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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?

  1. A
    Disappearance of nucleolus
  2. B
    Chromosome movement
  3. C
    Synapsis
  4. D
    Spindle fibres

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Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) occurs during the Prophase I stage (Zygotene) of meiosis. It does not occur in mitosis.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
A
Disappearance of nucleolus
B
Chromosome movement
C
Synapsis
D
Spindle fibres

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