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1.

During the cell cycle, DNA content is doubled in the

  • G1 phase

  • S phase

  • G2 phase

  • end of M phase


2.

Which of the following maintain the constant number of chromosomes generation after generation?

  • Meiosis

  • Endomitosis

  • Mitosis

  • Amitosis


3.

Which typical stage is known for DNA replication?

  • Metaphase

  • G1- phase

  • S- phase

  • G2- phase


4.

When synapsis is complete all along the chromosome, the cell is said to have entered a stage called

  • zygotene

  • pachytene

  • diplotene

  • diakinesis


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5.

Colchicine prevents the mitosis of the cells at which of the following stage?

  • Anaphase

  • Metaphase

  • Prophase

  • Interphase


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6.

Lampbrush chromosomes are seen in which typical stage

  • mitotic anaphase

  • mitotic prophase

  • mitotic metaphase

  • meiotic prophase


D.

meiotic prophase

Lampbrush chromosomes are a special form of chromoosme found in the growing oocytes of most animals, except mammals. They grow profusely during prophase of meiosis- I.


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7.

Which is synthesized in G1 phase ?

  • DNA polymerase

  • Histones

  • Nucleolar DNA

  • Tubulin protein


8.

In meiosis division is

  • Ist reductional and IInd equational

  • Ist equational and IInd reductional

  • both reductional

  • both equational


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9.

The term 'Meiosis' was given by

  • Johansen

  • Knoll and Ruska

  • A. Flemming

  • Farmer and Moore


10.

Chiasmata are most appropriately observed in meiosis during :

  • diakinesis

  • diplotene

  • metaphase II

  • pachytene


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