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Botany - Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Practise 88 NEET previous year questions on Cell Cycle and Cell Division, compiled from papers spanning 2002 to 2026. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty NEET tests.

Cell Cycle and Cell Division has been asked in 21 of the 39 years of NEET papers analysed (1988–2026), with 88 questions in all. 67% of them were easy, 30% moderate and 3% tough. Most of its questions came from 2023, with 11 questions that year. In the last three years (2024–2026) it had 11 questions across 13 papers, about 0.8 per paper.

The chapter's 5 topics are not weighted equally: Meiosis (38 questions, 43%), M-phase (Mitotic Phase) (30 questions, 34%), and Interphase (17 questions, 19%) have been asked the most. Meiosis has also led over the last five years, with 16 questions. Meiosis has produced the most tough questions (2).

  1. 1Match List I with List II : List I (Phase of cell cycle) List II (Activity) A. phase I. Actual cell division occurs B. S phase II. Cell is m2026 (Cancelled)Interphase
  2. 2Given below are two statements : Statement I : Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase I. Statement II : Meiosis I resembles 2026 (Re-NEET)Meiosis
  3. 3The correct sequence of adult cell cycle phases is __________.2026 (Re-NEET)Cell Cycle Overview
  4. 4What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?2025M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  5. 5Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores of chromosomes during2024M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  6. 6Given below are two statements: Statement I : Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage. Statement 2024Meiosis
  7. 7Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below2024Meiosis
  8. 8Following are the stages of cell division : A. Gap 2 phase B. Cytokinesis C. Synthesis phase D. Karyokinesis E. Gap 1 phase Choose the corre2024Interphase
  9. 9Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed by the end of2024 (Re-NEET)Meiosis
  10. 10Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :2024 (Re-NEET)Meiosis
  11. 11Match List-I with List-II {array}{|l|l|l|l|} & List-I & & List-II \\ A. & Cells are metabolically active and proliferate & I. & {G}_2 phase 2024 (Re-NEET)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  12. 12Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?2023 (All India)Meiosis
  13. 13The process of appearance of recombination nodules occurs at which sub stage of prophase I in meiosis?2023 (All India)Meiosis
  14. 14Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in:2023 (All India)Interphase
  15. 15Match List I with List II: List I List II A. M phase I. Proteins are synthesized B. G 2 Phase II. Inactive phase C. Quiescent stage III. Int2023 (All India)Interphase
  16. 16Given below are two statements: Statement I: During G 0 phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive. Statement II: The centrosom2023 (All India)Interphase
  17. 17Select the correct statements. A. Tetrad formation is seen during the Leptotene. B. During Anaphase, the centromeres split and chromatids se2023 (All India)Meiosis
  18. 18Doubling of the number of chromosomes can be achieved by disrupting mitotic cell division soon after2023 (Manipur)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  19. 19The dissolution of synaptonemal complex occurs during2023 (Manipur)Meiosis
  20. 20During which stages of mitosis and meiosis, respectively does the centromere of each chromosome split?2023 (Manipur)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  21. 21Select correct sequence of substages of Prophase-I of meiotic division: (A) Zygotene (B) Pachytene (C) Diakinesis (D) Leptotene (E) Diploten2023 (Manipur)Meiosis
  22. 22Which one of the following is the quiescent stage of cell cycle ?2023 (Manipur)Interphase
  23. 23Which one of the following never occurs during mitotic cell division?2022 (Phase 1)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  24. 24The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:2022 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  25. 25Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis:2022 (Phase 1)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  26. 26Regarding meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?2022 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  27. 27Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some verterbrates?2022 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  28. 28In meiosis, crossing over and exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes are catalyzed by the enzyme.2022 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  29. 29Identify the correct sequence of events during Prophase I of meiosis: (a) Synapsis of homologous chromosomes (b) Chromosomes become graduall2022 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  30. 30Bivalent or Tetrad formation is a characteristic feature observed during :2022 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  31. 31With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect?2022 (Phase 2)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  32. 32Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?2021Meiosis
  33. 33Match Column - I with Column - II. Column -I Column -II (a) S phase (i) Proteins are synthesized (b) G 2 phase (ii) Inactive phase (c) Quies2021Interphase
  34. 34The centriole undergoes duplication during:2021Interphase
  35. 35The fruit fly has 8 chromosomes ( 2 n ) in each cell. During the interphase of mitosis if the number of chromosomes at G 1 phase is 8 . What2021Interphase
  36. 36Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?2021Meiosis
  37. 37Match the following with respect to meiosis (a) Zygotene (i) Terminalization (b) Pachytene (ii) Chiasmata (c) Diplotene (iii) Crossing over 2020 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  38. 38Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent stage (G 0 ). This process occurs at t2020 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  39. 39Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs during2020 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  40. 40Identify the correct statement with regard to G 1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase.2020 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  41. 41Attachment of spindle fibers to kinetochores of chromosomes becomes evident in:2020 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  42. 42In a mitotic cycle, the correct sequence of phases is:2020 (Phase 2)Interphase
  43. 43During meiosis I , in which stage synapsis takes place?2020 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  44. 44Match the following events that occur in their respective phases of the cell cycle and select the correct option: Column-I Column-II (a) G 12020 (Phase 2)Interphase
  45. 45The correct sequence of phases of cell cycle is:2019 (All India)Interphase
  46. 46Cells in G 0 phase:2019 (All India)Interphase
  47. 47After meiosis-I, the resultant daughter cells have2019 (Odisha)Meiosis
  48. 48Crossing over takes place between which chromatids and in which stage of the cell cycle?2019 (Odisha)Meiosis
  49. 49The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is2018Meiosis
  50. 50Which of the following options gives the correct sequence of events during mitosis?2017M-phase (Mitotic Phase)

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Cell Cycle and Cell Division?

This chapter includes 88 questions compiled from NEET papers spanning 2002 to 2026.

2.Are these questions only from NEET, or from other exams too?

These are NEET questions specifically for the Cell Cycle and Cell Division chapter. Questions from other exams like AIIMS or JIPMER are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Cell Cycle and Cell Division an important chapter for NEET Botany?

Cell Cycle and Cell Division has appeared in 21 of the 25 years of NEET papers covered here, with 88 questions across 34 papers - about 3 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Cell Cycle and Cell Division questions in NEET?

Of the 88 questions analysed for this chapter, 67% are easy, 30% moderate and 3% tough. 2023 had the most, with 11 questions.

5.Which topics in Cell Cycle and Cell Division should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Cell Cycle and Cell Division:

  • Meiosis - 38 questions (43%)
  • M-phase (Mitotic Phase) - 30 questions (34%)
  • Interphase - 17 questions (19%)
  • Meiosis has produced the most tough questions (2).
6.Is Cell Cycle and Cell Division's weightage in NEET going up or down?

Across all 34 papers analysed, Cell Cycle and Cell Division has averaged about 2.6 questions per paper. In the last three years (2024–2026), that average has fallen, at about 0.8 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.