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DNA-Reproduction-Genes

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the Salamander reproduce?

Throughout the breeding season, both sexes of the salamanders search for potential mates. This happens during the first warm rains of spring to steer clear of extreme environmental conditions. Male salamanders “woo” their possible mate by giving off pheromones directed to the female salamanders. If the female wants to mate, she will participate in the dance wherein the “couple” will walk or swim around each other.

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Both Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

c)

Asexual Reproduction

2.

The offspring are an exact copy or "clone" of the parent. What form of reproduction is this describing?

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Both Asexual AND Sexual Reproduction

c)

Asexual Reproduction

3.

This type of reproduction involves two parents.

a)

Asexual reproduction

b)

Sexual reproduction

4.

Which statement does NOT describe asexual reproduction?

a)

takes a short amount of time

b)

genetic variation - all offspring are different

c)

no mate required in order to reproduce

d)

no genetic variation - all offspring are the same

5.

In sexual reproduction, how much DNA is given by each parent?

a)

10%

b)

30%

c)

100%

d)

50%

6.

When a sea star breaks into fragments, each fragment develops into a new individual. This is an example of...

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Both Asexual AND Sexual Reproduction

c)

Sexual Reproduction

7.

Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

a)

Requires two parents

b)

Is an exact copy of the parent

c)

Greater genetic variation (Genetic Diversity)

d)

Is a quick process

8.

Where in the cell is DNA found?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cell Membrane

9.

Which of the following best describes the shape of a DNA molecule?

a)

double helix

b)

contains ribose

c)

made of amino acids

d)

contains Uracil

10.

What are larger sections of DNA that code for a specific trait called?

a)

DNA

b)

Genes

c)

Chromosomes

d)

Nucleus

11.

How many PAIRS of chromosomes do humans have?

a)

21

b)

22

c)

23

d)

24

12.

The flower on our Wisconsin Fast Plants is an example of what type of reproduction?

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Both Asexual AND Sexual Reproduction

c)

Sexual Reproduction

13.

Who is considered to the the "father" of modern genetics?

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Rachel Carson

14.

How many types of molecules make up DNA? Use your model plan in Exploration 3 to help you?

a)

4 FOUR

b)

2 TWO

c)

6 SIX

d)

3 THREE