Reproduction and Genetic Diversity Quiz

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#1

Which process involves the formation of haploid gametes?

Mitosis
Meiosis
Fertilization
Binary fission
2 answered
#2

During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

Menstruation
Proliferative phase
Luteal phase
Ovulatory phase
2 answered
#3

What is the term for the process of cell division that produces gametes?

Mitosis
Fertilization
Meiosis
Budding
2 answered
#4

What is the purpose of the SRY gene in humans?

Determines eye color
Initiates menstruation
Determines sex development
Controls heart rate
2 answered
#5

During oogenesis, when does meiosis II in the egg cell complete?

At birth
At puberty
After fertilization
Before ovulation
2 answered
#6

What is the role of DNA in the process of reproduction?

Provides energy
Carries genetic information
Builds cell walls
Facilitates cellular respiration
2 answered
#7

Which of the following is a reproductive structure in plants?

Stamen
Xylem
Phloem
Epidermis
2 answered
#8

What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?

Produce testosterone
Produce sperm
Store urine
Produce hormones for digestion
2 answered
#9

Which structure connects the uterus to the outside of the body?

Fallopian tube
Cervix
Ovary
Vagina
2 answered
#10

In which part of the female reproductive system does fertilization typically occur?

Uterus
Ovary
Fallopian tube
Vagina
2 answered
#11

What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

Decreases adaptability
Increases susceptibility to diseases
Enhances survival and adaptation
Reduces reproductive success
2 answered
#12

In sexual reproduction, what is the significance of genetic recombination?

Increases the number of chromosomes
Creates identical offspring
Generates genetic diversity
Accelerates cell division
1 answered
#13

What is the term for a cell formed by the union of two gametes during fertilization?

Zygote
Blastocyst
Embryo
Fetus
1 answered
#14

What is the purpose of meiosis in the context of sexual reproduction?

Increase chromosome number
Create genetically identical cells
Produce gametes with half the chromosome number
Facilitate asexual reproduction
1 answered
#15

In humans, what is the approximate gestation period for a full-term pregnancy?

6 months
8 months
9 months
12 months
1 answered
#16

What is the purpose of the placenta during pregnancy?

Produces hormones for lactation
Exchanges nutrients and waste between mother and fetus
Initiates labor
Protects the fetus from infections
1 answered
#17

Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants?

Budding
Fertilization
Meiosis
Pollination
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