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Kattar NEET 2026
Botany By Vipin Sharma Sir
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Q1 Identify the correct statements regarding phases the cell cycle.
of the cell cycle: C. Heart cells generally remain in this stage.
A. Yeast can progress through the cell cycle in D. Cells in this stage can proliferate when
only about 90 minutes. conditions require replacing cells that have been
B. Interphase includes cell growth and DNA lost due toinjury or cell death.
replication. E. Cells in this stage remain metabolically active.
C. Interphase is also called resting phase. Choose the correct answer from the options
D. The M phase lasts less than 5% of the duration given below:
of cell cycle. (A) A, B, C and E only
E. The duration of cell cycle does not vary from (B) B only
cell type tocell type of same organism. (C) A and B only
Choose the correct answer from the options (D) All except B
given below:
Q5 During which specifc meiotic stage does the
(A) A, B, C and D only
event responsible for genetic variation occur?
(B) C,D and E only
(A) Diakinesis (B) Diplotene
(C) A,B,C,D and E
(C) Zygotene (D) Pachytene
(D) B, C and D only
Q6 Identify the stages of meiosis shown in the given
Q2 Which of the following is exemplifed by meiotic
diagrams A, B, and C.
division?
(A) Division of somatic cell
(B) Division of meristematic cell
(C) Gamete formation in human
(D) Cell division in male drone bee
Q3 Identify the incorrect statement.
(A) Diplotene can last for months or years in the
(A) A – Metaphase, B – Telophase, C – Interphase
oocytes of some vertebrates.
(B) A – Metaphase, B – Prophase, C – Telophase
(B) Recombinase is required in zygotene stage.
(C) A – Transition to metaphase, B – Interphase, C
(C) The complex formed by a pair of synapsed
– Telophase
homologous chromosomes is called tetrad.
(D) A – Anaphase, B – Prophase, C – Telophase
(D) Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex
occurs during diplotene. Q7 Given below are twostatements:
Statement I: Fully condensed chromosomes are
Q4 Identify the incorrect statements about G₀
found in diplotene of prophase I.
phase.
Statement II: The disappearance of nucleolus
A. This stage is also called quiescent stage.
and breakdown of nuclear envelope occur at the
B. These cells have exited from the G₂ phase of
end of diakinesis.
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In the light of the above statements, choose the Failure of segregation of autosomes during
most appropriate answer from the options given gamete formation
below: (B) Failure of segregation of sex chromosomes in
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is female parent during gamete formation
incorrect. (C) Duplication of a sex chromosome during
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is karyokinesis
correct. (D) Duplication of one X chromosome during
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. fertilisation
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Q13 If the number of chromosomes in a root tip cell is
incorrect.
16 (2n), what will be the number of chromosomes
Q8 A cell with 48 chromosomes and 2C DNA in each cell formed after meiosis I and meiosis II?
content undergoes mitosis. What will be the (A) 32 and 16 respectively
chromosome number and DNA content in each (B) 8 and 8 respectively
daughter nucleus at telophase? (C) 16and 8 respectively
(A) 48 chromosomes, 2C DNA (D) 16 and 16 respectively
(B) 96 chromosomes,2C DNA
Q14 Which is not correct regarding the signifcance of
(C) 96 chromosomes, 4C DNA
meiosis?
(D) 48 chromosomes,4C DNA
(A) It restores the diploid phase of sexually
Q9 A eukaryotic cell with 16 chromosomes reproducing organisms.
undergoes mitosis. How many chromosomes and (B) It increases the genetic variability in the
chromatids will be visible at metaphase? population of organisms from one generation
(A) 16 chromosomes, 16chromatids to the next.
(B) 16 chromosomes,32chromatids (C) It is involved in gametogenesis in plants and
(C) 32 chromosomes, 32 chromatids animals.
(D) 8chromosomes,16 chromatids (D) It ensures the production of haploid phase in
the life cycle of sexually reproducing
Q10 Which phase of mitosis has events that are
organisms.
reversed during telophase?
(A) Metaphase (B) Prophase Q15 Which of the following is correct regarding
(C) Anaphase (D) Interphase chiasmata?
(A) It is formed at non crossing over site.
Q11 Which of the following is true for mitosis in
(B) Terminalisation of chiasmata occur during
unicellular and multicellular organisms?
pachytene.
(A) No difference exists between the two
(C) It appears as X-shaped structure in diplotene
(B) Mitosis in unicellular organisms helps in repair
phase.
(C) Mitosis in multicellular organisms leads to
(D) It is also seen in metaphase I.
reproduction
(D) Mitosis leads to growth in multicellular and Q16 Which of the following is incorrect regarding
reproduction in unicellular organisms interkinesis?
(A) Interkinesis is immediately followed by
Q12 The chromosomal makeup of a zygote is found to
metaphase II.
have two sets of autosomes with XXX sex
(B) It is generally short lived.
chromosomes.
(C)
(A)
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Noreplication of DNA occurs during this Q21 Given below are two statements:
stage. Statement I: Meiosis I results in dyads of cells,
(D) It is the stage between the twomeiotic while meiosis II results in tetrads of cells.
divisions. Statement II: In many cases, during telophase I,
the chromosomes donot reach the extremely
Q17 Mitosis in haploid cells is seen in:
extended state of the interphase nucleus.
(A) blood cell.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(B) male honey bees.
most appropriate answer from the options given
(C) all animals.
below:
(D) most of animals.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Q18 Identify the correct sequence of events during (B) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
meiosis. incorrect.
A. Bivalent chromosomes align at the metaphase (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are
plate incorrect.
B. Chromosomes condense and homologous (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
chromosomes pair correct.
C. Crossing over occurs between homologous
Q22 Identify the incorrect statement from the
chromosomes
following:
D. Nuclear envelope reforms
(A) Separated sister chromatids in anaphase are
E. Separation of homologous chromosomes
referred toas daughter chromosomes of the
Choose the correct answer from the options
future daughter nuclei.
given below:
(B) Mitotic apparatus is made up of two asters
(A) B →A →C →E →D
together with spindle fbres.
(B) A →B →C →D →E
(C) In prophase,duplicated centrosomes begins
(C) B →C →A →E →D
to move towards opposite poles of the cell.
(D) C →B →A →E →D
(D) In metaphase, nuclear membrane is clearly
Q19 The recombination nodules on homologous visible under microscope.
chromosomes during meiosis characterize
Q23 Which of the following is incorrect regarding
(A) Sites at which crossing over occurs.
cytokinesis?
(B) Synaptonemal complex.
(A) In plant cell,cell-plate represents the middle
(C) Tetrad.
lamella.
(D) Non-crossing over sites.
(B) Cytokinesis in animal cells is achieved by the
Q20 Select the incorrect statement. appearance of a furrow in the plasma
(A) Four haploid cells are formed at the end of membrane.
meiosis. (C) During cytoplasmic division,organelles like
(B) Synapsis is accompanied by the formation of mitochondria and plastids get distributed
synaptonemal complex. between the two daughter cells.
(C) Meiosis involves twosequential cycles of (D) In plant cells, wall formation starts from
nuclear and cell division but only a single lateral walls and grows toward the centre of
cycle of DNA replication. the cell.
(D) Bivalents are more clearly visible at the
Q24 Match List-I with List-II.
zygotene. List-I List-II
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Kattar NEET 2026
Botany By Vipin Sharma Sir
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Q1 Identify the correct statements regarding phases the cell cycle.
of the cell cycle: C. Heart cells generally remain in this stage.
A. Yeast can progress through the cell cycle in D. Cells in this stage can proliferate when
only about 90 minutes. conditions require replacing cells that have been
B. Interphase includes cell growth and DNA lost due toinjury or cell death.
replication. E. Cells in this stage remain metabolically active.
C. Interphase is also called resting phase. Choose the correct answer from the options
D. The M phase lasts less than 5% of the duration given below:
of cell cycle. (A) A, B, C and E only
E. The duration of cell cycle does not vary from (B) B only
cell type tocell type of same organism. (C) A and B only
Choose the correct answer from the options (D) All except B
given below:
Q5 During which specifc meiotic stage does the
(A) A, B, C and D only
event responsible for genetic variation occur?
(B) C,D and E only
(A) Diakinesis (B) Diplotene
(C) A,B,C,D and E
(C) Zygotene (D) Pachytene
(D) B, C and D only
Q6 Identify the stages of meiosis shown in the given
Q2 Which of the following is exemplifed by meiotic
diagrams A, B, and C.
division?
(A) Division of somatic cell
(B) Division of meristematic cell
(C) Gamete formation in human
(D) Cell division in male drone bee
Q3 Identify the incorrect statement.
(A) Diplotene can last for months or years in the
(A) A – Metaphase, B – Telophase, C – Interphase
oocytes of some vertebrates.
(B) A – Metaphase, B – Prophase, C – Telophase
(B) Recombinase is required in zygotene stage.
(C) A – Transition to metaphase, B – Interphase, C
(C) The complex formed by a pair of synapsed
– Telophase
homologous chromosomes is called tetrad.
(D) A – Anaphase, B – Prophase, C – Telophase
(D) Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex
occurs during diplotene. Q7 Given below are twostatements:
Statement I: Fully condensed chromosomes are
Q4 Identify the incorrect statements about G₀
found in diplotene of prophase I.
phase.
Statement II: The disappearance of nucleolus
A. This stage is also called quiescent stage.
and breakdown of nuclear envelope occur at the
B. These cells have exited from the G₂ phase of
end of diakinesis.
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In the light of the above statements, choose the Failure of segregation of autosomes during
most appropriate answer from the options given gamete formation
below: (B) Failure of segregation of sex chromosomes in
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is female parent during gamete formation
incorrect. (C) Duplication of a sex chromosome during
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is karyokinesis
correct. (D) Duplication of one X chromosome during
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. fertilisation
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Q13 If the number of chromosomes in a root tip cell is
incorrect.
16 (2n), what will be the number of chromosomes
Q8 A cell with 48 chromosomes and 2C DNA in each cell formed after meiosis I and meiosis II?
content undergoes mitosis. What will be the (A) 32 and 16 respectively
chromosome number and DNA content in each (B) 8 and 8 respectively
daughter nucleus at telophase? (C) 16and 8 respectively
(A) 48 chromosomes, 2C DNA (D) 16 and 16 respectively
(B) 96 chromosomes,2C DNA
Q14 Which is not correct regarding the signifcance of
(C) 96 chromosomes, 4C DNA
meiosis?
(D) 48 chromosomes,4C DNA
(A) It restores the diploid phase of sexually
Q9 A eukaryotic cell with 16 chromosomes reproducing organisms.
undergoes mitosis. How many chromosomes and (B) It increases the genetic variability in the
chromatids will be visible at metaphase? population of organisms from one generation
(A) 16 chromosomes, 16chromatids to the next.
(B) 16 chromosomes,32chromatids (C) It is involved in gametogenesis in plants and
(C) 32 chromosomes, 32 chromatids animals.
(D) 8chromosomes,16 chromatids (D) It ensures the production of haploid phase in
the life cycle of sexually reproducing
Q10 Which phase of mitosis has events that are
organisms.
reversed during telophase?
(A) Metaphase (B) Prophase Q15 Which of the following is correct regarding
(C) Anaphase (D) Interphase chiasmata?
(A) It is formed at non crossing over site.
Q11 Which of the following is true for mitosis in
(B) Terminalisation of chiasmata occur during
unicellular and multicellular organisms?
pachytene.
(A) No difference exists between the two
(C) It appears as X-shaped structure in diplotene
(B) Mitosis in unicellular organisms helps in repair
phase.
(C) Mitosis in multicellular organisms leads to
(D) It is also seen in metaphase I.
reproduction
(D) Mitosis leads to growth in multicellular and Q16 Which of the following is incorrect regarding
reproduction in unicellular organisms interkinesis?
(A) Interkinesis is immediately followed by
Q12 The chromosomal makeup of a zygote is found to
metaphase II.
have two sets of autosomes with XXX sex
(B) It is generally short lived.
chromosomes.
(C)
(A)
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Noreplication of DNA occurs during this Q21 Given below are two statements:
stage. Statement I: Meiosis I results in dyads of cells,
(D) It is the stage between the twomeiotic while meiosis II results in tetrads of cells.
divisions. Statement II: In many cases, during telophase I,
the chromosomes donot reach the extremely
Q17 Mitosis in haploid cells is seen in:
extended state of the interphase nucleus.
(A) blood cell.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(B) male honey bees.
most appropriate answer from the options given
(C) all animals.
below:
(D) most of animals.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Q18 Identify the correct sequence of events during (B) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
meiosis. incorrect.
A. Bivalent chromosomes align at the metaphase (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are
plate incorrect.
B. Chromosomes condense and homologous (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
chromosomes pair correct.
C. Crossing over occurs between homologous
Q22 Identify the incorrect statement from the
chromosomes
following:
D. Nuclear envelope reforms
(A) Separated sister chromatids in anaphase are
E. Separation of homologous chromosomes
referred toas daughter chromosomes of the
Choose the correct answer from the options
future daughter nuclei.
given below:
(B) Mitotic apparatus is made up of two asters
(A) B →A →C →E →D
together with spindle fbres.
(B) A →B →C →D →E
(C) In prophase,duplicated centrosomes begins
(C) B →C →A →E →D
to move towards opposite poles of the cell.
(D) C →B →A →E →D
(D) In metaphase, nuclear membrane is clearly
Q19 The recombination nodules on homologous visible under microscope.
chromosomes during meiosis characterize
Q23 Which of the following is incorrect regarding
(A) Sites at which crossing over occurs.
cytokinesis?
(B) Synaptonemal complex.
(A) In plant cell,cell-plate represents the middle
(C) Tetrad.
lamella.
(D) Non-crossing over sites.
(B) Cytokinesis in animal cells is achieved by the
Q20 Select the incorrect statement. appearance of a furrow in the plasma
(A) Four haploid cells are formed at the end of membrane.
meiosis. (C) During cytoplasmic division,organelles like
(B) Synapsis is accompanied by the formation of mitochondria and plastids get distributed
synaptonemal complex. between the two daughter cells.
(C) Meiosis involves twosequential cycles of (D) In plant cells, wall formation starts from
nuclear and cell division but only a single lateral walls and grows toward the centre of
cycle of DNA replication. the cell.
(D) Bivalents are more clearly visible at the
Q24 Match List-I with List-II.
zygotene. List-I List-II
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