Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 11 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 formation of synaptonemal complex is ______________ DNA replication in zygotene.

A. Before
B. Simultaneous
C. After
D. Unrelated to
Answer» D. Unrelated to
2.

There is a direct correlation between this unreplicated DNA and crossing over sites.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is the size of DNA that is left to be replicated in zygotene?

A. 100 bp
B. 1000kb
C. 10<sup>4</sup> bp
D. 10<sup>4</sup> kb
Answer» D. 10<sup>4</sup> kb
4.

What is the percentage of DNA synthesized during zygotene?

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 5%
D. 0.4%
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following will not be seen in zygotene?

A. Synthesis of Histones
B. Synthesis of DNA
C. Formation of synaptonemal complex
D. Equatorial positioning of chromosomes
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the pairing is not feasible?

A. Pairing between homologous chromosomes
B. Pairing between homologous parts of non-homologous chromosome
C. Pairing between 4 chromosomes following translocation
D. Pairing between more than 2 chromosomes
Answer» E.
7.

Pairing of chromosome is initiated by hydrodynamic force.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

If there is an improper attachment of spindle fiber, which protein sends the negative signal?

A. Mcm
B. Mdm2
C. Mad2
D. Mek
Answer» D. Mek
9.

If the pairing starts at terminal and proceeds towards centre it is known as ________________

A. Procentric
B. Proterminal
C. Random
D. Acrocentric
Answer» C. Random
10.

Which of the following events is seen in zygotene phase?

A. Synapsis
B. Recombination
C. Terminalization
D. Equatorial ring formation
Answer» B. Recombination
11.

Which of the following will you expect to see in zygotene stage?

A. Condensed chromosome
B. Thin chromatid
C. Bead on a string model
D. O shaped chromosome
Answer» B. Thin chromatid