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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
A
Disappearance of nucleolus
B
Chromosome movement
C
Synapsis
D
Spindle fibres
Explanation
Synapsis occurs only in meiosis.
Detailed Solution
Pairing of homologous chromosomes during zygotene of prophase I of meiosis is called synapsis, accomplished by the synaptonemal complex. The remaining options are features of somatic mitosis.