Target: 10 questions in 10 minutes

• A. Production of genetically diverse offspring
• B. Rapid population increase without the need for a mate
• C. Higher survival rate of offspring due to genetic variation
• D. Increased likelihood of beneficial mutation

• A. Mitosis
• B. Cytokinesis
• C. Fertilization
• D. Meiosis

• A. Male gametes are larger and contain more food reserves
• B. Female gametes travel to the male gametes
• C. Male gametes are smaller and have less food reserves
• D. Female gametes are produced in larger quantities than male gametes

Q4&5. The image shows a female-typical reproductive system viewed from the front.

1. Which of the labels shows the location for the formation of a diploid cell with new allele combinations?

• A.  I
• B.  II
• C.  III
• D.  IV

• A.  III only
• B.  II and IV only
• C.  I and III only
• D.  III and IV only

6. This graph shows hormone levels during the menstrual cycle:

Which of the following applies to hormone X?

• A. I and II only
• B. I only
• C. II and III only
• D. I, II and III

7. The image below shows a side view of a male-typical reproductive system:

Which structure labelled A to D transports sperm only?

8. The image below shows a coconut.

• A. Seed dispersal involves the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma
• B. Seed dispersal reduces competition
• C. Pollination involves the movement of fertilized seeds through various mechanisms
• D. Seed dispersal and pollination are both mechanisms that involve the transfer of seeds to new locations for reproduction.

9. The image shows a diagram of a flower.

From the image above, what feature(s) indicate this is an insect pollinated flower?

A. I and II only
B. III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III

• A. Low element of chance
• B. Promoted by pollen and stigma on the same plant having different maturation times
• C. Can be done by animals or the wind
• D. Reduces inbreeding