Reproduction

Sexual reproduction requires _____ parents and asexual reproduction requires ___ parents

• 1,1
• 2,2
• 2,1
• 1,2 

One key advantage of asexual reproduction is

• Offspring complete for food and space

• It allows organisms to reproduce quickly

• Extreme temperatures can wipe out entire populations

• Offspring are different than parent organism

All Offspring of Asexual reproduction are identical

• True
• False

Which process is considered to be faster? 

• Asexual
• Sexual 

True or False: Organisms that reproduce asexually can evolve.

• True
• False

What are some of the facts about sexual reproduction? 

• Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a longer time to reproduce 
• Takes one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce 
• Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce 

The cells produced via meiosis are called:

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

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

• Pollination
• Asexual reproduction
• Fertilization
• Vegetative propagation

The female sex cell

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