Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Electron dense bars located in the synaptonemal complex in pachytene is _________________

A. LC complex
B. Recombination nodule
C. Pachytene cluster
D. Synaptomere
Answer» C. Pachytene cluster
2.

Choose the wrong statement.

A. DNA replication in pachytene if prevented will lead to arm breakage
B. Replication in pachytene is delayed semiconservative replication
C. This replication sites are 200bp long
D. The DNA replication in pachytene can be inhibited by normal replication inhibiting agents
Answer» C. This replication sites are 200bp long
3.

What is the stretch of DNA remaining unreplicated during pachytene?

A. 200bp
B. 1000bp
C. 104bp
D. 10 kb
Answer» B. 1000bp
4.

Crossing over doesn’t take place ________________

A. Between two sister chromatids
B. Between two non-sister chromatids
C. For recombination repair
D. Between three chromatids
Answer» E.
5.

WHAT_IS_THE_STRETCH_OF_DNA_REMAINING_UNREPLICATED_DURING_PACHYTENE??$

A. 200bp
B. 1000bp
C. 104bp
D. 10 kb
Answer» B. 1000bp
6.

Electron dense bars located in the synaptonemal complex in pachytene is _________________$

A. LC complex
B. Recombination nodule
C. Pachytene cluster
D. Synaptomere
Answer» C. Pachytene cluster
7.

Choose_the_wrong_statement.$

A. DNA replication in pachytene if prevented will lead to arm breakage
B. Replication in pachytene is delayed semiconservative replication
C. This replication sites are 200bp long
D. The DNA replication in pachytene can be inhibited by normal replication inhibiting agents
Answer» C. This replication sites are 200bp long
8.

Crossing over doesn’t take place _______________?#

A. Between two sister chromatids
B. Between two non-sister chromatids
C. For recombination repair
D. Between three chromatids
Answer» E.
9.

In pachytene the polar arrangement of chromosomes disappears.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What is the fate of nucleolus in pachytene?

A. Nucleolus disappears
B. Nucleolus appears like thin chromatin
C. Nucleolus is disintegrated
D. Nucleolus remains attached to particular tetrad
Answer» E.
11.

The chiasma is first formed and then at that point crossing over takes place.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

In an experiment you introduce a pair of unpaired homologous chromosomes into pachytene stage, what will you expect to observe?

A. Pairing and subsequent recombination
B. Pairing will occur but no recombination
C. No pairing will occur but recombination will take place
D. Neither pairing nor recombination
Answer» E.
13.

Which is the longest stage of spermatogenesis?

A. Zygotene
B. Pachytene
C. Diplotene
D. Dikinesis
Answer» C. Diplotene
14.

Synaptonemal complex is shed in _______________ stage, from parts other than recombination site.

A. Zygotene
B. Pachtene
C. Diplotene
D. Diakinesis
Answer» D. Diakinesis
15.

The point where the synaptonemal complex is attached to nuclear envelope is called _______________

A. Bouque stick
B. Meiotic point
C. Fixation point
D. Telomerin
Answer» D. Telomerin