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Reproduction Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

When compared to organisms that utilize process A, organisms that utilize process B would most likely produce offspring with

a)

a greater variety of genetic combinations

b)

fewer genetic differences

c)

more genetic combinations

d)

more DNA within each nucleus

2.

One of the largest and oldest organisms on Earth is located in Fishlake National Forest in Utah. Pando is an 80,000-year-old grove of aspen trees that covers 100 acres. Although it looks like a forest, DNA analysis of several of the “trees” has confirmed it is really just one huge organism. Therefore, the “trees” must have been reproduced

a)

sexually and have genetic variability

b)

asexually and have genetic variability

c)

sexually and are genetically identical

d)

asexually and are genetically identical

3.

Many female mammals, such as dogs, give birth to litters consisting of multiple offspring. All of the characteristics described below are reproductive adaptations that female dogs have for giving birth and caring for several offspring at once, except

a)

a specialized structure for internal development of several young

b)

several pairs of mammary glands that provide milk for their pups

c)

ovaries capable of releasing many gametes at one time for fertilization

d)

a pancreas that produces excess insulin to trigger the release of eggs

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

some of the sperm cells will survive to reach the egg

d)

enough sperm cells will be present to transport the egg from where it is produced to

where it develops into a fetus

7.

Which hormone does not directly regulate human reproductive cycles?

a)

testosterone

b)

insulin

c)

estrogen

d)

progesterone

8.

A human cell that contains all of the information necessary for the growth and development of a complete organism is

a)

a sperm cell

b)

a gamete

c)

a zygote

d)

an egg cell

9.

Which structure produces cells that have the potential to become gametes?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

10.

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

11.

The major function of the system is to

a)

provide immunity essential for the survival of each individual in a population

b)

provide cells that are necessary for the survival of the species

c)

produce chemical messages that are necessary for nerve cell development

d)

control the passage of nutrients into and out of a developing fetus

12.

Which situation would be part of the normal reproductive cycle of a human?

a)

the presence of testosterone regulating gamete production in a male

b)

estrogen in concentrations that would produce sperm in a female

c)

a high progesterone level in a male

d)

a low insulin level in either male or female

13.

Which structure has both reproductive and excretory functions?

a)

A

b)

G

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Which structure aids in the transport of sperm secreting fluid/

a)

A and h

b)

B and E

c)

C and D

d)

D and H

15.

Which sequence represents the path of sperm leaving the body?

a)

ACGA\rightarrow C\rightarrow G  

b)

ACBA\rightarrow C\rightarrow B  

c)

EFHE\rightarrow F\rightarrow H  

d)

DFGD\rightarrow F\rightarrow G  

16.

In which stage of the human menstrual cycle is an egg released from an ovary?

a)

Ovulation

b)

Follicle stage

c)

Menstruation

d)

Corpus luteum stage

17.

What is the advantage of each bird species having a different niche?

a)

As the birds feed higher in the tree, available energy increases

b)

More abiotic resources are available to each bird.

c)

Predators are less likely to feed on birds in a variety of locations.

d)

There is less competition for food.

18.

Due to the negative effects on the environment of burning coal and oil, society is

looking for alternate energy resources that are renewable.

Identify one renewable resource that can be used to generate energy.

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19.

You are the owner of a chemical company. Many people in your community have been

complaining that rabbits are getting into their gardens and eating the flowering plants and vegetables they have planted. Your company is developing a new chemical product called Bunny Hop-Away that repels rabbits. This product would be sprayed on the plants to prevent the rabbits from eating them. Certain concerns need to be considered before you make the product available for public use.

State two environmental concerns that should be considered before the product is sold and used by the public.

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20.

A rapid decrease in the frog population results in a change in the hawk population. State how the hawk population may change. Support your answer.

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