Cell Cycle and Cell Division is one of the most important chapters for NEET Biology. This mock test includes 25 carefully selected MCQs based on NCERT concepts, covering topics like Interphase, Mitosis, Meiosis, crossing over, and chromosome behavior.
The test includes a mix of concept-based, statement-based, and assertion-reason questions to help you prepare effectively for NEET.
📌 Instructions:
• Total Questions: 25
• Attempt all questions
• Each question has one correct answer
• Check answers at the end
Try to solve before checking the answer key.
📌 Cell Cycle & Cell Division – NEET Mock Test (25 Questions)
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🔹 Q1. During which phase does DNA replication occur?
A) G1
B) S
C) G2
D) M
🔹 Q2. The cell cycle is regulated by:
A) Enzymes
B) Cyclins and CDKs
C) DNA only
D) Lipids
🔹 Q3. Statement Based
The duration of cell cycle varies in different cells.
A) True
B) False
🔹 Q4. Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): Mitosis maintains chromosome number.
Reason (R): Daughter cells are genetically identical.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
🔹 Q5. Which phase is called synthetic phase?
A) G1
B) S
C) G2
D) M
🔹 Q6. Chromosomes are most condensed in:
A) Prophase
B) Metaphase
C) Anaphase
D) Telophase
🔹 Q7. Crossing over occurs in:
A) Leptotene
B) Zygotene
C) Pachytene
D) Diplotene
🔹 Q8. Statement Based
Synapsis occurs during Zygotene.
A) True
B) False
🔹 Q9. Which stage shows chiasmata?
A) Leptotene
B) Zygotene
C) Pachytene
D) Diplotene
🔹 Q10. Separation of homologous chromosomes occurs in:
A) Meiosis I
B) Meiosis II
C) Mitosis
D) G1
🔹 Q11. Assertion-Reason
Assertion: Meiosis produces genetic variation.
Reason: Crossing over occurs during meiosis.
A) Both true, R correct
B) Both true, not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
🔹 Q12. Which phase is longest?
A) G1
B) S
C) G2
D) M
🔹 Q13. Cytokinesis in plant cells involves:
A) Cleavage furrow
B) Cell plate
C) Fragmentation
D) Budding
🔹 Q14. Statement
Mitosis occurs in somatic cells.
A) True
B) False
🔹 Q15. Which stage is best for karyotype study?
A) Prophase
B) Metaphase
C) Anaphase
D) Telophase
🔹 Q16. Centromere splits in:
A) Prophase
B) Metaphase
C) Anaphase
D) Telophase
🔹 Q17. Assertion-Reason
Assertion: Meiosis I is reductional division.
Reason: Chromosome number reduces to half.
A) Both true, R correct
B) Both true, not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
🔹 Q18. Which phase is absent in G0?
A) Division
B) Growth
C) DNA replication
D) All
🔹 Q19. Statement
All cells undergo continuous division.
A) True
B) False
🔹 Q20. Which organelle forms spindle fibres?
A) Nucleus
B) Centrosome
C) Ribosome
D) Golgi
🔹 Q21. In meiosis II, division is:
A) Reductional
B) Equational
C) Both
D) None
🔹 Q22. Homologous chromosomes pair during:
A) Prophase I
B) Metaphase I
C) Anaphase I
D) Telophase I
🔹 Q23. Which phase ensures DNA repair?
A) G1
B) S
C) G2
D) M
🔹 Q24. Statement
Chiasmata indicate genetic recombination.
A) True
B) False
🔹 Q25. Assertion-Reason
Assertion: Mitosis is important for growth.
Reason: It produces identical cells.
A) Both true, R correct
B) Both true, not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
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✅ Answer Key:
1-B, 2-B, 3-A, 4-A, 5-B, 6-B, 7-C, 8-A, 9-D, 10-A
11-A, 12-A, 13-B, 14-A, 15-B, 16-C, 17-A, 18-A
19-B, 20-B, 21-B, 22-A, 23-C, 24-A, 25-A
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This mock test helps you evaluate your understanding of Cell Cycle and Cell Division. Regular practice of such MCQs improves speed, accuracy, and confidence for NEET exams.
Make sure to revise weak areas and practice more questions to strengthen your preparation.
👉 Also Practice: NEET PYQ and Chapter-wise MCQ Sets
📌 Tip: Focus on phases, crossing over, chromosome behavior and differences between mitosis & meiosis.
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