Reproduction

This type of reproduction involves two parents.

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which organisms reproduce by binary fission where one single cell splits into two identical cells?

• starfish and flatworm

• giraffe and zebra

• bacteria and amoeba

• spider plant and strawberry plant

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which type of reproduction produces an identical copy of the parent?

• Sexual reproduction

• Asexual reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which statement does NOT describe asexual reproduction?

• takes a short amount of time

• provides genetic variation - all offspring are different

• no mate required in order to reproduce

• provides no genetic variation - all offspring are the same

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

In sexual reproduction, how much DNA is given by each parent?

• 10%

• 30%

• 100%

• 50%

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Hydra produce offspring by growing the new individual on the body of the parent. This is an example of...

• budding.

• fission.

• regeneration.

• tubers.

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Which statement reflects a way in which asexual reproduction is beneficial? Select all that apply.

• It results in genetic variation.

• It requires a lot of time and energy.

• Organisms can reproduce without a mate.

• It is a much quicker process.

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Which statement describes why genetic variation is beneficial to populations of organisms?

• individuals look different from one another

• only one parent is needed to produce offspring

• populations of the organism increase more rapidly

• species can better survive environmental changes

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Where does an offspring get its DNA in asexual reproduction?

• from both parents

• from only one parent

• from neither parent

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Sexual reproduction requires ______ parent(s) and asexual reproduction requires ______ parent(s).

• one, one

• two, two

• two, one

• one, two

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