NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
- AChromosome movement
- BSynapsis
- CSpindle fibres
- DDisappearance of nucleolus
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Correct answer: B
Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them. Synapsis takes place during prophase I, of zygotene of meiosis.
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