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NEET Previous Year Question

$Regarding Meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Four haploid cells are formed at the end of Meiosis-II$
B $There are two stages in Meiosis, Meiosis-I and II$
C $DNA replication occurs in S phase of Meiosis-II$
D $Pairing of homologous chromosomes and recombination occurs in Meiosis-I$

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) S phase of a cell cycle occurs during interphase, before mitosis or meiosis, and is responsible for the synthesis or replication of DNA.

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