WorksheetsSexual and Asexual Reproduction
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which type of asexual reproduction does this picture represent?
binary fission
vegetative propagation
regeneration
budding
Asexual reproduction has
1 parent
2 parents
Sexual reproduction has
1 parent
2 parents
Asexual reproduction creates offspring that are
genetically identical to the parent
different from the parent
different from each other
formed by 2 parents
Budding, vegetative propagation, regeneration, and binary fission are all types of
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction
Plants like potatoes and strawberries reproduce by
regeneration
binary fission
vegetative propagation
budding
The type of asexual reproduction shown in the diagram is called
regeneration
binary fission
vegetative propagation
budding
The type of asexual reproduction shown in the picture is called
regeneration
binary fission
vegetative propagation
budding
The purpose of cell division is
growth
evolution
repair
reproduction
In an animal, why would skin cells reproduce
growth
evolution
repair
reproduction
In mitosis, how many cells are made?
2 cells with identical genetic information
2 cells with different genetic information
4 cells with identical genetic information
4 cells with different genetic information
In meiosis, how many cells are made?
2 cells with identical genetic information
2 cells with different genetic information
4 cells with identical information
4 cells with different genetic information
Asexual reproduction involves
mitosis
meiosis
The egg cell of a koala contain 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes does a normal cell contain?
6
12
24
36
A hydra has 32 chromosomes and reproduces by budding. How many chromosomes does its offspring have?
8
16
32
64
Compared to the amount in a normal human cell, a sperm cell will have
the same amount of chromsomes
twice the amount of chromosomes
half the amount of chromosomes
one fourth the amount of chromosomes
Gametes are made in
skin cells
stomach cells
reproductive systems
the circulatory system
What is it called when the egg and sperm cell join?
zygote
gamete
fertilization
mitosis
Advantages of sexual reproduction are
selective breeding
saves time
saves energy
genetic variation
What is a fertilized egg cell called?
gamete
meiosis
zygote
mitosis
In which type of reproduction do the sperm and egg cell join?
asexual
sexual
Using the diagram, which type of asexual reproduction is being demonstrated by the bacterial cell?
Binary Fission
Budding
Spore Formation
Regeneration
Asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction both involve one parent
Sexual reproduction involves making clones and asexual reproduction creates diverse/different offspring
Asexual reproduction creates clones and sexual reproduction creates diverse/different offspring
Only one parent needed
Offspring are exact copies of parents
Happens very quickly
Needs two parents
Which type of asexual reproduction is pictured?
Spore Formation
Regeneration
Budding
Vegetative Propagation
Which type of asexual reproduction is pictured?
Spore Formation
Regeneration
Budding
Vegetative Propagation
What is a gamete?
sex cell
human cells
plant cells
plant and animal cells
Asexual reproduction happens faster than sexual reproduction.
true
false
How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?
none
1
2
4
How many parents are involved with sexual reproduction?
none
1
2
4
The male gamete in sexual reproduction is called the ______. The female gamete is called the _____.
egg, sperm
sperm, egg
stamen, stigma
egg, yolk
Which type of reproduction tends to produce more offspring?
Sexual
Asexual
They occur at the same rate
Which type of reproduction tends to be a longer process?
Sexual
Asexual
They occur at the same rate
Both are slow processes
Budding, vegetative propagation, regeneration, and binary fission are all types of
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction
In which type of reproduction do the sperm and egg cell join?
asexual
sexual
The process used for asexual reproduction is
meiosis
mitosis
A type of organism that reproduces using binary fission is
humans
insects
bacteria
sharks
A disadvantage of sexual reproduction is that it is
more time consuming than asexual reproduction
creates less diversity than asexual reproduction
uses less energy than asexual reproduction
Why is greater genetic diversity important for a species?
the species is more likely to survive disasters
the population of the species will never get too large
there will be less competition with other species
Combining of egg and sperm
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Diverse
Uniform
What is the process called where a sperm and egg make a zygote?
Fertilization
Budding
Fragmentation
An earthworm regrows itself.
This is an example of ...
Fertilization
Binary Fission
Fragmentation
Budding
Mitosis is another word for
cell division
fertilization
When you skin your knee, what do the cells need to do to repair your skin?
Mitosis- divide and copy
Fragmentation- break off and make new
How are the offspring different in both methods?
Method A (genetically different)
Method B (genetically identical)
Method A (genetically identical to parent)
Method B (genetically different from Parent)
Method A (sexual reproduction)
Method B (Asexual reproduction)
Method A (Mitosis)
Method B (Meiosis)
"C" will inherit...
46 chromosomes from each parent
half of their chromosomes (23) from each parent
Double the amount of chromosomes from each parent
Pairs of chromosomes from each parent
Why are you not genetically identical to your mom?
You get all your genes from her
You grew and developed in her
You dad has strong genes
You get half DNA from mom and half DNA from dad
