Question

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

(a) Chromosome movement

(b) Synapsis

(c) Spindle fibres

(d) Disappearance of nucleolus

Answer 1

Ans : (b) Synapsis

Explanation :

Synapsis, as it's a pairing of the homologous chromosomes.

It occurs during the zygotene stage of the meiosis. The homologous chromosomes come dozen leading to cross over in the react stage called (pachytene). These features are hereby not observed during mitosis.