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

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.

The cells produced via meiosis are called:

• sex cells

• somatic cells

• body cells

• skin cells

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

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

• diploid, 23

• diploid, 46

• haploid, 23

• haploid, 46

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.

What process creates reproductive cells used in sexual production?

• meiosis

• mitosis

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis