Gametes and Reproduction
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Gametes and Reproduction: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Diploid, Haploid, Cytokinesis after Meiosis & Gamete Formation etc.
Important Questions on Gametes and Reproduction
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Is gamete formation mitosis or meiosis?
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Match the given columns and choose the correct option:
| column | column | ||
| (A) | Zygotene | (i) | Formation of recombination nodule |
| (B) | Diakinesis | (ii) | Synapsis |
| (C) | Diplotene | (iii) | Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex |
| (D) | Pachytene | (iv) | Terminalisation of chiasmata |
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At which stage of meiosis does the genetic constitution of gametes is finally decided?
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Match column I and column II and select the correct answer using the codes.
| Column I (Phase of meiosis) |
Column II (Event that occurs) |
| A. Prophase I | 1. Crossing over occurs |
| B. Metaphase II | 2. Sister chromatids migrate to opposite poles. |
| C. Anaphase I | 3. Homologous line up at equator in pairs. |
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Match the stage in column I with the diagram in column II and choose the correct answer.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A | Anaphase | 1 |  |
| B | Prophase | 2 |  |
| C | Telophase | 3 |  |
| D | Metaphase | 4 |  |
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Match the sub stage of prophase I of meiosis in column I and the events in column II and choose the right options:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Leptotene | 1. Terminalization of chiasma |
| B. Zygotene | 2. Crossing over and recombination |
| C. Pachytene | 3. Synapsis |
| D. Diakinesis | 4. Visibility of chromosomes |
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Assertion (A): A cell after telophase-II does not enter another interphase.
Reason (R): Gametes or spores are formed after telophase-II.
