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

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Metaphase in Mitosis**: - In mitosis, metaphase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the equatorial plane of the cell. - The chromosomes are arranged in a single equatorial plate, and their centromeres are positioned at the equator of the mitotic spindle. 2. **Chromosome Structure in Mitosis**: - Each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids that are joined at the centromere. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-REVISION EXERCISE ( SHORT ANSWER QUESTION)
  1. How does anastral and amphiastral spindle differ from each other?

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  2. Define meiosis. Give the occurrence of meiosis.

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

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  4. Why is meiosis essential in sexually reproducing organisms ?

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

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

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

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  8. Give the structure of spindle apparatus.

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  9. Distinguish between plant and animal cell mitosis.

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

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

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  12. What is synaptonemal complex? Give its significance.

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  13. Differentiate between gametic meiosis and zygotic mciosis.

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

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

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

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

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  18. What is the significance of meiosis?

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

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  20. Anaphase-I of meiosis differs from anaphase of mitosis in one essentia...

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