Class 11 Biology — Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
60 practice questions · 20 Easy · 20 Medium · 20 Hard
Practise Class 11 Biology Chapter 10, "Cell Cycle and Cell Division", with 60 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 20 Easy, 20 Medium and 20 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams and NEET UG.
"Cell Cycle and Cell Division" is one of the chapters where diagram-based recall, terminology and NCERT line-by-line accuracy really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Cell Cycle and Cell Division, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 11 Biology mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 60.
Key concepts: Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Class 11 Biology)
This chapter covers the cell cycle and the two types of cell division — mitosis and meiosis — and their significance.
- Cell cycle
- Sequence of interphase (G1, S, G2) and the M phase; DNA is replicated during the S phase.
- Mitosis
- Produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells; phases are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.
- Meiosis
- Two successive divisions producing four haploid cells; essential for sexual reproduction and variation.
- Crossing over
- Exchange of segments between homologous chromosomes in meiosis I, creating genetic variation.
- Significance
- Mitosis enables growth and repair; meiosis halves chromosome number and generates variation.
💡 Exam tips for Cell Cycle and Cell Division
- Mitosis → 2 identical diploid cells; meiosis → 4 genetically different haploid cells.
- Crossing over and independent assortment in meiosis are the sources of genetic variation.
Sample questions
DNA replication occurs in:
Synthesis phase of interphase.
Meiosis produces:
Reduction division — used to produce gametes.
Crossing over occurs during:
Pachytene sub-stage; genetic recombination.
Cell Cycle and Cell Division — FAQs
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This chapter covers the cell cycle and the two types of cell division — mitosis and meiosis — and their significance. Key ideas include Cell cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis, Crossing over, Significance.
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