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Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

74Questions
30Papers covered
3.96%Weightage 2026▲ 113.9% vs last year
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
20264223.96% ▲ 113.9% vs last year
20251111.85% ▼ 69.8% vs last year
2024723.56.14% ▼ 35.5% vs last year
20236169.52% ▲ 38.6% vs last year
2022924.56.87% ▼ 17.6% vs last year
20215158.33% ▲ 4.2% vs last year
20204148.00% ▲ 112% vs last year
20192123.77% ▲ 107.5% vs last year
20181111.82% ▼ 48.2% vs last year
20172123.51% ▼ 32.7% vs last year
20166235.22% ▲ 89.6% vs last year
2015321.52.75% ▼ 48.6% vs last year
20143135.36% ▲ 18.9% vs last year
2013522.54.50% ▲ 54.7% vs last year
2012321.52.91% ▲ 39.8% vs last year
20112212.08% ▼ 6.2% vs last year
20102212.22% ▼ 37.8% vs last year
20092123.57% ▲ 12.5% vs last year
20052123.17% ▼ 41.8% vs last year
20043135.45% ▲ 249.1% vs last year
20021111.56% ▼ 15.6% vs last year
20001111.85%

28 questions · newest paper first

Ques. 1RE-NEET (UG) 2026

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  4. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false
Ques. 2NEET (UG) 2024

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Ques. 3NEET (UG) 2024

Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  2. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
  3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Ques. 4RE-NEET (UG) 2024

Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed by the end of

  1. Diakinesis
  2. Zygotene
  3. Diplotene
  4. Pachytene
Ques. 5RE-NEET (UG) 2024

Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Ques. 6NEET (UG) 2023

The process of appearance of recombination nodules occurs at which sub stage of prophase I in meiosis?

  1. Pachytene
  2. Diplotene
  3. Diakinesis
  4. Zygotene
Ques. 7NEET (UG) 2023

Select the correct statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. B and D only
  2. A, C and E only
  3. B and E only
  4. A and C only
Ques. 8NEET (UG) 2022

The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:

  1. Synaptonemal complex
  2. Bivalent
  3. Sites at which crossing over occurs
  4. Terminalization
Ques. 9NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)

Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some vertebrates?

  1. Diakinesis
  2. Leptotene
  3. Pachytene
  4. Diplotene
Ques. 10NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)

In meiosis, crossing over and exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes are catalyzed by the enzyme

  1. Polymerase
  2. Phosphorylase
  3. Recombinase
  4. Transferase
Ques. 11NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)

Identify the correct sequence of events during Prophase I of meiosis: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, C, D, E, B
  2. A, B, C, D, E
  3. B, C, D, E, A
  4. B, A, C, E, D
Ques. 12NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)

Bivalent or Tetrad formation is a characteristic feature observed during

  1. Chiasmata in zygotene stage
  2. Synaptonemal complex in zygotene stage
  3. Chiasmata in Diplotene stage
  4. Synaptonemal complex in Pachytene stage
Ques. 13NEET (UG) 2021

Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?

  1. Pachytene
  2. Leptotene
  3. Zygotene
  4. Diakinesis
Ques. 14NEET (UG) 2020

Match the following with respect to meiosis Select the correct option from the following

  1. (A)-(iv), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)
  2. (A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(ii)
  3. (A)-(i), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(iii)
  4. (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(iii), (D)-(i)
Ques. 15NEET (UG) 2020

Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs during

  1. Diplotene
  2. Zygotene
  3. Pachytene
  4. Leptotene
Ques. 16NEET 2018

The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is

  1. zygotene
  2. pachytene
  3. diplotene
  4. diakinesis
Ques. 17NEET 2016 (Phase 1)

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?

  1. Chromosome movement
  2. Synapsis
  3. Spindle fibres
  4. Disappearance of nucleolus
Ques. 18NEET 2016 (Phase 1)

In meiosis crossing over is initiated at

  1. zygotene
  2. diplotene
  3. pachytene
  4. leptotene.
Ques. 19NEET 2016 (Phase 2)

Match the stages of meiosis in column I to their characteristic features in column II and select the correct option using the codes given below.

  1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  2. (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
  3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
  4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
Ques. 20AIPMT 2015

Arrange the following events of meiosis in correct sequence (i) Crossing over (ii) Synapsis (iii) Terminalisation of chiasmata (iv) Disappearance of nucleolus

  1. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  2. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
  3. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
  4. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
Ques. 21AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)

Select the correct option.

  1. (A) - (i); (B) - (ii); (C) - (v); (D) - (iv)
  2. (A) - (ii); (B) - (iii); (C) - (iv); (D) - (v)
  3. (A) - (ii); (B) - (i); (C) - (iii); (D) - (iv)
  4. (A) - (ii); (B) - (iii); (C) - (v); (D) - (iv)
Ques. 22AIPMT 2014

The enzyme recombinase is required at which stage of meiosis?

  1. Pachytene
  2. Zygotene
  3. Diplotene
  4. Diakinesis
Ques. 23NEET 2013

The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called

  1. bivalent
  2. axoneme
  3. equatorial plate
  4. kinetochore.
Ques. 24NEET 2013 (Karnataka)

During meiosis I, the chromosomes start pairing at

  1. zygotene
  2. pachytene
  3. diplotene
  4. leptotene.
Ques. 25AIPMT 2012 (Mains)

Identify the meiotic stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate while the sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres.

  1. Metaphase I
  2. Metaphase II
  3. Anaphase I
  4. Anaphase II
Ques. 26AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)

During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during

  1. metaphase I
  2. anaphase II
  3. prophase I
  4. prophase II.
Ques. 27AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)

Given below is the representation of a certain event at a particular stage of a type of cell division. Which is this stage? [Figure]

  1. Prophase of Mitosis
  2. Both prophase and metaphase of mitosis
  3. Prophase I during meiosis
  4. Prophase-II during meiosis
Ques. 28AIPMT 2009

Synapsis occurs between

  1. mRNA and ribosomes
  2. spindle fibres and centromere
  3. two homologous chromosomes
  4. a male and a female gamete