NEET Cell Cycle and Cell Division PYQs & Practice Questions

10 free NEET Biology questions on Cell Cycle and Cell Division, starting with previous year questions (2016–2026). Tap “Show answer” to check each one. No login needed.

Topics: Genetic Constitution of Gametes · Occurrence of Meiosis · Events of Anaphase I · Mitosis - Equational Division · Structure of a Bivalent · G0 (Quiescent) Phase · Events Exclusive to Meiosis · Identifying Incorrect Statements about Meiosis · Characteristics of G1 Phase · Meiotic Prophase I - Leptotene and Diplotene Stages · Mitosis - Metaphase · Cell Cycle Phase Sequence

1. Q1NEET 2026Phases of the Cell Cycle

   The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is ________.

   • A. G1-M-G2-S
   • B. G1-S-G2-M
   • C. S-M-G2-G1
   • D. G1-G2-S-M
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   Answer: A — G1-M-G2-S

   The cell cycle proceeds in the order: G1 (Gap 1) → S (Synthesis, DNA replication) → G2 (Gap 2) → M (Mitosis).

2. Q2NEET 2026Meiosis I - Prophase I and Comparison with Mitosis

   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 false
   • B. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false
   • C. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true
   • D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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   Answer: A — Both Statement I and Statement II are false

   By the end of prophase I (diakinesis stage), chromosomes are fully condensed -- Statement I is correct. Meiosis I is a reductional division involving pairing of homologous chromosomes, crossing over, and separation of homologs, which is fundamentally different from mitosis (where sister chromatids separate and chromosome number is maintained) -- so Statement II is false.

3. Q3NEET 2026Matching cell cycle phase to activity

   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 synthesised while cell growth continues.

   • A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
   • B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
   • D. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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   Answer: C — A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

   G1: cell grows, metabolically active, no DNA replication (II); S phase: DNA synthesis/doubling (III); G2: protein synthesis continues, cell prepares for division (IV); M phase: actual division (I). A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

4. Q4NEET 2025Spindle Fibers - Function in Mitosis

   What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

   • A. To separate the chromosomes
   • B. To synthesize new DNA
   • C. To repair damaged DNA
   • D. To regulate cell growth
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   Answer: —

   At the onset of anaphase, each chromosome splits and the daughter chromatids (now daughter chromosomes) migrate towards opposite poles with the help of spindle fibers. Class 11th NCERT Page No.123.

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5. Q5NEET 2024Meiotic Prophase I - Leptotene and Diplotene Stages

   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. Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
   • B. Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
   • C. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
   • D. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
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   Answer: B — Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.

   Both statements are correct - during leptotene, chromosomes gradually condense and become visible under a light microscope; the beginning of diplotene is marked by dissolution of the synaptonemal complex and separation of homologous chromosomes except at chiasmata. 11th NCERT Page No. 126.

6. Q6NEET 2024Mitosis - Metaphase

   Spindle fibers attach to kinetochore of chromosomes during:

   • A. Anaphase
   • B. Telophase
   • C. Prophase
   • D. Metaphase
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   Answer: C — Prophase

   During metaphase, chromosomes align at the equatorial plate and spindle fibers from opposite poles attach to the kinetochores of the chromosomes, preparing them for separation in anaphase.

7. Q7NEET 2024Cell Cycle Phase Sequence

   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. B-D-E-A-C
   • B. E-C-A-D-B
   • C. C-E-D-A-B
   • D. E-B-D-A-C
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   Answer: A — B-D-E-A-C

   The cell cycle proceeds as: Gap 1 phase (E) → Synthesis phase (C) → Gap 2 phase (A) → Karyokinesis/Mitosis (D) → Cytokinesis (B). So the correct sequence is E-C-A-D-B.

8. Q8NEET 2023Meiosis - Centromere Division

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

   • A. Metaphase II
   • B. Anaphase II
   • C. Telophase
   • D. Metaphase I
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   Answer: A — Metaphase II

   In Anaphase II of meiosis, the centromeres split and sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles, similar to mitotic anaphase. In meiosis I, centromeres do not divide.

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9. Q9NEET 2023Cell Cycle - S Phase

   Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in:

   • A. S phase
   • B. G1 phase
   • C. G2 phase
   • D. M phase
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   DNA replication occurs during the S (synthesis) phase of interphase in the eukaryotic cell cycle.

10. Q10NEET 2023Meiosis Prophase I Substages - Pachytene

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

    • A. Pachytene
    • B. Diplotene
    • C. Diakinesis
    • D. Zygotene
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    Answer: —

    Recombination nodules, the sites of crossing over, appear during the pachytene substage of prophase I in meiosis.