Reproduction

Two __________ make up a gene.

• chromosomes

• alleles

• eggs

• sperm

This type of reproduction involves two parents.

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

Which answer choice is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?

• budding

• fragmentation

• fertilization

• binary fission

Which organisms reproduce by binary fission where one single cell splits into two identical cells?

• starfish and flatworm

• giraffe and zebra

• bacteria and amoeba

• spider plant and strawberry plant

Which type of reproduction produces an identical copy of the parent?

• Sexual reproduction

• Asexual reproduction

Which statement does NOT describe asexual reproduction?

• takes a short amount of time

• provides genetic variation - all offspring are different

• no mate required in order to reproduce

• provides no genetic variation - all offspring are the same

In sexual reproduction, how much DNA is given by each parent?

• 10%

• 30%

• 100%

• 50%

Hydra produce offspring by growing the new individual on the body of the parent. This is an example of...

• budding.

• fission.

• regeneration.

• tubers.

Which statement reflects a way in which asexual reproduction is beneficial? Select all that apply.

• It results in genetic variation.

• It requires a lot of time and energy.

• Organisms can reproduce without a mate.

• It is a much quicker process.

When a sea star breaks into fragments, each fragment develops into a new individual. This is an example of...

• fragmentation.

• parthenogenesis.

• binary fission.

• vegetative propagation.