BIOSTAR TEST SERIES

NEET 2025

Chapter Test 3

Test Topic: Cell cycle and cell Division

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 BIOLOGY Section : A 6. Match the following with respect to meiosis:
1. Fallowing are events involved in the process of cell (a) Zygotene (i) Terminalization
cycle (b) Pachytene (ii) Chiasmata
A. DNA replication B. Growth (c) Diplotene (iii) Crossing over
C. Cell division D. Organelle duplication (d) Diakinesis (iv) Synapsis
Choose the correct sequence of steps from the Select the correct option from the following:
option given below (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) C→A→D→E (1) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(2) B→C→A→D (2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) B→D→A→C (3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) D→B→A→C (4) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
2. How many are correct statement 7. Consider the figure of meiosis II
(A) A typical eukaryotic cell cycle is illustrated by
human cells in culture.
(B) The human cells divide once in approximately
every 24 minutes
(C) The duration of cell cycle can vary from
organism to organism and also from cell type to
cell type.
(D) The cell cycle of yeast is completed in only
about 90 hours .
(1) One (2) Four
Which is correct statement about A,B,C,D in
(3) Three (4) Two
given figure
3. Given below are two statements
(1) A- is phase with appearance of nuclear envelop
Statement I: The S Phase represents the phase
(2) B- is phase in which microtubules from opposite
between cell growth and cell division
poles of the spindle get attached to the
Statement II: The interphase represents the phase
kinetochores of sister chromatids.
between two successive M phases
(3) C- is phase with separation of chromosome
In the light of above statements, chose the most
without centromere splitting
appropriate answer from the option given below
(4) D-is last phase of Meiosis II with formation of 4
Options
diploid cell
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
8. The statement related to interphase and M phase
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
are given below
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
(a) The M Phase represents phase when the actual
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
cell division
4. Fallowing are the steps of cell division
(b) The M Phase ends with the nuclear division
A. Gap 2 phase
(c) The karyokinesis corresponding to the separation
B. Cytokinesis
of daughter chromosomes
C. Synthesis phase
(d) The M Phase usually starts with division of
D. Karyokinesis
cytoplasm
E. Gap 1 phase
(e) The cytokinesis is cytoplasmic division
Choose the correct sequences of stages from the
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
options given below
given below
(1) C-E-D-A-B
(1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(2) E-B-D-A-C
(2) (c), (d) and (e) only
(3) B-D-E-A-C
(3) (b), (c) and (d) only
(4) E-C-A-D-B
(4) (a), (c) and (e) only
5. At which phase the centrosome duplication take
9. Consider the statement about G2 phase and find
place in animal cell
incorrect one
(1) Gap 1 phase
(1) It is post mitotic gap period
(2) Gap 2 phase
(2) It is phase in which proteins are synthesised
(3) S phase
(3) It is phase in which cell growth occurs
(4) M phase
(4) It is phase in which chromosome not visible

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 10. Which is incorrect about interphase 15. Consider the given figure
(1) It is called the resting phase
(2) It, is the time during which the cell is preparing
for division
(3) It is phase by which cell growth and DNA
replication occurs in.
(4) It is divided into four phases that is G1 S, G2 and
M phase
11. Fallowing are steps involved in the process of cell
cycle
A. Gap 2 phase B. S phase
C. M phase D. Gap 1 phase Which is correct about E in given figure
Choose the correct sequence of steps of cell cycle (1) It is phase of division
from the option given below (2) It is phase of cell growth
(1) D→A→B→C (3) It is phase of metabolic inactivity
(2) C→A→D→B (4) It is phase of exit from G1 phase
(3) C→D→B→A 16. Fallowing are steps involved in the process of cell
(4) D→B→A→C cycle
12. Given below are two statements: one is labelled A. Cell growth before M phase
as Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R) B. DNA synthesis phase
Assertion (A) : The interphase is called the resting C. Protein synthesis phase
phase D. Nuclear division
Reason (R): It is phase during which cell not devides E. Centrosome duplication
but prepare for cell division Choose the correct sequence of steps of cell cycle
In the light of above statements, chose the most from the option given below
appropriate answer from the option given below (1) B→E→D→A→C
Options (2) A→B→E→C→D
(1) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct (3) B→E→A→C→D
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct (4) D→B→E→C→A
explanation of (A) 17. The statement related to interphase are given
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not below
correct explanation of (A) (a) G1 phase corresponds to the interval between
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct mitosis and initiation of DNA replication.
13. Match List I with List II and M (b) G2 phase corresponds to the interval between
List I List II termination of DNA replication and mitosis
A. Gap 1 i. Spindle apparatus (c) During G1 phase the cell is metabolically active
B. Gap 2 ii. Before DNA synthesis (d) During G2 phase the cell is metabolically
C. S phase iii. Protein synthesis inactive
D. M phase iv. DNA synthesis (e) During G1 phase the cell is continuously grows
Choose the correct answer from the options given but replicate its DNA.
below Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
Option given below
(1) D-i, B-ii, A-iii, C-iv (1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(2) D-i, A-ii, B-iii, C-iv (2) (c), (d) and (e) only
(3) B-i, C-ii, D-iii, A-iv (3) (b), (c) and (d) only
(4) B-i, D-ii, A-iii, C-iv (4) (a), (d) and (e) only
14. The chromosomes are fully condensed and the 18. Tell the name and the location of tissues having
meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the cells that divide all their life in higher plant
homologous chromosomes for separation is (1) Shoot tip – permanent tissue
character of (2) Root tip- permanent tissue
(1) Zygotene stage (3) Shoot tip – meristematic tissue
(2) Pachytene Stage (4) Root tip – lateral meristem
(3) Diplotene Stage
(4) Diakinesis stage

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19. Consider the statement related to S or synthesis 23. Consider the figure of meiosis I
phase
(i) It is marks with DNA synthesis or replication
(ii) It is marks with the amount of DNA per cell
doubles
(iii) It is marks with centriole duplication in
cytoplasm of plant cell
(iv) It is marks with period between growth and
division of cell
Options Which is incorrect statement about A,B,C,D in
(1) All incorrect except (i), and (ii) given figure
(2) All correct except (iii) and (iv) (1) A- is longest phase
(3) All incorrect except (ii) and (iv) (2) B- is stage in which chromosome attach to
(4) All correct except (iii) spindle fifer
20. Given below are two statements about S phase (3) C- is stage without centromere splitting
Statement I: If the initial amount of DNA is denoted (4) D- is stage with disappear of chromatin into
as 2C then it increases to 4C. chromosome
Statement II: If initial chromosome number is 2n 24. Given below are two statements about mitotic
then it increase to 4n division
In the light of above statements, chose the most (A) In animals, mitotic cell division is only seen in
appropriate answer from the option given below the diploid somatic cells without exception
Options (B) In the plants cell the mitotic divisions seen in
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct both haploid and diploid cells
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect In the light of above statements, chose the most
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect appropriate answer from the option given below
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct Options
21. Match List I with List II (1) (A) is true, (B) is false
List I List II (2) Both (A) and (B) are true
A. 4C DNA I. G2 phase (3) Both (A) and (B) are false
B. 2C DNA II. G1 phase (4) (A) is false, (B) is true
C. Protein synthesis III. S phase 25. How many are correct statement about quiescent
D. Chromosome visible IV. M phase phase of cell
Choose the correct answer from the options given (A) The cells in this phase do not appear to exhibit
below: division
(1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (B) The heart cells are found in this phase
(2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV (C) These cells exit G1 phase to enter an inactive
(3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III stage
(4) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I (D) These cells in stage of metabolically inactive
22. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as (1) One (2) Four
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R) (3) Three (4) Two
Assertion (A) : The number of chromosome remain 26. Which phase involving a major reorganisation of
2n after S phase virtually all components of the cell
Reason (R): The amount of DNA per cell doubles (1) G1 phase (2) G2 phase
during S phase (3) S phase (4) M phase
In the light of above statements, chose the most 27. The phase of cell cycle which is interval between
appropriate answer from the option given below cell growth and cell division
Options (1) Gap 1 (2) Gap 2
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct (3) S phase (4) M phase
explanation of (A) 28. What will be DNA content of the cells at G1, after
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not S and at G2, if the content after M phase is 2C
correct explanation of (A) (1) 2C, 4C, 2C
(3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct (2) 4C, 2C, 4C
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct (3) 2C, 4C, 4C
(4) 4C, 2C, 4C

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29. Consider the figure 33. Match List I with List II
Which is incorrect statement about this figure List I List II
(1) It is last phase of M phase A. Aster formation i. Telophase
(2) It is phase with reappear of B. Condensation of ii. Anaphase
nuclear envelop chromosomes is completed
(3) Is phase with C. Chromatid separate iii. Prophase
decondensation of D. Nucleolus reforms iv. Metaphase
chromatin to chromosome Choose correct answer from the options given below
(4) It is phase with daughter Option
chromosome reach to pole (1) C-i, B-ii, A-iii, D-iv
of cell (2) D-i, C-ii, A-iii, B-iv
30. Given below are two statements (3) D-i, C-ii, B-iii, A-iv
Statement I: Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of (4) B-i, D-ii, A-iii, C-iv
chromosomes in metaphase of mitosis 34. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Statement II: Meiosis ensures the production of Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R)
diploid phase in the life cycle of sexually Assertion (A) : The cells of the upper layer of the
reproducing organisms epidermis, cells of the lining of the gut, and blood
In the light of above statements, chose the most cells are being constantly replaced.
appropriate answer from the option given below Reason (R): There is mitotic division occurs to
Options replace damage cells
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct In the light of above statements, chose the most
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect appropriate answer from the option given below
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect Options
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct
31. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as explanation of (A)
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R) (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
Assertion (A) : The processes, i.e., cell division, correct explanation of (A)
DNA replication, and cell growth take place in a (3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct
coordinated (A) are not correct but (R) are correct
Reason (R): The coordinated way of process in cell 35. The statement related to Metaphase of mitosis are
division ensure correct division and formation of given below
progeny cells containing intact genomes (a) The complete disintegration of the nuclear
In the light of above statements, chose the most envelope
appropriate answer from the option given below (b) The chromosomes are spread through the
Options nucleoplasm of the cell.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct (c) The condensation of chromosomes is not
explanation of (A) completed
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not (d) Chromosome can be observed clearly under the
correct explanation of (A) microscope.
(3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct (e) The morphology of chromosomes is most easily
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct studied.
32. Consider the statements related to metaphasic Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
chromosome given below
(i) It is made up of two sister chromatids (1) (a), (c) and (d) only
(ii) The sister chromatids are held together by the (2) (a), (d) and (e) only
centrosome (3) (b), (c) and (d) only
(iii) Kinetochore present at the surface of the (4) (a), (c) and (e) only
centromeres Biology Section : B
(iv) Spindle fiber attach to centromere of 36. Which is incorrect about end of prophase
chromosome (1) Do not show golgi complexes
(1) All incorrect except (i), and (ii) (2) Do not show endoplasmic reticulum,
(2) All correct except (i), (ii) and (iii) (3) Do not show nucleolus and nuclear envelope.
(3) All incorrect except (i) and (iii) (4) Do not show aster
(4) All incorrect except (iv)

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37. Consider the statement 42. Consider the figure
(A) Chromosomal material condenses to form
compact mitotic chromosomes.
(B) Chromosomes are seen to be composed of two
chromatids attached together at the centromere
This is true for
(1) Prophase of mitosis
(2) Metaphase of mitosis
(3) Anaphase of mitosis
(4) Telophase of mitosis
Which is correct statement about this figure
38. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
(1) It is phase just after prophase
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R)
(2) It is phase with chromosome move toward
Assertion (A) : Mitotic division is called equational
equator of cell
division.
(3) It is phase with centromere splitting
Reason (R): There is chromosome number same in
(4) It is phase with decondensation of chromatin
parent cell as compare to daughter cell
43. Fallowing are steps involved in the process of
In the light of above statements, chose the most
prophase of meiosis I
appropriate answer from the option given below
A. Recombination between homologous
Options
chromosomes
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct
B. Terminalisation of chiasmata
explanation of (A)
C. Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
D. Formation of synaptonemal complex
correct explanation of (A)
E. Chromosomes start pairing together
(3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct
Choose the correct sequence of steps from the
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct
option given below
39. The onion root tip cells has 16 chromosomes , how
(1) E→D→C→A→B
many chromosomes will the cell have at G1 phase,
(2) E→B→A→D→C
after S phase, and after M phase respectively
(3) E→D→A→C→B
(1) 16,16, 32
(4) D→B→E→C→A
(2) 32,32,16
44. Consider the statement
(3) 32,16,32
(A) The chromosomal material becomes untangled
(4) 16,16,16
(B) The centrosome begins to move towards
40. Given below are two statements
opposite poles of the cell.
(A) At metaphase, chromosomes are moved to
This is true for
spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase
(1) Prophase of mitosis
plate through spindle fibres to both poles
(2) Metaphase of mitosis
(B) Meiosis involves pairing of nonhomologous
(3) Anaphase of mitosis
chromosomes
(4) Telophase of mitosis
In the light of above statements, chose the most
45. The statement related to prophase of mitosis are
appropriate answer from the option given below
given below
Options
(a) It is the first stage of karyokinesis of mitosis
(1) (A) is true, (B) is false
(b) It follows the G1 phases of interphase.
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true
(c) It is marked by the termination of condensation
(3) Both (A) and (B) are false
of chromosomal material
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
(d) It is mark by disappear of nucleolus
41. Following are the list of events
A. Duplication of DNA B. Cell growth Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
C. Cell Division D. Organelle duplication given below
E. Recombination (1) (b) and (c) only
Which event absent in mitosis (2) (d) and (a) only
Choose correct answer from option given below (3) (c) and (d) only
(1) A and D only (4) (d) and (b) only
(2) B and D only
(3) A , B, C and D only
(4) E only

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46. The chromosomes coming to lie at the equator Biology Section : A
with one chromatid of each chromosome 51. Given below are two statements about M phase
connected by its kinetochore to spindle fibres and interphase
from one pole and its sister chromatid connected (A) In the 24 hour average duration of cell cycle of a
by its kinetochore to spindle fibres from the human cell, cell division proper lasts for only
opposite pole, this is true for two hour.
(1) Metaphase of mitosis (B) The interphase lasts more than 95% of the
(2) Metaphase of meiosis I duration of cell cycle
(3) Metaphase of meiosis II In the light of above statements, chose the most
(4) Metaphase of meiosis II and Mitosis appropriate answer from the option given below
47. Given below are two statements Options
Statement I: The plane of alignment of the (1) (A) is true, (B) is false
chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the (2) Both (A) and (B) are true
metaphase plate. (3) Both (A) and (B) are false
Statement II: The anaphase I begins with the (4) (A) is false, (B) is true
simultaneous splitting of the centromere of each 52. Consider the given
chromosome figure
In the light of above statements, chose the most At which phase The
appropriate answer from the option given below DNA content at 2C
Options in cell
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct (1) E only
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect (2) E and B
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect (3) E and A
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct (4) A only
48. Match List I with List II 53. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
List I List II Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R)
A. Interphase I. Cytoplasmic division Assertion (A) : at metaphase the morphology of
B. Interkinesis II. Nuclear division chromosome easily studies
C. Karyokinesis III. DNA replication Reason (R): At metaphase the condensation of
D. Cytokinesis IV. No DNA replication chromatin starts
Choose the correct answer from the options given In the light of above statements, chose the most
below: appropriate answer from the option given below
(1) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-III Options
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct
(3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-II explanation of (A)
(4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
49. Consider the figure correct explanation of (A)
The correct statement (3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct
about this figure (4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct
(1) It is after anaphase 54. Fallowing are the list of events that occurs in
(2) It is phase with mitosis
chromosome move A. Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of
toward pole of cell chromosomes
(3) It phase with B. Chromosomes are moved to spindle pole
condensation of chromatin start C. Chromosome get aligned along metaphase plate
(4) It is phase with chromosome align at equator through spindle fibres to both poles
50. In which phase of cell cycle the new DNA D. Chromosome visible in electron microscope
molecules formed are not distinct but intertwined Which event not associated with metaphase
(1) G2 phases Choose the correct answer from the option given
(2) S phases below
(3) M, S and G2 phases (1) A and D only
(4) S and G2 phases (2) B and D only
(3) A and C only
(4) D and C only

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55. Consider the statement to find incorrect one 61. Which is incorrect about endosperm of coconut
about anaphase of mitosis (1) It may be liquid endosperm
(1) Each chromosome is split simultaneously (2) It represent syncytium
(2) The two daughter chromatids referred to as (3) It forms when cytokinesis fallows karyokinesis
daughter chromosomes (4) It is it result of repeated karyokinesis without
(3) Daughter chromatid begin their migration cytokinesis
towards the equator 62. Given below are two statements about cytokinesis
(4) During movement the centromere of each (A) In plant cell cytokinesis done by furrow
chromosome remains directed towards the pole formation
56. Which is incorrect about final stage of (B) In animal cell cytokinesis done by cell plate
karyokinesis formation
(1) The chromosomes reached their respective poles In the light of above statements, chose the most
(2) The chromosome condense and lose their appropriate answer from the option given below
individuality. Options
(3) The individual chromosomes can no longer be (1) (A) is true, (B) is false
seen (2) Both (A) and (B) are true
(4) The chromatin material tends to collect at each (3) Both (A) and (B) are false
of the two poles (4) (A) is false, (B) is true
57. Which one not differ telophase from prophase 63. Given below are two statements
(1) Loss of identity of chromosome Statement I: The fertilisation restores the diploid
(2) Nuclear envelope develops around the Phase in sexually reproducing organism
chromosome Statement II: Meiosis involves two sequential cycles
(3) Reappear Nucleolus, golgi complex and ER of nuclear and cell division
reform. In the light of above statements, chose the most
(4) Part of karyokinesis appropriate answer from the option given below
58. What is not true for anaphase Options
(1) Chromosomes move to opposite poles (1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
(2) Chromatid Separation (2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3) Golgi bodies and E.R. are reformed (3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
(4) Centromeres split and chromatids separate (4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
59. During which stage of prophase I of Meiosis I the 64. Which is not correct about meiosis
chromosomes become gradually visible under the (1) There is only a single cycle of DNA replication.
light microscope (2) Meiosis II is initiated after the parental
(1) Leptotene stage chromosomes have replicated
(2) Zygotene stage (3) It involves pairing of homologous chromosomes
(3) Pachytene Stage (4) It involve recombination between non-sister
(4) Diplotene Stage chromatids of homologous chromosomes.
60. Consider the given figure 65. Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. Pairing of homolohous i. Pachytene
chromosome
B. Recombination between ii. Diakinesis
non sister chromatid
C. Terminalisation of iii. Diplotene
chiasmata
D. Dissolution of iv. Zygotene
synaptonemal complex
Choose the correct answer from the options given
Which is incorrect about B in given figure below
(1) It occurs after some growth of cell Option
(2) It occurs before final growth of cell (1) C-i, B-ii, A-iii, D-iv
(3) It is last phase of interphase (2) B-i, C-ii, D-iii, A-iv
(4) It is phase of DNA synthesis (3) D-i, C-ii, D-iii, A-iv
(4) B-i, D-ii, A-iii, C-iv

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66. Which is incorrect about telophase of meiosis I 71. Consider the figure
(1) The nuclear membrane and nucleolus reappear
(2) The cytokinesis follows this phase leads to
formation of two haploid cells
(3) The chromosomes do undergo some dispersion
(4) The chromosome reach the extremely extended
state of the interphase nucleus
67. The statement related to laptotene are given
below
This phase of cell division is
(a) It is first stage of meiosis I
(1) Prophase
(b) It characterise by appearance of chromosome
(2) Metaphase
(c) The chromosome visible in electron microscope
(3) Transition to metaphase
(d) It is fallows by pairing of non homologous
(4) Anaphase
chromosome
72. Given below are two statements about zygotene
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
Statement I: The synapsis is process of
given below
chromosomes pairing
(1) (b) and (c) only
Statement II: paired chromosomes are called
(2) (d) and (c) only
homologous chromosomes
(3) (c) and (b) only
In the light of above statements, chose the most
(4) (b) and (a) only
appropriate answer from the option given below
68. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Options
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R) (1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
Assertion (A) : Four haploid cells are formed at the
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
end of meiosis
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
Reason (R): There is only two cycle of DNA
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
replication in meiosis
73. Given below are two statements
In the light of above statements, chose the most
Statement I: Meiosis II is initiated immediately after
appropriate answer from the option given below
cytokinesis of meiosis I , usually before the
Options
chromosomes have fully elongated.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct
Statement II: The meiosis II resembles a normal
explanation of (A)
mitosis
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
In the light of above statements, chose the most
correct explanation of (A)
appropriate answer from the option given below
(3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct
Options
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct
(1) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
69. Fallowing are steps involved in the process of (2) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
prophase of meiosis I (3) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(A) Diakinesis
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
(B) Pachytene
74. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
(C) Diplotene
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R)
(D) Leptotene
Assertion (A) : The cell divide to restore the
(E) Zygotene
nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio
Choose the correct sequence of steps of prophase I Reason (R): The nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio disturb
from the option given below
by cell growth
(1) C→A→D→E→B
In the light of above statements, chose the most
(2) A→B→E→D→C
appropriate answer from the option given below
(3) D→E→B→C→A
Options
(4) D→E→C→B→A
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct
70. The X-shaped structures, are called chiasmata explanation of (A)
appear in (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
(1) Diplotene of mitosis correct explanation of (A)
(2) Zygotene of meiosis (3) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct
(3) Diplotene of meiosis (4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct
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75. The statement related to Pachytene are given 80. The statement related to diakinesis are given
below below
(a) The four chromatids of each bivalent (a) Terminalisation of chiasmata
chromosomes becomes distinct (b) Chromosomes are fully condensed
(b) There is clearly appears tetrads (c) Meiotic spindle is assembled
(c) Appearance of recombination nodules (d) Nucleolus appears
(d) The crossing over occurs between sister (e) Nuclear envelope breaks down.
chromatids of the homologous chromosomes. Choose the most appropriate answer from the option
(e) It is an hormone-mediated process given below
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option (1) All (a), (b), (c),(d) and (e)
given below (2) (a), (b) , (c) and (e) only
(1) (a), (b) and (c) only (3) (b), (c) and (d) only
(2) (c), (d) and (e) only (4) (a), (d) and (e) only
(3) (b), (c) and (d) only 81. Match List I with List II
(4) (a), (d) and (e) only List I List II
76. Given below are two statements about diplotene A. Diakinesis I. Last for months or years
Statement I: Dissolution of the synaptonemal B. Diplotene II. Bivalent chromosomes
complex C. Pachytene III. Meiotic spindle is
Statement II: Bivalent chromosome completely assembled to prepare the
separate homologous chromosomes for
In the light of above statements, chose the most separation
appropriate answer from the option given below D. Zygotene IV. Appearance of
Options recombination nodules
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct Choose the correct answer from the options given
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect below:
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect (1) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-III
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct (2) A-III, B-IV, C-III, D-II
77. In oocytes of some vertebrates, Which can last for (3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
months or years (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(1) Diplotene 82. The microtubules from the opposite poles of the
(2) Zygotene spindle attach to the kinetochore of homologous
(3) Pachytene chromosomes, This is true for
(4) Diakinesis (1) Metaphase of meiosis I
78. The events of cell cycle are themselves under (2) Metaphase of meiosis II
(1) Genetic control (3) Metaphase of mitosis and meiosis I
(2) Hormonal control (4) Metaphase of mitosis and meiosis II
(3) Enzymatic control 83. Given below are two statements
(4) Barrier control Statement I: The cell growth in terms of cytoplasmic
79. Consider the given figure increase is a continuous process,
Statement II: The DNA synthesis occurs only during
one specific stage in the cell cycle
In the light of above statements, chose the most
appropriate answer from the option given below
Options
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
(2) Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
(4) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
At which phase chromosome number remain 2n 84. The sister chromatids separate, this is true for
(1) E and A (1) Anaphase of meiosis I
(2) E and B (2) Anaphase of meiosis II
(3) E and C (3) Anaphase of mitosis and meiosis II
(4) All A,B,C,D, and E (4) Anaphase of mitosis and meiosis I

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85. Match List I with List II 90. Consider the given figure and find correct option
List I List II about this figure
A. G1 phase i. Protein synthesis
B. S phase ii. Nondividing cell
C. G2 phase iii. DNA replication
D. G0 phase iv. Interwal between mitosis
and DNA replication
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below
Option
(1) C-i, B-ii, A-iii, D-iv
(2) D-i, B-ii, C-iii, A-iv
(3) C-i, D-ii, B-iii, A-iv At which phase cell growth not take place
(4) B-i, D-ii, A-iii, C-iv (1) D and E
Biology Section : B (2) D, E, and A
86. Match List I with List II (3) D E and C
List I List II (4) A,B and C
(Sub phase of prophase I) (Specific character) 91. Match List I with List II
A. Diakinseis I. Synaptonemal complex formation List I List II
B. Pachytene II. Completion of terminalisation of A. Metaphase I I. The microtubules from
chiasmata opposite poles of the spindle get
C. Zygotene III. Chromsome look like thin thread attached to the kinetochores of
D. Laptotene IV. Appearnace of recombination sister chromatids.
nodule B. Metaphase II II. The microtubules from the
Choose the correct answer from the options given opposite poles of the spindle
below: attach to the kinetochore of
(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV homologous chromosomes
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C. Anaphase I III. There is simultaneous
(3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II splitting of the centromere of
(4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III each chromosome
87. Identify the wrong statement about meiosis D. Anaphase II IV. The homologous
(1) Pairing of homologous chromosomes chromosomes separate, while
(2) Four haploid cells are formed sister chromatids remain
(3) At the end of meiosis the number of associated at their centromeres
chromosomes are reduced to half Choose the correct answer from the options given
(4) Two cycle of DNA replication occurs below:
88. Given below are two statements about cell (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(A) Cell division is a very important process in all (2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
living organisms. (3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(B) During the division of a cell, DNA replication (4) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
and cell growth also take place 92. Consider the statement to find incorrect one
In the light of above statements, chose the most (1) All cells reproduce by dividing into two
appropriate answer from the option given below (2) Each parental cell giving rise to two daughter
Options cells each time they divide.
(1) (A) is true, (B) is false (3) The newly formed daughter cells divide without
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true growth
(3) Both (A) and (B) are false (4) The cycles of growth and division allow a single
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true cell to form a structure consisting of millions of
89. At which stage of meiosis does the genetic cells
constitution of gametes is finally decided
(1) Metaphase I
(2) Anaphase II
(3) Metaphase II
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93. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as 98. The homologous chromosomes separate, while
Assertion (A), other is labelled as Reason (R) sister chromatids remain associated at their
Assertion (A) : The X-shaped structures, are called centromeres, this is true for
chiasmata forms during diplotene (1) Anaphase of meiosis I
Reason (R): The recombined homologous (2) Anaphase of meiosis II
chromosomes of the bivalents are completely (3) Anaphase of mitosis and meiosis II
separate during diplotene (4) Anaphase of mitosis and meiosis I
In the light of above statements, chose the most 99. Match List I with List II
appropriate answer from the option given below List I List II
Options A. Prophase II i. Two groups of chromosomes
(1) (A) are correct but (R) are not correct get enclosed by a nuclear
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct envelope
explanation of (A) B. Metaphase II ii. Simultaneous splitting of the
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not centromere of each
correct explanation of (A) chromosome
(4) (A) are not correct but (R) are correct C. Anaphase II iii. Microtubules from opposite
94. Which are characteristics of cells, indeed of all pols of the spindle get attached
living organisms. to the kinetochores of sister
(1) Growth and reproduction chromatids
(2) Division and reproduction D. Telophase II iv. Resembles a normal
(3) Aerobic Respiration and growth mitosis.
(4) Growth and Endocytosis Choose the correct answer from the options given
95. Which of the following stages of meiosis involves below
division of centromere Option
(1) Metaphase I (1) C-i, B-ii, A-iii, D-iv
(2) Metaphase II (2) D-i, B-ii, C-iii, A-iv
(3) Anaphase II (3) B-i, C-ii, D-iii, A-iv
(4) Anaphase I (4) D-i, C-ii, B-iii, A-iv
96. In meiosis the events after crossing over is 100. Most of the organelle duplication also occurs
completed are during this phase
(1) Zygotene and Diplotene (1) G1 phase of cell cycle
(2) Diplotene and pachytene (2) S phase of cell cycle
(3) Pachytene and diakinesis (3) G2 phase of cell cycle
(4) Diplotene and diakinesis (4) M phase of cell cycle
97. What is correct statement
(1) DNA content becomes double during G1phase
(2) Duration of interphase is short as compared to
M-phase
(3) G2-phase follows mitotic phase
(4) DNA-replication occurs in S-phase

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