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Reproduction Unit Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 6hrs 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement correctly describes the term heredity?

a)

Cells going through Mitosis in order to grow, repair, and replace dying cells

b)

The passing of genetic information from one generation to the next generation

c)

Mutations that occur in the somatic cells will be passed on to offspring

d)

Sexual reproduction occurs due to Mitosis and passes all of the genes on to offspring

2.

Look at the diagram of this amoeba reproducing. Which type of reproduction would this be an example of?

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Meiosis

d)

Gamete formation

3.

In animals, which structure passes DNA from the father to the offspring?

a)

Ovum

b)

Egg

c)

Pollen

d)

Sperm

4.

What mode of reproduction occurs when the offspring of an organism arises from a single parent organism and inherits identical genes to that of the parent organism?

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Sexual Reproduction

c)

Genetic Variation

d)

Crossing over & Recombination

5.

A diagram of a plant cell is shown. What process is occurring in the diagram?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Sexual Reproduction

d)

Photosyntheis

6.

Which statement best explains the reason for genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms?

a)

In sexual reproduction, offspring receive genes from the male parent

b)

In sexual reproduction, offspring receive genes from the female parent

c)

In sexual reproduction, offspring receive half of their genes from the male parent and half from the female parent, and each offspring have a different combination of genes

d)

In sexual reproduction, the male offspring receive genes from the male parent and the female offspring receive genes from the female parent

7.

What process results in organisms reproducing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent organism?

a)

Sexual Reproduction

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Meiosis

d)

Fertilization

8.

Why does sexual reproduction result in more genetic variety? 

a)

Genes from two parents are combined to create offspring. 

b)

Most organisms reproduce sexually than asexually which results in more genetic diversity. 

c)

Sexually reproducing organisms have more mutations which results in genetic diversity. 

d)

Offspring are genetically identical to the parents.

9.

The diagram shows the reproduction in a hydra. How do hydra reproduce?

a)

A single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical through sexual reproduction.

b)

A single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical through asexual reproduction

c)

A single parents produces gametes that are genetically identical through meiosis

d)

A single parent produces gametes that develop into offspring when combined during fertilization

10.

A population of komodo dragons have only females. These organisms are able to reproduce asexually. What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

a)

By combining 2 parent's traits to reproduce offspring, it can increases genetic variety.

b)

These female komodo dragons are larger than those organisms that reproduce sexually.

c)

Because all of these organisms are genetically identical, it makes them less likely to survive changes in the environment.

d)

These organisms can reproduce a large amount in a very short time.

11.

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

a)

Smaller populations

b)

Cannot adapt easily to changes

c)

Adapts easily to new environments

d)

Requires no energy to reproduce

12.
Which of the following is a disadvantage for sexual reproduction?
a)
a lot of time and energy is required for making gametes and finding mates
b)
offspring can be produced more quickly than by asexual means
c)
the genetic diversity makes organisms respond differently to environmental changes
d)
the offspring are genetically different
13.

A student looked at some skin cells underneath the microscope. Which of the following processes are occurring in the cells?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Meiosis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Crossing over & Recombination

14.

Which of the following does not occur by mitosis?

a)

Growth

b)

Production of gametes

c)

Repair

d)

Asexual reproduction

15.

Which of the following best describes meiosis?

a)

It is carried out in all tissues that require cell replacement

b)

It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of an organism

c)

It happens in all of the tissues except for the brain and spinal cord

d)

It is a type of cell division that occurs in 4 phases

16.

A male shark has 40 chromosomes in the nucleus of each male gamete produced through meiosis. How many chromosomes would be present in the shark's somatic cells?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

80

d)

160

17.

How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?

a)

4 new haploid cells

b)

2 new haploid cells

c)

4 new diploid cells

d)

2 new diploid cells

18.

What is the correct order of the stages in mitosis?

a)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

b)

anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase

c)

telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase

d)

telophase, metaphase, anaphase, prophase

19.

The diagram shows 2 cells that have copied all of their chromosomes and are being separated into 2 new cells. What is the term for this process?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Fertilization

20.

A zygote will receive half of its chromosomes from the sperm and half from the egg. Which process ensures that the gametes contain half of the chromosomes of an organism?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Mitosis

c)

Respiration

d)

Meiosis

21.

Sexual reproduction in animals depends upon the production of gametes through the process shown in the diagram. What process produces gametes in animals?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Mutations

d)

Respiration

22.

This diagram shows a pair of homologous chromosomes. In what type of cells would there be an absence of homologous chromosomes?

a)

Bone cells

b)

Skin cells

c)

Gametes

d)

Nerve cells

23.

Why do kittens appear to be different from either of their parents?

a)

The kittens gets half of its traits from both parents which creates variety

b)

The kittens have mutations that cause them to appear different from their parents

c)

The kittens have a disease that makes them look different from the parents

d)

The kittens are not fully grown and will eventually look identical to the parents

24.

What is one advantage of plants having the ability to reproduce both asexually and sexually?

a)

The flowers can attract more insects

b)

The plants can grow taller

c)

The plants have the ability to adapt to the changing environment

d)

The plants can produces more flavorful fruits

25.

Potatoes can reproduce offspring by growing sprouts or tubers from the "eyes" of the potato. This is an example of what process?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Sexual reproduction

d)

Meiosis

26.

Which of these occurs in asexual reproduction but not in sexual reproduction?

a)

Genes carry genetic information from both parents to offspring

b)

Reproduces offspring made of cells

c)

The genetic information from two organisms combines

d)

An offspring inherits a set of traits identical to the parent

27.

When an egg and sperm fuse together to form a zygote, the offspring that is formed will have genetic traits that are passed on from both parents. This describes what type of reproduction? 

a)

Binary fission

b)

Parthenogenesis

c)

Sexual reproduction

d)

Mitosis

28.
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
29.
Cells of organism must replicate for ?
a)
growth
b)
repair of damaged cells
c)
replacement of dying cells.
d)
All of the above
30.

Bears have certain characteristics that help them survive in order to reach reproductive age. Some of these characteristics may include: keen sense of smell, strong curved claws for climbing, and color vision to aid in finding foods. How are most of these characteristics acquired?

a)

Genes that are inherited from both parents

b)

Learning from older siblings

c)

Eating quality foods rich in fiber and protein

d)

Interactions with other bears

31.

What process produces 4 genetically different gametes through the stages 2 PMAT, and it is the first process of sexual reproduction?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Sporulation

d)

Asexual reproduction

32.

Use the image to help answer the question. What process occurs between Interphase and Meiosis I that allows for more genetic variation?

a)

DNA Replication

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Crossing over

33.

Which characteristics are advantages of sexual reproduction?

a)

Genes in the offspring vary from the parent which allows these organisms to adapt to changes in the environment

b)

Mutations could be beneficial for the organism

c)

Selective breeding can allow to reproduce organisms with desired traits

d)

All of the above

34.

What is the function of the DNA inside the cell's nucleus?

a)

The process of cellular respiration occurs to create energy for the cell

b)

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell

c)

Carries hereditary material

d)

Stores food and water for the cell

35.

Based on the diagram of a plant and animal cell division, which statement would accurately describe this process?

a)

Plant and animal cells combine to produce offspring

b)

Animal cells require oxygen to produce energy while plant cells do not require energy to produce food

c)

Plant and animal cells both grow and divide to produce genetically identical diploid cells

d)

Both cells grow and divide to produce chloroplast required for photosynthesis