Genetic Variation 2

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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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Where in the cell is genetic information located?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A scar on someone's leg is due to which of the following?

• Genetic information ONLY

• Genetic information AND the environment

• The environment ONLY

• Genes inherited from parents

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reproduction that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent

• sexual

• asexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

reproduction that results in offspring that are genetically unique

• sexual

• asexual

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various forms of the same gene

• mutation

• alleles

• genes

• traits

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

the difference in inherited traits an organism has from others of the same species

• alleles

• adaptations

• genetics

• variation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

How much of our DNA do we get from each parent?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 12.5%

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following is the best definition of genetic variation?

• The differences in our DNA

• Similarities in our traits

• Cell division (like in meiosis)

• When sperm fertilizes the egg

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