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An offspring that has just begun to develop is a(n)
a) genes
b) embryo
c) fertilization
d) pollination

The sum of traits passed down from one generation to the next is
a) heredity
b) traits
c) genes
d) nymph

The chemical instructions that determine which traits a person will inherit are carried in the
a) heredity
b) genes
c) trait
d) fertilization

When a sperm cell from a male and an egg from a female join, what has occurred?
a) pollination
b) fertilization
c) germination
d) embryo

A seed develops into a new plant through
a) fertilization
b) heredity
c) pollination
d) germination

Before a grasshopper reaches adulthood, it becomes a(n)
a) pupa
b) egg
c) a nymph
d) larva

When an egg and sperm unite outside of a female’s body, it is called
a) external fertilization
b) internal fertilization
c) germination
d) metamorphosis

A series of growth stages that are different and distinct from one another is called
a) heredity
b) germination
c) pollination
d) metamorphosis

A characteristic such as blue eyes is a(n)
a) trait
b) genes
c) heredity
d) embryo

The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of a flower is called
a) fertilization
b) pollination
c) genes
d) germination

What kind of behavior does a bird use to build its nest?
a) instinct
b) learned behavior
c) good behavior
d) survival

How many stages of development take place in complete metamorphosis?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 5

Jordan has green eyes, but both her parents have brown eyes. Her parents must
a) have brown hair also
b) not have any dominant traits
c) be carriers of a recessive trait
d) be carriers of a disease

Which of the following will form a plant’s first leaves after germination?
a) embryo
b) conifer
c) seed coat
d) cotyledon

Which part of the flower attracts animals to pollinate the plant?
a) sepals
b) petals
c) stamen
d) pistil

Which part of the flower covers and protects the bud?
a) sepals
b) petals
c) stamen
d) pistil

Which part of the flower is the male part that holds pollen?
a) sepals
b) petals
c) stamen
d) pistil

Which part of the flower is the female part and contains eggs?
a) petals
b) sepals
c) stamen
d) pistil

Put the stages of complete metamorphosis in order.
a) larva, egg, pupa, adult
b) egg, larva, nymph, adult
c) egg, larva, pupa, adult
d) pupa, egg, larva, adult

What are the three main parts of a seed?
a) embryo, cotyledon, shell
b) embryo, seed coat, shell
c) cotyledon, seed coat, shell
d) embryo, cotyledon, seed coat

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