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G7 Unit 5 - Growth & Development Test

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process responsible for creating body cells?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

2.

What is the process responsible for creating sex cells?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

3.

Which steps of mitosis are in the proper order?

a)

Interphase, Prophase, Telophase

b)

Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

c)

Interphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Prophase, Metaphase, Interphase

4.

In which mitosis phase does DNA get copied?

a)

Telophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Interphase

d)

Prophase

5.

In which mitosis phase do chromosomes pair up?

a)

Telophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Interphase

d)

Prophase

6.

In which mitosis phase do chromosomes move to the middle of the cell?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

7.

In which mitosis phase do chromosomes move apart?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Telophase

8.

In which mitosis are chromosomes in two different nuclei?

a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Telophase

9.

In which mitosis are there two new daughter cells?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Centerfield

d)

Chloroplast

10.

What is the purpose, of function, of mitosis?

a)

Growth of organisms and repair of damaged tissue

b)

Growth of organisms and reproduction of the organisms

c)

Repair of damaged tissue and reproduction of the organisms

d)

All of the above

11.

What cell part determine the characteristics of a living thing?

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Chromium

12.

In this type of reproduction, two individuals contribute genetic information to the offspring.

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Both Asexual & Sexual Reproduction

d)

Neither Asexual or Sexual Reproduction

13.

In this type of reproduction, only one individual contributes genetic information to the offspring.

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Both Asexual & Sexual Reproduction

d)

Neither Asexual or Sexual Reproduction

14.

In this type of reproduction, only one parent is needed to produce offspring.

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Both Asexual & Sexual Reproduction

d)

Neither Asexual or Sexual Reproduction

15.

The biggest advantage of sexual reproduction for a species is:

a)

Only one parent is needed to produce offspring

b)

Two parents are needed to produce offspring

c)

There is genetic variation

d)

Only a few offspring are produced

16.

The splitting of an asexual organism into two exact copies is called:

a)

Budding

b)

Sporalation

c)

Vegetative Propagation

d)

Binary Fission

17.

In this type of asexual reproduction any part of an organism that breaks off can form a new organism.

a)

Budding

b)

Sporalation

c)

Regeneration

d)

Binary Fission

18.

In this form of asexual reproduction, new plants can be created from roots, stems, or leaves.

a)

Budding

b)

Binary Fission

c)

Regeneration

d)

Vegetative Propagation

19.

In this form of asexual reproduction, a new individual sprouts from the parent, then breaks off as a new individual.

a)

Budding

b)

Binary Fission

c)

Regeneration

d)

Vegetative Propagation

20.

Q#12) In asexual reproduction:

a)

No DNA is passed to the offspring

b)

There is one parent

c)

There are two parents

d)

The offspring is genetically different from the parent

21.

Q#13) Reproductive success is important for:

a)

The individual

b)

The species

c)

The parent

22.

Q#14) Obtaining new individuals of a seedless plant requires:

a)

Two parents

b)

DNA variation

c)

Sexual reproduction

d)

Asexual reproduction

23.

Genetic variation means:

a)

Offspring DNA is blended from two parents

b)

The species will survive

c)

Offspring DNA is blended from one parent

d)

All of the above

24.

If an organism has 26 chromosomes, the fertilized egg must have 26 chromosomes, but how many chromosomes must each sex cell have

a)

26

b)

53

c)

13

25.

In this process sex cells have their chromosome number reduced by half.

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

26.

A disadvantage of sexual reproduction is:

a)

Many offspring are produced

b)

There is genetic variation

c)

A mate must be found which requires a lot of energy

d)

It requires less time than asexual reproduction

27.

Q#17) Which of the following are the correct pairing of sex cells?

a)

Sperm & Ovule

b)

Pollen & Ovule

c)

Pollen & Egg

d)

Pollen & Sperm

28.

What is it called when sex cells are joined together?

a)

Cell Division

b)

Mitosis

c)

Fertilization

d)

Meiosis

29.

What is an unborn organism called that has not yet developed organ systems?

a)

Zygote

b)

Embryo

c)

Fetus

d)

Offspring

30.

What is an unborn organism called that does have organ systems?

a)

Zygote

b)

Embryo

c)

Fetus

d)

Offspring

31.

What is the time period called that occurs between fertilization and birth?

a)

Fertilization Time

b)

Geologic Time

c)

Gestation Time

d)

Historical Time

32.

If an organism has 60 body cells, how many cells will a zygote have?

a)

30

b)

60

c)

120

33.

If an organism has 60 body cells, how many cells will a its gamete have?

a)

30

b)

60

c)

120

34.

Which species strategy involves having few offspring and lots of parental care?

a)

K-Selected Species

b)

R-Selected Species

35.

Which species strategy involves having many offspring and little or no parental care?

a)

K-Selected Species

b)

R-Selected Species

36.

If fish or frog eggs and sperm are released into the water, fertilization is:

a)

Internal

b)

External

37.

Which of the following is not a requirement for successful reproduction for animals?

a)

Finding a mate

b)

Fertilization

c)

Developing the offspring

d)

Teaching the young how to build a house

38.

What way is not a way for an animal finding a mate?

a)

Displays

b)

Scent

c)

Bioluminescence

d)

Invisibility

39.

Which of the following are not examples of an animal display?

a)

Having eyes

b)

Large tusks

c)

Large antlers

d)

Bright colors

40.

Q#22) A cuttlefish chages skin color and makes its stripes move. This is an example of:

a)

Releasing scent

b)

Guarding its young

c)

Obtaining food

d)

A mating display

41.

Q#23) The objective of sexual reproduction is to ___.

a)

Create offspring that are identical

b)

Create offspring to feed predators

c)

Create offspring that have variation from the parents

d)

Create offspring that do a variety of things

42.

Q#25) If an animal bears one baby at a time and the mother tends to help it for up to a year, which species strategy is this?

a)

K-Selected Strategy

b)

R-Selected Strategy

43.

Q#27) Male peacocks have extreme plumage. What is the purpose of these feathers?

a)

To protect its young

b)

To keep itself cool

c)

To keep it shaded from the sun

d)

To attract a mate

44.

Bioluminescence means an organism has the ability to:

a)

Grow

b)

Glow

c)

Take care of its offspring

d)

Have lots of offspring

45.

Which of the following are not animal displays of behavior?

a)

Dancing & Singing

b)

Making a nest

c)

Showing off exotic feathers

d)

Caring for their young