Cell Division Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Science

Free practice quiz: Cell Division (CBSE Class 8 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Cell Division, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the process of cell division called?

   1. Mitosis
   2. Meiosis
   3. Fission
   4. Fusion
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   Answer: A. Mitosis

   Cell division in somatic cells is known as mitosis, where a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

2. What process produces gametes?

   1. Mitosis
   2. Meiosis
   3. Fission
   4. Budding
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   Answer: B. Meiosis

   Gametes are produced through meiosis, a specialized type of cell division that results in four non-identical cells with half the number of chromosomes.

3. Which event marks the end of mitosis?

   1. Cytokinesis
   2. Prophase
   3. Metaphase
   4. Telophase
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   Answer: A. Cytokinesis

   Cytokinesis is the final step in cell division that follows mitosis, resulting in the formation of two separate daughter cells.

4. During which phase do homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material?

   1. Prophase I
   2. Metaphase I
   3. Anaphase I
   4. Telophase I
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   Answer: A. Prophase I

   During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over, exchanging genetic material.

5. What type of cells undergo meiosis?

   1. Gametes
   2. Somatic cells
   3. Muscle cells
   4. Blood cells
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   Answer: A. Gametes

   Only gametes, or reproductive cells, undergo meiosis to form haploid cells for sexual reproduction.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What stage follows interphase in the cell cycle?
2. During which phase do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?
3. How many stages does meiosis consist of?
4. What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?
5. Which phase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?
6. What happens during telophase?
7. Which type of cell division is responsible for growth and repair?
8. What is the ploidy level of the cells produced by meiosis?
9. What is the significance of meiosis?
10. What structure helps in the separation of chromosomes during cell division?
11. What is the result of mitosis?
12. How does genetic diversity occur in meiosis?
13. What prevents tumors from forming during cell division?
14. What happens if cell division goes unchecked?

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