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Growth, Development, & Reproduction of Organisms

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The reproductive structure of a plant is/are the

a)

roots

b)

stems

c)

leaves

d)

flower

2.

Petals are brightly colored in order to

a)

scare off pests

b)

attract pollinators

c)

make people like them

d)

attract dogs

3.

Which structure protects the developing seed and eventually becomes the fruit of the plant?

a)

stamen

b)

petals

c)

stem

d)

ovary

4.

Structures that contain cells that will become sperm cells in plants are

a)

Pistils

b)

Stems

c)

Pollen

d)

Stigma

5.

The structure that produces pollen is called

a)

filament

b)

anther

c)

ovary

d)

stigma

6.

The female reproductive part of the plant is called

a)

stamen

b)

statue

c)

pistil

d)

pilot

7.

Organisms are made of specialized structures that allow them to function and live.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

8.

Which two plant structures would be involved in reproduction?

a)

petals & thorns

b)

pollen & leaves

c)

stamen & pistols

d)

stems & sepals

9.

What male part of a plant is responsible for producing pollen?

a)

anther

b)

stalk/filament

10.

Why are flower petals often colorful & have a scent?

a)

to attract humans

b)

to attract other plants

c)

to attract insects & animals

11.

Flower petals are often colorful & have a scent to help with what process?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

transpiration

c)

pollination

d)

growth

12.
When a starfish grows a new body off a broken arm, what kind of reproduction is this?
a)
Sexual
b)
Differentiation
c)
Asexual 
d)
Specialization
13.
Where does an off spring get its traits in asexual reproduction?
a)
From both parents
b)
From only one parent
c)
From neither parent
d)
There are no traits handed down
14.

Sexual reproduction requires _____ parent/s and asexual reproduction requires ___ parent/s

a)

1,1

b)

2,2

c)

2,1

d)

1,2

15.
All of the following are examples of seed disbursement except:
a)
wind
b)
volcanic eruptions
c)
physical movement (rolling)
d)
animals feces
16.
The male reproductive structure of a flower is the ___.
a)
pistil
b)
ovary
c)
stamen
d)
ovule
17.
When a seed sprouts and begins the early growth of a young plant.
a)
germination
b)
pollination
c)
seed dispersal
d)
fertilization
18.
What are the steps of a life cycle that all living things have?
a)
birth, growth, reproduction, and death
b)
birth, live, die
c)
birth, reproduction, and death
d)
birth, death, growth, and reproduction
19.
If there were no pollinators, what would happen to plants?
a)
they would die
b)
they would grow
c)
nothing
20.

The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

a)

heredity

b)

trait

c)

gene

d)

allele

21.

The Articum lappa plant produces prickly burrs that grow on the ends of the stems. These burrs can easily catch on the fur of animals. This plant structure most likely benefits the plant in which of the following ways?

a)

Helps the plant transport its seeds.

b)

Keeps the plant warmer.

c)

Attracts animals to come near the plant.

d)

Increases the plant's water absorption.

22.

Students visiting the zoo observe a male peacock spreading his feathers in the presence of a female peacock. This behavior most likely helps the peacock:

a)

scare off female birds.

b)

hide from predators.

c)

attract a mate.

d)

find food to eat.

23.

Which of the following plant adaptations allow plants to use animals to transport their seeds to a new locations?

a)

large leaves

b)

strong stems

c)

sweet tasting fruit

d)

deep roots

24.

___ is simply the transfer of pollen grains from one plant to another plant.

a)

pollination

b)

reproduction

c)

adaptation

d)

development

25.

The process an organism uses to make more of its own kind, but with only one parent.

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

development

d)

growth

26.

The joining of egg cell and sperm cell from two different organisms.

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

development

d)

growth

27.

Which of the following describes: bees or birds pollinating flowers.

a)

characteristic animal behavior

b)

behavior of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structure

28.

Which of the following describes: colorful plumage

a)

characteristic animal behavior

b)

behavior of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structure

29.

Which of the following describes: droppings of animals provide fertilizer for seeds

a)

characteristic animal behavior

b)

behavior of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structures

30.

Which of the following describes: hard shells on nuts

a)

characteristic animal behavior

b)

behaviors of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structures

31.

Which of the following describes: nest building to protect young from cold

a)

characteristic animal behavior

b)

behaviors of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structures

32.

Which of the following describes: bright flowers

a)

characteristic animal behaviors

b)

behaviors of animals that help plants

c)

specialized plant structures

33.

How does an insect benefit from pollination?

a)

the insect uses the fertilized ovule as food.

b)

The insect uses the plant's nectar as food.

c)

The insect uses the plant's pollen as food.

d)

The insect uses the plant's leaves and the petals as food.

34.
A specific feature of an organism is known as a...
a)
Chromosome 
b)
Trait
c)
Mutation
d)
Organism
35.
A distinguishing characteristic of an organism
a)
Mutation
b)
Structure
c)
Trait
d)
Reproduction
36.
What is the purpose of reproduction?
a)
To continue a species 
b)
There is no purpose
37.
How many parents are required in sexual reproduction?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
38.
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?
a)
One 
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
39.
In order to survive and reproduce organisms need to have what type of traits?
a)
Traits like the parents
b)
Traits that make them the smartest
c)
Traits that make the the most attractive
d)
Traits favorable for survival 
40.

What is heredity?

a)

Passing on characteristics from one generation to the next.

b)

A type of asexual reproduction.

c)

Teaching behaviors to offsprings.

d)

A specialized structure.

41.

Which is a genetic trait?

a)

liking cheeseburgers

b)

freckles

c)

a scar

d)

working hard

42.

The process where an organism passes genetic material to make a new organisms is ___.

a)

growth

b)

behavior

c)

specialized procedures

d)

reproduction

43.

The scientific study of heredity.

a)

genetics

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

sexual reproduction

d)

behavior

44.

How does a honey bee collect pollen?

a)

It swallows the pollen.

b)

It brushes against the pollen as it collects nectar.

c)

It puts the pollen in a special pouch in its abdomen.

d)

It rules the pollen on its wings.

45.

Dandelions use the _______________ to move their seeds around.

a)

wind

b)

clouds

c)

grass

d)

soil

46.

Sequence the following stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle in correct order, starting with the process that describes the growth of a seedling from a seed.

a)

Dispersal => Fertilization => Formation of fruit => Germination => Pollination

b)

Pollination => Fertilization => Formation of fruit => Germination => Dispersal

c)

Formation of fruit => Fertilization => Dispersal => Germination => Pollination

d)

Germination => Pollination => Fertilization => Formation of fruit => Dispersal

47.
Inherited traits are things that you ________________.
a)
choose
b)
learn and practice
c)
are born with
d)
eat
48.

Some male birds perform elaborate dances in order to attract females. This is an example of _______.

a)

molting

b)

parenting

c)

courting

d)

metamorphosis

49.

How do flowers help with reproduction of plants?

a)

They scatter the seeds

b)

They keep animals from eating the plant

c)

They help attract animals in order to spread pollen

d)

They provide extra nutrients for the plant

50.

What is seed dispersal?

a)

plant reproduction

b)

ability of plants to make food

c)

moving seeds to a new location

d)

adaptation of plants to produce more seeds

51.

Pollen is usually sticky and spiky so that it can _______________.

a)

attach to the pollinators' body without falling off easily

b)

prevent pollinators from eating them

c)

stay attached to the anther so that it doesn't attach to a pollinator

d)

be used as glue

52.
Small grains that contain a plant's male reproductive cells.
a)
stamen
b)
pollen
c)
anther
d)
stigma
53.
Small leaf-like structures forming an outer circle at the base of a flower.
a)
petals
b)
sepal
c)
anthers
d)
dicots
54.
The part of the flower on which the pollen grains land.
a)
pistil
b)
stamen
c)
style
d)
stigma
55.
The part of a flower that produces the male reproductive cells.
a)
anther
b)
style
c)
stigma
d)
filament
56.
Brightly colored parts of flowers that attract insects.
a)
petals
b)
pistils
c)
stamen
d)
filaments
57.
The stalk connecting the ovaries and stigmas.
a)
filament
b)
pistil
c)
style
d)
anther
58.
The transfer of pollen, containing the sperm cells, to the female part of the flower. 
a)
seed disperal
b)
pollination 
c)
germination
d)
fertilization
59.
All fruits have seeds.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Why is fruit formed around an apple seed?
a)
Fruit is formed around the seed to protect it.
b)
Fruit is not formed around the seed.
c)
Fruit is everywhere.
d)
Fruit is different color.
61.
What does a life cycle show?
a)
How organisms grow and change
b)
How a seed grows
c)
What the moon looks like
d)
 How a food chain works
62.
What is the group of stages that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life until the end, called? 
a)
life history
b)
life cycle
c)
growing season
d)
I do not know
63.
Which animal disperses seeds the farthest?
a)
birds
b)
mice
c)
bears
d)
squirrels
64.
Seeds will get caught in animals' _________ and then fall off elsewhere.
a)
skin
b)
paws
c)
fur
d)
teeth
65.
Animals _________ plant pollination and seed dispersal.
a)
hurt
b)
make no difference to
c)
destroy
d)
help
66.
Bees carry _________ from one plant to another.
a)
water
b)
dirt
c)
pollen
d)
nectar
67.
Other animals besides bees can pollinate flowers.  These animals include:
a)
dogs, cats, birds, and bunnies
b)
bats, hummingbirds, butterflies, and flies
c)
horses, cows, pugs, and sheep
d)
elephants, giraffes, lions, and tigers
68.
Animals disperse seeds by _________.
a)
eating seeds and dropping waste later on
b)
hiding seeds for late and not coming back for them
c)
catching seeds on their fur and carrying them to different places
d)
all of the above
69.

What is NOT a way that plants get pollinated?

a)

wind

b)

animals

c)

electricity

d)

water

70.

Which is NOT a way that plants attract pollinators?

a)

Color

b)

Shape/Structure

c)

Smell

d)

Magnetism

71.

An animal that transfers pollen from plant to plant is known as a...

a)

pollinator

b)

pollen carrier

c)

pollock gator

d)

pollen transferrer

72.

A pollinator benefits from a flower because it receives nutrients from the ____________.

a)

nectar

b)

petals

c)

electrolytes

d)

honey

73.
I am a flower that produces nectar. What is the function of the nectar?
a)
To provide food for the flower
b)
To attract pollinators
c)
To attract animals to disperse the fruits
d)
To produce perfumes for Man
74.
Which insect is the main pollinator?
a)
Bee
b)
Butterfly
c)
Ant
d)
Bat
75.
Which of the following is NOT a pollinator?
a)
bees
b)
humming bird
c)
fruit bat
d)
scorpion
76.
 All living things _________, or make more of the same kind.
a)
germinate
b)
reproduce
c)
disperse
d)
pollinate
77.

How does a plant benefit from pollination?

a)

The plant gets the pollinators to come over to it to eat the pollinators.

b)

The plant gets its pollen transferred to another plant to produce a seed to reproduce.

c)

The plant gets food from nectar or pollen for energy to reproduce.

d)

The plant does not need pollinators so it really doesn't matter.

78.

What is an example of why a pollinator would come to a plant for food?

a)

Nectar/Pollen

b)

Honey

c)

Sugar

d)

Petals

79.

An adaptation that increases the survival of an offspring by helping to protect young until they are older, larger and more likely to be able to survive on their own.

a)

molting

b)

parenting

c)

courting

d)

metamorphosis

80.

An adaptation that allows an organism to grow larger by shedding its “skin” and growing a new exoskeleton.

a)

molting

b)

parenting

c)

courting

d)

metamorphosis

81.

An adaptation in which an animal transforms from a young to an adult and decreases competition between young and adults of the same species because the young often inhabit different environments and eat different food items compared to the adult.

a)

molting

b)

parenting

c)

courting

d)

metamorphosis

82.

Birds often rely on their physical characteristics, such as the color of their plumage, to court females. The brighter and more colorful males are usually more attractive to females. What do you think happens to birds with duller plumage? How is their reproductive success impacted by the color of their feathers?

a)

These birds are less likely to find a mate and reproduce.

b)

These birds are more likely to find a mate and reproduce.