
$(c)\, \& \,(d)$
- B
$(b)\, \& \,(c)$
- ✓
$(d)$ only
- D
$(b)$, $(c)\, \& \,(d)$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $(d)$ only
c
Chromosome number remains same only $DNA$ content doubles in $S$-phage of cell cycle.
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Select an incorrect statement w.r.t. cell cycle
AnswerCorrect option: A. Duplication of genes occurs twice in meiosis
a
Duplication of genes or chromosome occurs only once during $S$-phase of interphase.
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What will be the amount of $DNA$ in meiosis $II$ products if meiocyte contains $430$ $pg$ $DNA$ in $G_1$ phase?
- A
$30$ $pg$
- B
$60$ $pg$
- ✓
$15$ $pg$
- D
$120$ $pg$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $15$ $pg$
c
Meiocyte $(2 n, 2 c)=30 pg \stackrel{\text { meiosis }}{\longrightarrow}\left(\begin{array}{c} n \\ c \end{array}\right)\left(\begin{array}{c} n \\ 2 c \end{array}\right) \stackrel{\text { meiosis }}{ II } \rightarrow\left(\frac{ n }{ c }\right)\left(\frac{ n }{ c }\right)\left(\frac{ n }{ c }\right)\left(\frac{ n }{ c }\right)$
Therefore, $15 \;pg$
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A phase of the cell cycle which lasts more than $95\%$ of the total duration is
Answerb
Because cell prepares itself for division during this phase.
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The number of chromosomes in $G_1$ phase is $36$, the number of chromosomes in $S$ phase is
Answera
Because after $S$ phase only $DNA$ content duplicates not the number therefore, each chromosome will be having two chromatids.
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If the initial amount of $DNA$ is $8$ $C$, then after $S$ phase the amount of $DNA$ would be
- A
$4$ $C$
- B
$8$ $C$
- C
$64$ $C$
- ✓
$16$ $C$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $16$ $C$
d
Because $DNA$ duplicates during $S$ phase.
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Non-dividing cells enter the
- A
$G_S$ phase
- B
$M$ phase
- ✓
$G_0$ phase
- D
$S$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: C. $G_0$ phase
c
$G_0$ phase also known Quiescent phase.
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Interphase is called the resting phase because
- A
It is the most active phase of the cell cycle
- ✓
There is no apparent activity related to cell division
- C
It does not prepare cell for cell division
- D
It is the phase where cell rests before entering into mitosis
AnswerCorrect option: B. There is no apparent activity related to cell division
b
Interphase stage of cell cycle involves growth of cell and does not involves division of cell.
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A biosynthetic phase where cell organelle duplicate itself is
Answera
While
Prophase : Condensation of chromatin begin.
Anaphase : Centromere splits and chromatid separation
Metaphase : Condensed chromosome align themselves at equator.
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How many chromosomes will the cell the cell have at $G_{1}$, after $S$ and after Mphase respectively, if it has $14$ chromosomes at interphase?
- A
$14,14,7$
- ✓
$14,14,14$
- C
$7,7,7$
- D
$7,14,14$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $14,14,14$
b
Replication of $DNA$ takes place at $S$-phase of cell cycle. The number of chromosomes reduced only in meiosis. So, the number remain $14,14$, and $14$ in $G_{1}$ after $S$ and after $M$-phase.
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Which of the following statements are correct for $G_{1}$-phase?
$I.$ It is the last substage of interphase
$II.$ Cell organelles do not increase in number
$III.$ Cell grows in size and content both
$IV.$ It synthesizes $RNAs$, proteins and other biochemical for cell growth and subsequent replication of $DNA$
Choose the correct option
- A
$I$ and $II$
- ✓
$III$ and $IV$
- C
$I$ and $III$
- D
$II$ and $III$
AnswerCorrect option: B. $III$ and $IV$
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In ...$A$.... phase, there is synthesis of $RNAs$ and proteins that are needed for cell growth and replication of $DNA$. While it is ...$B$... phase, where synthesis of protein occur that is needed for spindle formation and mitosis to continue.
Identify $A$ and $B$ to complete the given statement
- A
$A - G ; B - S$
- B
$A -G_{2} ; B - S$
- ✓
$A - G _{1} ; B -G_{2}$
- D
AnswerCorrect option: C. $A - G _{1} ; B -G_{2}$
c
$A-G_{1} ; B-G_{2}$
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Select the correct statements regarding S-phase of interphase
$I.$ Occurs between $G_{1}$ and $G_{2}$
$II.$ $DNA$ replication begins in the nucleus
$III.$ Centrioles duplicate in the cytoplasm
$IV.$ As $DNA$ is doubled, number of chromosomes also doubles
The option with correct statements is
- A
$IV$ and $III$
- B
$I, II, III$ and $IV$
- C
$II, III$ and $IV$
- ✓
$I, II$ and $III$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $I, II$ and $III$
d
S-phase is the sub-phase between $G_{1}$-phase and $G_{2}$-phase, during which $DNA$ synthesis or replication takes place.
In animal cells, during the S-phase, $DNA$ replication begins in the nucleus and the centriole duplication in the cytoplasm. The amount of $DNA$ per cell doubles in the nucleus. If the initial amount of $DNA$ is denoted as $2 C$, then it increases to $4 C$. However, there is no increase in the chromosome number
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Which is synthesized in $G_{1}$-phase?
- ✓
$DNA$ polymerase
- B
- C
Nucleolar $DNA$
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. $DNA$ polymerase
a
During $G_{1}$-phase of the cell cycle, the synthesis of biochemicals like $RNAs$, proteins, and enzymes ($DNA$ polymerase) are synthesized that are required for $DNA$ synthesis. Histone proteins are formed during S phase along the duplication of $DNA$
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Karyokinesis refers to the division of
- A
- ✓
- C
- D
all constituents of the cell
Answerb
There are two main ways of cell division i.e., mitosis and meiosis. In each case, division of the nucleus, called karyokinesis, occurs before the division of the cytoplasm, termed as cytokinesis
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Which of the following phase of cell cycle is also known as the resting phase?
Answerc
The interphase is also called the resting phase. It is the time during which the cell gets prepared for division by undergoing both cell and $DNA$ replication in an orderly manner
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Given diagram represents the events occurring in cell cycle. Identify $A, B, C$ and $D$ and select the correct option

- ✓
$G_{0} G_{1} S G_{2}$
- B
$G_{1} G_{0} S G_{2}$
- C
$S G_{0} G_{1} G_{2}$
- D
$G_{1} S G_{2} G_{0}$
AnswerCorrect option: A. $G_{0} G_{1} S G_{2}$
a
A typical eukaryotic cell in a culture divides once in approximately $24\; hrs$. The duration of cell cycle can vary from organism to organism and also from cell to cell type

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The sequence of events by which a cell duplicates its genome, synthesizes the other constituents of the cell and eventually divides into two daughter cells is termed as
Answerb
Cell cycle was described by Howard and Pelc in $1953 .$ The sequence of events by which a cell duplicates its genome, synthesizes the other constituents of the cell and eventually divides into two daughter cells is termed as cell cycle
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In which of the following phase of cell cycle, mitotic division got arrested?
- A
$G_{2}-$ phase
- ✓
$G_{0}$-phase
- C
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. $G_{0}$-phase
b
$G_{0}$-phase.
Some cells that do not divide further, exit $G_{1}$-phase and enter an inactive stage called quiescent stage $\left(G_{0}\right)$ of the cell cycle. Cells in this stage remains metabolically active but no longer proliferate unless called on to do so depending on the requirement of the organism
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What would be the change in the chromosome number, during $S-$phase?
- ✓
- B
The number of chromosome doubles
- C
The number of chromosome doubles only in case of diploid cell
- D
The number of chromosome doubles only in case of haploid cell
Answera
During S-phase, there is no increase in the chromosomes number. If the cell has diploid or $2 n$ number of chromosomes at $G_{1}$, even after S-phase the number of chromosomes remains the same, i.e., $2 n$
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Sequence of four phases of cell cycle is
- ✓
$G_{1} \rightarrow S \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow M$
- B
$G_{1} \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow S \rightarrow M$
- C
$S \rightarrow G_{1} \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow M$
- D
$M \rightarrow G_{1} \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow S$
AnswerCorrect option: A. $G_{1} \rightarrow S \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow M$
a
The correct sequence of cell cycle phases is
$G_{1} \rightarrow S \rightarrow G_{2} \rightarrow M$
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In $G_{1}$-phase of cell cycle, what would be the change in $DNA$ content of the cell?
- A
$DNA$ content increases to double
- B
$DNA$ content gets reduced
- C
Four fold increase of $DNA$ content
- ✓
No change in $DNA$ content
AnswerCorrect option: D. No change in $DNA$ content
d
$G_{1}$-phase corresponds to the interval between mitosis and initiation of $DNA$ replication. During $G_{1}$-phase, the cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but do not replicate its $DNA$
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Which of the following statement is true for cells in $G_{0}$ stage of cell cycle?
AnswerCorrect option: C. Cells are metabolically active but no longer proliferate in normal condition
c
During the $G_{0}$-phase, cells are metabolically active but no longer proliferate in normal condition
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Choose the correct sequence of two main events in mitosis Karyokinesis followed by
- ✓
- B
Cytokinesis followed by karyokinesis
- C
Karyokinesis followed by non separation of the daughter cells
- D
Cytokinesis followed by separation of the daughter cells
Answera
There are two main events in mitosis, karyokinesis or duplication of the nucleus, followed by division of the cytoplasm called cytokinesis. This is followed by the separation of the daughter cells
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$DNA$ replicates
AnswerCorrect option: B. Only once in each cell cycle
b
$DNA$ replicates only once in each cell cycle ($S-$phase)
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In plant cell has $12$ chromosomes at the end of mitosis. How many chromosomes would it have in the $G_{2}$-phase of its next cell cycle?
Answerc
In $G_{2}$-phase / any phase the chromosome number remains same, so the right answer is $12$ chromosomes.
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The $S-$phase of cell cycle is characterized by
- A
Duplication of chromosome no.
- B
- ✓
Duplication of $DNA$
- D
Duplication of cell organelles
AnswerCorrect option: C. Duplication of $DNA$
c
Synthesis phase or $S-$phase is the phase in cell cycle during which $DNA$ is replicated. The synthesis of histone proteins and $RNA$ also takes place in this phase in this phase and each chromosome has two chromatids.
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Mature nerve cells are incapable of cell division. These cell are probably considered in
- A
$G_{2}-$phase
- B
$S-$phase
- C
- ✓
$G_{0}-$phase
AnswerCorrect option: D. $G_{0}-$phase
d
Some cells in the adult animals do not appear to exhibit division ( $e \cdot g$., heart cells, and many other cells divide only occasionally $e . g .$, when there is need to replace cells that have been lost due to injury or cell death. These cells that do not divide further and exit $G_{1}$-phase to enter an inactive stage called quiescent stage $\left(G_{0}\right)$ of the cell cycle. Cells in this stage remains metabolically active but no longer proliferate
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The number of $DNA$ strands in chromosome at $G_{2}$-stage is
Answerb
The number of $DNA$ strands( chromatids) in chromosome at $G_{2}$-stage of cell cycle is two due to the replication of $DNA$ during $S-phase$.

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Differentiated cell remains at which stage?
- A
$G_{1}$
- B
$G_{2}$
- ✓
$G_{0}$
- D
$M$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $G_{0}$
c
The cells, which do not divide further, do not proceed beyond the $G_{1}$-phase and start undergoing differentiation into specific type are said to be in $G_{0}$ phase.
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Which of the following events occurs during $G_{1}$-phase?
- A
$DNA$ replication
- ✓
Growth and normal function of cell
- C
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. Growth and normal function of cell
b
$G_{1}$-phase is called as pre-synthetic phase or post-mitotic phase. It is the longest phase of cell cycle. In $G_{1}$-phase, a cell has two options:
$1.$ Continues cycle and enters $S-$phase
$2.$ Stops cell cycle and enters $G_{0}$-phase for undergoing differentiation.
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If the cell has $14$ chromosomes at interphase. Then how many chromosomes will the cell have at $G_{1}$-phase of cell cycle?
Answerb
Replication of $DNA$ takes place during $S-$ phase of cell cycle. The number of chromosomes reduced only after $M -$ phase that too only in meiosis. So, the number remains $14$ in $G_{1}$-phase
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Bacterial cell divides every one minute. It takes $15$ minutes a cup to be one-fourth full. How much time will it take to fill the cup?
- A
$30$ minutes
- B
$45$ minutes
- C
$60$ minutes
- ✓
$17$ minutes
AnswerCorrect option: D. $17$ minutes
d
$\frac{1}{4}$ of cup $=15$ minutes
$\frac{1}{2}$ of cup $=16$ minutes
Cup of bacteria $=17$ minutes
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In the $24$ hour average duration of cell cycle of a human cell.........
- A
Cell division proper lasts for only $6$ hour.
- B
Cell differentiation proper lasts for only $8$ hour
- ✓
Cell division proper lasts for only $1$ hour
- D
Cell division proper lasts for not only $1$ hour
AnswerCorrect option: C. Cell division proper lasts for only $1$ hour
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The $M-$ phase of the cell cycle involves....
- A
$G_1, S$ and $G_2$ phase
- ✓
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
- C
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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- A
The cell cycle is basically stimulating cell division with a series of changes that come out of the cell.
- B
The cell cycle is basically stimulating cell differentiation and tissue formation with a series of changes that come out of the cell.
- C
The cell cycle is basically stimulating cell division and cell differentiation with series of changes that come out of cell.
- ✓
The cell cycle is the series of events that takes place inside a cell thus leading to cell division and cell duplication.
AnswerCorrect option: D. The cell cycle is the series of events that takes place inside a cell thus leading to cell division and cell duplication.
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In which cells are biosyntheticaly active but they can not divided ?
- A
$S$ phase
- B
$G_1$ phase
- ✓
$G_0$ phase
- D
$G_2$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: C. $G_0$ phase
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What stage is there before the cell enters in the cell mitosis?
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Select the correct statement regarding $S-$ phase of interphase
$I.$ Occurs between $G_1$ and $G_2$
$II.$ $DNA$ replication begins in the nucleus
$III.$ Centrioles duplicate in the cytoplasm
$IV.$ As $DNA$ s doubled, number of chromosomes also doubles Option are
- A
$IV$ and $III$
- ✓
$I, II,$ and $III$
- C
$II, III$ and $IV $
- D
$I, II, III$ and $IV $
AnswerCorrect option: B. $I, II,$ and $III$
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During which phase the cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its $DNA$ ?
- ✓
$G_1$ phase
- B
$G_2$ phase
- C
$S$ phase
- D
$G_0$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: A. $G_1$ phase
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The cell cycle is divided into two basic phase, that phase one
- ✓
Interphase and $M$ phase
- B
$G_1$ and $G_2$ phase
- C
$G_1$ and $M$ phase
- D
$G_1$ and $M_1$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: A. Interphase and $M$ phase
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Which of the following process occurred during cell division
AnswerCorrect option: A. $DNA$ replication and cell growth
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During the ${G_1}$ phase of cell division
- ✓
$RNA$ and proteins are synthesized
- B
$DNA$ and proteins are synthesized
- C
Cell prepares for $M-$ phase
- D
Cell undergoes duplication
AnswerCorrect option: A. $RNA$ and proteins are synthesized
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In which phase proteins for spindle fibre formation are synthesized
- A
$G_1$ phase
- ✓
$G_2$ phase
- C
$S-$ phase
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. $G_2$ phase
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If nucleus represents its large size in proportion to cytoplasm of cell, it indicates that
AnswerCorrect option: C. The nucleus has entered $S$-phase of interphase
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The replication of centrioles occurs during
Answerd
(d) During cell division the centrosome had undergone replication in interphase and then begans to move toward opposite poles of the cell.
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The decision for division occurs in a cell at
- A
$S$ phase
- B
$G_2$ phase
- ✓
$G_1$ phase
- D
AnswerCorrect option: C. $G_1$ phase
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Interphase of mitosis in man takes
- A
$12$ hours
- B
$10$ hours
- C
$3$ hours
- ✓
$23$ hours
AnswerCorrect option: D. $23$ hours
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Which of the following is the shortest phase of the cell cycle
- A
$S$ phase
- B
$G_1$ phase
- C
$G_2$ phase
- ✓
$M$ phase
AnswerCorrect option: D. $M$ phase
d
(d) $M-$ phase takes only $1.5 -10\%$ time of the total time of the cell cycle.
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Which out of the following is not a divisional stage
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$DNA$ replication occurs during
Answerd
(d) Because interphase is the growth phase of cell.
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At $G_1$ stage which phenomenon takes place
- A
$DNA$ synthesis
- ✓
$RNA$ synthesis
- C
- D
AnswerCorrect option: B. $RNA$ synthesis
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Normal cellular activities, such as protein synthesis occur primarily during
View full question & answer→MCQ 3111 Mark
During interphase, $RNA$ and proteins are synthesized in
AnswerCorrect option: D. In both $G_1$ and $G_2$ phases
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In a cell that is not dividing, the chromosomes are visible as a tangle of fine threads called
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A bacterial cell undergoes binary fission every twenty minutes. Starting with a single bacterium how many bacteria will be produced at the end of $ 3 $ hours
- A
$128$
- B
$256$
- ✓
$512$
- D
$1022$
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How many bacteria are produced in four hours if a bacterium divides once in half an hour
Answerd
(d) $1$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $2$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $4$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $8$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $16$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $32$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $64$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $128$ $\xrightarrow{{30\,\min }}$ $256$.
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Bacterial cell divides in every minute it takes one hour to fill up a cup. How much time will be taken to fill half the cup
- ✓
$59 $ minutes
- B
$30 $ minutes
- C
$60 $ minutes
- D
$29$ minutes
AnswerCorrect option: A. $59 $ minutes
a
(a)The number of bacteria becomes double after each division.
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If a cell has a chromosome number after first meiosis equal to $48$. The chromosome number in the daughter cells after the completion of meiosis will be
Answera
Meiosis occurs in two stages: meiosis I and meiosis II. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate and the number of chromosomes in daughter cells get reduced to one half. This division is known as reduction division. During meiosis II, centromere splits and the chromosome number remains the same in the daughter cells and hence, meiosis II is known as equational division. If number of chromosomes in a cell after meiosis I is 48 then after meiosis II, the daughter cells will also have 48 chromosomes as because meiosis II is an equational division.
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Identify the meiotic stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate while the sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres.
- A
Metaphase $I$
- B
Metaphase $II$
- ✓
Anaphase $I$
- D
Anaphase $II$
AnswerCorrect option: C. Anaphase $I$
c
(c) : During anaphase $I$, from each tetrad two chromatids of a chromosome move as a unit (dyad) to one pole of a spindle, and the remaining two chromatids of its homologue migrate to the opposite pole. Thus, the homologous chromosomes ofeach pair, rather than the chromatids of a chromosome, are separated. As a result, half of the chromosomes, which appear in early prophase, go to each pole. Thus the paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pair segregate during anaphase $I$ independently of the other chromosomes.
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During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during
- A
metaphase $I$
- B
anaphase $II$
- ✓
prophase $I$
- D
prophase $II.$
AnswerCorrect option: C. prophase $I$
c
(c) : During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during pachytene stage of prophase $I$. This stage is characterized by the appearance of recombination nodules, the sites at which crossing over occurs between nonsister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes. Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between two homologous chromosomes. Crossing over is also an enzymemediated process and the enzyme involved is called recombinase.
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At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their
Answerc
(c) : The key feature of metaphase is the attachment of spindle fibres to kinetochores of chromosomes. Kinetochores are discshaped structures at the surface of the centromeres. These structures serve as the sites of attachment of spindle fibres to the chromosomes that are moved into position.
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Select the correct option with respect to mitosis.
- A
Chromatids separate but remain in the cen tre of the cell in anaphase
- B
Chromatids start moving towards opposite poles in telophase
- C
Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum are still visible at the end of prophase.
- ✓
Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along equatorial plate in metaphase.
AnswerCorrect option: D. Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along equatorial plate in metaphase.
d
(d) : The plane of alignment of the chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the metaphase plate. The key features of metaphase are, $(1)$ Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes $(2)$ Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate through spindle fibres to both poles.
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During mitosis, $ER$ and nucleolus begin to disappear at
Answerd
(d) : During early prophase of mitosis, nucleus and cell become spheroid. Viscocity and refractivity of cytoplasm increases. $DNA$ molecules condense to form shortened chromosome. Endoplasmic reticulum and nucleolus starts disappearing.
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$DNA$ and histone proteins are synthesized during the following phase of cell cycle
- ✓
$S$ phase
- B
$G_2$ phase
- C
$G_1$ phase
- D
AnswerCorrect option: A. $S$ phase
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Which one of the following precedes re-formation of the nuclear envelope during $M$ phase of the cell cycle
- A
Formation of the contractile ring, and formation of the phragmoplast
- B
Formation of the contractile ring, and transcription from chromosomes
- ✓
Decondensation from chromosomes, and reassembly of the nuclear lamine
- D
Transcription from chromosomes, and ressembly of the nuclear lamina
AnswerCorrect option: C. Decondensation from chromosomes, and reassembly of the nuclear lamine
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The best stage to count the number of chromosomes during mitosis is or structure of chromosomes can be best seen at
Answerb
(b) Because in metaphase, chromosomes are present in bivalent form on equator. Chromosomes are much condence and well visible.
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In the somatic cell cycle
- A
A short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase
- B
$G_2$ phase follows mitotic phase
- C
In $G_1$ phase $DNA$ content is double the amount of $DNA$ present in the original cell
- ✓
$DNA$ replication takes place in $S$ -phase
AnswerCorrect option: D. $DNA$ replication takes place in $S$ -phase
d
(d) In the somatic cell cycle $S$ -phase is a stage of replication of each chromosome by synthesis of a new $DNA$ molecule on the template of existing $DNA$.
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The process of mitosis can be studied in
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Synaptonemal complex is formed during
Answera
(a) Synaptonemal complex is formed during meiotic prophase first.
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Exchange of chromosome segments between maternal and paternal chromatids during meiosis is called
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When, during the meiotic division, do the centromeres divide
- A
- B
Metaphase $-I$
- C
- ✓
Anaphase $-II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. Anaphase $-II$
d
(d) Anaphase $-II$ is simple mitotic division of meiosis; in this process centromeres divide and form two separate chromosomes.
View full question & answer→MCQ 3301 Mark
Mitosis is the process by which eukaryotic cells
- A
Expose the genes for protein synthesis
- B
Become specialized in structure and function
- ✓
- D
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A bacterium divides every $ 35$ minutes. If a culture containing $10^5$ cells / ml is grown for $175 $ minutes. What will be the cell concentration / ml after $ 175 $ minutes
- A
$175 × 10^5$ cells
- B
$85 × 10^5$ cells
- C
$35 × 10^5$ cells
- ✓
$32 × 10^5$ cells
AnswerCorrect option: D. $32 × 10^5$ cells
d
(d) As we know that bacterium divides after every $35$ minutes through simple mitotic division therefore number of divisions are$\frac{{175}}{{35}} = 5$
Since one bacterium on division produces two cells so cell concentration after $ 175$ minutes will be
$ = {10^5} \times {(2)^5}$ $ = 32 \times {10^5}$
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During cell division in apical meristem nuclear membrane reappears in
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How many mitotic divisions are needed for a single cell to make $128$ cells
Answera
(a) A single mitotic division results in the production of two cells from a single one.
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The number of chromatids in a chromosome at anaphase is
- A
$2$ in mitosis and $1$ in meiosis
- ✓
$1$ in mitosis and $2$ in meiosis
- C
$2$ each in mitosis and meiosis
- D
$2$ in mitosis and $4$ in meiosis
AnswerCorrect option: B. $1$ in mitosis and $2$ in meiosis
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Match the stages of meiosis in column $I$ to their characteristic features in Column $II$ and select the correct option using the codes given below.
| Column $I$ |
Column $II$ |
| $A .$ Diakinesis |
$1.$ Crossing over takes place |
| $B.$ Pachytene |
$2 .$ Terminalisation of chiasmata |
| $C .$ Zygotene |
$3 .$ Chromosomes align at equatorial place |
| $D .$ Metaphase |
$4 .$ Pairing of homologous chromosomes |
Codes
$A \quad B \quad C \quad D$
- A
$1 \quad 2 \quad 3 \quad 4$
- B
$2 \quad 4 \quad 1 \quad 3$
- C
$4 \quad 3 \quad 1 \quad 3$
- ✓
$2 \quad 1 \quad 4 \quad 3$
AnswerCorrect option: D. $2 \quad 1 \quad 4 \quad 3$
d
$A.$ Diakinesis - Terminalisation of chiasmata
$B.$ Pachytene - Crossing over takes place
$C.$ Zygotene - Pairing of homologous chromosomes
$D.$ Metaphase - Chromosomes align at equatorial plate
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Match the description (given in column $I$) with correct stage of prophase $I$ (given column $II$) and choose the correct option.
| |
Column $I$ |
|
Column $II$ |
| $A$ |
Chromosomes are
moved to spindle
equator |
$I$ |
Pachytene |
| $B$ |
Centromere splits and
chromatids move apart |
$II$ |
Zygotene |
| $C$ |
Pairing between
homologous
chromosomes takes
place |
$III$ |
Anaphase |
| $D$ |
Crossing between
homologous
chromosomes |
$IV$ |
Metaphase |
- A
$A -I; B -II; C -III; D -IV$
- B
$A -II; B -III; C -IV; D -I$
- ✓
$A -IV; B -III; C -II; D -I$
- D
$A -III; B -I; C -IV; D -II$
AnswerCorrect option: C. $A -IV; B -III; C -II; D -I$
c
$A -IV; B -III; C -II; D -I$
Metaphase -Chromosomes are moved to spindle fibre.
Anaphase -Centromere splits and chromatids move apart.
Zygotene -Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place.
Pachytene -Crossing between homologous chromosomes occurs
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Assertion : The stage between two mitotic divisions is called interkinesis.
Reason : Interkinesis is generally short lived
- A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- ✓
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: D. If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
d
Interkinesis or interphase $II$ is a period of rest that cells of some species enter during meiosis, between meiosis $I$ and meiosis $II$. No $DNA$ replication occurs during interkinesis however it does occur during the interphase $I$ stage of meiosis. Interkinesis is generally short lived.
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Assertion : Diplotene is characterized by the presence of chiasmata.
Reason : Diplotene can last for months and years in oocytes of some vertebrates
- A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- ✓
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
b
Diplotene is the longest and most active subphase of prophase $I$ of meiosis. The beginning of diplotene is recognized by the dissolution of synaptonemal complex and the tendency of the recombined homologous chromosomes of the bivalents to separate from each other except at the sites of crossovers. These $X-$ shaped structures are called chiasmata. Diplotene can last for months and years in oocytes of some vertebrate.
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Assertion : During zygotene, chromosomes show bivalent stage.
Reason : Bivalent is half the number of chromosomes
- A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- ✓
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
b
During zygotene, because of the pairing of the homologues, the nucleus contains half the number of chromosomes. Each unit is a bivalent composed of two homologous chromosomes.
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The stage of meiosis where centromere separate
- A
metaphase $I$
- B
metaphase $II$
- C
anaphase $I$
- ✓
anaphase $II$
AnswerCorrect option: D. anaphase $II$
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Assertion : Interphase is resting stage.
Reason : The interphase cell is metabolically inactive
- A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- ✓
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: C. If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
c
Previously interphase is called resting stage because there is no apparent activity related to cell division. The interphase cell is metabolically quite active. Interphase consist of three subphases ($G_1 , G_2$ and $S$). Synthesis of $DNA$ occurs in $S$ phase. $G_1$ is the period between the end of mitosis and the start of $S$ phase. $G_2$ is the phase between $S$ phase and the next mitosis. As the synthesis of $DNA$ and proteins occurs in interphase so, it is considered as metabolically active phase.
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Assertion : Meiosis $II$ is known as equational or homotypic division
Reason :Meiosis $II$ produces same number of chromosome in cell.
- ✓
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
a
Meiosis $II$ is known as equational or homotypic division like mitosis. It ensures the maintenance of constant number of chromosomes from generation to generation on a species.
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During which stages (or prophase $I$ substages) of meiosis do you expect to find the bivalents and $DNA$ replication respectively?
- A
Pachytene and interphase (between two meiotic divisions)
- B
Pachytene and interphase (just prior to prophase $I$)
- C
Pachytene and $S$ phase (of interphase just prior to prophase $I$)
- ✓
Zygotene and $S$ phase (of interphase prior to prophase $I$)
AnswerCorrect option: D. Zygotene and $S$ phase (of interphase prior to prophase $I$)
d
In bivalent formation of chromosomes during meiosis, the homologous chromosomes are arranged in pairs. The phenomenon is called synapsis and it occurs during zygotene stage. $DNA$ replication occurs during $S$ phase or synthetic phase which is the second phase of interphase.
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Which one of the following precedes reformation of the nuclear envelope during $M-$ phase of the cell cycle?
- ✓
Decondensation from chromosomes and reassembly of the nuclear lamina
- B
Transcription from chromosomes and reassembly of the nuclear lamina.
- C
Formation of the contractile ring and formation of the phragmoplast
- D
Formation of the contractile ring and transcription from chromosomes.
AnswerCorrect option: A. Decondensation from chromosomes and reassembly of the nuclear lamina
a
In most eukaryotes, the nuclear envelope that separates the $DNA$ from the cytoplasm disassembles. The chromosomes align themselves in a line spanning the cell. Microtubules, essentially miniature strings, pulls out from opposite ends of the cell and shorten, pulling apart the sister chromatids of each chromosome. As a matter of convention, each sister chromatid is now considered a chromosome, so they are renamed to sister chromosomes. As the cell elongates, corresponding sister chromosomes are pulled toward opposite ends. A new nuclear envelope forms around the separated sister chromosomes
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When synapsis is complete all along the chromosome, the cell is said to have entered a stage called
Answerb
(b) The synapsis, pairing of homologous chromosomes takes place during zygotene.
Synapsis results in the formation of bivalents during zygotene.
The formation of special proteinaceous structure called synaptonemal complex occur.
After zygotene stage cell entered in pachytene stage in which the bivalents become spiralled, shortened and thickened.
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Assertion: Meiosis results in production of haploid cells.
Reason: Synapses occurs during leptotene.
- A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- ✓
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AnswerCorrect option: C. If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
c
Synapsis occurs during zygotene stage. Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes which leads to formation of bivalents.
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The study of chromosomes at meiotic diplotene shows that
- A
The intimately paired chromosomes repel each other and begin to separate
- B
The pairing of homologous chromosomes which had initiated in the earlier stage is completed
- ✓
The homologous chromosomes remain united by chiasmata
- D
AnswerCorrect option: C. The homologous chromosomes remain united by chiasmata
c
(c)This occurs for the exchange of genetic material during crossing over.
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“$G_0$” state of cells in eukaryotic cell cycle denotes
- A
Check point before entering the next phase
- B
Pausing in the middle of a cycle to cope with a temporary delay
- C
- ✓
Exit of cells from cell cycle
AnswerCorrect option: D. Exit of cells from cell cycle
d
(d) When cells are not to divide after ${G_1}$ phase and start undergoing differentiation into specific types of cells such cells are said to be in $G_0$ phase $G_0$ state.
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