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Asexual Reproduction and Mitosis Y23-24

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jill wants to reproduce a plant that she can grow in her office at work. The technique she uses is shown. This technique is a form of ____ .

a)

Osmosis

b)

Sexual Reproduction

c)

Asexual Reproduction

d)

Budding

2.

Tavon is conducting research on an unknown bacteria. Which of the following three statements supports the argument that the bacteria reproduces ASEXUALLY? Choose THREE statements.

a)

The bacteria produces gametes.

b)

The bacteria produces two genetically identical daughter cells.

c)

The bacteria does not have a nucleus but has cytoplasm.

d)

The bacteria was able to reproduce very rapidly within a short time.

e)

The bacteria and all of its offspring can be wiped out (killed) by the same antibiotic.

3.

Match the organism to its correct method of reproduction shown below.

a)

1.

Binary Fission

b)

2.

Budding

c)

3.

Fragmentation

4.

Some organisms reproduce asexually. Which of the following would NOT be an example of asexual reproduction?

a)

b)

c)

d)

5.

The Whiptail lizard is a species of lizards that can reproduce through parthenogenesis if needed. What is a disadvantage of this type of reproduction?

a)

A new population can be established by a single individual in a relatively short period of time.

b)

They are more likely to develop a variety of scale colors.

c)

The offspring are genetically identical and less able to survive environmental changes.

d)

They are smaller than lizards that reproduce sexually.

6.

During mitosis, a cell can divide to make two new identical cells. Which is NOT a reason why cells divide?

a)

In order for living things to grow

b)

To replace dead or damaged cells

c)

Reproduction for single-celled organisms

d)

To produce gametes (sex cells)

7.

If a human skin cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes mitosis, how many cells will be produced and how many chromosomes will be in each cell?

a)

Two daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

b)

Two daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

c)

Four daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

d)

Four daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

8.

What are the advantages (pros) of asexual reproduction?

Select three choices.

a)

No genetic variation; all offspring are identical

b)

can reproduce quickly

c)

only need one parent; no need to find mate

d)

can easily be wiped out

e)

Can produce a large number of offspring quicker

9.

In 2017, a female zebra shark in an Australian aquarium had astounded scientists by producing live offspring asexually, three years after being separated from her long-term mate. Which type of asexual reproduction is this an example of?

a)

parthenogenesis

b)

budding

c)

binary fission

d)

regeneration

10.
If an organism reproduces asexually, its offspring will most likely be:
a)
produced as a result of fertilization
b)
Genetically identical to the parent
c)
Genetically different from each other
d)
Produced from specialized cells known as gametes
11.

How many parents are necessary for asexual reproduction?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

Which phase of mitosis happens AFTER the phase shown?

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

13.

Which phase is shown?

a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Telophase
d)
Metaphase
14.

If there are 20 chromosomes in the nucleus before mitosis how many will there be in each new daughter cell after cytokinesis?

a)

20

b)

10

c)

40

d)

200

15.

Match the following description with its correct phase of mitosis.

a)

Prophase

1.

Chromosomes condense and become visible

b)

Metaphase

2.

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

c)

Anaphase

3.

Chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell

d)

Telophase

4.

Two new nuclei form & cytoplasm is split