Question 1

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Question 1
A)In which form of reproduction does the offspring grow specifically from the stem or root of a plant? (1 point)
Responses

vegetative reproduction
vegetative reproduction

fragmentation
fragmentation

budding
budding

binary fission
binary fission
Question 2
A)Hydras are animals related to coral and jellyfish. Hydras can reproduce sexually or asexually. Why would hydras avoid reproducing asexually when conditions are difficult? (1 point)
Responses

Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.

The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

Reproducing more slowly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Reproducing more slowly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Question 3
A)A parent bacterial cell is able to survive in the presence of the antibiotic penicillin. Subsequent generations from this parent will be _______ penicillin.(1 point)
Responses

dependent on
dependent on

killed by
killed by

resistant to
resistant to

vulnerable to
vulnerable to
Question 4
A)In binary fission, one cell reproduces into _____ cell(s).(1 point)
Responses

three
three

four
four

two
two

one
one
Question 5
A)Something that potatoes and bacteria have in common is that they both reproduce(1 point)
Responses

via binary fission.
via binary fission.

via vegetative reproduction.
via vegetative reproduction.

using tubers.
using tubers.

asexually.
asexually.
Question 6
A)In binary fission, DNA from the parent cell _________ before it produces daughter cells.(1 point)
Responses

coils up
coils up

produces cytoplasm
produces cytoplasm

moves toward one pole
moves toward one pole

replicates
replicates

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Here are the correct responses for each question:

Question 1
A) In which form of reproduction does the offspring grow specifically from the stem or root of a plant?
Response: vegetative reproduction

Question 2
A) Why would hydras avoid reproducing asexually when conditions are difficult?
Response: The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

Question 3
A) A parent bacterial cell is able to survive in the presence of the antibiotic penicillin. Subsequent generations from this parent will be _______ penicillin.
Response: resistant to

Question 4
A) In binary fission, one cell reproduces into _____ cell(s).
Response: two

Question 5
A) Something that potatoes and bacteria have in common is that they both reproduce
Response: asexually.

Question 6
A) In binary fission, DNA from the parent cell _________ before it produces daughter cells.
Response: replicates

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Question 8
A)Which process would lead to offspring with the exact same genetic information as the parent? (1 point)
Responses

A plant growing from a seed.
A plant growing from a seed.

A bird laying an egg.
A bird laying an egg.

A bacterium splitting in two.
A bacterium splitting in two.

A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
Question 9
A)Some flatworms reproduce through fragmentation. What is a disadvantage of this method? (1 point)
Responses

It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.

It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.

It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.

It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.
Question 10
A)The process by which a modified stem or root of a parent plant grows offspring that remain attached is called(1 point)
Responses

vegetative reproduction.
vegetative reproduction.

binary fission.
binary fission.

tuber reproduction.
tuber reproduction.

fragmentation.
fragmentation.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Here are the correct responses for questions 15 to 18:

Question 15
A) Asexual reproduction results in two organisms with
Response: the same DNA.

Question 16
A) Did she reproduce sexually or asexually?
Response: Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

Question 17
A) Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)?
Response: fingernail length

Question 18
A) Of the following traits, which one is inherited?
Response: eye color

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Question 11
A)Select the statement that is true.(1 point)
Responses

Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.

Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.

Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
Question 12
A)Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which statement below best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other?(1 point)
Responses

Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.
Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.
Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.
Question 13
A)Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)
Responses

dog
dog

starfish
starfish

protist
protist

sandhill crane
sandhill crane
Question 14
A)In which type of reproduction do offspring form on the surface of the parent?(1 point)
Responses

fragmentation
fragmentation

binary fission
binary fission

budding
budding

vegetative reproduction

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Here are the correct responses for questions 11 to 14:

Question 11
A) Select the statement that is true.
Response: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Question 12
A) Which statement below best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other?
Response: Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

Question 13
A) Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?
Response: protist

Question 14
A) In which type of reproduction do offspring form on the surface of the parent?
Response: budding

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

m · Answer

Question 15
A)Asexual reproduction results in two organisms with(1 point)
Responses

the same DNA.
the same DNA.

different parents.
different parents.

different DNA.
different DNA.

the same parents.
the same parents.
Question 16
A)A mother cat is a calico, with orange, black, and white fur. She has three kittens—an orange female, a black and orange female, and a black female. Did she reproduce sexually or asexually? Choose the option that has the best evidence to support your choice.(1 point)
Responses

Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.

Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.
Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.

Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Question 17
A)Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)?(1 point)
Responses

eye shape
eye shape

fingernail length
fingernail length

skin tone
skin tone

number and presence of dimples
number and presence of dimples
Question 18
A)Of the following traits, which one is inherited?(1 point)
Responses

eye color
eye color

reading
reading

writing
writing

riding a bike

GPT-4o mini · Answer