Cell Cycle and Cell Division


  1. During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during









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    Recombinase enzyme catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosome in prophase - I of meiosis I.

    Correct Option: C

    Recombinase enzyme catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosome in prophase - I of meiosis I.


  1. During meiosis I, the chromosomes start pairing at









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    During zygotene, a substage of Prophase I of meiosis I, chromosomes start pairing together by a process called synapsis. Such paired chromosomes are called as homologous chromosomes. A complex structure i.e., synaptonemal complex is formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes called a bivalent or a tetrad.

    Correct Option: B

    During zygotene, a substage of Prophase I of meiosis I, chromosomes start pairing together by a process called synapsis. Such paired chromosomes are called as homologous chromosomes. A complex structure i.e., synaptonemal complex is formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes called a bivalent or a tetrad.



  1. The enzyme recombinase is required at which stage of meiosis :









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    The enzyme recombinase is required at Pachytene stage of meiosis. It catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosomes.

    Correct Option: A

    The enzyme recombinase is required at Pachytene stage of meiosis. It catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosomes.


  1. Meiosis I is reductional division. Meiosis II is equational division due to









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    Meiosis II is an equational division which is meant for maintaining the haploid number produced by meiosis I and separating the two chromatids of a chromosome.

    Correct Option: C

    Meiosis II is an equational division which is meant for maintaining the haploid number produced by meiosis I and separating the two chromatids of a chromosome.



  1. Choose the correct option for the following events of meiosis in correct sequence :
    (A) Crossing over
    (B) Synapsis
    (C) Terminalisation of chiasmata
    (D) Disappearance of nucleolus









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    Synapsis → Crossing over → Terminalisation of chiasmata → Disappearance of nucleolus.

    Correct Option: A

    Synapsis → Crossing over → Terminalisation of chiasmata → Disappearance of nucleolus.