Std : X Biology 1.

CELL DIVISION (13/4/11)

Section A (15 marks)

Attempt all Question / All Questions are compulsory

1. Define (3x1=3 marks)

1. Cytokinesis 2. Haploid Cell 3.Chiasma

2. Fill in the blanks (2x1=2 marks)

1. Amitosis is seen in ___________ group

2. ________________ results in new cells with genetic material that is identical

to the original cell.

3. Answer the following Questions (2x2=4 marks)

1. In which phase of Meiosis the crossing over of Homologous Chromosomes

takes place.
2. Why Meiosis is also called as reduction division?

4. Difference between (2x3=6 marks)

1. Plant Mitosis and Animal Mitosis

2. Prophase of Mitosis and Prophase I of Meiosis

Section B (15 marks)

Answer the following Questions (3x5=15 marks)

1. Explain Meiosis with figure OR Explain the process of Mitosis

2. Explain the Cell Cycle with Figure OR Explain Prophase I of Meiosis with
figure.
3. Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis OR Write the significance of Mitosis
and Meiosis.