Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The prophase 2 is ______________ mitotic prophase.

A. Same as
B. Similar to
C. Different from
D. Unrelated
Answer» C. Different from
2.

Which of the following will show telophase1?

A. Trillium
B. Mangifera
C. Canines
D. Homo sapiens
Answer» C. Canines
3.

Choose the statement that doesn’t agree with the metaphase 1?

A. Only one kinetochore is presented by 1 chromosome
B. Chromosomes are pulled apart by spindle fibers
C. There exists attraction between the homologous
D. They are lined along an equatorial plate
Answer» D. They are lined along an equatorial plate
4.

The prophase 2 is ______________ mitotic prophase.$

A. Same as
B. Similar to
C. Different from
D. Unrelated
Answer» C. Different from
5.

Which of the following will show telophase1?$

A. Trillium
B. Mangifera
C. Canines
D. Homo sapiens
Answer» C. Canines
6.

How many cells are produced by meiosis 2?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
7.

Choose the statement that is not true for meiosis 2.

A. Doubled chromosomes line along equatorial plate
B. Karyokinesis is followed y cytokinesis
C. The chromosome number is reduced
D. The anaphase chromosomes start to spate from the centre
Answer» D. The anaphase chromosomes start to spate from the centre
8.

Which of the following agrees with telophase 1?

A. The chromosomes de-condensed
B. The sister chromatids of the bivalent is visible
C. The nuclear membrane breaks down
D. It is of very long duration
Answer» C. The nuclear membrane breaks down
9.

At the end of anaphase 1 the chromosomes are relaxed and uncoiled. State if it is true or false.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

If your cell has 24 chromatids, what will be the number of a chromosome at each pole after anaphase 1?

A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
Answer» B. 12
11.

The anaphase 1 shows which of the following?

A. Chromatids separate to one pole
B. Centromere is 1st to separate
C. The chromosomes separate to 4 cells
D. Each homologue reaches opposite pole
Answer» E.
12.

Choose the statement that doesn’t agree with the metaphase 1?$

A. Only one kinetochore is presented by 1 chromosome
B. Chromosomes are pulled apart by spindle fibers
C. There exists attraction between the homologous
D. They are lined along an equatorial plate
Answer» D. They are lined along an equatorial plate
13.

The metaphase chromosomes are unattached and separates to opposite pole by microtubule contraction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
14.

The movement of the chromosome in metaphase is known as _______________

A. Polarization
B. Equalization
C. Repulsion
D. Congression
Answer» E.
15.

Which of the following is true about the attachment of sister chromatid to kinetochore in this phase?

A. Each chromosome is bound by 2 spindle fibers at the kinetochore
B. The sister chromatids seperate
C. The attachment is at centromere
D. Chromosomes bound by one spindle give negative signal to prevent cycle progression
Answer» D. Chromosomes bound by one spindle give negative signal to prevent cycle progression
16.

Nuclear envelope breaks down finally in _____________

A. Prophase
B. Pro metaphase
C. Metaphase
D. Anaphase
Answer» C. Metaphase