Animal Reproduction and Growth

Which form of reproduction, in animals, is the most common on Earth?

• Asexual

• Sexual

• Fragmentation

• Vegetative propogation

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Multiple factors influence the reproductive success of an animal. Select all that apply.

• genetics

• weather conditions

• availability of food

• protection from predators

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Which type of reproduction produces the greatest amount of genetic variation in offspring?

• Sexual

• Asexual

• Binary fission

• Budding

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Which type of reproduction involves two parents?

• Asexual

• Sexual

• Fragmentation

• Budding

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Asexual reproduction would be the most favorable if the population had an opportunity to grow quickly?

• True

• False

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In internal fertilization, fertilization occurs

• inside of a protective capsule, like a cocoon.

• inside the mother's body.

• outside the mother's body.

• it varies species to species

An example of a courtship behavior that can increase a male's reproductive success is

• A male gorilla displays strength and vocalizations to females.

• A group of birds flies to a new location with more food resources.

• A chimpanzee learns to use a tool by watching another chimpanzee.

• Male and female robins sit on their eggs to keep them warm until they hatch.

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Which of these best describes successful animal behaviors?

• They are only instinctive and genetic.

• They are influenced by genes and experience.

• They are beneficial for survival and reproduction.

• They involve thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

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Which of the following does not describe a parenting behavior that increases reproductive success?

• building a nest

• feeding young regurgitated meat

• staying nearby newly hatched offspring

• genetic variation

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Choose all of the factors that may influence the growth of an organism.

• Inherited traits

• predators

• food supply

• weather

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