Topic: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis· Cell Structure and Function

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells ?

1. Spindle fibres

2. Disappearance of nucleolus

3. Chromosome movement

4. Synapsis

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Answer: 4. Synapsis

Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) occurs in prophase I (zygotene) of meiosis, not in mitosis. Spindle fibres, nucleolus disappearance and chromosome movement all occur in mitosis.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells ?

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