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DNA and Reproduction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following does not allow for genetic variation in organisms?

a)

Crossing over

b)

DNA replication

c)

Random fertilization

d)

Independent assortment

2.

Meiosis results in.....

a)

two haploid cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

b)

two diploid cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

c)

four haploid cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

d)

four diploid cells with half the number of chromosomes the parent cell

3.

What do you call the cell that forms from fertilization?

a)

fertilized egg

b)

sperm cell

c)

zygote

d)

egg cell

4.

What is the purpose of MITOSIS?

a)

to create sex cells

b)

to kill off body cells

c)

to repair or replace (somatic) body cells

5.
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
a)
Allows genetic variation
b)
Only needs one parent
c)
Happens very quickly
d)
Offspring are exact copies of parent
6.

In asexual reproduction, all of the offspring are:

a)

Physically Identical

b)

Genetically Identical

c)

Physically and Genetically Identical

d)

Not Identical

7.

Each daughter cell is diploid (contains the normal number of chromosomes).

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

8.

Produces 4 daughter cells, each of which is NOT identical to the parent cell.

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

9.

Produces 2 daughter cells which are genetically identical to the parent cell.

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

10.

Each daughter cell is haploid (contains half the number of normal chromosomes).

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

11.

The diagram below represents a system in the human body. The function of structure X is to _____________

a)

produce energy needed for sperm to move

b)

provide food for the sperm to carry to the egg

c)

produce and store urine

d)

produce sperms and male sex hormones

12.

The human female reproductive system is represented below. Where will the embryo attach itself after fertilization?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

What is the scrotum?

a)

A pouch of skin surrounding the testes to protect and regulate temperature

b)

A fold of skin that protects the penis

c)

An additional gland located at the end of the urethra

14.

Which part of the uterus is connected to the vagina?

a)

The fallopian tubes

b)

The cervix

c)

The ovaries

15.

The fallopian tubes connect

a)

the ovaries to the uterus

b)

the uterus to the vagina

c)

the ovaries to the vagina

16.

In which of the following structures of the female human reproductive system is the blastocyst implanted during normal human development?

a)

Ovary

b)

uterus

c)

vagina

d)

amniotic sac

17.

A fertilized egg undergoes several stages before it is implanted. In which of the following structure of the female reproductive system is the egg fertilized?

a)

Ovary

b)

Uterus

c)

Fallopian tube

d)

Cervix

18.

The diagram shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system. Which part produces sperm and hormones?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

Which female reproductive structure produces the gametes?

a)

Cervix

b)

Fallopian tubes

c)

Ovary

d)

Uterus

20.

Mutation in the cell cycle are best described as which of the following?

a)

A mutation occurs and stops the cell from differentiating into new cells.

b)

A mutation occurs that instruct the cell to begin binary fusion.

c)

A mutation occurs that directs the cell to stop all functions resulting in death of the cell.

d)

A mutation occurs that stops the cell from responding to signals that control cell growth.

21.

Using the diagram, which of the following best describes A and B?

a)

Diagram A represents mitosis with two identical, diploid cells. Diagram B represents meiosis with four genetically different, haploid cells.

b)

Diagram A represents meiosis with two identical, diploid cells. Diagram B represents mitosis with four genetically different, haploid cells.

c)

Diagram A represents mitosis with two genetically different, haploid cells. Diagram B represents meiosis with four identical, diploid cells.

d)

Diagram A represents mitosis with two genetically different, diploid cells. Diagram B represents meiosis with four identical, haploid cells.

22.
If a parent cell has 12 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each gamete have after meiosis?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
12
d)
24
23.

Which stage of meiosis I results in the separations of chromosomes?

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

24.

Which stage of meiosis I is there and exchange of genetic material that results in the recombination of chromosomes?

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

25.
What phase of mitosis is shown here?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase