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

Correct answer: B. Synapsis

  • A. Chromosome movement
  • B. Synapsis
  • C. Spindle fibres
  • D. Disappearance of nucleolus

Explanation

Synapsis occurs only in meiosis where homologous chromosomes pair. In mitosis, chromosomes do not pair, so synapsis is not a characteristic.

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