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I. Circle the letter of the correct answer. 16. Which of the following processes is unique to plant
1. What is the primary difference between asexual and development?
sexual reproduction? a) Mitosis b) Meiosis
a) The number of offspring produced. c) Fertilization d) Photosynthesis
b) The source of genetic material.
17. Animal development involves a series of stages. Which
c) The speed of reproduction.
d) The environment where reproduction occurs.
of the following is the correct sequence?
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of asexual a) Zygote, embryo, fetus, adult
reproduction in plants? b) Embryo, zygote, fetus, adult
a) Fragmentation b) Budding c) Fetus, zygote, embryo, adult
c) Pollination d) Vegetative propagation d) Zygote, fetus, embryo, adult
3. How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic 18. Plant embryos develop within a protective structure
diversity in offspring? called a:
a) By creating identical genetic copies of the parent. a) Seed b) Fruit c) Flower d) Root
b) By combining genetic material from two parents. c)
19. What is the primary mode of nutrition in plants?
By producing a large number of offspring.
d) By adapting to a specific environment. a) Heterotrophy b) Autotrophy c) Saprotrophy d) Parasitism
4. What is the male reproductive organ in flowering 20. Animals obtain nutrients by:
plants? a) Photosynthesis b) Chemosynthesis
a) Pistil b) Stamen c) Ingestion d) Absorption from soil
c) Ovary d) Petal 21. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy
5. What is the female reproductive organ in flowering is called:
plants? a) Respiration b) Photosynthesis
a) Stamen b) Petal c) Transpiration d) Chemosynthesis
c) Pistil d) Sepal
6. The process of transferring pollen from the anther to
22. In animals, the process of breaking down food into
the stigma is called: simpler substances is known as:
a) Fertilization b) Pollination a) Digestion b) Absorption
c) Germination d) Ovulation c) Assimilation d) Excretion
7. What is the process of a seed developing into a new 23. Both plants and animals require nutrients for growth and
plant? development. Which of the following is a nutrient essential
a) Fertilization b) Pollination for both?
c) Germination d) Ovulation a) Carbon dioxide b) Water c) Oxygen d) All of the above
8. In animals, the fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell
24. A major difference between plant and animal
is known as:
a) Mitosis b) Meiosis development is that:
c) Fertilization d) Pollination a) Plants grow continuously, while animals have a limited
9. Which of the following is an example of an animal growth period.
that reproduces asexually? b) Animals grow continuously, while plants have a limited
a) A dog b) A cat c) A hydra d) purpose of a seed?* growth period.
a) To attract pollinators b) To protect the embryo c) Both grow continuously throughout their life.
c) To produce nectar d) To photosynthesize D) Neither grow continuously.
10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sexual
25. The process of cellular differentiation, where cells
reproduction?
a) Increased genetic diversity specialize into different tissues and organs, occurs in:
b) Rapid population growth a) Plants only b) Animals only
c) Adaptation to changing environments c) Both plants and animals d) Neither plants nor animals
d) Potential for unique offspring 26. Which of the following is NOT a stage of animal
11. What is the function of the placenta in mammals? development?
a) To produce milk a) Germination b) Embryonic development
b) To provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus c) Fetal development d) Postnatal development
c) To protect the fetus from shock 27. The process of plants losing water vapor through their
d) To regulate body temperature
13. Which of the following is a disadvantage of asexual
leaves is called:
reproduction? a) Transpiration b) Respiration
a) Increased genetic diversity c) Photosynthesis d) Guttation
b) Rapid population growth 28. Animals obtain energy from food through a process
c) Lack of genetic variation called:
d) Potential for unique offspring a) Cellular respiration b) Photosynthesis
14. In plants, the process of producing seeds without c) Chemosynthesis d) Fermentation
fertilization is called: 29. The primary organ for photosynthesis in plants is the:
a) Parthenogenesis b) Apomixis
a) Root b) Stem c) Leaf d) Flower
c) Vegetative propagation d) Self-pollination
15. How do animals and plants differ in their methods of 30. In animals, the digestive system breaks down food into
dispersal of offspring? nutrients that are absorbed into the:
a) Animals rely solely on wind and water for dispersal. a) Bloodstream b) Lymph
b) Plants rely solely on animals for dispersal. c) Both a and b d) Neither a nor b
c) Animals use active methods like walking or flying,
while plants rely on passive methods like wind and water.
d) There is no significant difference in dispersal methods
between animals and plants.
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ANSWER KEY
I.
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. c
8. c
9. c
10. b
11. b
12. b
13. c
14. b
15. c
II.
1. d
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. d
9. a
10. c
11. a
12. a
13. a
14. c
15. c