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Question
Define the following:
Karyokinesis
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Solution
Karyokinesis - It is the nuclear division where nucleus divides into two.
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The diagram below represents a stage during cell division. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
- Name the parts labelled 1, 2, and 3.
- Identify the above stage and give a reason to support your answer.
- Mention where in the body this type of cell division occurs.
- Name the stage prior to this stage and draw a diagram to represent the same.
Genetic recombination occurs in ______ phase of prophase of meiosis-I.
All chromosomes are arranged parallel to equatorial plane of cell in ______ phase of mitosis.
For formation of plasma membrane, ______ molecules are necessary.
The fig given alongside shows a certain stage in a cell division in a cell with four chromosomes.

(i) Name the parts of the chromosome labeled A and B.
(ii) Name the structure C. what is its function?
(iii) Name the type of division . Give a reason.
(iv) Name the stage of division.
(v) Name the stages before and after the stage shown in diagram.
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The stage when chromosomes arrange at the equator.
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Division of nucleus.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
The alkaloid colchicine inhibits the formation of the mitotic spindle.
Multiple Choice Question:
Karyokinesis is the division of
Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Colchicine
Column ‘II’ is a list of items related to ideas in Column ‘I’. Match the terms in Column ‘II’ with a suitable idea given in Column ‘I’.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Anaphase | (a) Chromosomes become arranged in a horizontal plane at the equator. |
| (ii) Prophase | (b) Daughter chromosomes move to opposite poles of the spindle. |
| (iii) Telophase | (c) Chromosomes become visible as fine, long threads. |
| (iv) Metaphase | (d) Chromosomes lose their distinctiveness and gradually become transformed into chromatin network. |
The karyotype (set of chromosomes) shown below is taken from a dividing cell in a certain individual.
(i) Is the individual male or female? Explain your answer.
(ii) How would you expect
(a) a female cell and
(b) sperm cell to differ in chromosome composition?
Name these:
Two steps of the process Mitosis
