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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to cell cycle?

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DNA content of cell remains constant during entire cell cycle

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A cell in `G_(1)` phase has double the amount of DNA than a cell in `G_(2)` phase

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Each chromosome has two chromatids in `G_(1)` phase

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Nerve cells in adult human are in `G_(0)` state

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To determine which statement is correct with respect to the cell cycle, let's analyze each of the provided statements step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement 1: The DNA content of the cell remains constant during the entire cell cycle.** - This statement is **incorrect**. The DNA content changes during the cell cycle. For instance, during the S phase (synthesis phase), DNA is replicated, leading to a doubling of the DNA content. In mitosis, the DNA is divided equally between two daughter cells, and in meiosis, the DNA content is halved. 2. **Statement 2: A cell in G1 phase has double the amount of DNA than a cell in G2 phase.** - This statement is also **incorrect**. In the G1 phase, the cell has a single set of chromosomes (2n), while in the G2 phase, the cell has already replicated its DNA and contains double the amount of DNA (4n). Therefore, a cell in G1 does not have double the DNA compared to a cell in G2; it has half. 3. **Statement 3: Each chromosome has two chromatids in G1 phase.** - This statement is **incorrect**. In the G1 phase, each chromosome consists of a single chromatid. The formation of sister chromatids occurs during the S phase when DNA is replicated. 4. **Statement 4: Nerve cells in adult humans are in the G0 stage.** - This statement is **correct**. Nerve cells (neurons) in adult humans typically enter the G0 phase, which is a resting state where they are not actively dividing. This is a characteristic of differentiated cells that do not undergo further division. ### Conclusion: The correct statement with respect to the cell cycle is: **Nerve cells in adult humans are in the G0 stage.**
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PHYSICS WALLAH-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-NEET PAST 10 YEARS QUESTIONS
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  2. DNA replication in bacteria occurs

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  3. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to cell cycl...

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  4. At what phase of meiosis homologous chromosomes are separated?

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  5. When cell has stalled DNA replication fork, which check-point should b...

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  6. During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place in

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

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  8. In meiosis crossing over is initiated at

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  9. Select the correct option:

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  10. A somatic cell that has just completed the S phase of its cells cycl...

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

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

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

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  14. In 'S' phase of the cell cycle

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

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  16. A stage in cell division is shown in the figure. Select the answer whi...

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  17. Identify the meiotic sage in which the homologous chromosomes separate...

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  18. During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinate participates during

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  19. Give below is the representation of a certain event at a particular st...

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  20. At metaphase, chromosmes are attached to the spindle fibres by their

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