The phase of the cell cycle during which DNA replication takes place is:
1. | G1 phase | 2. | S phase |
3. | G2 phase | 4. | M phase |
The correct chronology of stages of karyokinesis in mitosis is:
1. | Prophase – Anaphase – Metaphase – Telophase |
2. | Prophase – Metaphase – Anaphase – Telophase |
3. | Prophase – Metaphase – Telophase – Anaphase |
4. | Telophase – Anaphase – Metaphase – Prophase |
The centrosome duplicates during:
1. | Early Prophase | 2. | Late Prophase |
3. | S phase | 4. | G2 phase |
Prophase of mitosis is not characterized by:
1. | condensation of chromatin |
2. | migration of centrosomes to opposite poles |
3. | formation of mitotic apparatus |
4. | pairing of homologous chromosomes |
The start of the second phase of mitosis, metaphase, is marked by:
1. | complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope |
2. | alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate |
3. | de-condensation of chromatin |
4. | reappearance of the nucleolus |
Consider the given two statements:
I: | Morphology of chromosomes is best studied at metaphase |
II: | At this stage, a chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids, held together at the centromere |
1. Both I and II are True and II explains I
2. Both I and II are True but II does not explain I
3. I is True but II is False
4. I is False but II is True
All the following key events take place during telophase of mitosis except:
1. | Chromosomes cluster at the opposite spindle poles |
2. | Chromosomes become discrete |
3. | Nuclear envelope reforms |
4. | Nucleolus, ER and Golgi complex reform |
Liquid endosperm in coconut forms due to:
1. | Failure of cytokinesis after karyokinesis |
2. | Failure of karyokinesis before cytokinesis |
3. | Disruption of spindle fibers at metaphase |
4. | Continued DNA replication during cytokinesis |
During which stage of mitosis do the following events occur?
I: | Centromeres split and chromatids separate |
II: | Chromatids move to opposite poles |
1. | Prophase | 2. | Metaphase |
3. | Anaphase | 4. | Telophase |
Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column I |
|
Column II |
|
A |
Zygotene |
a |
Pairing of homologous chromosomes |
B |
Pachytene |
b |
Appearance of chiasma |
C |
Diplotene |
c |
Terminalization of chiasma |
D |
Diakinesis |
d |
Crossing over |
Codes:
A | B | C | D | |
1. | a | c | b | d |
2. | a | d | b | c |
3. | a | b | c | d |
4. | b | c | d | a |