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In ‘S phase’, the amount of DNA...

In ‘S phase’, the amount of DNA

A

As well as number of chromososmes doubles in each cell

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Doubles but number of chromosomes remains same in each cell

C

And number of chromosomes remain unchanged in each cell, but amount of protein doubles

D

Remains same in each cell but number of chromosomes doubles

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B
In 'S' phase of the cell cycle amount of DNA doubles but number of chromosomes remains same in each cell.
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A2Z-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-Section C: Previous Years' Examination Questions (NEET / AIPMT Questions)
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  2. In 'S' phase of the cell cycle

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  3. During which phase(s) of cell cycle amount of DNA in a cell remains at...

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  4. The enzyme recombinase is required in which stage of meiosis ?

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  5. In meiotic division, crossing over takes place during

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  6. The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is cal...

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  7. The centromere or primary constriction of the cromosome contains ring ...

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  8. Spindle fibres of a mitotic cell consists of

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  9. Which of the following processes takes place during pachytene stage of...

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  10. In ‘S phase’, the amount of DNA

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  11. Arrange the following events of meiosis in correct sequence (a) Cro...

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  12. A somatic cell that has just completed has just completed the S-phase ...

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  13. Select the correct option . ltbr gt

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  14. Spindle fibers attach on to

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  15. In meiosis crossing over is initiated at

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  16. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis ...

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  17. When cell has stalled DNA replication fork , which checkpoint should b...

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  18. Which of the following option gives the correct sequence of events dur...

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  19. Anaphase promoting complex (APC) is a protein degradation machinery ne...

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  20. The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes...

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