Biology

Chapter 1- Basic Biology

Sample Paper-1
MM.25

General Instruction:
I. All questions are compulsory.
II. Question No. 1 and 2 carry one mark each.
III. Question No. 3 to 5 carries two marks each.
IV. Question No. 6 to 9 carries three marks each.
V. Question No.10 carries 5 marks.

(i) Cell Cycle and Cell Division:

Question 1: (1)
What is Cytoplasm?

Question 2: (1)
Which are the smallest cells known so far?

Question 3: (2)
Define reductional division. What initiates cell division?

Question 4: (2)
Draw a neat labelled diagram to show the metaphase stage of mitosis in an animal cell having
chromosomes.

Question 5: (2)
a. Name the cell organelle that forms the ‘aster’.
b. Choose the correct answer: Duplicated chromosomes are joined at a point termed
(centrosomes, centromere, centriole, chromatid).

Question 6: (3)
With reference to cell division explain the following terms: Chromatids, Centromere, Haploid.

Question 7: (3)
a. What is cell membrane?
b. Name the following:
• The kind of cell division normally seen at the tip of root and shoot system.
• The largest phase of a normal cell cycle.
Question 8: (3)
a. What do you mean by crossing over?
b. What is Karyokinesis?
c. What is synapsis?

Question 9: (3)
Write the difference between cell wall and cell membrane.

Question 10: (5)

a. Write the difference between Meiosis and Mitosis.
b. Define Mitosis?
c. What is the significance of mitosis?
d. Define Mitosis?
e. What is the significance of Meiosis?