Topic 1: Growth and Development Review

Match the following descriptions with the reproductive strategy they describe.

• laying eggs in a nest

• migratory behavior

• taking on the responsibility of other members' offspring

• Cooperative behaviors

• sperm and eggs are released in the water

• Parental investment

• eggs fertilized inside female's body

• external fertilization

• large group of mates

• Internal fertilization

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What adaptation does not increase the chances of fertilization in gymnosperms?

• Pollen from male cone can be carried by the wind

• The ovule seals.

• female cone has a sticky substance

• seeds develop inside the fruit

An advantage of pheromones is

• it sends a threatening signal to competitors.

• it warns other species to stay away

• it sends a message that an individual is ready to mate

• it expresses dominance and mating interest.

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The cause of the leaves changing is called ______________ due to a season change.

Where is pollen made?

• Stigma

• Sepal

• Anther

• Ovary

Where is the ovule found in a flower?

• Petals

• Style

• Nectary

• Ovary

Cross-pollination...

• Increases variation

• Decreases variation

• Is only performed by insects

• Is only performed by wind

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Which mechanism for dispersal is used by the seed shown in the picture?

• Animal

• Mechanical

• Water

• Wind

The are a number of different strategies various organisms use in order to reproduce asexually (for example, budding and fragmentation). What they all have in common is:

• Offspring are from one parent, and are clones.
• Offspring produced from one parent, and are genetically unique.
• Offspring are produced from 2 parents, and are clones.
• Offspring are produced from 2 parents, and are genetically unique.

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Compared to sexual reproduction, what is an advantage for asexual reproduction?

• It leads to greater genetic diversity
• It allows for greater ability of the parent organism to care for it's offspring.
• Asexual reproduction preserves the life of the parent organism, unlike sexual reproduction.

• It is quicker.

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