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Sexual Reproduction Part 2

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If dogs have 78 chromosomes in all their body cells. How many chromosomes would their offspring have in each of their body cells?

a)

39

b)

78

c)

156

2.

Where does the following occut?

A) Meiosis?

B) Fertilization?

C) Growth & Development of Baby?

a)

A) 5

B) 4

C) 3

b)

A) 4

B) 5

C) 3

c)

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

d)

A) 3

B) 5

C) 4

3.

The male and female reproductive systems are regulated by...

a)

hormones

b)

sex drive

c)

number of chromosomes

d)

heredity

4.

"C" will inherit...

a)

46 chromosomes from each parent

b)

half of their chromosomes (23) from each parent

c)

Double the amount of chromosomes from each parent

d)

Pairs of chromosomes from each parent

5.

In what order do the following process occur?

Fertilization

Mitosis

Meiosis

Birth

a)

Birth

Fertilization

Mitosis

Meiosis

b)

Fertilization

Meiosis

Birth

Mitosis

c)

Meiosis

Mitosis

Fertilization

Birth

d)

Meiosis

Fertilization

Mitosis

Birth

6.

Identify the structure labeled "B".

a)

Fallopian Tubes

b)

Ovaries

c)

Uterus

d)

Placenta

7.

What is the function of A & B?

a)

A - transport gametes (eggs)

B - Produce eggs

b)

A - produce eggs

B - transport gametes (eggs)

c)

A - transport gametes (sperm)

B - produce sperm

d)

A - produce sperm

B - transport gametes (sperm)

8.

The female reproductive system is responsible for the production of the egg cell, estrogen, and progesterone.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The mature egg cell goes into the fallopian tube where it waits for a sperm cell. Thus, the fallopian tube serves as the site of fertilization.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The fertilized egg, also known as zygote, implants itself to the uterus where it will grow and develop.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which structure is found in both the reproductive and excretory system in the male?

a)

Urethra

b)

Ovaries

c)

Vagina

d)

Fallopian tube

12.

Which structure produces male hormone responsible for characteristics such as muscle development, deep voice, and gamete production

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Prostate

c)

Ovaries

d)

Testes

13.

Which structure is correctly paired with its function

a)

Ovary - provides milk for newborns

b)

Placenta - storage of released eggs

c)

Uterus - produces estrogen

d)

Testis - development of sperm

14.

Fertilization of the ovum occurs in the _____.

a)

uterus

b)

fallopian tube

c)

ovary

d)

fimbrae

15.

When the lining of the uterus is shed because there is no pregnancy, this is called

a)

Adolescence

b)

Testosterone

c)

Menstruation (period)

d)

Hormones

16.

How many days is a typical menstrual cycle?

a)

28

b)

12

c)

30

d)

5

17.

Which hormone causes male secondary sexual characteristics?

a)

Testosterone

b)

Estrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Adrenaline

18.

What is the reproductive function of the testes?

a)

Makes testosterone

b)

Matures sperm

c)

Releases urine

d)

Make sperm

19.

What is a combination of sperm and fluid called?

a)

Endometriosis

b)

Semen

c)

Cancer

d)

Urine

20.

Gonads

a)

sperm & egg

b)

ovaries and testes

c)

hormones

d)

gametes

21.

zygote

a)

a female gonad

b)

a haploid cell

c)

the result of meiosis

d)

fertilized egg that contains chromosomes from both a sperm and an egg

22.

Which is not a function of the vagina?

a)

Birth canal

b)

produce eggs

c)

pathway for menstrual blood to leave body

23.

Label #2

a)

Epididymus

b)

Testes

c)

Urethra

d)

Vas Deferens

24.

Label #3

a)

Vas Deferenes

b)

Urethra

c)

Prostate

d)

Testes

25.

What is the opening of the uterus into the vagina?

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Ovary

c)

Uterus

d)

Cervix

26.

Where does fertilization occur?

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Vagina

c)

Uterus

d)

Ovary

27.

Which stage represents a blastula?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Which title would be best for this series of diagrams?

a)

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

b)

Postnatal Development in Humans

c)

Embryonic Development

d)

Seed Germination

29.

The process of cleavage leads most directly to the formation of a

a)

zygote

b)

gonad

c)

gamete

d)

blastula

30.

The process illustrated by the diagram is known as

a)

regeneration

b)

gametogenesis

c)

sporulation

d)

cleavage

31.

Which statement best explains this development?

a)

Specialization occurs, resulting in the formation of a great variety of cell types.

b)

Genes are inserted into the zygote to allow for the formation of different cell types.

c)

The expression of genes responsible for the different cell types is controlled by the placenta.

d)

The genetic information in the zygote is divided to produce a complete set for each cell type.

32.

In an organism, a muscle cell has the same DNA as a nerve cell, yet the cells perform different functions. This is possible because

a)

different mutations occur in each cell type, changing the genetic instructions

b)

temperature variations within the body alter DNA

c)

proteins in each cell type change the structure of DNA

d)

different parts of the genetic instructions are used in each type of cell

33.

Which sequence represents the order in which these processes occur?

a)

A B C D

b)

B A C D

c)

C B D A

d)

D B C A

34.

The arrow labeled X represents the process of

a)

meiosis

b)

recombination

c)

differentiation

d)

cloning

35.

The greatest amount of differentiation for organ formation most likely occurs at arrow

a)

A

b)

B

c)

c

d)

d

36.

Which series of terms best represents the sequence of processes shown?

a)

meiosis growth differentiation

b)

meiosis differentiation growth

c)

mitosis meiosis differentiation

d)

mitosis differentiation growth

37.

Stages A through D occur immediately after the process of

a)

oogenesis

b)

fertilization

c)

gastrulation

d)

ovulation

38.

The blastula is represented by

a)

A

b)

E

c)

F

d)

D

39.

For a human zygote to become an embryo, it must undergo

a)

fertilization

b)

recombination

c)

meiotic divisions

d)

mitotic divisions

40.

What would most likely happen if structure X were damaged in the early stages of pregnancy?

a)

The genes from the mother would not be turned on in the fetus.

b)

The nutrients necessary for development would not be able to reach the fetus.

c)

The fertilized egg would not be able to travel from the ovary to the uterus.

d)

Development would take longer since the fetus would have to synthesize nutrients.

41.

In humans, the placenta is essential to the embryo for

a)

nutrition, excretion, and reproduction

b)

respiration, nutrition, and excretion

c)

movement, reproduction, and nutrition

d)

coordination, movement, and growth

42.

The major function of the placenta is to

a)

cushion the fetus so it won't be hurt when the mother moves

b)

exchange food, oxygen, and waste between mother and fetus

c)

store food for the fetus

d)

support the egg for the process of fertilization

43.

Identify the structure within which the egg cell is normally fertilized.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

If the areas labeled A were completely blocked on both sides, the most likely result would be that

a)

egg and estrogen production would stop

b)

sperm and insulin production would stop

c)

fertilization would not occur

d)

an embryo would develop

45.

The reproductive structure in a female mammal that produces sex cells is the

a)

ovary

b)

testes

c)

uterus

d)

placenta

46.

Which structure produces chemicals that regulate the reproductive cycle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

Which structure is correctly paired with its function?

a)

A – releases estrogen and progesterone

b)

B – produces and releases the egg

c)

C – provides the usual site for fertilization

d)

D – nourishes a developing embryo

48.

In which part of this system does a fetus usually develop?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

Which organ is correctly paired with its function?

a)

uterus –– serves as site of implantation of the embryo

b)

penis –– serves as site of semen formation

c)

testis –– produces follicle stimulating hormone

d)

fallopian tube –– produces the egg

50.

In the human female reproductive system, the union of sperm and ovum normally takes place within the

a)

ovary

b)

vagina

c)

uterus

d)

oviduct

51.

Which structure is correctly paired with its reproductive function?

a)

A – pathway of gametes

b)

B – synthesis of progesterone

c)

C – production of sperm

d)

D – regulation of homeostasis

52.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

Which activity would be prevented by blockages at X and Y?

a)

transport of urine out of the body

b)

passage of testosterone to the female to stimulate egg production

c)

movement of sperm out of the body

d)

movement of testosterone to the testes to stimulate sperm production

54.

If structure X was cut and tied off at the arrow, which change would occur immediately?

a)

Hormones would no longer be produced.

b)

Sperm would no longer be produced.

c)

Sperm would be produced but no longer released from the body.

d)

Urine would be produced but no longer released from the bladder.

55.

In human males, which structure is used to transport sperm out of the body?

a)

urethra

b)

ureter

c)

scrotum

d)

oviduct

56.

Which structure has both reproductive and

excretory functions?

a)

A

b)

G

c)

C

d)

D

57.

Which structures aid in the transport of sperm by secreting fluid?

a)

A C G

b)

A C B

c)

E F H

d)

D F G

58.

The human male reproductive system is adapted for the production of

a)

sperm and the delivery of these cells for internal fertilization

b)

gametes that transport food to the egg

c)

zygotes and the development of these cells into a fetus

d)

hormones that stimulate placenta formation in the male

59.

A temperature 2 to 4 degrees lower than normal body temperature is critical for the production of sperm. This temperature is maintained by structure

a)

1

b)

2

c)

8

d)

4

60.

Meiosis occurs within structure

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

61.

The production of monoploid cells by spermatogenesis occurs in

a)

ovaries

b)

meristems

c)

zygotes

d)

testes

62.

Human reproduction usually involves

a)

internal fertilization and internal development

b)

external fertilization and external development

c)

internal fertilization and external development

d)

external fertilization and internal development

63.

Which type of fertilization and development occurs in the life cycle of the organisms represented below?

a)

internal fertilization and internal development

b)

internal fertilization and external development

c)

external fertilization and internal development

d)

external fertilization and external development

64.

In many aquatic vertebrates, reproduction involves external fertilization. What is a characteristic of this type of fertilization?

a)

Gametes fuse outside the body of the female.

b)

Gametes fuse in the moist reproductive tract of the female.

c)

Offspring produced have twice as many chromosomes as each of the parents.

d)

Offspring produced have only half the number of chromosomes as each of the parents.

65.

With which type of organism does external fertilization occur most often?

a)

mammals and birds

b)

reptiles and birds

c)

amphibians and reptiles

d)

fish and amphibians

66.

Which characteristic of sexual reproduction has specifically favored the survival of animals that live on land?

a)

fusion of gametes in the outside environment

b)

male gametes that may be carried by the wind

c)

fertilization within the body of the female

d)

female gametes that develop within ovaries

67.

In some species very few eggs are produced by the females. Which reproductive pattern is the most characteristic of these species?

a)

Internal fertilization followed by internal development

b)

Internal fertilization followed by external development

c)

External fertilization followed by embryonic development

d)

External fertilization followed by external embryonic development

68.

The structure that makes nutrients most directly available to a human embryo is the

a)

gamete

b)

ovary

c)

placenta

d)

stomach

69.

Which event would most probably result in the production of fraternal twins?

a)

One egg is fertilized by two sperm cells

b)

Two egg cells are fertilized by one sperm cell

c)

Two egg cells are each fertilized by separate sperm cells

d)

Two eggs develop without fertilization

70.

Which of the following is a reason why consumption of alcoholic beverages by a pregnant woman is likely to be more harmful to the fetus than to herself

a)

The alcohol the mother drinks does not get to the baby

b)

Alcohol can speed up the development of the baby

c)

Alcohol can negatively affect the development of the baby

d)

Alcohol can increase the birth weight of the baby