NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 82

Question: Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?

Options:

A) Spindle fibres

B) Disappearance of nucleolus

C) Chromosome movement

D) Synapsis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Synapsis is a characteristic feature of meiosis, not mitosis. It refers to the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. The other options (spindle fibres, disappearance of nucleolus, and chromosome movement) are all features observed during mitosis in somatic cells.