1.If all reproduction occurred asexually, one consequence may be that_________________.
Select one:
a. there would be far more variety of species
b. there would be far less variety of species
c. there would be many more complex organisms
d. there would be many less simple organisms

2.A possible advantage of artificial vegetative reproduction is____________________.
Select one:
a. it creates genetic variation in bacteria
b. it creates genetic variation in plants
c. it results in the production of many plants with the same desirable traits
d. it creates a field of genetically identical plants that are all subject to the same disease

3.Binary fission is___________________.
Select one:
a. a form of mitosis
b. a form of sexual reproduction
c. limited to bacteria
d. a form of asexual reproduction

4.Reduction of chromosome number in gametes is important in sexual reproduction because ___________________.
Select one:
a. the process of fertilization further reduces the chromosome number
b. the process of fertilization increases the chromosome number
c. the process of fertilization requires small cells with less cytoplasm
d. the process of fertilization requires cells with small nuclei

5.Sexual reproduction is advantageous because it ________________________.
Select one:
a. requires a lot of time to find a suitable mate
b. requires reproductive anatomy
c. creates variation within a species
d. creates gametes that can be used indefinitely

7.Sexual reproduction requires gametes that ___________.
Select one:
a. fuse to create a zygote
b. fuse to create another gamete
c. fuse to create an egg
d. fuse to create a sperm

10.A rat is cloned. This zygote was created in a test tube and then developed __________.
Select one:
a. in a large beaker
b. in a specialized robot life support system
c. within the uterus of a female rat
d. in a test tube