Reproduction Quiz #1

What is the primary function of gametes in sexual reproduction?

• To provide energy for cell division

• To produce new organisms by the union of nuclei

• To create somatic cells

• To initiate mitosis

How many chromosomes does a human sperm cell contain?

• 46 chromosomes

• 23 chromosomes

• 22 chromosomes

• 44 chromosomes

Which type of cell division is responsible for the production of haploid cells?

• Mitosis

• Binary fission

• Meiosis

• Cytokinesis

What is unique about the chromosome number in diploid cells compared to haploid cells?

• Diploid cells have half the number of chromosomes

• Diploid cells have the same number of chromosomes as haploid cells

• Diploid cells have twice the number of chromosomes as haploid cells

• Diploid cells have three times the number of chromosomes as haploid cells

What is the process called where a single large functional egg (Ootid) is produced in females?

• Spermatogenesis

• Oogenesis

• Fertilization

• Parthenogenesis

During spermatogenesis, how many functional sperm cells are produced from each precursor cell?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the main purpose of fertilization in sexual reproduction?

• To produce gametes

• To restore total chromosome number in the zygote

• To initiate parthenogenesis

• To reduce chromosome number

Which type of reproduction allows for variation in structure and functions within species?

• Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction

• Both A and B

• None of the above

In which organisms does parthenogenesis typically occur?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Insects such as bees, ants, wasps

• Fish

What is the location where meiosis occurs?

• Liver

• Gonads

• Lungs

• Brain