Question

Which of the following is not true about karyokinesis?

• A. It is the division of nucleus.
• B. Cytoplasmic division is called karyokinesis.
• C. Karyokinesis starts with condensation of chromosomes.
• D. Centrioles and spindle fibers help in karyokinesis.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cytoplasmic division is called karyokinesis.

'Karyon' means nucleus. So karyokinesis is the division of nucleus. It starts with the condensation of chromatin in the nucleus into chromosomes. The homologous chromosomes are separated with help of centrioles and spindle fibers. Cytoplasm divides by cytokinesis.