ASHOKA GROUP OF SCHOOLS

ASHOKA UNIVERSAL SCHOOL, ASHOKA MARG

Academic Session: 2023-24
JOB SHEET-1

Grade : 10 Chapter: Structure of Chromosomes, Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Q.1 Fill in the Blanks:

1. The point of attachment of spindle fibre on a chromosome is known
as _______________.
2. The cell division leading to production of haploid cells is known as
___________.
3. In __________ phase all the chromosomes line up in one plane at
equator.
4. More amount of DNA is synthesized in __________ phase.
5. ____________ proteins help in coiling and packaging of DNA.

Q.2 Name the following:

1. Bonds that join the nitrogenous bases together.
2. Specific sequences of nucleotides on chromosomes that code for
particular proteins.
3. Type of cell division required for growth and development of body.
4. Division of cytoplasm is termed as.
5. Substances that make up the chromatin material.

Q.3 Match the pairs:

Sr A B
No
1. Nuclear membrane Sperms and Ova
disappears
2. Interphase Diploid cells
3. Meiosis Prophase
4. Mitosis Nitrogenous bases.
5. Rungs of ladder Preparatory phase
Telophase
Pentose sugar

Q.4 Distinguish between:

1. Mitosis and Meiosis (No. of daughter cells)
2. Centrosome and Centromere (Function)
3. Prophase and Telophase (Nuclear membrane)
4. S-Phase and G2-Phase- (Substances synthesized)
5. Cytokinesis and Karyokinesis (Defination)

Q.5 Answer the following questions:

 ASHOKA GROUP OF SCHOOLS
ASHOKA UNIVERSAL SCHOOL, ASHOKA MARG
Academic Session: 2023-24
JOB SHEET-1

Grade : 10 Chapter: Structure of Chromosomes, Cell Cycle and Cell Division

1. What do you mean by crossing over?
2. What are the components of nucleotide?
3. How is mitosis in plant cell different than that of animal cells?
4. What are the different phases of interphase?
5. List the events that take place in telophase.
6. Mention significance of meiosis.

Q.6 Look at the diagram and answer the following questions:

1. Name the phase shown in the above diagram.

2. Give reason to support your answer.
3. Name the stage that follows the stage shown above.
4. Identify the above shown cell is animal or a plant cell.

1. Name the four nitrogenous bases that form a DNA molecule.

2. Give the full form of DNA.
3. Name the unit of heredity.

Q.7 Give Reasons

 ASHOKA GROUP OF SCHOOLS
ASHOKA UNIVERSAL SCHOOL, ASHOKA MARG
Academic Session: 2023-24
JOB SHEET-1

Grade : 10 Chapter: Structure of Chromosomes, Cell Cycle and Cell Division

1. Why gametes have haploid number of chromosomes.
2. Mitosis is known as equational division.