Human Reproduction and Fertilization - Quiz - Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online

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Choose the correct answer.

1. The following is true about reproduction except for:

Reproduction is the means by which an organism may pass on the genetic information to its offspring.

Gametes are sex cells involved in sexual reproduction.

Meiosis is a step in gamete formation.

Humans naturally perpetuate themselves through cloning.

2. In humans, the cells produced from meiosis and grow to maturity are

diploid somatic cells

haploid somatic cells

diploid gametes

haploid gametes

3. Males produce sperm cells in the ____________.

ovarian follicles

fallopian tube

ovaries

testes

4. Which of the following is true about human fertilization?

Sperm cell and egg cell unite to produce haploid zygote.

After fertilization, the fusion of the gametes in the testes produce a zygote.

When fertilized, the egg will allow more sperm cells to fuse with it.

Only one sperm cell will be able to fertilize the egg.

5. Which of the following is NOT correct?

After forming, the zygote undergoes cell division through meiosis.

Within the first week after conception, the fertilized egg travels towards the uterus.

The zygote is diploid as a result of the fusion of the male and female gametes.

The zygote develops into an embryo.

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