NJSLA Review Homework 6

What do scientists mean when they say that an organism reproduces sexually? How does that differ from asexual reproduction?

• Sexual reproduction involves two parents and genetic variation, while asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring.

• Sexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring, while asexual reproduction involves two parents and genetic variation.

• Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction both involve two parents and produce identical offspring.

• Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction both involve one parent and produce genetically varied offspring.

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How is a kitten like a bean sprout? They are both the result of ________.

• growth

• photosynthesis

• metamorphosis

• fermentation

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Why do flowers have bright colors?

• To attract pollinators

• To repel herbivores

• To conserve water

• To absorb more sunlight

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What would happen to flowers if they blended into their surroundings? How would this affect the plant's ability to reproduce?

• They would be less likely to attract pollinators, reducing reproduction.

• They would attract more pollinators, increasing reproduction.

• There would be no effect on reproduction.

• They would become more visible to predators.

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After mating, a female praying mantis kills the male. How can male praying mantises continue to exist despite the death of males after mating?

• Males can still fertilize eggs after death.

• Females can reproduce asexually as well as sexually.

• Females can become male when no males are available.

• Offspring continue to be born via the female, continuing the genetic line of the male.

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Why is the anther located on the ends of filaments rather than next to the ovary?

• It has to be pretty to attract bees.

• It is attached to the petal, which opens away from the ovary.

• Its location makes it easier for bees to touch it, allowing pollen to stick to the bees.

• It has to be less protected in order to catch raindrops and provide water for the seeds to grow.

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