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Sexual Reproduction

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Reproduction in which the genetic materials from ______ different cells combine producing an offspring is Sexual reproduction.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

1

d)

5

2.

Sexual Reproduction occurs in organisms that are eukaryotic, have a nucleus

a)

true

b)

false

3.

The cells that combine for sexual reproduction are called

a)

sex cells

b)

animal cells

c)

simple cells

4.

The female sex cell is called an

a)

egg

b)

sperm

5.

The male sex cell is called the

a)

egg

b)

sperm

6.

What is it called when an egg cell and sperm cell join together

a)

Fertilization

b)

Reproduction

7.

The genetic variation among offspring is called

a)

Diverse offspring

b)

Simple offspring

c)

Reproduction

8.

True or False

Half of the DNA comes from the mother and Half of the DNA comes from the father

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Due to genetic variation, individuals within a population have

a)

Major differences

b)

Slight differences

10.

Plants

a)

grow big

b)

resist diseases

c)

get sick often

11.

Selective Breeding

a)

Used to develop many types of plants and animals that have desirable traits

b)

Agriculture/

Farming:

Better plants and larger animals

c)

Creates desirable pets

d)

All answer choices

12.

A disadvantage of sexual reproduction is

a)

Time and energy

b)

Desirable pets

c)

Better plants

d)

Developing traits to resist harsh environments

13.

What can develop to resist harsh environments that allow an organism to survive?

a)

Traits

b)

Fertilization

c)

Selective Breeding

14.

Organisms have to _______ and _______ until they are old enough to produce sex cells.

a)

grow and develop

b)

live and breath

c)

die and regenerate

15.

Why is searching and finding a mate a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

a)

Searching can expose individuals to predators, diseases or harsh environmental conditions

b)

Searching makes the animals cranky

c)

Finding a mate is difficult in the wild

16.

Fertilization cannot take place during pregnancy.

True or False

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Requirements for successful reproduction are:

a)

Finding a mate

b)

Fertilization

c)

Creating the offspring

d)

All answer choices

18.

True or False

Many animals have features and behaviors to attract a mate.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What are examples of displays in birds?

a)

Exotic plumage (colorful feathers),

Dancing,

Vocalization,

Nest Making

b)

Dancing and Nest Making

c)

Vocalization and Dancing

d)

Nest Making

and Exotic Plumage

20.

What animal is an example of bioluminescence?

a)

Birds

b)

Deer

c)

Jellyfish

d)

Elephants

21.

Bioluminescence means an animal

a)

glows to attract mates

b)

swims in the ocean

c)

floats to the surface

22.

Biochemistry is

a)

activated to glow in a deep sea relative of the jellyfish and firefly

b)

a way of reproduction

23.

Bright colors, large antlers, and tusks are examples of

a)

Displays

b)

Bioluminescense

24.

What happens to antlers after mating season?

a)

They fall off

b)

They grow bigger

c)

They shrink

25.

Antlers and tusks are used to

a)

defend females from other suitors

b)

protect themselves

26.

Animals that can sense smell, use ______ to attract a mate

a)

scent

b)

feathers

c)

bright colors

27.

Smells can help males and females find eachother over great distances.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Insects , Reptiles, and Mammals all attract potential mates with

a)

Scent

b)

Color

c)

Plumage