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Chapter 10 - Reproduction, Development and Growth

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each primary spermatocyte undergoes second meiotic division to form _____ haploid spermatids.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

2.

The primary oocyte undergoes first meiotic division, producing one large haploid cell, the secondary oocyte and one tiny cell known as _______________.

a)

secondary follicle

b)

polar body

c)

zona pellucida

d)

ovum

3.

The _______________ secretes mucus and a watery alkaline fluid that contains nutrients and fructose that supplies energy for the sperms.

a)

prostate gland

b)

Cowper's gland

c)

seminal vesicle

4.

The journey of sperm through the uterus into the oviduct is assisted by the peristaltic movement of the uterus and oviduct and cilia in the oviduct.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The hypothalamus secretes gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) and stimulates release of _______________ and _______________.

a)

oestrogen; luteinising hormone

b)

follicle stimulating hormone; luteinising hormone

c)

progesterone; oestrogen

d)

progesterone; follicle stimulating hormone

6.

If fertilisation does not occur, the oestrogen and progesterone __________ the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland.

a)

inhibit

b)

stimulate

7.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the stages in embryonic development?

a)

Cleavage --> Gastrulation --> Organogenesis

b)

Cleavage --> Organogenesis --> Gastrulation

c)

Organogenesis --> Gastrulation --> Cleavage

d)

Gastrulation --> Cleavage --> Organogenesis

8.

Which of the following is not the function of amniotic fluid?

a)

Protect embryo from desiccation

b)

Absorb shock

c)

Site of gaseous exchange

d)

Enable embryo to move freely

9.

The nucleus of each microspore divides by mitosis, forming _____ generative nucleus and _____ tube nucleus.

a)

one; one

b)

one; two

c)

two; one

d)

two; two

10.

The seed develops from ovary wall.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The __________ cell is large and divides repeatedly to form the suspensor whereas the __________ cell is smaller with dense cytoplasm.

a)

basal; terminal

b)

terminal; basal

12.

Pollination can cause hormonal production in the ovary even without fertilisation.

This is known as _______________.

a)

patenocarpy

b)

pathencarpy

c)

pathenocarpy

d)

parthenocarpy

13.

In seed germination, the related hormone diffuses into the __________ layer to stimulate the synthesis of hydrolases.

a)

germination

b)

aleurone

c)

epidermis

d)

pericarp

14.

In __________ germination, the hypocotyl forms a hook and elongates. This pushes the cotyledons above ground with the plumule still enclosed with them.

a)

epigeal

b)

hypogeal

15.

In monocotyledonous seed, the young shoot / plumule is protected by __________ while the young root / radicle is protected by __________.

a)

coleorhiza; coleoptile

b)

coleoptile; coleorhiza

16.

Which of the following measurement method need not to kill the organism?

a)

Dry mass

b)

Wet mass

17.

Which of the following graph refers to the change in parameters (such as height, length or mass) against time?

a)

Absolute growth curve

b)

Absolute growth rate curve

c)

Relative growth rate curve

18.

Annual plants belong to __________ growth while perennial plants belong to __________ growth.

a)

unlimited; limited

b)

limited; unlimited

19.

_______________ growth refers to growth of an organ that is proportional to that of the whole body.

a)

Limited

b)

Allometric

c)

Isometric

d)

Intermittent

20.

When the level of __________ decreases and the level of __________ increase, moulting occurs.

a)

JH; PTTH

b)

ecdysone; JH

c)

JH; ecdysone

d)

PTTH; ecdysone