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During prophase of mitosis, the chromatin fibres shorten and become thick to form chromosomes.
During metaphase, the chromosomes appear more distinct and clear and each consists of two parallel strands called chromatids joined by a centromere.
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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.
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The diagram below represents a certain stage of a cell.
(i) Is it an animal cell or a plant cell ? Give one reason in support of your answer.
(ii) Label the parts numbered 1 – 3.
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Replacement of dead cells is accomplished by which process.
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Name the stage during which nuclear membrane and nucleoli reappear.
Give Technical Terms
The stage at which spindle fibres begin to be formed.
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Division of nucleus.
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Colchicine arrests cell division at __________.
Multiple Choice Question:
Karyokinesis is the division of
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 diagram given below represents a stage in mitosis.
- Identify the stage given above.
- Give one reason to support your answer in (a).
- Mention the number of chromosomes given in the diagram.
The phase of karyokinesis which is almost the reverse of prophase is ______.
Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
| A. Centromere | I. Mitochondrion |
| B. Cilium | II. Cell division |
| C. Cristae | III. Сell movement |
| D. Cell membrane | IV. Phospholipid Bilayer |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
What is the main function of the spindle fibres during mitosis?
