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Reproduction

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these are examples of asexual reproduction

a)

Cells dividing in muscles to replace damaged cells by mitosis

b)

A pollen grain fertilising an ova inside an ovule

c)

A sperm cell fertilising an egg cell

d)

A new strawberry plant being produced via runners

2.

Sperm and egg (ovum) cells are specialised cells called (a)  

3.

F (a)   is when the male gamete combines with the female gamete

4.

Asexual reproduction:

a)

Genetically identical cells

b)

Involves gametes

c)

Brings about genetic variation in the population

d)

Useful to species in a stable environment

5.

During sexual reproduction, the egg cell is fertilised by the sperm cell to form a cell which is called?

(a)  

6.

The type of cellular division that produces gametes?

(a)  

7.

Meiosis produces?

a)

Genetically identical cells

b)

Genetically different cells

8.

Which of these are adaptations of sperm cells?

a)

Flagellum to stop the sperm cell from moving

b)

Streamlined shape to help it move quicker

c)

Enzymes in the head to stop the membrane around the egg cell from breaking down

d)

Lots of mitochondria to release energy for movement

9.

Animals like fish release their sperm into the water and rely on females releasing their eggs in a similar place for fertilisation to occur. This is called ................. ..........................

(a)  

10.

When human cells are said to be diploid, how many chromosomes do they have?

(a)  

11.

Gametes contain 23 chromosomes and are said to be h (a)  

12.

During day 14 of the menstrual cycle an egg cell is released from the ovaries into the (a)  

13.

Day 14 of the menstrual cycle is called (a)  

14.

Which of these are functions of the placenta?

a)

Anchors the embryo into the uterus

b)

Helps the embryo obtain glucose and oxygen from the mothers blood

c)

Helps the embryo release waste materials such as carbon dioxide and urea into the mothers blood

d)

Secretes the hormone progesterone which keeps the uterus lining maintained

15.

The membrane that surrounds the embryo during pregnancy

(a)  

16.

When a women's water breaks, it is down to the cervix breaking the amnion and releasing the .................. ..............

(a)  

17.

When an embryo becomes recognisably human we call it a (a)  

18.

Changes to the human body, during the teenage years, is called (a)  

19.

Two hormones are released in both males and females during puberty that stimulate the secondary sexual characteristics, they are?

a)

Follicle stimulating hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Luteinising hormone

20.

Which hormone stimulates sperm production in males?

a)

Follicle stimulating hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Luteinising hormone

21.

Which hormone stimulates the testes to secrete testosterone that controls the secondary sexual characteristics?

a)

Follicle stimulating hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Luteinising hormone

22.

Which of these are changes that happen to the body of males at puberty?

a)

Production of egg cells

b)

Growth and development of sex organs

c)

Stops growth of facial, pubic and armpit hairs

d)

Voice breaking

23.

Which of these are changes that happen to the body of females at puberty?

a)

Production of egg cells

b)

Growth and development of sex organs

c)

Stops growth of facial, pubic and armpit hairs

d)

Stops the menstrual cycle

24.

Which hormone is highest around day 4 of the menstrual cycle and is responsible for the maturation of a follicle

a)

LH

b)

Oestrogen

c)

FSH

d)

Progesterone

25.

Which hormone is highest around day 11 of the menstrual cycle and is responsible for the growth and development of the uterus lining

a)

LH

b)

Oestrogen

c)

FSH

d)

Progesterone

26.

Which hormone is highest around day 14 of the menstrual cycle and is responsible for ovulation

a)

LH

b)

Oestrogen

c)

FSH

d)

Progesterone

27.

Which hormone is highest around day 17 of the menstrual cycle and is responsible for maintaining the uterus lining and inhibiting FSH and LH

a)

LH

b)

Oestrogen

c)

FSH

d)

Progesterone

28.

Where is FSH produced from?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Ovaries

c)

Corpus luteum

d)

Placenta

29.

Where is LH produced from?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Ovaries

c)

Corpus luteum

d)

Placenta

30.

Where is oestrogen produced from?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Ovaries

c)

Corpus luteum

d)

Placenta

31.

Where is progesterone produced from?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Ovaries

c)

Corpus luteum

d)

Placenta

32.

Egg cells are grown and develop inside a (a)   inside the ovary and this is stimulated by FSH

33.

These are all underground stems, the "eyes" grow into new roots and shoots to grow a new plant.

a)

runners

b)

tubers

c)

leaves

d)

stems

34.

These are all types of stems that grow along the ground.

a)

runners

b)

tubers

c)

leaves

d)

stems

35.

When a piece of cut _______ is planted, roots may form from the cutting, and then a full plant develops.

a)

leaves

b)

stem

c)

root

d)

bulb

36.

Requires only one parent

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

sexual reproduction

37.

Which of the following is (are) an advantage to asexual reproduction methods

a)

faster time to a mature

b)

plant create large numbers of identical plants

c)

keep best quality traits

d)

all of the above

38.

When the offspring are identical to the parent, this is ________________ reproduction?

a)

Heredity

b)

Sexual

c)

Asexual

d)

Chromosome

39.

Which one of the following plants reproduces by means of bulbs?

a)

The potato

b)

The strawberry

c)

The daffodil

d)

The spider plant

40.
The part of the stamen that produces microspores that become pollen grains is the ___.
a)
anther
b)
pistil
c)
filament
d)
ovary
41.
The enlarged base of the pistil that stores the eggs of the plant is the ___.
a)
ovary
b)
ovule
c)
stigma
d)
style
42.
The tip of the style that has sticky hairs to trap pollen is the ___.
a)
stamen
b)
stigma
c)
ovary
d)
style
43.
Small grains that contain a plant's male reproductive cells.
a)
stamen
b)
pollen
c)
anther
d)
stigma
44.
Brightly colored parts of flowers that attract insects.
a)
petals
b)
pistils
c)
stamen
d)
filaments
45.
The transfer of pollen, containing the sperm cells, to the female part of the flower. 
a)
seed disperal
b)
pollination 
c)
germination
d)
fertilization
46.
The ovary, style, and the stigma make up the female part of a plant called the ?
a)
stamen
b)
petals
c)
stem
d)
carpel (pistil)
47.
After fertilization what does the ovary develop into?
a)
Fruit
b)
Bud
c)
Seed
d)
Flower
48.
I have large petals and am unusually brightly colored. How am I pollinated?
a)
By animals
b)
By birds 
c)
By insects 
d)
All of the above
49.
Wind-pollinated flowers usually have ______ and ________ petals. 
a)
big ... bright 
b)
small .... bright 
c)
big ... dull 
d)
small ... dull
50.
My flowers are not sweet-scented and I do not produce nectar. How am I likely dispersed?
a)
By wind 
b)
By insects 
c)
By water 
d)
By explosive action
51.
I am a flower that produces nectar. What is the function of the nectar?
a)
To provide food for the flower
b)
To attract pollinators
c)
To attract animals to disperse the fruits
d)
To produce perfumes for Man
52.
Pollen comes from the male or female parts of the flower?
a)
male
b)
female
53.
Which part produces sperm enclosed in pollen?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
E
54.
C, D , and E are collectively known as the ______.
a)
stamen
b)
anther
c)
sepal
d)
pistil
55.
How is C adapted to receiving pollen from male flowers?
a)
Part C is sticky.
b)
Part C is colorful.
c)
Part C produces nectar.
d)
Part C produces eggs.
56.
Which part may develop into a fruit?
a)
E
b)
D
c)
C
d)
A
57.
The male reproductive structure of a flower is the ___.
a)
pistil
b)
ovary
c)
stamen
d)
ovule
58.

What do you call the union of sperm cell and egg cell?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Reproduction

c)

Fission

d)

Budding

59.

After fertilisation the ovule develops into

a)

seeds

b)

fruit

c)

pollen

d)

stigma

60.

When pollen lands on the stigma of a flower, this is called [?]

(a)  

61.

After a flower has been pollinated, a [? ?] grows down the style

(a)  

62.

The pollen tube enters the [?]

(a)  

63.

The nucleus of the pollen grain fuses with the nucleus of the [?]

(a)  

64.

After fertilisation, the [?] and stamens of the flower fall off

(a)  

65.

The fertilised ovule is now called a [?]

(a)  

66.

The embryo forms a hard shell, called the [? ?]

(a)  

67.

The [?] of the flower swells up to form the fruit

(a)  

68.

What is the function of cotyledon?

a)

proctect the seed

b)

small holes that enable water and air to enter the seed

c)

stores food

d)

embryo that develops into root

69.

Which condition is NOT needed for germination?

a)

Water

b)

Oxygen

c)

Light

d)

Suitable temperature

70.

What does a seedling need energy for?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Growth

c)

Movement

d)

Reproduction

71.

List three external conditions required for seed germination

a)

soil, water, air

b)

suitable temperature, water, sunlight

c)

oxygen, water, suitable temperature

72.
The seed is protected by an outer covering called:
a)
cotyledon
b)
embryo
c)
seed coat
d)
germination
73.
Monocots have __ cotyledon. 
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Depends on the plant
d)
Zero
74.
The process where seeds grow and become tiny plants is called
a)
miracles
b)
germination
c)
xylem
d)
photosynthesis
75.
Dicots have __ cotyledon. 
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two
d)
Depends
76.

Which of these seeds will germinate?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D