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Practice 28 Cell Cycle questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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All Cell Cycle Questions(1ā€“28 of 28)

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Q1mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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During cell division, DNA synthesis takes place in:
Q2mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Cells in G
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Q3easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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The correct sequence of phases of cell cycle is:
Q4hardmcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Anaphase promoting complex (APC) is a protein degradation machinery necessary for proper mitosis of animal cells. If APC is defective in a human cell, which of the following is expected to occur?
Q5easymcqBotanyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1292026
Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during:
Q6hardmcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1632026
Match List I with List II (Prophase I stages):
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Q7hardassertion/reasoningBotanyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1302026
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Q8easymcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1712026
Arrange the following stages of cell division in correct sequence:A. Gap 2 phaseB. CytokinesisC. Synthesis phaseD. KaryokinesisE. Gap 1 phase
Q9mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II regarding the cell cycle:| List I | List II || :--- | :--- || A. M Phase | I. Proteins are synthesized || B. G2 Phase | II. Inactive phase || C. G1 Phase | III. Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication || D. Phase | IV. Equational division |
Q10easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Given are two statements:Statement I: During phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive.Statement II: The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of interphase.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
Q11easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in:
Q12easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
The centriole undergoes duplication during:
Q13mediummcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Match List-I with List-II:
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Q14mediummcqBiologyNEET 20212026
The fruit fly has 8 chromosomes (2n) in each cell. During interphase of Mitosis if the number of chromosomes at G
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Q15mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Select the correct option with respect to mitosis:
Q16easymcqBiologyBiology
At what stage of the cell cycle are histone proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell ?
Q17hardmcqBiologyBiology
When cell has stalled DNA replication fork, which checkpoint should be predominantly activated?
Q18easymcqBiologyBiology
During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place in:
Q19easymcqBiologyBiology
In meiosis crossing over is initiated at:
Q20easymcqBiologyBiology
Spindle fibres attach on to:
Q21easymcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
Q22hardmcqBiologyBiology
A cell at telophase stage is observed by a student. There is no formation of cell plate and thus the cell contains more number of chromosomes as compared to other dividing cells. This would result in:
Q23mediummcqBiologyBiology
Arrange the following events of meiosis in correct sequence:(a) Crossing over, (b) Synapsis, (c) Terminalisation of chiasmata, (d) Disappearance of nucleolus
Q24easymcqBiologyBiology
In the 'S' phase of the cell cycle:
Q25mediummcqBiologyBiology
During which phase(s) of the cell cycle does the amount of DNA in a cell remain at level if the initial amount is denoted as ?
Q26mediummcqBiologyBiology
A stage in cell division shows nuclear envelope reforming and Golgi complex reforming. Identify the stage:
Q27easymcqBiologyBiology
Identify the meiotic stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate while the sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres:
Q28mediummcqBiologyBiology
Given below is a schematic break-up of the phases of the cell cycle. Which one of the following is the correct indication of the stage/phase?
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