Compare the statements $A$ and $B$.
$Statement A$: Synthesis of $DNA$ takes place in the $S$-phase of interphase.
$Statement B$: Every chromosome,during metaphase,has two chromatids.
Choose the correct description.

  • A
    Statement $A$ is wrong and $B$ is correct.
  • B
    Statement $A$ is correct and $B$ is wrong.
  • C
    Both the statements $A$ and $B$ are correct and $A$ is the reason for $B$.
  • D
    Both the statements $A$ and $B$ are correct and $A$ is not the reason for $B$.

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Cell division occurs . . . . . . in plants and . . . . . . in animals.

Select the matched ones.
$I.$ $S$-phase - $DNA$ replication
$II.$ Zygotene - Synapsis
$III.$ Diplotene - Crossing over
$IV.$ Meiosis - Shown by haploid and diploid cells
$V.$ $G_{2}$-phase - Quiescent stage

Select the correct option by matching Column $I$ with Column $II$.
Column $I$Column $II$
$A$. Synapsis aligns homologous chromosomes$(i)$ Anaphase $II$
$B$. Synthesis of $RNA$ and protein$(ii)$ Zygotene
$C$. Action of enzyme recombinase$(iii)$ $G_2$ phase
$D$. Centromeres do not separate but chromatids move towards opposite poles$(iv)$ Anaphase $I$
$(v)$ Pachytene

List the main differences between mitosis and meiosis.

If a cell has $10$ chromosomes at the anaphase stage of mitosis,how many chromosomes should a diploid cell have in this stage?

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