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Genetic Variation 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Some advantages of sexual reproduction include: (select all that apply - there are 3)

a)

genetic variation

b)

improves chances of adapting to the environment

c)

helps species survive catastrophes

d)

it doesn't take as much energy as asexual reproduction

2.

What are some advantages of asexual reproduction are: (select all that apply - there are 3)

a)

it only requires one organism

b)

it takes less energy than sexual reproduction

c)

offspring are already well-adapted for the environment

d)

there is a lot of genetic variety

3.

Where in the cell is genetic information located?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Vacuole

4.

A scar on someone's leg is due to which of the following?

a)

Genetic information ONLY

b)

Genetic information AND the environment

c)

The environment ONLY

d)

Genes inherited from parents

5.

reproduction that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent

a)

sexual

b)

asexual

6.

reproduction that results in offspring that are genetically unique

a)

sexual

b)

asexual

7.

various forms of the same gene

a)

mutation

b)

alleles

c)

genes

d)

traits

8.

the difference in inherited traits an organism has from others of the same species

a)

alleles

b)

adaptations

c)

genetics

d)

variation

9.

How much of our DNA do we get from each parent?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

100%

d)

12.5%

10.

Which of the following is the best definition of genetic variation?

a)

The differences in our DNA

b)

Similarities in our traits

c)

Cell division (like in meiosis)

d)

When sperm fertilizes the egg