Reproduction of Organisms Chapter Test A Multiple Choice

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Chapter Test A
Reproduction of Organisms
Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which phase occurs first?
A. prophase I
B. telophase I
C. metaphase II
2. Which process is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?
A. fission
B. mating
C. budding
3. Which process is a step in sexual reproduction?
A. budding
B. fertilization
C. regeneration
Matching
Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each term
is used only once.
4. cell containing one chromosome from each pair
A. diploid
5. produces sex cells
B. haploid
6. separate during meiosis I
C. meiosis
7. cell containing pairs of chromosomes
D. homologous
chromosomes
Matching Set 2
8. cell division in prokaryotes that forms two
genetically identical cells
9. cell division in one-celled eukaryotes
E. mitotic
F. fission
G. budding
10. offspring growing on the body of its parent
H. cloning
11. the joining of an egg cell and a sperm cell
I. fertilization
12. producing genetically identical organisms in a
laboratory
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Matching Set 1
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Chapter Test A continued
Interpreting a Diagram
Directions: Use the diagram to respond to each statement.
Mother
Father
Meiosis
a.
Meiosis
b.
c.
d.
e.
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13. Label this diagram by writing the correct term from the word bank on each line.
egg
fertilization
mitosis
sperm
zygote
14. Identify which kind of reproduction is shown in the diagram.
15. Tell why meiosis is important.
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Chapter Test A continued
Short Answer
Directions: Respond to each statement on the lines provided.
16. The body cells of a cat have 38 chromosomes. Tell how many chromosomes the body
cells of normal kittens will have. Explain how you know.
17. The body cells of a cat have 38 chromosomes. Calculate the number of chromosomes
in a cat’s normal sex cells. Explain how you know.
18. Define animal regeneration.
Concept Application
Directions: Respond to each statement on the lines provided. Use complete sentences.
20. Mammals, including humans, reproduce sexually. Explain the benefits of sexual
reproduction. Include the term genetic variation in your response.
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19. Many organisms reproduce asexually. Explain the benefits of asexual reproduction.