
If the nucleus represents its large size in proportion to the cytoplasm of the cell, it indicates that

Important Questions on Cell Cycle and Cell Division


Match Column - I with Column - II.
Column -I | Column -II | ||
(a) | phase | (i) | Proteins are synthesized |
(b) | phase | (ii) | Inactive phase |
(c) | Quiescent stage | (iii) | Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication |
(d) | phase | (iv) | DNA replication |



A) Cells of the lining of the gut are replaced by mitotic division constantly
B) Formation of liquid endosperm takes place, if karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis
C) In telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles and condenses to form the chromatic network
D) In quiescent stage, the cell is metabolically inactive.


List I | List II |
A. M phase | I. Proteins are synthesized |
B. G2 Phase | II. Inactive phase |
C. Quiescent stage | III. Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication |
D. G1 Phase | IV. Equational Division |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:


a) Reformation of nucleolus, Golgi complex and
b) Amount of per cell doubles
c) Disappearance of Golgi complex and
d) Condensation of chromatin into chromosome
e) Distribution of mitochondria and plastids to daughter cells
f) Separation of chromatids at centromere

Match the following events that occur in their respective phases of the cell cycle and select the correct option:
Column-I | Column-II | ||
(a) | phase | (i) | Cell grows and organelle duplication |
(b) | phase | (ii) | replication and chromosome duplication |
(c) | phase | (iii) | Cytoplasmic growth |
(d) | Metaphase in phase | (iv) | Alignment of chromosomes |






Given below are two statements:
Statement I: During G0 phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive.
Statement II: The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of the interphase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:



