Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis
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See all →- What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis ? Answer: 1. To separate the chromosomes Key idea: Spindle fibres are microtubules that attach to the kinetochores. During anaphase they pull... 1
- Following are the stages of cell division :A. Gap 2 phaseB. CytokinesisC. Synthesis phaseD. KaryokinesisE. Gap 1 phaseChoose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below : Answer: 1. E-C-A-D-B Key idea: interphase comes first (G1, S, G2), then M phase (karyokinesis, then cytokinesis). G1 (E) → S (C) → G2 (A) →... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I (Sub Phases of Prophase I):A. DiakinesisB. PachyteneC. ZygoteneD. LeptoteneList II (Specific characters):I. Synaptonemal complex formationII. Completion of terminalisation of chiasmataIII. Chromosomes look like thin… Answer: 4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III Key idea: order of prophase I: leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, diakinesis. Diakinesis - termina... 1
- Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during Answer: 3. Metaphase Key idea: chromosomes line up at the equator in metaphase, with spindle fibres attached to their kinetochores. In metap... 1
- Given below are two statements:Statement I : Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage.Statement II : The begining of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex.In the light of the ab… Answer: 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true Key idea: recall what happens in each substage of prophase I. Statement I: In leptoten... 1
- Given below are two statements:Statement I: During G_0 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 appro… Answer: 1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Key idea: G₀ is a quiescent stage, not a dead stage. Statement I is incorre... 1