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Define meiosis. Give the occurrence of meiosis.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Define Meiosis** Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the formation of four haploid cells from one diploid parent cell. It consists of two sequential divisions, known as meiosis I and meiosis II. **Step 2: Explain the Process of Meiosis** - **Meiosis I**: This is the reductional division where homologous chromosomes are separated. Each daughter cell receives one chromosome from each homologous pair, resulting in two haploid cells. - **Meiosis II**: This division resembles mitosis, where the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated. The result is four haploid cells, each with a single set of chromosomes. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-REVISION EXERCISE ( SHORT ANSWER QUESTION)
  1. Give two advantages of mitosis.

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

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  3. Define meiosis. Give the occurrence of meiosis.

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

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  5. Why is meiosis essential in sexually reproducing organisms ?

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

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

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

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  9. Give the structure of spindle apparatus.

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  10. Distinguish between plant and animal cell mitosis.

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

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

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  13. What is synaptonemal complex? Give its significance.

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  14. Differentiate between gametic meiosis and zygotic mciosis.

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

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

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

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  18. How does cell division of a typical plant cell differ from that of a t...

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  19. What is the significance of meiosis?

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  20. What are homologous chromosomes? What happens to homologues during mei...

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