Reproductive Assessment Review

DNA is inside your cells. What part of the cell is the DNA inside of?

• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• nucleus

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What is a gene?

• A bundle (like a hot dog bun) that the DNA is packed into
• something inside the nucleus
• a piece of DNA
• all of your DNA

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The twisted ladder shape of DNA is referred to as a ....

• Twizzler candy
• twisted ladder
• double helix
• yo mama

Our characteristics are controlled by

• DNA

• genes

• chromosomes

• parents

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Human egg or sperm cells have

• 46 chromosomes

• 18 chromosomes

• 23 chromosomes

• 1 chromosome from each parent

Male and female gamete cells (egg & sperm)

• have one copy of each gene for each trait

• have 46 chromosomes

• have the same number of chromosomes as the body cells

• have two copies of each gene for each trait

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Which of the following statements are true about asexual reproduction? (chose all that apply)

• Asexual reproduction requires only one parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are clones of the parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by mitosis.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by meiosis.

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Some simple animals like the hydra can reproduce by growing small versions of themselves that break off and continue life on their own. This is known as _____________________.

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The form of asexual reproduction common to most prokaryotes by the division of the adult cell into two halves is known as _____________________________.

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Organisms like the planarian and the starfish can regrow parts of their bodies. This is known as ___________________________.