Cell Cycle and Cell Division MCQs: Understanding a cell is complicated, and knowing about its growth and division is much more complex. Students of Class 11 Science deal with such a deep concept of cell division and cell cycle for the first time in CBSE Class 11. The cell cycle phases and events make them crazy about how to remember them and the types of questions that can be formed from them. Well, do not worry; here you will get the Cell Cycle and Cell Division class 11 MCQs. After solving these questions, you will be able to tackle all other MCQ questions that can be formed from this chapter of CBSE Class 11 Biology. Check out these Cell Cycle and Cell Division class 11 MCQs with answers.
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division Class 11 MCQs
1. What is the primary purpose of the cell cycle?
a. Repair damaged cells
b. Generate energy
c. Produce new cells
d. Eliminate waste products
2. Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of DNA?
a. G1 phase
b. S phase
c. G2 phase
d. M phase
3. During which stage of the cell cycle do chromosomes become visible under a microscope?
a. G1 phase
b. S phase
c. G2 phase
d. Prophase
4. What is the end result of mitosis in animal cells?
a. Two identical daughter cells
b. Four genetically different daughter cells
c. One daughter cell
d. Three identical daughter cells
5. In meiosis, how many divisions occur, and how many daughter cells are produced?
a. One division; two daughter cells
b. One division; four daughter cells
c. Two divisions; two daughter cells each
d. Two divisions; four daughter cells each
6. Which phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids and their movement to opposite poles?
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase
d. Telophase
7. What is the significance of meiosis?
a. It produces genetically identical daughter cells.
b. It ensures genetic diversity in offspring.
c. It occurs only in somatic cells.
d. It is responsible for cell repair.
8. Which structure plays a crucial role in controlling the cell cycle and preventing uncontrolled cell growth?
a. Ribosome
b. Centriole
c. Mitochondria
d. Cyclin-dependent kinase
9. What is the final stage of both mitosis and meiosis?
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase
d. Telophase
10. During which phase of the cell cycle does cytokinesis typically occur?
a. G1 phase
b. S phase
c. G2 phase
d. Telophase
Answer Key
1. c (Produce new cells)
2. b (S phase)
3. d (Prophase)
4. a (Two identical daughter cells)
5. c (Two divisions; two daughter cells each)
6. c (Anaphase)
7. b (It ensures genetic diversity in offspring)
8. d (Cyclin-dependent kinase)
9. d (Telophase)
10. d (Telophase)
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