Reproduction Quiz

Diseases that are inherited are

• caused by genes.

• caused by viruses.

• caused by environmental factors.

• all of the above.

Offspring that are the result of sexual reproduction are

• usually identical to other offspring.

• sometimes identical to the parents.

• always identical to the parents.

• never identical to the parents.

Fertilization is necessary for

• asexual reproduction of animals only.

• asexual reproduction of both plants and animals.

• sexual reproduction of animals only.

• sexual reproduction of both plants and animals.

Which of the following organisms reproduce sexually?

• humans

• plants

• both humans and plants

• none of the above

Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction?

• A fish releases sperm, which unites with an egg of another fish.

• A worm is split in two; each half grows back into a complete worm.

• A gray cat is the offspring of a black cat and a white cat.

• Flowers from two different plants are mated to produce a seed.

Which of the following is characteristic of BOTH sexual and asexual reproduction?

• transfer of genes to offspring

• two parents for each offspring

• production of variation among offspring

• fertilization

The offspring of asexual reproduction receives

• genetic material from one parent.

• equal amounts of genetic material from two parents.

• unequal amounts of genetic material from two parents.

• genetic material from an outside source.

In the cells of animals and plants, genetic information is contained in the

• cell wall.

• nucleus.

• organelle.

• cell membrane.

The offspring of sexual reproduction typically

• gets half of its chromosomes from each parent.

• gets more of its chromosomes from one parent than the other.

• gets all of its chromosomes from one parent.

• develops genetic material independent of any other source.

Which of the following is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

• Involves two parents.

• Produces genetically identical offspring.

• Requires fertilization.

• Results in genetic variation.