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Reproduction: Asexual vs Sexual

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is reproduction?

a)

a play

b)

making of the next generation

c)

to do something over

d)

none of the others

2.

A mode of reproduction by which an organism arises from a single organism and inherit the identical genes of that parent

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Sexual Reproduction

c)

Genetic Variation

d)

Alleles

3.
The offspring from asexually reproduced organisms are?
a)
Different than their parents
b)
Identical to parents
c)
Like a combination from both parents
d)
A different species
4.

A mode of reproduction in which an organism arises from two organisms and inherits half of its DNA from each parent

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Cloning

d)

Fragmentation

5.

Requires two parents

a)

sexual

b)

asexual

6.
If two organisms reproduce sexually, then their offspring will exhibit a genetic makeup that is -
a)
identical to only one parent
b)
identical to all of its siblings
c)
a unique combination of traits
d)
the recessive traits of each parent
7.
When comparing the offspring of sexually and asexually reproducing organisms, we would expect the genetic material (DNA) of the sexually reproducing organism to -
a)
contain fewer mutations
b)
be lesser in quantity
c)
be simpler overall
d)
show more variation
8.

In sexual reproduction the male produces ___ cells.

a)

Malex

b)

Quack

c)

Egg

d)

Sperm

9.

In sexual reproduction the female produces ___ cells.

a)

Femalex

b)

Quack

c)

Egg

d)

Sperm

10.

Involves two parents and produces offspring different from parents

a)

external fertilization

b)

sexual reproduction

c)

internal fertilization

d)

asexual reproduction

11.

The movement of pollen from one flower to another flower

a)

Results in offspring that is genetically identical to the parent(s)

b)

Results in offspring that is genetically unique to the parent(s)

12.

Identical copy of parent

a)

zygote

b)

clone

c)

sperm

d)

pollen

13.

Which is the best example of sexual reproduction?

a)

DNA is 100% the same

b)

Offspring receive genetic material from two parents.

c)

A bacterium divides into offspring identical to the parent.

d)

Daughter cells receive all the genetic material of a parent cell.

14.

Which of these statements about asexual reproduction is false?

a)

Asexual reproduction requires only one parent.

b)

Asexual reproduction increases variations in a population.

c)

Asexual reproduction is carried out by bacteria.

d)

Asexual reproduction can produce more offspring faster than sexual reproduction can.

15.

The offspring of sexual reproduction:

a)

receives half of its genetic material from each parent

b)

receives all of its genetic material from one parent

c)

receives genetic material from an outside source

d)

develops genetic material independent of any other source

16.

:

A scientist is observing a new species of organism. She observes that from generation to generation many of the organisms’ offspring have adaptations that their parents did not have. This organism is most likely reproducing through __________.

a)

budding

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

sexual reproduction

d)

binary fission

17.

There are a couple thousand different species of brittle star. At certain times of the year, male and female stars release sperm and eggs into the ocean. They can also reproduce by simply splitting in half and grow new body parts. How does the organism reproduce?

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Both Asexual and Sexual reproduction

d)

Can't reproduce

18.

The common earthworm has both male and female reproductive parts. To reproduce, two worms come together to exchange sperm. each worm deposits its own eggs and the donated sperm into a gooey cocoon that if leaves in the soil. Baby worms emerge a few weeks later. What type of reproduction?

a)

Asexual reproduction

b)

Sexual reproduction

c)

Both axexual and sexual reproduction

19.

Pollen grains produced by a flower are carried by a be to the stigma of another flower. What type of reproduction

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Both sexual and asexual reproduction

20.

A stem is cut from a plant and grows its own roots and leaves. A process called vegetative propagation (cutting)

What type of reproduction?

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Both asexual and sexual reproduction

21.

While fishing the fisherman cuts an earthworm in half. The head of the earthworm lives and the tail decays. What type of reproduction?

a)

Asexual reproduction

b)

Sexual reproduction

c)

Both asexual and sexual reproduction

d)

neither type of reproduction (attempted murder)

22.

Offspring are produced by growing out of the parent through a process called budding. The DNA are 100% the same.

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Both asexual and sexual reproduction

d)

Neither type of reproduction

23.

What is true about the offspring in this image?

a)

They will be genetically unique and not identical to their parents

b)

They will share the identical DNA as their parent

c)

Two parents were required to create offspring

d)

The offspring will not carry the same diseases as the parent

24.

What is FALSE about the offspring in this image?

a)

Will have identical DNA to one of their parents

b)

Will be a genetically unique individual

c)

Will receive have their DNA from each parent

d)

Requires 2 parents

25.

Which disadvantage is most related to asexual reproduction

a)

slower process

b)

requires more energy

c)

produces less offspring

d)

there is no genetic diversity

26.

Which advantage is most related to asexual reproduction?

a)

produces many offspring quickly

b)

increases genetic diversity

c)

sometimes both parents help to raise the offspring

d)

the health of the population increases overtime because of genetic variation

27.

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

a)

Requires more energy to find a mate

b)

there is no genetic diversity in the offspring

c)

if the parent has a genetic disorder the offspring will also have that disorder

d)

requires one parent

28.
Passes genetic information
onto future generations
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction
c)
both
29.
If two organisms reproduce sexually, then their offspring will exhibit a genetic makeup that is -
a)
identical to only one parent
b)
identical to all of its siblings
c)
a unique combination of traits
d)
the recessive traits of each parent
30.
Provided is a table of organisms and some data on their characteristics. Based on the information in the table, which organism is likely to produce offspring with the greatest genetic diversity?
a)
Black mold
b)
Bell tree dahlia
c)
Spruce
d)
Hydra
31.
 A white cat had a litter of kittens that were orange, grey, and black and white spotted. Is this the result of sexual or asexual reproduction? And how would you characterize the offspring listed above?
a)
Sexual reproduction with uniform offspring
b)
Asexual reproduction with diverse offspring
c)
Sexual reproduction with diverse offspring
d)
Asexual reproduction with uniform offspring
32.

Which statement reflects a way in which asexual reproduction is beneficial? Select all that apply.

a)

It results in genetic variation.

b)

It requires a lot of time and energy.

c)

Organisms can reproduce without a mate.

d)

It is a much quicker process.