Select correct combination of metaphase characteristics.
A. Condensation of chromosomes is complete
B. Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator
C. Daughter chromosomes begin their migration towards the opposite poles
D. Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores 
E. Chromosome moves away from the equatorial plate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B, D only
2. B, C, D only
3. E only
4. B, C, D, E only

Subtopic:  Cell Division: Mitosis (Karyokinesis) |
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Arrange the following stages of chromosomal behaviour during Prophase-I of meiosis in the correct sequence.
A. Appearance of recombination nodules
B. Formation of synaptonemal complex
C. Appearance of chiasmata
D. Terminalisation of chiasmata
E. Beginning of chromosomal compaction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.  E, B, D, A, C
2.  C, D, A, E, B
3.  E, B, A, C, D
4.  D, B, E, A, C
Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis I |
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Arrange in correct sequence with respect of Meiosis-I
A. Crossing over
B. Chiasmata formation
C. Compaction of chromosome
D. Disappearance of nucleolus and breakdown of nuclear envelop
E. Formation of synaptonemal complex
Choose the correct from the options given below
1. A>B>C>D>E
2. C>E>A>B>D
3. D>B>C>E>A
4. A>D>C>B>E
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In mitosis, chromosomal number in the progeny as well as in parents remains the same
Statement II: Mitosis takes place in gametes
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both statement I and statement II are correct
2. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect 
4. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct 
Subtopic:  Intro to Cell Cycle & Interphase | Cell Division: Mitosis (Karyokinesis) | Cell Cycle: Meiosis I |
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Arrange the steps of cell division in the correct order
A. Cytokinesis
B. Metaphase
C. Anaphase
D. Telophase
E. Prophase
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1.  E, B, C, A, D
2.  A, B, C, D, E
3.  E, B, C, D, A
4.  A, B, C, E, D
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Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some vertebrates?
1. Leptotene
2. Pachytene
3. Diplotene
4. Diakinesis
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In meiosis, crossing over and exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes are catalyzed by the enzyme.
1. Phosphorylase
2. Recombinase
3. Transferase
4. Polymerase
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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 a 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:
1. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
2. (b), (c), (d), (e), (a)
3. (b), (a), (c), (e), (d)
4. (a), (c), (d), (e), (b)
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Bivalent or Tetrad formation is a characteristic feature observed during :
1. Synaptonemal complex in the zygotene stage
2. Chiasmata in the diplotene stage
3. Synaptonemal complex in the pachytene stage
4. Chiasmata in the zygotene stage
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With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect ?
1. Complete disintegration of nuclear envelope takes place.
2. Chromosomes are highly condensed.
3. Metaphase chromosomes are made up of four sister chromatids held together by centromere.
4. Chromosomes lie at the equator of the cell.
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