Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction

The amount of energy expended by organisms on specialized structures is a ___________ of ______________ reproduction.

• advantage, sexual

• disadvantage, sexual

• advantage, asexual

• disadvantage, asexual

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Which form of reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to other offspring?

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

• Both forms of reproduction

• Neither form of reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which form of reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent(s)?

• Asexual

• Sexual

• Both forms of reproduction

• Neither form of reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used in asexual reproduction?

• Binary fission (splitting into 2)

• Budding

• Combining gametes

• Cloning through spores

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Select all true statements about gametes.

• Each gamete contains half of a parent's genetic information

• There are male gametes (sperm) and female gametes (eggs)

• A gamete (for example an egg) can produce an offspring on its own.

• Male and female gametes must combine to produce an offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which form of reproduction results in the fastest population growth?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Both forms of reproduction

• Neither form of reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which form of reproduction produces the most variety in a population?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Both forms of reproduction

• Neither form of reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which form of reproduction would most likely be limited by the reproductive environment?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Neither form of reproduction

• Binary fission

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A starfish releases sperm and eggs into the ocean at certain times of the year. If a starfish is cut into 2 parts, each part can regrow a new starfish. Which form(s) of reproduction are used by a starfish?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Both forms of reproduction

• Budding

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Roses produce pollen (angiosperm) and seeds (ova/eggs.) Insects help roses to combine their gametes with other roses. Gardeners can also grow a new rosebush by clipping a rose from a bush and growing a clone. Which form(s) of sexual reproduction are used by roses?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Both forms of reproduction

• Asexual reproduction by spores

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-4