Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

What is the joining of the egg and sperm called?

Answer 1

Fertilization

Question 2

What is the single cell produced from fertilization?

Answer 2

Zygote

Question 3

What type of cells are diploid?

Answer 3

Body Cells

Question 4

What type of cells are haploid?

Answer 4

Sex Cells

Question 5

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

Answer 5

1. Allows species to adapt to environment, 2. Genetic Diversity

Question 6

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

Answer 6

Allows bad mutations or combinations that could lessen their chances of survival

Question 7

What type of sexual reproduction does a mammal use?

Answer 7

Internal fertilization/internal development

Question 8

What type of sexual reproduction does a reptile or bird use?

Answer 8

Internal fertilization/external development

Question 9

What type of sexual reproduction do fish and amphibians use?

Answer 9

External fertilization/external development

Question 10

What is produced from the fertilization of pollen and an ovary?

Answer 10

Seeds

Question 11

What type of sexual reproduction does a flower use?

Answer 11

Pollination