Asexual-Sexual Reproduction-Cell Processes Review

Bacteria are organisms that reproduce asexually. What would the traits inherited by a newly produced bacterium be like?

• different from the traits of the single parent

• the same traits as the single parent

• different from the traits of two parents

• similar traits as two parents

Which BEST describes sexual reproduction in all animals?

• Egg and sperm join together.

• Pollen and seed join together

• Offspring have traits of only one parent.

• Offspring are identical to one parent.

When an egg and sperm form an embryo, the offspring that is formed will have genetic traits that are

• inherited from only one parent

• created by the environment.

• passed on from two parents

• learned from siblings.

How do traits of animals such as ear shape, nose shape, and hair color MOST often get passed to offspring?

• sexual reproduction

• asexual reproduction

• adaptation

• instinct

A plant that has traits identical to the parent plant provides evidence that the plant

• resulted from sexual reproduction.

• resulted from asexual reproduction.

• will develop many seeds.

• will have large leaves.

A fern produced offspring from spores. Which claim about the offspring is MOST accurate?

• They are genetically identical to the parent

• They will have twice the genetic material of the parent.

• They will have half the genetic material of the parent.

• They will be better able to adapt to the environment than the parent.

Why would a scientist use asexual reproduction to grow two offspring of a plant, instead of using sexual reproduction?

• The plants would be an exact genetic match.

• The plants would have fewer recessive traits.

• The plants would have greater genetic diversity.

• The plants would be more likely to mutate.

What advantage do the offspring of a dandelion have by reproducing asexually?

• Reproduction occurs rapidly

• Reproductive competition is increased

• Mating compatibility improves.

• Diversity increases between generations.

Wild blackberries reproduce asexually by sprouting new roots when stems touch the ground. They also reproduce sexually through their flowers. What is the advantage of the blackberry plant being able to reproduce sexually and asexually?

• It allows the plants to grow taller.

• It produces flowers that attract insects.

• It produces blackberries that have more flavor.

• It allows blackberry plants to adapt to new conditions.

Which is the greatest benefit of sexual reproduction?

• capable of reproducing by meiosis

• ability to reproduce without a mate

• ability to produce genetically different offspring

• capable of producing offspring genetically identical to parent