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Class 11 Biology · Cell Cycle and Cell Division · Significance of Mitosis

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1
MediumMCQ
Mitosis occurs in
A
Haploid individuals
B
Diploid individuals
C
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
D
In bacteria only

Solution

(C) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
In haploid organisms (e.g.,male honeybees,certain fungi,and algae),mitosis occurs to produce gametes or for vegetative growth.
In diploid organisms,mitosis is essential for growth,development,and tissue repair.
Therefore,mitosis can occur in both haploid and diploid individuals.
2
MediumMCQ
How many $ATP$ molecules are required during anaphase to move chromosomes from the equator to the poles (in $, ATP$)?
A
$38$
B
$5$
C
$30$
D
$76$

Solution

(C) During the process of mitosis,specifically in anaphase,the movement of chromosomes from the equator to the poles is mediated by the shortening of kinetochore microtubules. This process is energy-dependent. While the exact number of $ATP$ molecules required for this specific mechanical movement in a single cell is not a fixed biological constant across all species,in the context of standard competitive biology examinations,the value is often cited as $30\, ATP$ per chromosome or per specific movement event based on theoretical models of motor protein activity.
3
MediumMCQ
Mitosis is the process by which eukaryotic cells
A
Expose the genes for protein synthesis
B
Become specialized in structure and function
C
Multiply
D
Grow

Solution

(C) Mitosis is a type of cell division in which one parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells. This process is essential for the growth,development,and repair of tissues in multicellular organisms. Therefore,it is the fundamental process by which eukaryotic cells multiply.
4
MediumMCQ
How many mitotic divisions must occur in a cell of a root tip to form $256$ cells?
A
$256$
B
$8$
C
$128$
D
$64$

Solution

(B) In mitosis,one cell divides to form $2$ daughter cells. The number of cells produced after $n$ divisions is given by the formula $2^n$.
To find the number of divisions $(n)$ required to produce $256$ cells,we set up the equation: $2^n = 256$.
Since $256 = 2^8$,we have $2^n = 2^8$.
Therefore,$n = 8$ divisions are required.
The sequence of divisions is: $1 \xrightarrow{1} 2 \xrightarrow{2} 4 \xrightarrow{3} 8 \xrightarrow{4} 16 \xrightarrow{5} 32 \xrightarrow{6} 64 \xrightarrow{7} 128 \xrightarrow{8} 256$ cells.
5
MediumMCQ
Mitosis results in
A
Reduction in chromosome number
B
Doubling of chromosome number
C
Constant chromosome number
D
Increase in cell volume

Solution

(C) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. Therefore,it is also known as equational division. It maintains the constant chromosome number in the daughter cells compared to the parent cell.
6
MediumMCQ
The process of mitosis can be studied in
A
Onion root tip
B
Garlic root tip
C
Tendril tip
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in meristematic tissues where active cell growth and division take place.
Root tips and shoot tips are classic examples of meristematic regions in plants.
Onion root tips,garlic root tips,and tendril tips all contain actively dividing meristematic cells,making them ideal specimens for observing the various stages of mitosis under a microscope.
Therefore,all the given options are correct.
7
MediumMCQ
Which of the following will show simple cell division (mitosis)?
A
Microspore mother cells
B
Megaspore mother cells
C
Archesporial cells
D
All the above

Solution

(C) Simple cell division refers to mitosis,where a cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.
Archesporial cells are somatic cells that undergo mitosis to produce sporogenous tissue.
Microspore mother cells and Megaspore mother cells are specialized cells that undergo meiosis to produce spores; however,before reaching the stage of meiosis,they are derived from archesporial cells through mitotic divisions.
In the context of general biological development,archesporial cells are the primary cells that exhibit mitotic division to increase the cell population before differentiation into reproductive mother cells.
8
EasyMCQ
The term "mitosis" was proposed by
A
Flemming
B
Farmer
C
Moore
D
Boveri

Solution

(A) The term "mitosis" was coined by the German biologist Walther Flemming in $1882$. He observed the process of cell division in animal cells and described the stages of nuclear division, which he termed mitosis.
9
MediumMCQ
In cancer cells,
A
Meiosis takes place
B
Mitosis takes place
C
Sometimes meiosis and sometimes mitosis take place
D
Cell division stops

Solution

(B) Cancer cells are characterized by uncontrolled and rapid cell division. This process occurs through $Mitosis$,which leads to the formation of a mass of cells known as a tumor or hypertrophy.
10
MediumMCQ
How many mitotic divisions are needed for a single cell to produce $128$ cells?
A
$7$
B
$14$
C
$28$
D
$32$

Solution

(A) In mitosis,one cell divides to form two daughter cells.
If $n$ is the number of mitotic divisions,the number of cells produced is given by the formula $2^n$.
We need to find $n$ such that $2^n = 128$.
Since $128 = 2^7$,it follows that $n = 7$.
Therefore,$7$ mitotic divisions are required to produce $128$ cells from a single cell.
11
EasyMCQ
In mitotic cell division:
A
Number of chromosomes is doubled at the end
B
Number of chromosomes is reduced to half
C
Number of chromosomes remain unchanged
D
There is no division of chromosomes

Solution

(C) Mitosis is an equational division in which the parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
During the $S$-phase of interphase,$DNA$ replication occurs,doubling the amount of $DNA$,but the number of chromosomes remains the same.
During anaphase,the sister chromatids separate,and each chromatid moves to the opposite pole.
As a result,each daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Therefore,the chromosome number remains unchanged.
12
MediumMCQ
$A$ diploid living organism develops from a zygote by repeated cell divisions called:
A
Meiosis
B
Amitosis
C
Mitosis
D
Segmentation

Solution

(C) The development of a multicellular diploid organism from a single-celled zygote occurs through repeated mitotic cell divisions.
Mitosis is an equational division that ensures the daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell,which is essential for growth,development,and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.
Meiosis is restricted to the production of gametes,while Amitosis is a primitive form of cell division not involved in the development of complex organisms.
13
MediumMCQ
The most important division for the growth of a plant is
A
Mitosis
B
Meiosis
C
Amitosis and fission
D
All the above

Solution

(A) Mitosis is the process of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.
It is the primary mechanism responsible for the growth and development of somatic tissues in plants.
Meiosis is involved in the formation of gametes for sexual reproduction,while amitosis is a primitive form of division not typically associated with organized plant growth.
14
MediumMCQ
Mitotic activity is highest in which cells of the human intestine?
A
Cells of crypts of Lieberkuhn
B
Cells of Brunner's gland
C
Cells of intestinal gland
D
Equally in all cells

Solution

(A) The crypts of Lieberkuhn are tubular glands located between the villi in the intestinal mucosa.
These crypts contain rapidly dividing stem cells that undergo continuous mitosis to replace the epithelial cells of the intestinal lining that are shed due to mechanical wear and tear.
Therefore,mitotic activity is highest in the cells of the crypts of Lieberkuhn.
15
EasyMCQ
Which type of cell division is observed during cleavage?
A
Amitosis
B
Mitosis
C
Endomitosis
D
Meiosis

Solution

(B) Cleavage is a series of rapid mitotic cell divisions of the zygote that occur immediately after fertilization. During cleavage,the cells (blastomeres) divide by mitosis,which increases the number of cells without increasing the total size of the embryo. Therefore,the correct answer is $Mitosis$.
16
EasyMCQ
The transfer of genetic information from the zygote to all somatic cells occurs through which process?
A
Meiosis
B
Amitosis
C
Endomitosis
D
Mitosis

Solution

(D) The zygote is a single diploid cell formed by the fusion of male and female gametes.
To develop into a multicellular organism,the zygote undergoes repeated cell divisions.
Mitosis is the type of cell division that ensures the daughter cells receive the same number and type of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Therefore,mitosis is responsible for the growth and development of an organism from a zygote,ensuring that all somatic cells contain identical genetic information.
17
MediumMCQ
How many divisions are required for a single cell to produce $128$ cells?
A
$128$
B
$127$
C
$32$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) The number of cells produced after $n$ divisions is given by the formula $2^n$.
Here,we want to find the number of divisions $(n)$ required to produce $128$ cells.
So,$2^n = 128$.
Since $128 = 2^7$,we have $2^n = 2^7$.
Therefore,$n = 7$.
Thus,$7$ mitotic divisions are required to produce $128$ cells from a single cell.
18
EasyMCQ
During mitosis,the number of chromosomes $...$
A
changes.
B
does not change.
C
can change if the cell is mature.
D
can change if the cell is immature.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is an equational division. During the $S$-phase of interphase,the amount of $DNA$ in the cell doubles,but the number of chromosomes remains the same. During mitosis,the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles. As a result,each daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Therefore,the chromosome number does not change during mitosis.
19
MediumMCQ
Where is active mitosis observed in animals?
A
Nail matrix
B
Hair tip
C
Dermis of skin
D
Lens

Solution

(A) Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells. In animals,active mitosis occurs in tissues that undergo constant renewal or growth. The nail matrix (or nail root) is the area where new nail cells are produced through rapid mitotic division,which pushes the older cells forward to form the nail plate. Other sites include the bone marrow,skin epidermis,and the lining of the gut.
20
MediumMCQ
Which type of cell division is responsible for the growth of tissues and organisms?
A
Amitosis
B
Mitosis
C
Meiosis
D
Mitosis and Meiosis

Solution

(B) Mitosis is the type of cell division that occurs in somatic cells,leading to the production of genetically identical daughter cells.
It is primarily responsible for the growth of tissues,repair of damaged cells,and the overall development of multicellular organisms.
Meiosis,on the other hand,is involved in the production of gametes for sexual reproduction and is not responsible for somatic growth.
21
MediumMCQ
Mitosis occurs in which of the following?
A
Haploid organisms
B
Diploid organisms
C
Both $(A)$ and $(B)$
D
Only in bacteria

Solution

(C) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
In haploid organisms (e.g.,certain fungi,algae,and male bees),mitosis occurs to produce gametes or for growth.
In diploid organisms,mitosis is essential for growth,tissue repair,and asexual reproduction.
Therefore,mitosis can occur in both haploid and diploid organisms.
Bacteria undergo binary fission,which is a simpler process and not considered mitosis.
22
MediumMCQ
Which statement is correct for mitosis?
A
Daughter cells have different functions,i.e.,they perform different tasks.
B
Daughter cells are identical in every way.
C
Daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to the parent cell.
D
Daughter cells show variation in genetic traits.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is a type of cell division in which a parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
In mitosis,the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells remains the same as in the parent cell (equational division).
The daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell.
Therefore,option $B$ is the correct statement as daughter cells are identical in every way.
23
MediumMCQ
Which is the best material for the study of mitosis in the laboratory?
A
Anther
B
Root tip
C
Leaf tip
D
Ovary

Solution

(B) Mitosis is the process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells. To study mitosis in the laboratory,tissues with actively dividing cells are required. The root tip of plants (such as onion) contains the apical meristem,which consists of rapidly dividing cells. Therefore,the root tip is the most suitable and commonly used material for observing different stages of mitosis under a microscope.
24
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mitosis?
A
Leptotene
B
Zygotene
C
Pachytene
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
Leptotene,Zygotene,and Pachytene are specific stages of Prophase-$I$ of Meiosis,not Mitosis.
Therefore,none of the given options represent a characteristic feature of mitosis.
25
MediumMCQ
Which type of cell division is important for wound healing?
A
Amitosis
B
Mitosis
C
Meiosis
D
Free nuclear division

Solution

(B) Wound healing requires the replacement of damaged or lost cells with new,identical cells.
Mitosis is the type of cell division that results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
Therefore,mitosis is essential for growth,tissue repair,and wound healing in multicellular organisms.
26
MediumMCQ
The division of the nucleus is indirect in .......
A
Mitosis
B
Binary fission
C
Budding
D
Fragmentation

Solution

(A) In $Mitosis$ (also known as $Karyokinesis$),the division of the nucleus is an indirect process involving complex stages like $Prophase$,$Metaphase$,$Anaphase$,and $Telophase$. This is in contrast to $Amitosis$ (direct division),which is commonly seen in simple organisms like bacteria or during binary fission in some protozoans. Therefore,$Mitosis$ is the correct answer where nuclear division is indirect.
27
MediumMCQ
Which type of cell division maintains genetic similarity?
A
Mitosis
B
Meiosis
C
Amitosis
D
Reductional division

Solution

(A) Mitosis is known as equational division because the number of chromosomes in the parent and progeny cells is the same.
It ensures that the daughter cells receive an identical set of chromosomes and genetic material as the parent cell.
Therefore,mitosis maintains genetic similarity between the parent and daughter cells.
Meiosis and reductional division are synonymous and lead to a reduction in chromosome number,resulting in genetic variation.
28
MediumMCQ
Which type of cell division occurs during the development of an organism from a zygote?
A
Mitosis
B
Meiosis
C
Either $(A)$ or $(B)$
D
Binary fission

Solution

(A) zygote is a diploid $(2n)$ single cell formed by the fusion of male and female gametes.
To develop into a multicellular organism,the zygote must undergo repeated cell divisions to increase the number of cells.
Mitosis is the type of cell division that maintains the same chromosome number $(2n)$ in all daughter cells,ensuring that every cell in the developing organism is genetically identical to the zygote.
Meiosis is specifically involved in gamete formation,not in the growth of the organism from a zygote.
29
EasyMCQ
The genetic material of every cell in a multicellular organism is identical because...
A
They are formed by mitosis of the zygote.
B
They are formed by meiosis of the zygote.
C
They are formed by amitosis of the zygote.
D
They maintain the continuity of the species.

Solution

(A) In a multicellular organism,all somatic cells originate from a single-celled zygote.
Mitosis is the type of cell division that ensures the daughter cells receive an identical set of chromosomes and genetic information as the parent cell.
Since the zygote undergoes repeated mitotic divisions to form the entire organism,every cell retains the same genetic constitution.
30
MediumMCQ
Assertion $A$: The genetic material is identical in every cell of the body. Reason $R$: Cells reproduce according to their requirements. Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?
A
$A$ and $R$ are both true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
B
$A$ and $R$ are both true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
C
$A$ is true and $R$ is false.
D
$A$ is false and $R$ is true.

Solution

(C) Assertion $A$ is true because all somatic cells in an organism are derived from the zygote through mitosis,maintaining the same genetic content.
Reason $R$ is false because cells do not reproduce simply according to their 'requirements'; rather,cell division is a highly regulated process controlled by cell cycle checkpoints and signaling pathways to ensure growth,repair,and development.
Therefore,$A$ is true and $R$ is false.
31
MediumMCQ
Through which process are new cells formed from a zygote?
A
Cell differentiation
B
Mitosis
C
Meiosis
D
Transformation

Solution

(B) zygote is a single-celled diploid structure formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. To develop into a multicellular organism,the zygote undergoes repeated rounds of $Mitosis$ (equational division). $Mitosis$ ensures that all resulting cells maintain the same genetic constitution and chromosome number as the zygote. Therefore,the correct process is $Mitosis$.
32
EasyMCQ
Which type of cell division results in daughter cells with identical genetic material?
A
Meiosis
B
Amitosis
C
Reduction division
D
Mitosis

Solution

(D) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus,typical of ordinary tissue growth. In this process,the genetic material is replicated and then equally distributed,ensuring that the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell.
33
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is $NOT$ true for mitosis?
A
The number of chromosomes is equal to the parent cell.
B
The number of chromosomes is half that of the parent cell.
C
Reformation of the nucleolus.
D
Complete condensation of chromosomes.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is an equational division where the parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
$1$. The number of chromosomes in the daughter cells remains the same as in the parent cell,so option $B$ is incorrect.
$2$. During telophase,the nucleolus,Golgi complex,and endoplasmic reticulum reform,so option $C$ is true.
$3$. During prophase and metaphase,chromosomes undergo complete condensation to become visible,so option $D$ is true.
Therefore,the statement that is $NOT$ true for mitosis is that the number of chromosomes is half that of the parent cell.
34
MediumMCQ
The process of nuclear division in which the number of chromosomes remains constant is known as:
A
Mitosis
B
Meiosis
C
Interphase
D
Cytokinesis

Solution

(A) In $Mitosis$ (equational division), the parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
During this process, the chromosome number remains the same as that of the parent cell.
$Meiosis$ (reductional division) results in daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes.
$Interphase$ is the phase of cell growth and $DNA$ replication, not division.
$Cytokinesis$ is the division of the cytoplasm, not the nucleus.
35
EasyMCQ
Which physiological process ensures the equal distribution of genetic material?
A
Growth
B
Division
C
Germination
D
Development

Solution

(B) The process that ensures the equal distribution of genetic material $(DNA)$ into daughter cells is $Cell \ Division$ (specifically $Mitosis$).
During $Mitosis$, the replicated chromosomes are segregated and distributed equally to the two daughter nuclei, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information as the parent cell.
Therefore, $Division$ is the correct physiological process.
36
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is most suitable for the study of mitosis?
A
Root tip
B
Leaf tip
C
Pollen grain
D
Germ cell

Solution

(A) Mitosis is the process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells to produce genetically identical daughter cells.
Root tips are the most suitable material for studying mitosis because they contain meristematic tissue,which is actively dividing.
In these regions,cells are in various stages of the cell cycle,making it easy to observe different phases of mitosis like prophase,metaphase,anaphase,and telophase under a microscope.
37
EasyMCQ
Which process allows a multicellular body to develop from a single-celled organism?
A
Meiosis
B
Reduction division
C
Mitosis
D
Cytokinesis

Solution

(C) The development of a multicellular organism from a single cell (zygote) occurs through repeated mitotic cell divisions.
Mitosis is an equational division that ensures the production of genetically identical daughter cells,which is essential for growth,development,and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.
Meiosis,on the other hand,is a reductional division involved in gamete formation,not in the growth of the body from a single cell.
38
EasyMCQ
Which process maintains the chromosome number in all cells?
A
Amitosis
B
Mitosis
C
Meiosis
D
Reduction division

Solution

(B) Mitosis is known as equational division because the chromosome number in the daughter cells remains the same as that of the parent cell.
During mitosis,the replicated chromosomes are equally distributed into two daughter nuclei,ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
This process is essential for growth,tissue repair,and asexual reproduction in multicellular organisms,maintaining genetic stability across cell generations.
39
MediumMCQ
What is responsible for cell repair?
A
Cytokinesis
B
Karyokinesis
C
Interphase
D
Mitosis

Solution

(D) Mitosis is responsible for the growth and repair of cells in multicellular organisms. During mitosis,a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells,which replace damaged or dead cells and facilitate tissue growth.
40
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is $NOT$ a significance of mitosis?
A
Maintenance of chromosome number in all cells.
B
Maintenance of a specific type and number of chromosomes generation after generation.
C
Development of a multicellular body from a single-celled organism.
D
Continuous production of new blood cells.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is an equational division that ensures the maintenance of the same chromosome number in daughter cells as in the parent cell.
Option $A$ is a significance of mitosis as it maintains the chromosome number.
Option $C$ is a significance of mitosis as it allows a single-celled zygote to develop into a multicellular organism.
Option $D$ is a significance of mitosis as it is responsible for cell repair and the continuous replacement of cells like blood cells.
Option $B$ describes the maintenance of chromosome number generation after generation,which is a characteristic feature of meiosis (gametogenesis),not mitosis. Therefore,it is not a significance of mitosis.
41
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is the result of mitosis?
A
Reduction in the number of chromosomes
B
Doubling of the number of chromosomes
C
Maintenance of the number of chromosomes
D
Increase in cell size

Solution

(C) Mitosis is an equational division in which the parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
During this process,the chromosome number remains the same in the daughter cells as it was in the parent cell.
Therefore,mitosis ensures the maintenance of the chromosome number across cell generations.
42
MediumMCQ
How many mitotic divisions are required to produce $256$ cells from a single root tip cell?
A
$128$
B
$256$
C
$64$
D
$255$

Solution

(D) In mitosis,one cell divides to form two daughter cells. The number of cells produced after $n$ divisions is given by the formula $2^n$.
To find the number of divisions $(n)$ required to produce $256$ cells,we use the formula $2^n = 256$.
Since $256 = 2^8$,we have $2^n = 2^8$.
Therefore,$n = 8$.
However,if the question asks for the number of divisions starting from one cell to reach a total of $256$ cells,the total number of divisions is $256 - 1 = 255$.
43
EasyMCQ
Which statement is correct for mitosis?
A
Cells are formed that show active functions,i.e.,they undergo division.
B
At the end of the division process,two cells are formed.
C
The number of chromosomes in the daughter cells is half that of the parent cell.
D
The cells formed at the end of mitosis show genetic variation.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is a type of cell division in which a parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
In mitosis,the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells remains the same as in the parent cell (equational division).
Since the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell,they do not show genetic variation.
Therefore,the statement that two cells are formed at the end of the division process is correct.
44
EasyMCQ
In which of the following does mitosis occur?
A
Gametes
B
Somatic cells
C
Germ cells
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus,typical of ordinary tissue growth.
It occurs in somatic cells (body cells) for growth,repair,and asexual reproduction.
Gametes and germ cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid cells for sexual reproduction.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
45
EasyMCQ
Which plant part is most suitable for studying mitosis in a classroom?
A
Anther
B
Root tip
C
Bark piece
D
Shoot tip

Solution

(B) Mitosis is the process of cell division that occurs in meristematic tissues where cells are actively dividing.
In plants, the root tip $(root \text{ } apex)$ and shoot tip $(shoot \text{ } apex)$ are the primary regions of active cell division.
However, the root tip is the most commonly used material in laboratories for studying mitosis because it is easy to handle, can be grown quickly in water, and the cells are large and clearly visible under a microscope after staining.
46
MediumMCQ
Mitosis occurs in ...... .
A
Haploid cells only
B
Diploid cells only
C
Haploid and diploid cells
D
Microspore mother cells

Solution

(C) Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. It is a process of equational division. Mitosis can occur in both haploid $(n)$ and diploid $(2n)$ cells. For example,in many lower plants and social insects like honeybees,haploid cells undergo mitosis to produce gametes or to increase the number of cells. In higher organisms,diploid cells undergo mitosis for growth and tissue repair.
47
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
Karyokinesis and cytokinesis occur simultaneously.
B
Karyokinesis and cytokinesis occur in a random order.
C
Karyokinesis induces cytokinesis.
D
Cytokinesis induces karyokinesis.

Solution

(C) In the cell cycle,the division of the nucleus (karyokinesis) is followed by the division of the cytoplasm (cytokinesis).
Karyokinesis is the process where the genetic material is replicated and divided into two daughter nuclei.
Once the nucleus has divided,the cell proceeds to divide its cytoplasm to form two distinct daughter cells.
Therefore,karyokinesis is the prerequisite and inducer for cytokinesis to occur.
48
MediumMCQ
What is the main significance of mitosis?
A
It increases the amount of $DNA$.
B
The daughter cells have the same genetic identity as the parent cell.
C
It is found in all tissues of the plant body.
D
It is a completely distinct process.

Solution

(B) Mitosis is an equational division where the parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
This ensures that the chromosome number and genetic composition remain constant across cell generations.
Therefore,the main significance of mitosis is the maintenance of genetic stability in the daughter cells.
49
MediumMCQ
What is observed in each daughter cell after mitosis?
A
The number of chromosomes is half compared to the parent nucleus.
B
The number of chromosomes is double compared to the parent nucleus.
C
The number of chromosomes is equal to the parent nucleus.
D
The number of chromosomes is haploid compared to the parent nucleus.

Solution

(C) Mitosis is an equational division. In this process,the parent cell divides to form two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. During mitosis,the chromosomes replicate during the $S$-phase of interphase,and then the sister chromatids separate during anaphase. As a result,each daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Therefore,the ploidy level remains the same.

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