Sexual Reproductiob

Question 1

Fusion of two gametes to produce a single zygote.

Answer 1

Sexual Reproduction

Question 2

Fusion of ——— gametes to produce a ——— zygote.

Answer 2

two
single

Question 3

Introduces greater genetic variation, allows genetic recombination.

Answer 3

Sexual reproduction

Question 4

With exception of self-fertilizing organisms, zygote has gametes from two different parents.

Answer 4

Sexual reproduction

Question 5

At fertilization, 23 chromosomes are donated by each parent.
(total = 46 or 23 pairs).

Answer 5

Sexual reproduction

Question 6

At fertilization, ——— chromosomes are donated by each parent.

Answer 6

23

Question 7

Contain 22 autosomes and 1 sex
chromosome.

Answer 7

Gametes (sperm/ova)

Question 8

Are haploid (haploid number
“n” = 23 in humans).

Answer 8

Gametes (sperm/ova)

Question 9

Fertilization results in diploid zygote.
–Diploid cell; 2n = 46. (n = 23 in humans)

Answer 9

Sexual reproduction

Question 10

Diploid cell; 2n = 46. (n = 23 in humans)

Answer 10

Fertilization results in diploid zygote.

Question 11

Only gametes are produced through meiosis.

Answer 11

Sexual reproduction

Question 12

Only gametes are produced through ———

Answer 12

meiosis