Sexual Reproduction

The female sex cell

• sperm cell
• egg cell
• sex cell
• female cell

A sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote. Which process is taking place? 

• Pollination
• Asexual reproduction
• Fertilization
• Vegetative propagation

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In sexual reproduction, what is the source of the genetic material in a zygote? 

•  An egg cell only
• A pollen and a sperm cell
•  A sperm cell only 
• An egg cell and a sperm cell

What is NOT a characteristic of sexual reproduction? 

• Gametes from two parents unite to form a zygote.
• Offspring are genetically identical with the parent. 
• Offspring are different from their parents and sibling.
• Genetic variability of offspring help to ensure survival in changing environmental conditions.

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The cells produced via meiosis are called:

• sex cells
• somatic cells
• body cells
• skin cells

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If the Diploid number of Carrots is 18, the haploid number is

• 18
• 9
• 27
• 36

A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

• 46
• 23
• 92
• 64

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Human eggs and sperm are _____, and each has ____ chromosomes.

• diploid, 23
• diploid, 46
• haploid, 23
• haploid, 46

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How are your chromosomes inherited?

• most of your chromosomes from your mother
• most of your chromosomes from your father
• a random number of chromosomes from each parent
• half your chromosomes from your mother and half from your father.

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What process creates reproductive cells used in sexual production?

• meiosis

• mitosis

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

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