Reproduction, Growth, and Genetics Review

Some students are observing the behavior of a male bird in the schoolyard. Which of the following behaviors might increase the probability of reproductive success?

• Made a chirping sound

• Hopped along a tree branch

• Flew from a tree to the ground

• Flew away when a cat appeared

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Which of the following plant adaptations allows plants to use animals to transport their seed to new locations?

• Long vines

• Strong stems

• Sweet fruit

• Large leaves

What specialized plant structure increases the probability of successful reproduction?

• Brightly colored petals

• Strong roots

• Dark green leaves

• The ability to hold in more water

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The process in which an organism produces more of its own kind is called-

• genetics

• reproduction

• adaptive behavior

• offspring

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Animals have developed characteristic behaviors that help in________________________the odds of being able to reproduce.

• decreasing

• equalizing

• leveling

• increasing

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What are some advantages of asexual reproduction are: (select all that apply - there are 3)

• it only requires one organism

• it takes less energy than sexual reproduction

• offspring are already well-adapted for the environment

• there is a lot of genetic variety

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Some advantages of sexual reproduction include: (select all that apply - there are 3)

• genetic variation

• improves chances of adapting to the environment

• helps species survive catastrophes

• it doesn't take as much energy as asexual reproduction

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How many parents are required for sexual reproduction?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many parent(s)are needed for asexual?

• 4
• 1
• 9
• 100

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Identify the term.

The process of becoming better suited to an environment.

• growth

• genetic factor

• adaptation

• environmental

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