Cell Cycle and Cell Division
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Cell cycle
SubtopicCell cycle under Cell Cycle and Cell Division for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the cell cycle, which of these occurs continuously?
A.DNA replication
B.Cytoplasmic increase
C.Centriole duplication
D.Nuclear division
- 2.
Which phase involves the actual physical separation of a single cell into two?
A.G1 phase
B.S phase
C.G2 phase
D.M phase
- 3.
After karyokinesis, the cell usually undergoes:
A.DNA replication
B.Cytokinesis
C.S phase
D.G1 phase
- 4.
Which of the following describes the G1 phase?
A.Post-mitotic gap
B.Pre-mitotic gap
C.Synthesis phase
D.Division phase
- 5.
At the end of a complete cell cycle consisting of interphase and M-phase, one parent cell produces:
A.Four identical daughter cells
B.Two identical daughter cells
C.Two daughter cells with half the DNA
D.One large daughter cell
- 6.
Which phase of interphase is characterized by the synthesis of the majority of the proteins used in the cell?
A.phase
B.phase
C.phase
D.Both and phases
- 7.
In which phase does the cell check for DNA damage after replication is complete?
A.phase
B.phase
C.phase
D.M phase
- 8.
During the phase of the cell cycle, a cell is found to have DNA content but chromosome number. This confirms the cell has completed which phase?
A.phase
B.phase
C.phase
D.phase
- 9.
A cell that has successfully passed the checkpoint will:
A.Immediately divide into two daughter cells
B.Stop growing and enter a dormant state
C.Be committed to finishing the DNA replication process
D.Wait until the phase checkpoint is cleared before starting DNA synthesis
- 10.
Which of the following protein levels fluctuates significantly during the cell cycle to regulate the transition between phases?
A.Actin
B.Tubulin
C.Cyclins
D.DNA Polymerase
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Mitosis and its significance
SubtopicMitosis and its significance under Cell Cycle and Cell Division for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following maintains the surface-to-volume ratio of a cell?
A.Cell division
B.Cell respiration
C.DNA replication
D.Protein synthesis
- 2.
In animal cells, cytokinesis proceeds in which direction?
A.Centrifugally (center to outside)
B.Centripetally (outside to center)
C.Randomly
D.It does not happen
- 3.
During mitosis, the chromosomes are composed of two ______ attached at the centromere.
A.Nucleoli
B.Sister chromatids
C.Centrosomes
D.Homologous pairs
- 4.
Which of these is a significance of mitosis in plants?
A.Production of spores
B.Growth of meristematic tissues
C.Crossing over
D.Genetic recombination
- 5.
The synthesis of proteins required for the process of mitosis primarily occurs during which phase?
A.phase
B.phase
C.phase
D.Anaphase
- 6.
Which phase of mitosis involves the chromosomes losing their individuality and forming two chromatin masses?
A.Prophase
B.Metaphase
C.Anaphase
D.Telophase
- 7.
The daughter chromosomes move towards poles during anaphase due to:
A.Expansion of the nuclear envelope.
B.Shortening of the microtubules attached to kinetochores.
C.The push from the cell plate.
D.Expansion of the cytoplasm.
- 8.
What is the biological importance of mitosis in the stratum germinativum of the human skin?
A.Production of gametes for reproduction.
B.Introduction of new genetic traits into skin cells.
C.Continuous replacement of cells lost from the surface due to wear and tear.
D.Synthesis of melanin in response to UV light.
- 9.
Which of the following statements about the 'Interphase' is INCORRECT?
A.It represents the phase between two successive M-phases.
B.It lasts for more than 95% of the duration of the cell cycle.
C.It is a 'resting' phase where no metabolic activity occurs.
D.It involves cell growth and DNA replication in a coordinated manner.
- 10.
If a chemical prevents the formation of the nuclear lamina during Telophase, what would be the most direct outcome?
A.The chromosomes will not decondense.
B.The nuclear envelope will fail to re-assemble around the daughter nuclei.
C.The cell will fail to replicate its DNA in the next cycle.
D.The spindle fibers will not detach from the kinetochores.
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Meiosis and its significance
SubtopicMeiosis and its significance under Cell Cycle and Cell Division for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the key difference between Anaphase I and Anaphase II?
A.Homologous chromosomes separate in Anaphase I; sister chromatids separate in Anaphase II
B.Sister chromatids separate in Anaphase I; homologous chromosomes separate in Anaphase II
C.DNA replicates in Anaphase I; DNA replicates in Anaphase II
D.Centromeres split in Anaphase I; centromeres remain intact in Anaphase II
- 2.
In which stage do the chromosomes reach the poles and the nuclear envelope reforms to create four haploid nuclei?
A.Telophase I
B.Telophase II
C.Anaphase II
D.Cytokinesis I
- 3.
Cytokinesis after Meiosis I results in the formation of:
A.A monad
B.A triad
C.A dyad of cells
D.A tetrad of cells
- 4.
If 10 diploid cells undergo meiosis, how many haploid cells will be produced in total?
A.10
B.20
C.40
D.80
- 5.
In the sequence of Prophase I sub-stages illustrated in the flowchart below, during which specific stage does the exchange of genetic material occur, causing the sister chromatids of a homologous chromosome to first become genetically non-identical?
A.Zygotene
B.Diplotene
C.Pachytene
D.Diakinesis
- 6.
Which statement best describes the nature of cells after the completion of Meiosis I but before Meiosis II?
A.They are diploid with single-chromatid chromosomes
B.They are haploid with single-chromatid chromosomes
C.They are haploid with double-chromatid chromosomes
D.They are diploid with double-chromatid chromosomes
- 7.
The exchange of genetic material between paternal and maternal chromosomes is called:
A.Synapsis
B.Recombination
C.Terminalization
D.Segregation
- 8.
A researcher studying a cell with chromosomes observes an error during Meiosis I where one pair of homologous chromosomes fails to separate (non-disjunction), as illustrated in the flowchart. If Meiosis II proceeds perfectly for all resulting daughter cells, what will be the final chromosome distribution in the four gametes produced?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
In a cell where a single crossover has occurred between a gene locus and its centromere during Prophase I, the resulting chromosomes at the start of Meiosis II appear as shown in the diagram (where one chromosome carries both alleles and on its sister chromatids). At which stage will these specific alleles and finally segregate into different daughter nuclei?
A.Anaphase I
B.Anaphase II
C.Telophase I
D.Prophase II
- 10.
If the chromosome number of a cell is and DNA content is in , what is the chromosome number and DNA content of the cell during Metaphase I?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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