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Cell Cycle and Cell Division PYQ

NEET UG Botany — Cell Cycle and Cell Division previous year questions with solutions.

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85 total
  • easy57 · 67%
  • medium25 · 29%
  • hard3 · 4%

All Cell Cycle and Cell Division Questions (85)

What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

2025
easy
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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 :

2024
easy
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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:

2024
medium
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Match List-I with List-II \begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|}\hline & List-I & & List-II \\\hline A. & Cells are metabolically active and proliferate & I. & \mathrm{G}_2 phase \\\hline B. & DNA replication takes place & II. & \mathrm{G}_1 phase \\\hline C. & Proteins are synthesised & III. & \mathrm{G}_0 phase \\\hline D. & Quiescent stage with metabolically active cells & IV. & S phase \\\hline\end{array} Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2024
medium
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Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during

2024
easy
mcq

Match List-I with List-II. $\begin{array}{|l|l|r|l|}\hline & \begin{array}{l} \text{List-I} \\ \text{Event} \end{array} & & \begin{array}{l} \text{List-II} \\ \text{Stage of Prophase-I (Meiosis-I)} \end{array} \\ \hline A. & \text{Chiasmata formation} & I. & \text{Pachytene} \\ \hline B. & \text{Crossing over} & II. & \text{Diakinesis} \\ \hline C. & \text{Synaptonemal complex formation} & III. & \text{Diplotene} \\ \hline D. & \text{Terminalisation of chiasmata} & IV. & \text{Zygotene} \\ \hline \end{array}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2024
medium
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Match List I with List II : ![NEET 2024 Botany, Cell Cycle and Cell Division — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/616059730283de43c87e3e22/Botany/images/Cell_Cycle_and_Cell_Division/66bcc0c1ae81d148616b2bdb/question_1__q_66bcc0c1ae81d148616b2bdb__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__Tommd2ioOhj5X4pbogvd25Xrk4X6fxC8uLZc7FOc9zo.original.fullsiz__4fd28bf14c_final_ppt_sync.png) Choose the correct answer from the options given below

2024
medium
mcq

Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed by the end of

2024
easy
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Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in:

2023
easy
mcq

The dissolution of synaptonemal complex occurs during

2023
easy
mcq

Which one of the following is the quiescent stage of cell cycle ?

2023
easy
mcq

Select the correct statements. A. Tetrad formation is seen during the 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 chromosomes. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023
medium
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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:

2023
easy
mcq

Doubling of the number of chromosomes can be achieved by disrupting mitotic cell division soon after

2023
easy
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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 the interphase. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

2023
medium
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Match List I with List II: <table class="pyq-table"><tbody><tr><td>List I</td><td>List II</td></tr><tr><td>A. M phase</td><td>I. Proteins are synthesized</td></tr><tr><td>B. G$_{2&nbsp;}$Phase</td><td>II. Inactive phase</td></tr><tr><td>C. Quiescent stage</td><td>III. Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication</td></tr><tr><td>D. G$_{1}$ Phase</td><td>IV. Equational Division</td></tr></tbody></table>Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023
easy
mcq

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

2023
easy
mcq

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

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

2023
easy
mcq

With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect?

2022
easy
mcq

The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:

2022
easy
mcq

Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis:

2022
medium
mcq

Which one of the following never occurs during mitotic cell division?

2022
easy
mcq

Regarding meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?

2022
medium
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