Quiz 6

Question 1

Define asexual reproduction

Answer 1

Type of reproduction that only involves one parent cell and no fusion of gametes

Question 2

In terms of daughter cells formed compare mitosis with meiosis

Answer 2

In mitosis,2 identical daughter cells are formed whereas in meiosis four non-identical daughter cells are formed

Question 3

Name the gametes(sex cells) in animals

Answer 3

Sperm and egg cells

Question 4

Name the gametes(sex cells) in flowering plants

Answer 4

Pollen and egg cells

Question 5

Name the type of cell formed following meiosis

Answer 5

Gametes

Question 6

Describe how meiosis results in the formation of gametes

Answer 6

Copies of DNA are made
The cell divides twice to form our gametes
Each gamete has a single set of DNA
All gametes are genetically different from each other

Question 7

What is sexual reproduction?

Answer 7

Fusion of male and femal gametes

Question 8

What are 3 features of asexual reproduction?

Answer 8

Only 1 parent cell
Clones are formed
Uses the process of mitosis

Question 9

Name 3 features of sexual reproduction

Answer 9

2 parents needed
Gametes in humans(sperm and egg cell) only have 23 chromosomes
Gametes are produced by meiosis

Question 10

Explain process in mitosis(make sure to fill in after exam)