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What is kinetochore? Give its function.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Kinetochore**: The kinetochore is a disc-shaped protein structure that forms on the chromosome during cell division. It is located at the centromere region of duplicated chromatids. 2. **Structure**: The kinetochore is characterized by its disk-like shape and is associated with the two sister chromatids that are formed after DNA replication. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-REVISION EXERCISE ( SHORT ANSWER QUESTION)
  1. Name three phases of interphase. Give one major event of each phase.

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  2. Why is mitosis called equational division? Give the occurrence of mito...

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  3. What is kinetochore? Give its function.

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  4. Give two advantages of mitosis.

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  5. How does anastral and amphiastral spindle differ from each other?

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  6. Define meiosis. Give the occurrence of meiosis.

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  7. Distinguish between metaphase of mitosis and metaphase-I of meiosis.

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  8. Why is meiosis essential in sexually reproducing organisms ?

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  9. Name the forces which help in chromosomal movement during cell divisio...

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  10. What is interphase? Why was it previously known as resting phase?

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  11. What is G.-phase? What changes occur in it?

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  12. Give the structure of spindle apparatus.

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  13. Distinguish between plant and animal cell mitosis.

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  14. What is disjunction? Describe the stage when it occurs.

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  15. Why is meiosis called the reductional division,whereas mitosis is call...

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  16. What is synaptonemal complex? Give its significance.

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  17. Differentiate between gametic meiosis and zygotic mciosis.

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  18. Define the term synapsis. Name the stage of cell cycle when it occurs.

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  19. Define the term crossing-over. Name the stage of cell cycle when it oc...

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  20. Define the term chiasmata. Name the stage of Prophase-I when it occurs...

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