Kinchler - TCAP - 7th - Mitosis, Meiosis, Adaptations

Which diagram shows the correct sequence for a plant cell dividing?

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Some phases of plant cell division are shown. Which diagram shows the last phase just before cell division is completed?

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Some ferns can reproduce by sending out shoots called rhizomes. The rhizomes produce offspring that grow near the parent. The rhizomes produce a new plant that is genetically identical to the parent. Which of these best describes the method by which these ferns reproduce?

• sexual, because more than one new plant can be produced

• sexual, because ferns are multicellular organisms

• asexual, because there is only one parent plant

• asexual, because the new plant performs photosynthesis

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Which of these is the best example of sexual reproduction in a plant?

• An onion shoots a stem up from a bulb.

• A potato grows buds that become new potato plants.

• A pollinated apple flower produces seeds in fruit.

• A strawberry plant sends out a runner that produces a clone.

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One method of reproduction is shown in the diagram. Which statement best explains this method of reproduction?

• sexual reproduction, because the zygote divides by meiosis

• asexual reproduction, because only one offspring is produced

• sexual reproduction, because the gametes of two parents combine

• asexual reproduction, because the offspring looks similar to the parents

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Which diagram best represents the total number of chromosomes that are passed from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction?

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Which example of a physiological adaptation best helps an organism survive in a desert environment?

• having thick layers of blubber for insulation

• having fins that act as paddles

• storing water for long periods of time

• laying eggs in water environments

Which type of leaves will most likely help a plant survive in a cold area with heavy snowfall? (a)  

• long, needle-like leaves
• feather-like leaves
• large, broad leaves
• hand-shaped leaves

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Many mammal species have fur coats of different colors that match their environments during different seasons. A certain species of hare has a coat of brown in the summer and white in the winter. In which environment does this hare species most likely live? (a)  

• arctic tundra
• grassland
• rain forest
• desert

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The diagram represents a cellular process used by cells. In which situation would this process be beneficial to the cells?

• growth and repair, because it produces identical types of cells

• growth and repair, because it makes the cells of the organism larger

• reproduction, because it creates more energy for the organism

• reproduction, because it increases the number of chromosomes in the cells

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