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Grade 10 Mitosis Assessment Task

This document outlines a Grade 10 assessment task consisting of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions related to DNA replication, mitosis, and cancer. Students are required to select the correct answers and provide explanations for certain concepts, such as the differences between benign and malignant tumors. The assessment is designed to evaluate students' understanding of cellular processes and cancer prevention.

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Grade 10 Mitosis Assessment Task

This document outlines a Grade 10 assessment task consisting of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions related to DNA replication, mitosis, and cancer. Students are required to select the correct answers and provide explanations for certain concepts, such as the differences between benign and malignant tumors. The assessment is designed to evaluate students' understanding of cellular processes and cancer prevention.

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Gr.

10 ASSESSMENT TASK
NAME: ……………………………………… …………………GRADE 10: ……………
TOTAL: 30 marks TIME: 40 min

Multiple answers are provided for each of the questions below. You are required to
choose the most appropriate answer for each question. Write down the letter only.
1. 2. 3. 4.

1. During which stage does DNA replication occur?


a) Prophase
b) Anaphase
c) Metaphase
d) None of the above
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) The chromosomes shorten and thicken during prophase
b) The nucleolus reappears following telophase
c) Interphase is characterised by little cellular activity, as the cell is resting to
prepare for the next mitotic event.
d) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) The chromosomes shorten and thicken during prophase
b) The nucleolus reappears following telophase
c) Interphase is characterised by little cellular activity, as the cell is resting to
prepare for the next mitotic event.
d) All of the above
4. There are two copies of DNA in the cell during:
a) G1 phase
b) Telophase
c) G2 phase
d) All of the above
5. What is the difference between a benign and a malignant tumour?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
6. Name two preventative measures or behaviours that will decrease your
chances of developing cancer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………….[2]
7. Give one example of cancer that is common in males and one that is common
in females.
Males…………………………………………………………………………………………
Females……………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
8. What is metastasis?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
9. Study the diagrams below showing different stages of mitosis
Complete the table below

10. Write down the number of chromosomes in a daughter cell at the end of the
process shown above.
…………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
11. State ONE difference between plant and animal cells with regard to the
process taking place at C.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
12. State TWO reasons why mitosis is a biologically important process.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………[2]

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