Biology 3201 - Unit 1: Reproduction Vocabulary MCQs

Which term refers to the biological process producing new organisms, ensuring the survival of a species?

• Mitosis

• Reproduction

• Fertilization

• Metabolism

What is the single-parent reproduction method producing offspring genetically identical to the parent?

• Sexual reproduction

• Asexual reproduction

• Gametogenesis

• Independent assortment

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

• Chromosome

• Cell

• Gamete

• Zygote

Which term refers to a body cell (non-reproductive) containing two sets of chromosomes?

• Somatic cell

• Gamete

• Haploid cell

• Zygote

What is the cell with only one set of chromosomes called?

• Diploid cell

• Haploid cell

• Polyploid cell

• Somatic cell

Which structure carries genetic information made of DNA and proteins?

• Chromatid

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

One of two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome is called?

• Chromatid

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Histone

Which term refers to a duplicated chromosome consisting of sister chromatids?

• Replicated chromosome

• Diploid chromosome

• Gamete

• Somatic chromosome

Which process produces two identical diploid daughter cells for growth and repair?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

• Fertilization

Which cell division process produces haploid gametes and introduces genetic diversity?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

• Fertilization