Cell Cycle and Cell Division · Biology · NEET

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Failure of segregation of chromatids during cell cycle resulting in the gain or loss of whole set of chromosome in an organism is known as aneuploidy.

Statement II: Failure of cytokinesis after anaphase stage of cell division results in the gain or loss of a chromosome is called polyploidy.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
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Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed by the end of

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
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Match List-I with List-II :

List - I List - II
(A) Metacentric chromosome (I) Chromosome has a terminal centromere
(B) Sub-metacentric chromosome (II) Middle centromere forming two equal arms of chromosome
(C) Acrocentric chromosome (III) Centromere is slightly away from the middle of chromosome resulting into two unequal arms
(D) Telocentric chromosome (IV) Centromere is situated close to its end forming one extremely short and one very long arm

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
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Match List-I with List-II.

List - I
Event
List - II
Stage of Prophase-I (Meiosis-I)
(A) Chiasmata formation (I) Pachytene
(B) Crossing over (II) Diakinesis
(C) Synaptonemal complex formation (III) Diplotene
(D) Terminalisation of chiasmata (IV) Zygotene

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
5

Match List-I with List-II.

List - I List - II
(A) Cells are metabolically active and proliferate (I) G$$_2$$ phase
(B) DNA replication takes place (II) G$$_1$$ phase
(C) Proteins are synthesised (III) G$$_0$$ phase
(D) Quiescent stage with metabolically active cells (IV) S phase

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
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Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during

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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:

NEET 2024
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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 :

NEET 2024
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Match List I with List II :

List - I
(Sub Phases of Prophase I)
List - II
(Specific Characters)
A. Diakinesis I. Synaptonemal complex formation
B. Pachytene II. Completion of terminalisation of chiasmata
C. Zygotene III. Chromosomes look like thin threads
D. Leptotene IV. Appearance of recombination nodules

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

NEET 2024
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The dissolution of synaptonemal complex occurs during :

NEET 2023 Manipur
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Doubling of the number of chromosomes can be achieved by disrupting mitotic cell division soon after :

NEET 2023 Manipur
12

During which stages of mitosis and meiosis, respectively does the centromere of each chromosome split ?

NEET 2023 Manipur
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Which one of the following is the quiescent stage of cell cycle?

NEET 2023 Manipur
14

Select correct sequence of substages of Prophase-I of Meiotic division :

(A) Zygotene

(B) Pachytene

(C) Diakinesis

(D) Leptotene

(E) Diplotene

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2023 Manipur
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The process of appearance of recombination nodules occurs at which sub stage of prophase I in meiosis?

NEET 2023
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Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?

NEET 2023
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Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in :

NEET 2023
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Match List I with List II:

List I List II
(A) M 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) G$$_1$$ Phase (IV) Equational division

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2023
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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:

NEET 2023
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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : During G0 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:

NEET 2023
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Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some vertebrates?

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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Identify the correct sequence of events during Prophase I of meiosis:

(a) Synapsis of homologous chromosomes

(b) Chromosomes become gradually visible under microscope

(c) Crossing over between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes

(d) Terminalisation of chiasmata

(e) Dissolution of synaptonemal complex

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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Bivalent or Tetrad formation is a characteristic feature observed during

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect?

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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Which one of the following never occurs during mitotic cell division?

NEET 2022 Phase 1
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The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:

NEET 2022 Phase 1
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Match List I with List II.

List - I List - II
(a) Metacentric chromosome (i) Centromere situated close to the end forming one extremely short and one very long arms
(b) Acrocentric chromosome (ii) Centromere at the terminal end
(c) Submetacentric (iii) Centromere in the middle forming two equal arms of chromosomes
(d) Telocentric chromosome (iv) Centromere slightly away from the middle forming one shorter arm and one longer arm

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2022 Phase 1
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Regarding Meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?

NEET 2022 Phase 1
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Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis :

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Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?
NEET 2021
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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) $${G_1}$$ phase (iv) DNA replication


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
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The fruit fly has 8 chromosomes (2n) in each cell. During interphase of Mitosis if the number of chromosomes at G1 phase is 8, what would be the number of chromosomes after S phase?
NEET 2021
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Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
NEET 2021
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The centriole undergoes duplication during :
NEET 2021
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Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent stage (G0). This process occurs at the end of
NEET 2020 Phase 1
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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
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Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs during
NEET 2020 Phase 1
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Identify the correct statement with regard to G1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase
NEET 2020 Phase 1
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Cells in G0 phase :
NEET 2019
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The correct sequence of phases of cell cycle is :
NEET 2019
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The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is
NEET 2018
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Which of the following options gives the correct sequence of events during mitosis?
NEET 2017
43
Anaphase Promoting Complex (APC) is a protein degradation machinery necessary for proper mitosis of animal cell. If APC is defective in a human cell, which of the following is expected to occur?
NEET 2017
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During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place on
NEET 2016 Phase 2
45
When cell has stalled DNA replication fork, which checkpoint should be predominantly activated?
NEET 2016 Phase 2
46
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 $${\rm I}$$ Column $${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
A. Pachytene (i) Pairing of homologous
chromosomes
B. Metaphase $${\rm I}$$ (ii) Terminalisation of
chiasmata
C. Diakinesis (iii) Crossing-over takes
place
D. Zygotene (iv) Chromosomes align
at equatorial plate
NEET 2016 Phase 2
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In meiosis crossing over is initiated at
NEET 2016 Phase 1
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Spindle fibres attach on to
NEET 2016 Phase 1
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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
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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
AIPMT 2015
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Select the correct option.
Column $${\rm I}$$ Column $${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
A. Synapsis aligns homologous (i) Anaphase $${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
B. Synthesis of RNA and protein (ii) Zygotene
C. Action of enzymes recombinase (iii) G2-phase
D. Centromeres do not separate
but chromatids move towards
opposite poles
(iv) Anaphase $${\rm I}$$
(v) Pachytene
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
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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
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
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The enzyme recombinase is required at which stage of meiosis?
AIPMT 2014
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In 'S' phase of the cell cycle
AIPMT 2014
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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?
AIPMT 2014
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During the metaphase stage of mitosis, spindle fibres attach to chromosomes at
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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During meiosis I, the chromosomes start pairing at
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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A stage of mitosis is shown in the diagram.
Which stage is it and what are its characteristics? NEET 2013 (Karnataka) Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 44 English
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The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called
NEET 2013
60
A stage in cell division is shown in the figure. Select the answer which gives correct identification of the stage with its characteristics. NEET 2013 Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 45 English
NEET 2013
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Identify the meiotic stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate while the sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres.
AIPMT 2012 Mains
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During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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Given below is the representation of a certain event at a particular stage of a type of cell division. Which is this stage? AIPMT 2012 Prelims Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 39 English
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their
AIPMT 2011 Mains
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Select the correct option with respect to mitosis.
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
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Which stages of cell division do the following figures A and B represent respectively? AIPMT 2010 Prelims Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 43 English
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
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During mitosis, ER and nucleolus begin to disappear at
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
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Given below is a schematic break-up of the phases/stages of cell cycle. Which one of the following is the correct indication of the stage/phase in the cell cycle?
AIPMT 2009 Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 56 English
AIPMT 2009
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Synapsis occurs between
AIPMT 2009
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At what stage of the cell cycle are histone proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell?
AIPMT 2005
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If you are provided with root-tips of onion in your class and are asked to count the chromosomes, which of the following stages can you most conveniently look into?
AIPMT 2004
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Which one of the following precedes reformation of the nuclear envelope during M phase of the cell cycle?
AIPMT 2004
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In the somatic cell cycle
AIPMT 2004
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What is the reason of formation of embryoid from pollen grain in tissue culture medium ?
AIPMT 2002
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If a diploid cell is treated with colchicine then it becomes : -
AIPMT 2002
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Best material for the study of mitosis in laboratory is
AIPMT 2002
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Mitotic spindle is mainly composed of which protein?
AIPMT 2002
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In which stage of cell cycle, DNA replication occurs?
AIPMT 2000
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Spindle fibre unite with which structure of chromosomes?
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