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Class 11 Biology Practice Test: Cell Cycle and Cell Division - Meiosis
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Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm).

In humans, body (or somatic) cells are diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

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Class 11 Biology Practice Test: Cell Cycle and Cell Division - Meiosis
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1. Identify the phase of meiosis.
Chromosomes moving towards poles from center in anaphase of meiosis I
2. Which of these statements is not true about fertilization?
3. Which of these is true regarding crossing over?
4. Compaction of chromosomes occurs during ______
5. What is the chromosomal association process in zygotene called?
6. What is the enzyme involved in crossing over?
7. Which of the following statements is false regarding interkinesis?
8. During which stage of prophase I does synapsis occur?
9. During which stage does assembly of meiotic spindle take place?
10. Which of these statements is true about meiosis I?
11. The duration of zygotene is shorter than that of pachytene. True or false?
12. Nuclear membrane does not appear at the end of anaphase I. True or false?
13. The stage preceding the stage during which crossing over takes place is ______
14. What shape is the chiasmata?
15. Arrange the phases of prophase I in order.
16. How do chromatids reach the poles of the cells during anaphase?
17. Which of these following statements is false about synapsis?
18. Which of these undergo recombination?
19. During which stage do the chromatids of a bivalent become distinct?
20. Which of these processes involve meiosis?
21. How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis I?
22. During which stage of meiosis do the sister chromatids separate?
23. Meiosis involves one cycle of ______
24. During which stage does the synaptonemal complex dissolve?
25. Which of these stages is characterized by the disappearance of the nucleolus?