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What happens during cytokinesis in an animal ll?

In animal lls, cytokinesis occurs by the formation of a cleavage furrow, which deepens to divide the ll into two. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following is incorrect about metaphase?

Sister chromatids do not separate in metaphase; they separate during anaphase. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which of the following statements about metaphase is incorrect?

During metaphase, the nuclear membrane remains absent; it reforms during telophase. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

Which of the following statements about telophase is correct?

During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms around the separated chromosomes. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which phase of the sigmoid growth curve represents rapid ll division and elongation?

The log phase represents exponential growth, characterized by rapid ll division and elongation. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

During which phase of meiosis does synapsis occur?

Synapsis occurs during zygotene, where homologous chromosomes pair up and form synaptonemal complexes. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which phase of meiosis is responsible for the formation of chiasmata?

During diplotene, homologous chromosomes begin to separate except at chiasmata, where crossing over has occurred. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which of the following statements about telophase is incorrect?

During telophase, sister chromatids have already separated; they do not remain attached. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following statements about telophase II is incorrect?

During telophase II, chromosomes decondense, and nuclear membranes reform. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which structure holds two chromatids of a chromosome together?

The ntromere holds two chromatids of a chromosome together and provides attachment for spindle fibers during ll division. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Cell Structure and Function, Cell Cycle and Biomolecules, Topic: Cell organelles and biomolecular structure.

During which stage of mitosis do chromatids get separated?

During anaphase, the ntromeres split, and sister chromatids separate, moving to opposite poles of the ll. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which structure disappears during prophase of mitosis?

During prophase, the nuclear envelope disintegrates, allowing spindle fibers to attach to chromosomes. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -