Reproduction
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Asexual and sexual reproduction
SubtopicAsexual and sexual reproduction under Reproduction for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction for a species living in a changing environment?
A.It allows for faster population growth.
B.It ensures offspring are clones of the well-adapted parent.
C.It produces genetic variation, allowing some individuals to survive new conditions.
D.It requires less energy as a mate does not need to be found.
- 2.
Which of these is an example of natural asexual reproduction in plants?
A.Producing seeds after pollination
B.Growth of a new plant from a potato tuber
C.Development of a pollen tube
D.Fusion of an egg cell and a sperm cell
- 3.
In sexual reproduction, what is the name of the cell produced immediately after the fusion of a male and female gamete?
A.Embryo
B.Spore
C.Zygote
D.Gamete
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Sexual reproduction in plants
SubtopicSexual reproduction in plants under Reproduction for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen grains?
A.The Sepal
B.The Ovule
C.The Anther
D.The Receptacle
- 2.
Which set of features is most characteristic of an insect-pollinated flower?
A.Small green petals, feathery stigmas, and light pollen
B.Large brightly colored petals, scent, and nectar
C.No petals, long filaments, and smooth pollen
D.Small petals, no scent, and large quantities of wind-blown pollen
- 3.
What is the biological definition of pollination in flowering plants?
A.The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma
B.The fusion of a male gamete with a female gamete
C.The growth of a pollen tube through the style
D.The dispersal of seeds away from the parent plant
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Sexual reproduction in humans
SubtopicSexual reproduction in humans under Reproduction for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following statements best defines fertilization in humans?
A.The fusion of the nuclei of a male gamete and a female gamete
B.The release of a mature egg cell from the ovary into the oviduct
C.The process where a ball of cells becomes attached to the uterus lining
D.The division of a single cell into two identical daughter cells
- 2.
What is the primary function of the amniotic fluid during pregnancy?
A.To provide the fetus with glucose and oxygen
B.To transport urea from the fetus to the placenta
C.To protect the fetus by absorbing physical shocks
D.To stimulate the production of milk in the mammary glands
- 3.
In which part of the female reproductive system does fertilization normally occur, as indicated by Label B in the description?
A.Ovary
B.Oviduct
C.Uterus
D.Cervix
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
SubtopicSexually transmitted infections (STIs) under Reproduction for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these activities does NOT transmit HIV from an infected person to a healthy person?
A.Unprotected sexual intercourse
B.Sharing needles for intravenous drug use
C.From mother to child during breastfeeding
D.Sharing cutlery or shaking hands
- 2.
In the context of STIs, what does the acronym AIDS stand for?
A.Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
B.Advanced Infection and Disease Symptoms
C.Auto-Immune Defense System
D.Active Internal Disease Spread
- 3.
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV?
A.Using hormonal birth control pills
B.Regular exercise and a balanced diet
C.Consistent and correct use of condoms
D.Undergoing regular blood tests
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