NEET Cell Cycle and Cell Division PYQ practice sheet

20 previous-year NEET Botany questions from Cell Cycle and Cell Division, newest papers first. Cell Cycle and Cell Division carries 27 of the Botany questions in NEET 2020 to 2026, so this is a good place to test yourself after revising the chapter. Marking: +4 correct, −1 wrong.

1. 1.

   RE-NEET 2026

   The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is ________.

   • (A)
     G1-G2-S-M
   • (B)
     S-M-G2-G1
   • (C)
     G1-M-G2-S
   • (D)
     G1-S-G2-M
2. 2.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Given below are two statements : Statement I : Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase I. Statement II : Meiosis I resembles mitosis. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

   • (A)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are true
   • (B)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are false
   • (C)
     Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false
   • (D)
     Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true
3. 3.

   NEET 2026

   Match List I with List II: List-I (Phase of cell cycle): A. G1 phase, B. S phase, C. G2 phase, D. M phase List-II (Activity): I. Actual cell division occurs, II. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA, III. Synthesis of DNA occurs and the amount of DNA per cell doubles, IV. Proteins are synthesized while cell growth continues Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
   • (C)
     A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
   • (D)
     A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
4. 4.

   NEET 2024

   Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during

   • (A)
     Metaphase
   • (B)
     Anaphase
   • (C)
     Telophase
   • (D)
     Prophase
5. 5.

   NEET 2024

   Given below are two Statements: Statement I: Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage. Statement II: The beginning of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
   • (B)
     Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
   • (C)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
   • (D)
     Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
6. 6.

   NEET 2024

   Following are the stages of cell division: A. Gap 2 phase B. Cytokinesis C. Synthesis phase D. Karyokinesis E. Gap 1 phase Choose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below:

   • (A)
     C-E-D-A-B
   • (B)
     B-D-E-A-C
   • (C)
     E-B-D-A-C
   • (D)
     E-C-A-D-B
7. 7.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List-I (Sub phases of prophase I): A. Diakinesis, B. Pachytene, C. Zygotene, D. Leptotene List-II (Specific characters): I. Synaptonemal complex formation, II. Completion of terminalisation of chiasmata, III. Chromosomes look like thin threads, IV. Appearance of recombination nodules Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
   • (B)
     A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
   • (C)
     A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
   • (D)
     A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
8. 8.

   NEET 2023

   Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?

   • (A)
     Telophase
   • (B)
     Metaphase I
   • (C)
     Metaphase II
   • (D)
     Anaphase II
9. 9.

   NEET 2023

   The process of appearance of recombination nodules occurs at which sub stage of prophase I in meiosis?

   • (A)
     Diakinesis
   • (B)
     Zygotene
   • (C)
     Pachytene
   • (D)
     Diplotene
10. 10.

    NEET 2023

    Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in -

    • (A)
      $\mathrm{G_2}$ phase
    • (B)
      M phase
    • (C)
      S phase
    • (D)
      $\mathrm{G_1}$ phase
11. 11.

    NEET 2023

    Match List I with List II : | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. M Phase | I. Proteins are synthesized | | B. $\mathrm{G_2}$ Phase | II. Inactive phase | | C. Quiescent stage | III. Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication | | D. $\mathrm{G_1}$ Phase | IV. Equational division | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

    • (A)
      A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
    • (B)
      A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
    • (C)
      A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
    • (D)
      A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
12. 12.

    NEET 2023

    Given below are two statements: Statement I: During $\mathrm{G_0}$ phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive. Statement II: The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of interphase. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
    • (B)
      Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
    • (C)
      Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
    • (D)
      Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
13. 13.

    NEET 2023

    Select the correct statements. A. Tetrad formation is seen during Leptotene. B. During Anaphase, the centromeres split and chromatids separate. C. Terminalization takes place during Pachytene. D. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER are reformed during Telophase. E. Crossing over takes place between sister chromatids of homologous chromosome. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      B and E only
    • (B)
      A and C only
    • (C)
      B and D only
    • (D)
      A, C and E only
14. 14.

    NEET 2022

    Which one of the following never occurs during mitotic cell division?

    • (A)
      Coiling and condensation of the chromatids
    • (B)
      Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes
    • (C)
      Movement of centrioles towards opposite poles
    • (D)
      Pairing of homologous chromosomes
15. 15.

    NEET 2022

    The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:

    • (A)
      Terminalization
    • (B)
      Synaptonemal complex
    • (C)
      Bivalent
    • (D)
      Sites at which crossing over occurs
16. 16.

    NEET 2022

    Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
    • (B)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
    • (C)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
    • (D)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
17. 17.

    NEET 2021

    Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere ?

    • (A)
      Telophase II
    • (B)
      Metaphase II
    • (C)
      Metaphase I
    • (D)
      Anaphase II
18. 18.

    NEET 2021

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    • (A)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
    • (B)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
    • (C)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
    • (D)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
19. 19.

    NEET 2021

    The centriole undergoes duplication during :

    • (A)
      Metaphase
    • (B)
      S-phase
    • (C)
      G2 phase
    • (D)
      Prophase
20. 20.

    NEET 2021

    The fruit fly has 8 chromosomes (2n) in each cell. During interphase of Mitosis if the number of chromosomes at G1 phase is 8, what would be the number of chromosomes after S phase ?

    • (A)
      16
    • (B)
      8
    • (C)
      4
    • (D)
      32