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Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

74Questions
30Papers covered
3.96% ↑113.9%Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
20264223.96% ↑113.9%
20251111.85% ↓69.8%
2024723.56.14% ↓35.5%
20236169.52% ↑38.6%
2022924.56.87% ↓17.6%
20215158.33% ↑4.2%
20204148.00% ↑112%
20192123.77% ↑107.5%
20181111.82% ↓48.2%
20172123.51% ↓32.7%
20166235.22% ↑89.6%
2015321.52.75% ↓48.6%
20143135.36% ↑18.9%
2013522.54.50% ↑54.7%
2012321.52.91% ↑39.8%
20112212.08% ↓6.2%
20102212.22% ↓37.8%
20092123.57% ↑12.5%
20052123.17% ↓41.8%
20043135.45% ↑249.1%
20021111.56% ↓15.6%
20001111.85%

23 questions · newest paper first

1

Match List I with List II :

  1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
NEET (UG) 2026
2

The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is .

  1. S-M-G2-G1
  2. G1-G2-S-M
  3. G1-M-G2-S
  4. G1-S-G2-M
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
3

Following are the stages of cell division : Choose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below :

  1. C-E-D-A-B
  2. E-B-D-A-C
  3. B-D-E-A-C
  4. E-C-A-D-B
NEET (UG) 2024
4

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

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  2. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  3. A-I, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
5

Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in :

  1. S phase
  2. G1 phase
  3. G2 phase
  4. M phase
NEET (UG) 2023
6

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

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  4. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
NEET (UG) 2023
7

Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  2. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  3. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
NEET (UG) 2023
8

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

  1. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
  2. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
  3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
  4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
NEET (UG) 2021
9

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?

  1. 32
  2. 8
  3. 16
  4. 4
NEET (UG) 2021
10

The centriole undergoes duplication during :

  1. G2 phase
  2. S-phase
  3. Prophase
  4. Metaphase
NEET (UG) 2021
11

Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent stage (G0). This process occurs at the end of

  1. G1 phase
  2. S phase
  3. G2 phase
  4. M phase
NEET (UG) 2020
12

Identify the correct statement with regard to G1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase

  1. Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its DNA.
  2. DNA synthesis or replication takes place.
  3. Nuclear Division takes place.
  4. Reorganisation of all cell components takes place.
NEET (UG) 2020
13

Cells in G0 phase:

  1. suspend the cell cycle
  2. terminate the cell cycle
  3. exit the cell cycle
  4. enter the cell cycle
NEET (UG) 2019
14

The correct sequence of phases of cell cycle is:

  1. S G1 G2 M
  2. G1 S G2 M
  3. M G1 G2 S
  4. G1 G2 S M
NEET (UG) 2019
15

During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place on

  1. S-phase
  2. G1-phase
  3. G2-phase
  4. M phase
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
16

When cell has stalled DNA replication fork, which checkpoint should be predominantly activated?

  1. G1/S
  2. G2/M
  3. M
  4. Both G2/M and M
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
17

A somatic cell that has just completed the S phase of its cell cycle, as compared to gamete of the same species, has

  1. twice the number of chromosomes and four times the amount of DNA
  2. four times the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA
  3. twice the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA
  4. same number of chromosomes but twice the amount of DNA.
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
18

During which phase(s) of cell cycle, amount of DNA in a cell remains at 4C level if the initial amount is denoted as 2C?

  1. G0 and G1
  2. G1 and S
  3. Only G2
  4. G2 and M
AIPMT 2014
19

In 'S' phase of the cell cycle

  1. amount of DNA doubles in each cell
  2. amount of DNA remains same in each cell
  3. chromosomes number is increased
  4. amount of DNA is reduced to half in each cell.
AIPMT 2014
20

Given below is a schematic break-up of the phases/stages of cell cycle. Which one of the following is the correct indication of the stage/phase in the cell cycle? [figure]

  1. C - karyokinesis
  2. D - synthetic phase
  3. A - cytokinesis
  4. B - metaphase
AIPMT 2009
21

At what stage of the cell cycle are histone proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell?

  1. During G2 stage of prophase
  2. During S-phase
  3. During entire prophase
  4. During telophase
AIPMT 2005
22

In the somatic cell cycle

  1. in G1 phase DNA content is double the amount of DNA present in the original cell
  2. DNA replication takes place in S phase
  3. a short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase
  4. G2 phase follows mitotic phase
AIPMT 2004
23

In which stage of cell cycle, DNA replication occurs?

  1. G1-phase
  2. S-phase
  3. G2-phase
  4. M-phase
AIPMT 2000