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Reproduction Exam

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

One function of the male reproductive system in

mammals is to

a)

produce insulin necessary for sexual

reproduction

b)

transport eggs necessary for fertilization

c)

allow for delivery of gametes needed for

reproduction

d)

provide protection for the developing zygote

2.

The diagram below illustrates asexual reproduction

in yeast.Yeast produce offspring that usually have

a)

genes that are different from those of the

parent

b)

genes that are identical to those of the parent

c)

half of the genetic information of the parent

d)

organelles that are not found in the parent

3.

The diagram below represents division of a cell that produces two daughter cells. Which statement most likely describes the daughter cells produced?

a)

The daughter cells will pass on only half of the genetic information they received from the

original cell.

b)

The daughter cells will each produce offspring that will have the same genetic information as

the original cell.

c)

The daughter cells will each undergo the same mutations as the original cell after reproduction has occurred.

d)

The daughter cells will not pass on any of the genes that they received from the original cell.

4.

Which structure is correctly paired with its function?

a)

ovary – provides milk for newborns

b)

testis – development of sperm

c)

placenta – storage of released eggs

d)

uterus – produces estrogen

5.

Which structure is correctly paired with its function?

a)

oviduct- site of fertilization

b)

uterus- production of eggs

c)

vagina- site of fetal development

d)

vas deferens- production of sperm

6.

Which phrases best identify characteristics of

asexual reproduction?

a)

two parents, no union of gametes, offspring

genetically identical to parents

b)

two parents, union of gametes, offspring

similar to but not genetically identical to

parents

c)

one parent, no union of gametes, offspring

genetically identical to parents

d)

one parent, union of gametes, offspring similar

to but not genetically identical to the parent

7.

The reproductive cycle in females is regulated

primarily by

a)

estrogen and testosterone

b)

estrogen and progesterone

c)

progesterone and insulin

d)

progesterone and testosterone

8.

A diagram of human female reproductive

structures is shown below. Which structure is correctly paired with its

function?

a)

A – releases estrogen and progesterone

b)

B – produces eggs and estrogen

c)

C – provides the usual site for fertilization

d)

D – nourishes a developing embryo

9.

A reproductive system is represented in the

diagram below. If an injury occurred to the structure labeled A, the most likely result would be a problem with

a)

excretion of urine

b)

production of hormones

c)

delivery of sperm

d)

production of gametes

10.

Oxygen and nutrients needed for development are

transported to a human fetus through the

a)

reproductive hormones

b)

ovaries

c)

placenta

d)

intestines

11.

In humans, a sperm cell and an egg cell normally

fuse in the upper portion of the

a)

oviduct

b)

vagina

c)

uterus

d)

ovary

12.

Which statement does not correctly describe an

adaptation of the human female reproductive

system?

a)

It provides for internal development of the

embryo.

b)

It produces gametes in ovaries.

c)

It removes excretions produced by the fetus.

d)

It provides for external fertilization of an egg.

13.

In which structure do gametes usually unite to produce a zygote?

a)

A

b)

F

c)

C

d)

D

14.

In which structures does meiosis occur?

a)

A and F

b)

B and H

c)

A and E

d)

B and E

15.

The reproductive cycle of a human is usually

regulated by

a)

hormones

b)

sex cells

c)

the immune response

d)

B cells and T cells

16.

Which diagram best illustrates an event in sexual

reproduction that would most directly lead to the

formation of a human embryo?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology. The diagram represents events that occur during embryonic development. Letters A through E represent structures. Between which two letters does differentiation occur?

a)

B and C

b)

A and B

c)

C and D

d)

D and E

18.

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology. The diagram represents events that occur during embryonic development. Letters A through E represent structures. Between which two letters does fertilization occur?

a)

A and C

b)

C and E

c)

C and D

d)

D and E

19.

The Critical Role of the Placenta

The proper functioning of the placenta is critical to the growth and development of a healthy fetus. For example, the placenta appears to act as a nutrient sensor. It regulates the amounts and types of nutrients that are transported from the mother to the fetus. Improper functioning of the placenta can alter the structure and function of specific cells and organ systems in the developing fetus, putting it at risk for health problems as an adult. For example, in some pregnancies, the placenta develops a resistance to blood flow. This resistance appears to force the heart of the fetus to work harder. This could result in an increased chance of the individual developing heart disease as an adult. A group of hormones known as glucocorticoids affects the development of all the tissues and organ systems. One of the things this group of hormones does is to alter cell function by changing the structure of cell membrane receptors. State the role of the uterus in the development of the fetus and the placenta.

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20.

A large number of sperm cells are produced by males every day. This large number of sperm cells increases the chance that

a)

enough sperm cells will be present to transport the egg from where it is produced to where it develops into a fetus

b)

some of the sperm cells will survive to reach the egg

c)

several sperm cells will unite with an egg so the fertilized egg will develop properly

d)

at least one sperm cell will be reached when the eggs swim toward the sperm cells in the ovary

21.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the blood of a human fetus and the blood of the mother?

a)

Their blood systems are separate only at certain times in development and connected at other times.

b)

The blood flows directly from the mother into the fetus.

c)

Their blood systems are separate and no materials are exchanged.

d)

Their blood systems are separate, but certain materials pass from one to the other

22.

Which hormone does not directly regulate human reproductive cycles?

a)

progesterone

b)

estrogen

c)

testosterone

d)

insulin

23.

Which sequence represents the order of some events in human development?

a)

zygote → embryo → fetus

b)

embryo → zygote → fetus

c)

fetus → embryo → zygote

d)

zygote → fetus → embryo

24.

The graph below shows the relative concentrations of certain hormones in the blood during the human female reproductive cycle. Which hormone has the lowest concentration on which day?

a)

hormone A on day 4

b)

hormone B on day 2

c)

hormone C on day 12

d)

hormone D on day 20

25.

Which process usually results in offspring that exhibit new genetic variations?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which statement concerning production of offspring is correct?

a)

Production of offspring is necessary for a species to survive, but it is not necessary for an individual to survive.

b)

An organism can reproduce without\ performing any of the other life processes.

c)

Production of offspring is necessary for an individual organism to survive, while the other life processes are important for a species to survive

d)

Reproduction is a process that requires gametes in all species.

27.

The diagram to the right represents a system in the human body. The primary 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)

form gametes that may be involved in fertilization

28.

German measles is a disease that can harm an embryo if the mother is infected in the early stages of pregnancy because the virus that causes German measles is able to

a)

infect the eggs

b)

pass across the placenta

c)

be transported to the embryo in red blood cells

d)

be absorbed by the embryo from the mother’s milk

29.

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology. The diagram represents events that occur during embryonic development. Letters A through E represent structures. If cell C has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will most likely be found in each cell of stage D?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

184

d)

4

30.

Some cells involved in the process of reproduction are represented in the diagram below. The process of meiosis formed

a)

cell 1, only

b)

cell 3, only

c)

cells 1 and 2, only

d)

cells 1, 2 and 3

31.

The human female reproductive system is represented in the diagram below. The word in the box for 1 is (a)  

32.

The human female reproductive system is represented in the diagram below. The letter in the box for 2 is (a)  

33.

The human female reproductive system is represented in the diagram below. The letter in the box for 3 is _____________

a)

holds fetus

b)

site of fertilization

c)

transports nutrients to embryo

34.

The human female reproductive system is represented in the diagram below. The letter in the box for 4 is (a)  

35.

Individuals of some species, such as earthworms, have both male and female sex organs. In many cases, however, these individuals do not fertilize their own eggs. State one genetic advantage of an earthworm mating with another earthworm for the production of offspring.

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