Genetics and Reproduction

Which statement best explains how organisms accomplish passing on traits to their offspring?

• Traits are acquired when parents care for their offspring.

• Offspring inherit traits when DNA is replicated during mitosis.

• Traits are inherited by the transfer of genetic material from parent to offspring.

• Offspring acquire traits when cells become specialized for certain functions.

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Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction?

• Fertilization between an egg and a sperm

• Division of a single cell into two identical cells

• Combination of genetic material from two parent organisms

• Formation of a zygote through sexual intercourse

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Which of the following is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?

• Budding

• Binary fission

• Parthenogenesis

• Meiosis

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How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete?

What is the purpose of sexual reproduction?

• To produce offspring that are genetically identical to the parents

• To produce offspring with genetic variation

• To ensure the survival of a species

• To reduce the risk of genetic mutations

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In humans, which pair of chromosomes determines the sex of an individual?

• XY chromosomes

• XX chromosomes

• YY chromosomes

• ZZ chromosomes

How does genetic variation contribute to the survival of a species?

• It ensures that all offspring will have the same traits as their parents.

• It increases the risk of genetic disorders within a population.

• It allows for adaptation to changing environments.

• It reduces the need for sexual reproduction.

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What is a chromosome?

• A type of cell

• A form of DNA

• A type of tissue

• A genetic structure

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Which process produces sex cells?

• Mitosis

• Osmosis

• Meiosis

• Endocytosis

What is the process by which an offspring cell is produced from a parent cell?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Respiration

• Reproduction

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