The beginning of diplotene is recognized by:

I: dissolution of the synaptonemal complex
II: the tendency of recombined homologues of bivalents to separate
III: tetrads becoming clearly visible
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II, and III

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During anaphase I of meiosis
1. Homologous chromosomes separate 
2. Non-homologous autosomes separate
3. Sister chromatids separate
4. Non-sister chromatids separate

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Cells which are not dividing are likely to be at

 
1. G1 2. G2
3. G0  4. S phase
Subtopic:  Intro to Cell Cycle & Interphase |
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During what phase in the cell cycle would you find the most DNA per cell?

1. G1 2. G2
3. S 4. Prophase II
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The phase of the cell cycle that is expected to be the most variable in duration in different types of cells in an animal will be:

1. G1 2. S
3. G2 4. M
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Which stage of meiosis is shown in the diagram given below?

1. Metaphase I 2. Metaphase II
3. Anaphase I 4. Anaphase II
Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis II |
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In meiosis:

1. A single round of DNA replication is followed by two sequential divisions with chromosome number and DNA content getting reduced twice
2. A single round of DNA replication is followed by two sequential divisions with chromosome number getting reduced twice and DNA content getting reduced once
3. A single round of DNA replication is followed by two sequential divisions with chromosome number getting reduced once and DNA content getting reduced twice
4. A single round of DNA replication is followed by two sequential divisions with chromosome number and DNA content getting reduced once
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The mechanisms that contribute to the genetic variation arising from sexual reproduction include:

I: Independent assortment of chromosomes
II: Crossing over
III: Random fertilization

1. I and II only 2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II and III
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Consider the following functions:

I: Replication of DNA along with the synthesis of nuclear proteins such as histones
II: Duplication of centriole
III: Synthesis of energy rich compounds and proteins

Which of the above functions are carried out by a plant cell before it divides?

1. I only 2. I, and II
3. I and III 4. I, II and III
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A ribbon-like structure consisting of three protein components and extending across the region of synapsed chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis, is called:

1. Phragmoplast 2. Phragmosome
3. Synaptonemal complex 4. Recombination nodule
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