Cell Cycle and Cell Division


  1. The chromosomes in which centromere is situated close to one end are :









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    In acrocentric chromosomes, one arm is very short but another is long.

    Correct Option: A

    In acrocentric chromosomes, one arm is very short but another is long.


  1. Segregation of mendelian factor (Aa) occurs during









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    The paired homologous chromosomes separate in Anaphase I of meiosis I so that each gamete receives one chromosome of each homologous pair.

    Correct Option: B

    The paired homologous chromosomes separate in Anaphase I of meiosis I so that each gamete receives one chromosome of each homologous pair.



  1. In meiosis, the daughter cells differ from parent cell as well as amongst themselves due to









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    Due to segregation, independent assortment and crossing over at the time of meiosis, daughter cells exhibit variation.

    Correct Option: A

    Due to segregation, independent assortment and crossing over at the time of meiosis, daughter cells exhibit variation.


  1. Meiosis II performs









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    Meiosis II is homotypic division specially for maintanence of the haploid number, separating the chromatids from each other in a chromosome.

    Correct Option: D

    Meiosis II is homotypic division specially for maintanence of the haploid number, separating the chromatids from each other in a chromosome.



  1. Meiosis is evolutionary significant because it result in









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    Meiosis provides a chance for new combinations of chromosomes mainly by the phenomenon of crossing over and random distribution of homologous chromosomes between daughter cells.

    Correct Option: D

    Meiosis provides a chance for new combinations of chromosomes mainly by the phenomenon of crossing over and random distribution of homologous chromosomes between daughter cells.