KS3 Science biology Quiz on "Cells, reproduction, variation, classification, inheritance and selection" (based on QCA 7A, 7B, 7D and 9A)

Which part of the cells is the cytoplasm? [7a-1]
1. part Z
2. part W
3. part T
4. part N
Which part of the cells is the nucleus? [7a-2]
1. part Z
2. part W
3. part T
4. part N
Which part of the cells is a vacuole? [7a-3]
1. part Z
2. part W
3. part T
4. part N
Which part of the cells is a chloroplast? [7a-4]
1. part Z
2. part W
3. part T
4. part N
Which part of the cells is a cell wall? [7a-5]
1. part P
2. part R
3. part O
4. part T
Which part of the cells is a cell membrane? [7a-6]
1. part P
2. part R
3. part O
4. part T
Which part of a cell are the cilia? [7a-7]
1. part P
2. part R
3. part O
4. part T
Which of the following is a plant cell? [7a-8]
1. cell 1
2. cell 3
3. cell 4
4. cell 2
Which of the following is a plant cell? [7a-9]
1. cell 6
2. cell 3
3. cell 4
4. cell 1
Which of the following is a palisade cell? [7a-10]
1. cell 5
2. cell 2
3. cell 3
4. cell 4
Which of the following is a red blood cell? [7a-11]
1. cell 5
2. cell 2
3. cell 3
4. cell 4
Which of the following is an egg cell or ovum? [7a-12]
1. cell 5
2. cell 2
3. cell 3
4. cell 4
Which of the following is a sperm cell? [7a-13]
1. cell 5
2. cell 6
3. cell 1
4. cell 4
Which of the following is a root hair cell? [7a-14]
1. cell 5
2. cell 6
3. cell 1
4. cell 4
Which of the following is a cilia cell? [7a-15]
1. cell 5
2. cell 6
3. cell 1
4. cell 4
Which part of the plant is the flower? [7a-16]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part U
5. part Z
Which part of the plant is the leaf? [7a-17]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part U
5. part Z
Which part of the plant is the stem? [7a-18]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part U
5. part Z
Which part of the plant is the root? [7a-19]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part U
5. part Z
Which part of the plant is the root hair? [7a-20]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part U
In which part of the plant is food made by photosynthesis? [7a-21]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part U
Which part of the plant enables it to stand upright? [7a-22]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part U
Which part of the plant firmly holds it in the ground? [7a-23]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part U
Which part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil? [7a-24]
1. part V
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part U
Which part of the plant contains the sex organs? [7a-25]
1. part U
2. part W
3. part Y
4. part Z
5. part V
Which organ is the brain? [7a-26]
1. organ T
2. organ Z
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is the lungs? [7a-27]
1. organ T
2. organ U
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is the heart? [7a-28]
1. organ Z
2. organ U
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is the liver? [7a-29]
1. organ Z
2. organ U
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is a kidney? [7a-30]
1. organ Y
2. organ Z
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is the small intestine? [7a-31]
1. organ Y
2. organ Z
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which organ is the stomach? [7a-32]
1. organ Z
2. organ U
3. organ V
4. organ W
5. organ X
Which of the following phrases best matches the word cell? [7a-33]
1. a unit of life surrounded and enclosed by an outer membrane
2. a collection of similar units performing in the same way, forming part of the structure of a plant or animal
3. a structure made of different tissues to perform particular functions in a plant or animal
4. an individual plant or animal
Which of the following phrases best matches the word tissue? [7a-34]
1. a unit of life surrounded and enclosed by an outer membrane
2. a collection of similar cells performing in the same way, forming part of the structure of a plant or animal
3. a structure made of different cell structures to perform particular functions in a plant or animal
4. an individual plant or animal
Which of the following phrases best matches the word organ? [7a-35]
1. a unit of life surrounded and enclosed by an outer membrane
2. a collection of similar cells performing in the same way, forming part of the structure of a plant or animal
3. a structure made of different tissues to perform particular functions in a plant or animal
4. an individual plant or animal
Which of the following phrases best matches the word organism? [7a-36]
1. a unit of life surrounded and enclosed by an outer membrane
2. a collection of similar cells performing in the same way, forming part of the structure of a plant or animal
3. a structure made of different tissues to perform particular functions in a plant or animal
4. an individual plant or animal
Which of the following phrases best matches the word vacuole [7a-37]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. the thin outer layer of an animal cell
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. small green structures in plant cells
Which of the following phrases best matches the word membrane? [7a-38]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. the thin outer layer of an animal cell
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. it gives plants cells extra strength to their shape
Which of the following phrases best matches the word nucleus? [7a-39]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. it gives plants cells extra strength to their shape
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. small green structures in plant cells
Which of the following phrases best matches the word cytoplasm? [7a-40]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. the thin outer layer of an animal cell
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. small green structures in plant cells
Which of the following phrases best matches the word chloroplast? [7a-41]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. the thin outer layer of an animal cell
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. small green structures in plant cells
Which of the following phrases best matches the word cell wall? [7a-42]
1. a large sugary liquid filled space in a plant cell
2. it gives plants cells extra strength to their shape
3. it controls the cell's activities
4. most of the liquid in an animal cell
5. small green structures in plant cells
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-43]
1. all cells contain cytoplasm
2. all plant cells contain chloroplasts
3. all cells have a cell wall
4. all cells have a nucleus
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-44]
1. some cells contain cytoplasm
2. only some plant cells contain chloroplasts
3. all cells have a cell wall
4. all cells have a nucleus
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-45]
1. some cells contain cytoplasm
2. all plant cells contain chloroplasts
3. only plant cells have a cell wall
4. all cells have a nucleus
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-46]
1. some cells contain cytoplasm
2. all plant cells contain chloroplasts
3. all cells have a cell wall
4. most cells have a nucleus
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-47]
1. all cells have a cell membrane
2. the nucleus doesn't always control the activities of a cell containing a nucleus
3. plant cells have no significant differences compared to animal cells
4. the vacuoles control what enters or leaves a cell
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-48]
1. only certain cells have a cell membrane
2. the nucleus controls the activities of all cells which have a nucleus
3. plant cells have no significant differences compared to animal cells
4. the vacuoles control what enters or leaves a cell
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-49]
1. only certain cells have a cell membrane
2. the nucleus doesn't always control the activities of a cell containing a nucleus
3. plant cells have significant differences compared to animal cells
4. the vacuoles control what enters or leaves a cell
Which of the following is TRUE? [7a-50]
1. only certain cells have a cell membrane
2. the nucleus doesn't always control the activities of a cell containing a nucleus
3. plant cells have no significant differences compared to animal cells
4. the cell membrane controls what enters or leaves a cell
Carefully study the diagrams showing the simplified structure of three single celled organisms that live in fresh water. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE? [7a-51]
1. the dinoflagellate is a plant cell
2. the amoeba is not an animal cell
3. the euglena is not a plant cell
4. all three organisms can carry out photosynthesis
Carefully study the diagrams showing the simplified structure of three single celled organisms that live in fresh water. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE? [7a-52]
1. the dinoflagellate is not a plant cell
2. the amoeba is an animal cell
3. the euglena is not a plant cell
4. only the dinoflagellate can carry out photosynthesis
Carefully study the diagrams showing the simplified structure of three single celled organisms that live in fresh water. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE? [7a-53]
1. the dinoflagellate is not a plant cell
2. the amoeba is not an animal cell
3. the euglena is both plant and animal
4. only the euglena can carry out photosynthesis
Carefully study the diagrams showing the simplified structure of three single celled organisms that live in fresh water. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE? [7a-54]
1. the dinoflagellate is not a plant cell
2. the amoeba is not an animal cell
3. the euglena is not a plant cell
4. only the amoeba cannot photosynthesise food
Which organ is part of the respiratory system? [7a-55]
1. organ U
2. organ Z
3. organ T
4. organ V
Which organ is part of the digestive system? [7a-56]
1. organ U
2. organ Z
3. organ T
4. organ V
Which organ is part of the nervous system? [7a-57]
1. organ U
2. organ Z
3. organ T
4. organ V
Which organ is part of the circulatory system? [7a-58]
1. organ U
2. organ Z
3. organ T
4. organ V
Which of the following organs of the human body controls the body through the nervous system? [7a-59]
1. brain
2. lungs
3. heart
4. liver
5. kidney
Which of the following organs of the human body take in air for the oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, and are damaged by smoking? [7a-60]
1. brain
2. lungs
3. heart
4. liver
5. kidney
Which of the following organs of the human body pumps the blood around the body which carries oxygen, digested food and waste products? [7a-61]
1. small intestine
2. lungs
3. heart
4. liver
5. kidney
Which of the following organs of the human body produces secretions to help digestion, stores energy foods, controls glucose production and is damaged by too much alcohol? [7a-62]
1. brain
2. lungs
3. heart
4. liver
5. small intestine
Which of the following organs of the human body removes waste from the blood, purifying it and makes urine? [7a-63]
1. small intestine
2. lungs
3. stomach
4. liver
5. kidney
Which of the following organs of the human body is where most food is digested and then absorbed for the rest of the body? [7a-64]
1. brain
2. lungs
3. stomach
4. liver
5. small intestine
Which of the following organs of the human body is a large sac in which digestion starts and it produces acid that kills many bacteria? [7a-65]
1. brain
2. lungs
3. stomach
4. liver
5. small intestine
Which of the following organs of a plant contains the sex organs? [7a-66]
1. flowers
2. leaves
3. stem
4. roots
5. root hairs
Which of the following organs of a plant is where most photosynthesis takes place making food? [7a-67]
1. flowers
2. leaves
3. stem
4. roots
5. root hairs
Which of the following organs of a plant holds the plant upright? [7a-68]
1. flowers
2. leaves
3. stem
4. roots
5. root hairs
Which of the following organs of a plant anchors it to the ground? [7a-69]
1. flowers
2. leaves
3. stem
4. roots
5. root hairs
Which of the following organs of a plant absorb water and minerals nutrients? [7a-70]
1. flowers
2. leaves
3. stem
4. roots
5. root hairs
Tissue is a structure made of many cells performing a similar function and different tissues do different jobs. Which tissue acts as a protective covering of the flesh? [7a-71]
1. skin
2. bone
3. nerve
4. muscle
5. blood vessel
Tissue is a structure made of many cells performing a similar function and different tissues do different jobs. Which tissue supports the structure of the whole body? [7a-72]
1. skin
2. bone
3. nerve
4. muscle
5. blood vessel
Tissue is a structure made of many cells performing a similar function and different tissues do different jobs. Which tissue carries electrical signals to and from the brain? [7a-73]
1. skin
2. bone
3. nerve
4. muscle
5. blood vessel
Tissue is a structure made of many cells performing a similar function and different tissues do different jobs. Which tissue enable body parts to be moved? [7a-74]
1. skin
2. bone
3. nerve
4. muscle
5. blood vessel
Tissue is a structure made of many cells performing a similar function and different tissues do different jobs. Which tissue carries the fluid containing nutrients, oxygen and waste products? [7a-75]
1. skin
2. bone
3. nerve
4. muscle
5. blood vessel
Which of the following statements is FALSE? [7a-76]
1. cells do not have to divide to get growth
2. when cells divide, two identical cells are formed
3. not all cells can divide or repair themselves
4. a cell must have a nucleus to divide
Which of the following statements is FALSE? [7a-77]
1. cells must divide to get growth
2. when cells divide, two different cells are formed
3. not all cells can divide or repair themselves
4. a cell must have a nucleus to divide
Which of the following statements is FALSE? [7a-78]
1. cells must divide to get growth
2. when cells divide, two identical cells are formed
3. all cells can divide or repair themselves
4. a cell must have a nucleus to divide
Which of the following statements is FALSE? [7a-79]
1. cells must divide to get growth
2. when cells divide, two identical cells are formed
3. not all cells can divide or repair themselves
4. a cell does not need a nucleus to divide
Which of the following is the smallest? [7a-80]
1. nucleus
2. cell
3. tissue
4. organ
Which of the following might be described as the building block or unit of all organisms? [7a-81]
1. nucleus
2. cell
3. tissue
4. organ
Which of the following is a specialised collection of similar small units? [7a-82]
1. nucleus
2. cell
3. tissue
4. organ
Which of the following is the largest? [7a-83]
1. nucleus
2. cell
3. tissue
4. organ
Which cell transfers genetic information from the mother to the offspring? [7b-1]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 1
Which cell transfers genetic information from the father to the offspring? [7b-2]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 1
Which cell transports oxygen to the placenta for the unborn child? [7b-3]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 1
Which cell moves the egg cell (ovum) along the fallopian tube (oviduct)? [7b-4]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 1
The diagram above shows the main features of the human female sex cell (egg or ovum), the male sex cell (sperm) and a ciliated cell (with hairs or cilia). Which part of the sperm cell controls what it does? [7b-5]
1. nucleus
2. head
3. membrane
4. tail
The diagram above shows the main features of the human female sex cell (egg or ovum), the male sex cell (sperm) and a ciliated cell (with hairs or cilia). Which part of the sperm cell burrows into the ovum? [7b-6]
1. nucleus
2. head
3. membrane
4. tail
The diagram above shows the main features of the human female sex cell (egg or ovum), the male sex cell (sperm) and a ciliated cell (with hairs or cilia). Which part of the sperm cell encloses all the cytoplasm? [7b-7]
1. nucleus
2. head
3. membrane
4. tail
The diagram above shows the main features of the human female sex cell (egg or ovum), the male sex cell (sperm) and a ciliated cell (with hairs or cilia). Which part of the sperm cell enables it to swim to the ovum? [7b-8]
1. nucleus
2. head
3. membrane
4. tail
Which of the following connects with the word fertilisation? [7b-9]
1. the joining of the two nuclei from a sperm cell and an ovum (egg cell)
2. embryo cells rapidly dividing
3. minerals passing through the placenta to the foetus
4. oxygen passing through the placenta to the foetus
Which of the following connects with the word growth? [7b-10]
1. the joining of the two nuclei from a sperm cell and an ovum (egg cell)
2. embryo cells rapidly dividing
3. minerals passing through the placenta to the foetus
4. oxygen passing through the placenta to the foetus
Which of the following connects with the word nutrition? [7b-11]
1. the joining of the two nuclei from a sperm cell and an ovum (egg cell)
2. embryo cells rapidly dividing
3. minerals passing through the placenta to the foetus
4. oxygen passing through the placenta to the foetus
Which of the following connects with the word respiration? [7b-12]
1. the joining of the two nuclei from a sperm cell and an ovum (egg cell)
2. embryo cells rapidly dividing
3. minerals passing through the placenta to the foetus
4. oxygen passing through the placenta to the foetus
Which part corresponds to the umbilical cord? [7b-13]
1. part W
2. part R
3. part Y
4. part P
5. part Q
Which part corresponds to the uterus wall (womb)? [7b-14]
1. part W
2. part R
3. part Y
4. part P
5. part Q
Which part corresponds to the placenta? [7b-15]
1. part W
2. part R
3. part Y
4. part P
5. part Q
Which part corresponds to the amniotic fluid? [7b-16]
1. part W
2. part R
3. part Y
4. part P
5. part Q
Which part corresponds to the amnion membrane? [7b-16]
1. part W
2. part R
3. part Y
4. part P
5. part Q
Which part corresponds to the ovary? [7b-18]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part R
Which part corresponds to the cervix? [7b-19]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part R
Which part corresponds to the vagina? [7b-20]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part T
Which part corresponds to the oviduct (fallopian tube)? [7b-21]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part R
Which part corresponds to the uterus organ? [7b-22]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part R
Which part corresponds to the uterus lining? [7b-23]
1. part U
2. part N
3. part Z
4. part S
5. part T
Where does the female egg cell get fertilised? [7b-24]
1. oviduct
2. ovary
3. uterus
4. vagina
Where are the eggs stored?? [7b-25]
1. oviduct
2. ovary
3. uterus
4. vagina
Where does the embryo develop into the foetus? [7b-26]
1. oviduct
2. ovary
3. uterus
4. vagina
Where is sperm deposited before fertilising the egg cell? [7b-27]
1. oviduct
2. ovary
3. uterus
4. vagina
Where does the fertilised egg cell (embryo) implant itself? [7b-28]
1. oviduct
2. ovary
3. uterus lining
4. vagina
Where are food and waste materials exchanged between the mother and baby? [7b-29]
1. placenta
2. amniotic fluid
3. uterus
4. umbilical cord
What protects the baby from 'knocks' and keeps it warm? [7b-30]
1. placenta
2. amniotic fluid
3. uterus
4. umbilical cord
What is the name of the organ where the baby develops? [7b-31]
1. placenta
2. amniotic fluid
3. uterus
4. umbilical cord
Which has blood vessels carrying food and oxygen directly to the unborn baby? [7b-32]
1. placenta
2. amniotic fluid
3. uterus
4. umbilical cord
Which phrase matches 'ovulation'? [7b-33]
1. the release of the egg cell (ovum) from the ovary
2. when the embryo beds itself into the uterus lining to develop into the foetus
3. the breaking down of the uterus lining with bleeding in the menstrual cycle
4. what the uterus wall does before childbirth
Which phrase matches 'implantation'? [7b-34]
1. the release of the egg cell (ovum) from the ovary
2. when the embryo beds itself into the uterus lining to develop into the foetus
3. the breaking down of the uterus lining with bleeding in the menstrual cycle
4. what the uterus wall does before childbirth
Which phrase matches 'menstruation'? [7b-35]
1. the release of the egg cell (ovum) from the ovary
2. when the embryo beds itself into the uterus lining to develop into the foetus
3. the breaking down of the uterus lining with bleeding
4. what the uterus wall does before childbirth
Which phrase matches 'contraction'? [7b-36]
1. the release of the egg cell (ovum) from the ovary
2. when the embryo beds itself into the uterus lining to develop into the foetus
3. the breaking down of the uterus lining with bleeding in the menstrual cycle
4. what the uterus wall does before childbirth
Which of the following matches the word penis? [7b-37]
1. deposits the sperm into the female's vagina
2. where sperm are made
3. moves sperm from the testis to the penis
4. the sac containing the testis
Which of the following matches the word testis? [7b-38]
1. deposits the sperm into the female's vagina
2. where sperm are made
3. moves sperm to the penis
4. stores urine
Which of the following matches the word sperm duct? [7b-39]
1. deposits the sperm into the female's vagina
2. where sperm are made
3. moves sperm from the testis to the penis
4. the sac containing the testis
Which of the following matches the word scrotum? [7b-40]
1. deposits the sperm into the female's vagina
2. where sperm are made
3. moves sperm from the testis to the penis
4. the sac containing the testis
Which phrase matches the word ovum? [7b-41]
1. female sex cell
2. initially formed by the fusion of the female and male sex cells
3. offspring with recognisable animal features
4. male sex cell
Which phrase matches the word embryo? [7b-42]
1. female sex cell
2. initially formed by the fusion of the female and male sex cells
3. offspring with recognisable animal features
4. male sex cell
Which phrase matches the word foetus? [7b-43]
1. female sex cell
2. initially formed by the fusion of the female and male sex cells
3. offspring with recognisable animal features
4. male sex cell
Which phrase matches the word sperm? [7b-44]
1. female sex cell
2. initially formed by the fusion of the female and male sex cells
3. offspring with recognisable animal features
4. male sex cell
Which of the following is TRUE? [7b-45]
1. Girls are born with thousands of unripened egg cells in their ovaries.
2. Adult males produce and store all their sperm in adolescence.
3. The female egg cell is smaller than most other specialised cells so it can easily move down the fallopian tube to meet a male sperm cell.
4. The female menstrual cycle takes about 9 months.
Which of the following is TRUE? [7b-46]
1. Girls are born with just a few unripened egg cells in their ovaries.
2. Adult males continually produce sperm.
3. The female egg cell is smaller than most other specialised cells so it can easily move down the fallopian tube to meet a male sperm cell.
4. The female menstrual cycle takes about 9 months.
Which of the following is TRUE? [7b-47]
1. Girls are born with just a few unripened egg cells in their ovaries.
2. Adult males produce and store all their sperm in puberty.
3. The female egg cell is larger than most other specialised cells because it has extra food for growth and development after fertilisation.
4. The female menstrual cycle takes about 9 months.
Which of the following is TRUE? [7b-48]
1. Girls are born with just a few unripened egg cells in their ovaries.
2. Adult males produce and store all their sperm in puberty.
3. The female egg cell is smaller than most other specialised cells so it can easily move down the fallopian tube to meet a male sperm cell.
4. The female menstrual cycle takes about 1 month.
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a fish? [7d-1]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an amphibian? [7d-2]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a reptile? [7d-3]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bird? [7d-4]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a mammal? [7d-5]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salmon belong? [7d-6]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a frog belong? [7d-7]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a snake belong? [7d-8]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does an eagle belong? [7d-9]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a cow belong? [7d-10]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a herring belong? [7d-11]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a toad belong? [7d-12]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a lizard belong? [7d-13]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a penguin belong? [7d-14]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a mouse belong? [7d-15]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a shark belong? [7d-16]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salamander belong? [7d-17]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a turtle belong? [7d-18]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a heron belong? [7d-19]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a whale belong? [7d-20]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7d-21]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7d-22]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7d-23]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7d-24]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7d-25]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, which must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(1)__? [7d-26]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(2)__? [7d-27]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(3)__? [7d-28]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(4)__? [7d-29]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(5)__? [7d-30]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a snail? [7d-31]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an ant? [7d-32]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a trout? [7d-33]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a seagull? [7d-34]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an earthworm? [7d-35]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a spider? [7d-36]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a newt? [7d-37]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bat? [7d-38]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an octopus? [7d-39]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes woodlice? [7d-40]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a crocodile? [7d-41]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a porpoise? [7d-42]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your eye colour? [7d-43]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your face shape? [7d-44]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your hair length? [7d-45]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you guessing the lottery numbers correctly? [7d-46]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your natural hair colour? [7d-47]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your height? [7d-48]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your finger nail length? [7d-49]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your chance of throwing a six on a dice? [7d-50]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you being a male or female? [7d-51]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your body weight? [7d-52]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your shoe style? [7d-53]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your premium bond numbers winning a prize? [7d-54]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Which of the following phrases best matches the word adaptation? [9a-1]
1. an evolved characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its habitat
2. to form the next generation in an organism population
3. the differences that naturally occur in an organism population due to different gene combinations
4. a change in the genetic information before the next generation is produced
Which of the following phrases best matches the word reproduction? [9a-2]
1. an evolved characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its habitat
2. to form the next generation in an organism population
3. the differences that naturally occur in an organism population due to different gene combinations
4. a change in the genetic information before the next generation is produced
Which of the following phrases best matches the word variation? [9a-3]
1. an evolved characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its habitat
2. to form the next generation in an organism population
3. the differences that naturally occur in an organism population due to different gene combinations
4. a change in the genetic information before the next generation is produced
Which of the following phrases best matches the word mutation? [9a-4]
1. an evolved characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its habitat
2. to form the next generation in an organism population
3. the differences that naturally occur in an organism population due to different gene combinations
4. a change in the genetic information before the next generation is produced
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to whether you have freckles? [9a-5]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. only environmental factors
3. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your taste in music? [9a-6]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. only environmental factors
3. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your musical ability? [9a-7]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. only environmental factors
3. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your sporting ability? [9a-8]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. only environmental factors
3. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
4. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(1)__? [9a-9]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(2)__? [9a-10]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(3)__? [9a-11]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(4)__? [9a-12]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(5)__? [9a-13]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
You get your __(1)__ from your parents __(2)__ which are contained in the __(3)__ of __(4)__. The female's genes are passed on in the __(5)__ and the male genes are passed on in the __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(6)__? [9a-14]
1. characteristics
2. genes
3. nucleus
4. cells
5. eggs
6. sperm
The physical features of plants are the result of several factors. They can genetically inherit characteristics from the parent seeds or they can be due to 'environmental' factors e.g. rainfall or soil fertility. Which of the following factors applies to a plants flower colour? [9a-15]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
The physical features of plants are the result of several factors. They can genetically inherit characteristics from the parent seeds or they can be due to 'environmental' factors e.g. rainfall or soil fertility. Which of the following factors applies to a plants height? [9a-16]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
The physical features of plants are the result of several factors. They can genetically inherit characteristics from the parent seeds or they can be due to 'environmental' factors e.g. rainfall or soil fertility. Which of the following factors applies to a plants leaf shape? [9a-17]
1. only environmental factors
2. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
3. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
4. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
The physical features of plants are the result of several factors. They can genetically inherit characteristics from the parent seeds or they can be due to 'environmental' factors e.g. rainfall or soil fertility. Which of the following factors applies to a plants number of branches and leaves? [9a-18]
1. only environmental factors
2. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
3. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
4. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
Which of the phrases best matches the phrase selective breeding? [9a-19]
1. choosing characteristics you want to modify in the offspring by natural methods
2. the 'blueprint' for the characteristics of offspring
3. altering the information in genes before reproducing the organism
4. the greater survival of the organisms best adapted to their habitat or environment
Which of the phrases best matches the phrase genetic information? [9a-20]
1. choosing characteristics you want to modify in the offspring by natural breeding
2. the 'blueprint' for the characteristics of offspring
3. altering the information in genes before reproducing the organism
4. the greater survival of the organisms best adapted to their habitat or environment
Which of the phrases best matches the phrase genetic modification? [9a-21]
1. choosing characteristics you want to modify in the offspring by natural breeding
2. the 'blueprint' for the characteristics of offspring
3. altering the information in genes before reproducing the organism
4. the greater survival of the organisms best adapted to their habitat or environment
Which of the phrases best matches the phrase natural selection? [9a-22]
1. choosing characteristics you want to modify in the offspring by natural breeding
2. the 'blueprint' for the characteristics of offspring
3. altering the information in genes before reproducing the organism
4. the greater survival of the organisms best adapted to their habitat or environment
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

The colour of a cats coat is __?__ from its parents. [9a-23]
1. inherited
2. selected
3. modified
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

A characteristic of an animal can be __?__ by cross breeding animals with the desired characteristic. [9a-24]
1. inherited
2. selected
3. stored
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

Genetic information can be deliberately __?__ in the laboratory to change the characteristics of an organism. [9a-25]
1. inherited
2. stored
3. modified
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

When an animal egg cell is developed by only using genetic material from the mother, the resulting identical offspring are described as being __?__ from the mother. [9a-26]
1. inherited
2. selected
3. modified
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

When, through evolution, an organism has developed a characteristic that helps it survive in its habitat, it is said to be __?__ to its environment. [9a-27]
1. inherited
2. stored
3. modified
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Which of the following words best completes the sentence .....

Radioactivity or chemicals can cause a cell to be __?__ and so 'accidently', and usually harmfully, changing the information in the genes. [9a-28]
1. inherited
2. selected
3. modified
4. cloned
5. adapted
6. mutated
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(1)__? [9a-29]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(2)__? [9a-30]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(3)__? [9a-31]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(4)__? [9a-32]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(5)__? [9a-33]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
Offspring are __(1)__ but not __(2)__ to their parents. Some __(3)__ are __(4)__ from their genes, but, in both plants and animals, __(5)__ occur due to __(6)__ and different gene combinations.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(6)__? [9a-34]
1. similar
2. identical
3. characteristics
4. inherited
5. variations
6. mutations
In mammalian sexual reproduction, which cell contains the female genes? [9a-35]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 6
In mammalian sexual reproduction, which cell contains the male genes? [9a-36]
1. cell 4
2. cell 5
3. cell 3
4. cell 6
In mammalian sexual reproduction, which cell contains the genetic information from the female? [9a-37]
1. cell 3
2. cell 6
3. cell 4
4. cell 5
In mammalian sexual reproduction, which cell contains the genetic information from the male? [9a-38]
1. cell 3
2. cell 6
3. cell 4
4. cell 5
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(1)__? [9a-39]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(2)__? [9a-40]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(3)__? [9a-41]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(4)__? [9a-42]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(5)__? [9a-43]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
Most cells have __(1)__ which contain __(2)__ that transfer molecular instructions from one __(3)__ to the next. In __(4)__ the genetic __(5)__ from the parents is __(6)__.

Which of the following words corresponds to __(6)__? [9a-44]
1. nuclei
2. genes
3. generation
4. fertilisation
5. information
6. combined
The tendency to form freckles in sunlight is genetically inherited. If Molly and Mark have freckles who might you predict to also have freckles in the 3rd generation? [9a-45]
1. Joey or Selena
2. only Joey
3. only Selena
4. neither Joey nor Selena
The tendency to form freckles in sunlight is genetically inherited. If only Phil has freckles in the 1st generation and only Joey in the 3rd generation who is most likely to have freckles in the 2nd generation? [9a-46]
1. Tom
2. Mark
3. Sue
4. Ros
The tendency to form freckles in sunlight is genetically inherited. If only Fred and Sue have freckles in the first two generations, who is most likely to have freckles in the 3rd generation? [9a-47]
1. only Joey
2. only Selena
3. Joey or Selena
4. neither Joey nor Selena
The tendency to form freckles in sunlight is genetically inherited. If Fred and Selena have freckles, who is most likely to have freckles too? [9a-48]
1. Tom
2. Mark
3. Phil
4. Sue
Kate and Kim are identical twins.
One afternoon, Kate prefers reading a book, but Kim prefers to go for a bike ride.
Which of the following applies to the heart beating normally? [9a-49]
1. Kate only
2. Kim only
3. Kate and Kim
4. neither Kate nor Kim
Kate and Kim are identical twins.
One afternoon, Kate prefers reading a book, but Kim prefers to go for a bike ride.
Which of the following applies to a fast reathing rate? [9a-50]
1. Kate only
2. Kim only
3. Kate and Kim
4. neither Kate nor Kim
Kate and Kim are identical twins.
One afternoon, Kate prefers reading a book, but Kim prefers to go for a bike ride.
Which of the following applies to having black hair? [9a-51]
1. Kate only
2. Kim only
3. Kate and Kim
4. neither Kate nor Kim
Kate and Kim are identical twins.
One afternoon, Kate prefers reading a book, but Kim prefers to go for a bike ride.
Which of the following applies to having brown eyes? [9a-52]
1. Kate only
2. Kim only
3. neither Kate nor Kim
4. Kate and Kim
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-53]
1. genetic information is stored in the cell cytoplasm
2. identical twins are formed from a fertilised egg that divides into two complete cells
3. fertilisation is when the nuclei of the egg cell and sperm combine
4. non-identical twins grow from separately fertilised eggs
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-54]
1. genetic information is stored in the cell nucleus
2. identical twins are formed from two identical fertilised eggs
3. fertilisation is when the nuclei of the egg cell and sperm combine
4. non-identical twins grow from separately fertilised eggs
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-55]
1. genetic information is stored in the cell nucleus
2. identical twins are formed from a fertilised egg that divides into two complete cells
3. fertilisation is when the cytoplasm of the egg cell and sperm combine
4. non-identical twins grow from separately fertilised eggs
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-56]
1. genetic information is stored in the cell nucleus
2. identical twins are formed from a fertilised egg that divides into two complete cells
3. fertilisation is when the nuclei of the egg cell and sperm combine
4. non-identical twins grow from the same fertilised egg
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-57]
1. offspring get their genetic information from only the sperm cell
2. non-identical twins are likely to have a lot of similar inherited characteristics
3. different lifestyles will result in physical differences between identical twins
4. brothers and sisters do not inherit exactly the same genetic information
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-58]
1. offspring get their genetic information from both the sperm and egg cells
2. non-identical twins are unlikely to have a lot of similar inherited characteristics
3. different lifestyles will result in physical differences between identical twins
4. brothers and sisters do not inherit exactly the same genetic information
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-59]
1. offspring get their genetic information from both the sperm and egg cells
2. non-identical twins are likely to have a lot of similar inherited characteristics
3. different lifestyles will not result in physical differences between identical twins
4. brothers and sisters do not inherit exactly the same genetic information
Which of the following is NOT true? [9a-60]
1. offspring get their genetic information from both the sperm and egg cells
2. non-identical twins are likely to have a lot of similar inherited characteristics
3. different lifestyles will result in physical differences between identical twins
4. brothers and sisters inherit exactly the same genetic information
The __(1)__ of male and female sex-cell nuclei produces a new __(2)__ that is genetically __(3)__. This sexual __(4)__ process is __(5)__ in plants and animals.

Which word is missing from __(1)__? [9a-61]
1. fusion (combination)
2. individual
3. unique
4. fertilisation
5. similar
The __(1)__ of male and female sex-cell nuclei produces a new __(2)__ that is genetically __(3)__. This sexual __(4)__ process is __(5)__ in plants and animals.

Which word is missing from __(2)__? [9a-62]
1. fusion (combination)
2. individual
3. unique
4. fertilisation
5. similar
The __(1)__ of male and female sex-cell nuclei produces a new __(2)__ that is genetically __(3)__. This sexual __(4)__ process is __(5)__ in plants and animals.

Which word is missing from __(3)__? [9a-63]
1. fusion (combination)
2. individual
3. unique
4. fertilisation
5. similar
The __(1)__ of male and female sex-cell nuclei produces a new __(2)__ that is genetically __(3)__. This sexual __(4)__ process is __(5)__ in plants and animals.

Which word is missing from __(4)__? [9a-64]
1. fusion (combination)
2. individual
3. unique
4. fertilisation
5. similar
The __(1)__ of male and female sex-cell nuclei produces a new __(2)__ that is genetically __(3)__. This sexual __(4)__ process is __(5)__ in plants and animals.

Which word is missing from __(5)__? [9a-65]
1. fusion (combination)
2. individual
3. unique
4. fertilisation
5. similar

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