Asexual Reproduction and Mitosis Y23-24

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 ____ .

• Osmosis

• Sexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction

• Budding

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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.

• The bacteria produces gametes.

• The bacteria produces two genetically identical daughter cells.

• The bacteria does not have a nucleus but has cytoplasm.

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

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

• Budding

• 
• Fragmentation

• 
• Binary Fission

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

• 
• 
• 
• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

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

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

• They are smaller than lizards that reproduce sexually.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

• In order for living things to grow

• To replace dead or damaged cells

• Reproduction for single-celled organisms

• To produce gametes (sex cells)

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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?

• Two daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

• Two daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

• Four daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

• Four daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What are the advantages (pros) of asexual reproduction?

Select three choices.

• No genetic variation; all offspring are identical

• can reproduce quickly

• only need one parent; no need to find mate

• can easily be wiped out

• Can produce a large number of offspring quicker

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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?

• parthenogenesis

• budding

• binary fission

• regeneration

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

If an organism reproduces asexually, its offspring will most likely be:

• produced as a result of fertilization
• Genetically identical to the parent
• Genetically different from each other
• Produced from specialized cells known as gametes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2