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1.

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

  • zygotene

  • pachytene

  • diplotene

  • diakinesis


2.

Which typical stage is known for DNA replication?

  • Metaphase

  • G1- phase

  • S- phase

  • G2- phase


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3.

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

  • Meiosis

  • Endomitosis

  • Mitosis

  • Amitosis


A.

Meiosis

Meiosis is also known as reduction division. It maintains the constant number of chromosomes generation after generation. It occurs in reproductive cells only and somatic body increases in size through mitotic division.


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4.

In meiosis division is

  • Ist reductional and IInd equational

  • Ist equational and IInd reductional

  • both reductional

  • both equational


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5.

During the cell cycle, DNA content is doubled in the

  • G1 phase

  • S phase

  • G2 phase

  • end of M phase


6.

Lampbrush chromosomes are seen in which typical stage

  • mitotic anaphase

  • mitotic prophase

  • mitotic metaphase

  • meiotic prophase


7.

The term 'Meiosis' was given by

  • Johansen

  • Knoll and Ruska

  • A. Flemming

  • Farmer and Moore


8.

Chiasmata are most appropriately observed in meiosis during :

  • diakinesis

  • diplotene

  • metaphase II

  • pachytene


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9.

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

  • Anaphase

  • Metaphase

  • Prophase

  • Interphase


10.

Which is synthesized in G1 phase ?

  • DNA polymerase

  • Histones

  • Nucleolar DNA

  • Tubulin protein


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