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Questions Related to division for growth and reproduction

How many following statements are correct?
(A) Nucleus as a cell organelle was first described by Robert Brown as early as 1651.
(B) The interphase nucleus has highly condensed nucleoprotein fibres called chromatin.
(C) During different stages of cell division, cells show structured chromatin in place of the nucleus.
(D) Every chromosome essentially has a primary constriction which is also known as NOR.
(E) Many membrane-bound minute vesicles called microbodies that contain various enzymes are present in both plant and animal cells.

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answer is option B i.e. "Two"

  • Correct statements are statements C and E because-
During cell division stages of eukaryotes instead of nucleus, DNA associated with histone proteins in a highly condensed nucleoprotein complex is called chromatin.
Microbodies are membrane-bound minute vesicular organelles. They are found in both plant and animal cells. They contain various enzymes and proteins.
  • While, Nucleus was discovered by  Robert Brown in 1831 and published in 1833.
  • During interphase chromatin is distributed throughout the nucleus.
  • Every chromosome essentially has a primary constriction which is also known as kinetochores. Nucleolus organiser regions (NORs) are chromosomal regions crucial for the formation of the nucleolus.

Which of the following is the most direct cuse of polyteny in somatic cells of certain organisms?

  1. RNA transcription

  2. supercoiling of chromatin

  3. chromosome replication without cell division

  4. chromosome recombination

  5. amphification of sex chromosomes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The most direct cause of polyteny in somatic cells of certain organisms is chromosomes replication without cell division
In polyteny homologns chromosomes perform somatic pairing and product remain attached to another ,they produce  several copies of same chromosomes

Which one of the following events is incorrect for cell cycle?

  1. All events are under genetic control

  2. Maximum cell growth occurs in M-phase

  3. DNA synthesis occurs only during one specific

  4. Centriole duplication occurs in S-phase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All the different cells of our body usually live, grow and divide in harmony. Our body has many different signals that control how much, and how often our cells divide. If any of these signals are faulty or missing, the result can be cancer, where too many cells are produced.

So, the correct option is 'All events are under genetic control'.

The most dramatic period of the cell cycle is?

  1. Metaphase

  2. $G _1$ phase

  3. S phase

  4. Interphase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major events that take place in mitosis are the alignment of chromosomes at the center of the cell and the subsequent separation of sister chromatids to opposite mitotic spindle poles. Those occur in metaphase and anaphase respectively.

So, the correct option is 'Metaphase'.

How many chromosomes will the cell have at GI, after S and after M-phase respectively if it has 14 chromosomes at interphase

  1. 7, 14, 14

  2. 14, 14, 14

  3. 14, 14, 7

  4. 7, 7, 7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

At G1 phase, there will be 14 chromosomes as no DNA replication has taken place. After S Phase, the DNA content doubles but chromosome number still remains same here 14. After completion of M phase, the number of chromosomes will be 28 with each daughter cell having same number of chromosomes as that of parent i.e 14

Therefore B is the correct option. 

Match the lists and choose the correct option:

a. $G _1$ phase i. Replication of DNA
b. S-phase ii. Quiescent stage
c. $G _2$-phase iii. Condensation chromatin
d. $G _0$-phase iv. Protein synthesis
v. Interval between mitosis and initiate of DNA replication
  1. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-ii

  2. a-v, b-iv, c-i, d-iii

  3. a - v, b -i, c - iv, d-ii

  4. a v, b -ii, c-iii, d - iv


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Interphase generally lasts at least 12 to 24 hours in mammalian tissue. During this period, the cell is constantly synthesizing RNA, producing protein and growing in size. Interphase can be divided into 4 steps: Gap 0 (G0), Gap 1 (G1), S (synthesis) phase, Gap 2 (G2).
Gap 0 (G0): There are times when a cell will leave the cycle and quit dividing
Gap 1 (G1): Cells increase in size in Gap 1, produce RNA and synthesize protein.
S Phase: To produce two similar daughter cells, DNA replication occurs during this S (synthesis) phase.
Gap 2 (G2): During the gap between DNA synthesis and mitosis, the cell will continue to grow and produce new proteins.
Hence answer is 'a - v, b -i, c - iv, d-ii'

Which stage of cell cycle occurs immediately prior to mitosis 

  1. $M$

  2. $G _1$

  3. $S$

  4. $G _2$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$G _2$ phase is the phase of cell cycle occurs immediately prior to mitosis.
sequence of cell cycle is -- $G _1$ to $S$ to $G _2$ to $M$ to cytokinesis.

So, the correct answer is '$G _2$

Euthanasia (mercy killing) was first legalized in

  1. Switzerland

  2. Netherland

  3. France

  4. Italy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. The Netherland's parliament passed a bill legalizing euthanasia on February 20th, 2008 becoming the first country to do so.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following act forbids the practice of child marriages in India?

  1. Sandhya Act

  2. Sonia Act

  3. Sharda Act

  4. Mother Teresa Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 popularly known as the Sarda Act after its sponsor Rai Sahib Harbilas Sarda to the British India Legislature in India was passed on 28 September 1929, fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years which was later amended to 18 for girls and 21 for boys. It came into effect six months later on April 1, 1930 and it applies to all of British India, not just to Hindus. It was a result of social reform movement in India. The legislation was passed by the British Indian Government.