(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Biology

Describe anaphase in mitosis.

Define the following:

Karyokinesis

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______ takes place in body cells resulting in growth and development.

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______ is the indirect cell division.

The diagram given alongside represents a stage in cell division.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Identify the stage of cell division.
(ii) Name the parts labeled A,B,C and D.
(iii) What is the unique feature observed in this stage?
(iv) Where does this type of cell division usually occur?
(v) How many daughter cells are formed from this type of cell division?
(vi) Is the dividing cell shown a plant or an animal cell?
Give a reason to support your answer.

The fig given alongside shows a certain stage in a cell division in a cell  with four chromosomes.

(i) Name the parts of the chromosome labeled A and B.
(ii) Name the structure C. what is its function?
(iii) Name the type of division . Give a reason.
(iv) Name the stage of division.
(v) Name the stages before and after the stage shown in diagram.

Choose the correct answer:
Which division takes most time?

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Nuclear membrane reappears in ____________

Answer the following (only in few words);

In which form, water comes out in transpiration?

Answer the following (only in few words);

Where does transpiration take place in leaves? Give names of the various parts.

Answer the following (only in few words);

Give one important difference between transpiration and evaporation.

Answer the following (only in few words);

When does stomatal transpiration take place in plants?

From which structure cuticular transpiration occur in plants?