Genetics Mini

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.

• There are no benefits

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 describes one reason 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

Where does an offspring get its DNA in asexual reproduction?

• from both parents

• from only one parent

• from neither parent

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What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

• Allows genetic variation (many different types)

• Only needs one parent

• Happens very quickly

• Offspring are exact copies of parent

How much genetic material is provided by the parents in sexual reproduction?

• 0% from each

• 25% from each

• 50% from each

• 100% from each

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Sexual reproduction uses ______________ and asexual reproduction uses _______________.

• sex cells, body cells

• body cells, sex cells

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Which of the following are disadvantages of sexual reproduction? Select all that apply.

• Removes bad genes

• Slower process

• Greater genetic variation

• There are no disadvantages

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

• cell membrane
• vacuole
• chloroplast
• nucleus

How many chromosomes do human cells have?

• 46

• 23

• 2

• 44