Sexual v Asexual Reproduction

Both forms of reproduction will create ​ (a)   . Reproduction is necessary for the survival of the ​ (b)   , but not the survival of the ​ (c)   .

• offspring
• species
• individual

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Label the diagram with the information provided.

c

b

a

Egg Cell

Fertilized egg

Sperm Cell

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Is the process shown a form of ​ (a)   reproduction since it involves one parent. The offspring will be genetically ​ (b)   to the parent hydra.

• asexual
• identical
• sexual
• varied

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This shows 1 parent creating two identical offspring. What type of reproduction is this?

• Sexual

• Asexual

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The image displays the meeting of a sperm and an egg cell. This process is known as

(a)   and it is a form of ​ (b)  

• fertilization
• sexual reproduction
• asexual reproduction
• spermogenisis
• single-parent fertilization

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The process shown in the diagram shows 1 parent producing two identical offspring (mitosis). This displays which of the following?

• Sexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction

• Both Sexual & Asexual

• Internal Fertilization

• Gamete Production

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Which of the following best explains why a sexually reproducing organism will show greater variation than an asexually reproducing organism?

• All genetic material comes from one parent

• Genetic material comes from two parents

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A human sperm cell will have ​ (a)   chromosomes. A human egg cell will have ​ (b)   chromosomes. A fertilized human egg will have ​ (c)   chromosomes.

• 23
• 46
• 64
• 32
• 11.5
• 92

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Choose the best answer for each of the following:

1. Creating a greater variation within the species to deal with a changing environment or disease is an advantage for ​ (a)   reproducing organisms.

2. The ability to increase the population quickly is an advantage for ​ (b)   reproducing organisms.

3. Creating more offspring to continue the species is a goal of ​ (c)   reproducing organisms.

• sexually
• asexually
• all
• meiosis
• some
• none

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Which type of fertilization doesn't require the female parent to carry its developing offspring within its body?

• Internal

• External

• Both types of fertilization