Understanding Growth & Development
Check Point Questions
Name:______________________________________________________________ Period:_____
1. Which body system ensures the survival of the species?_______________
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14. Describe a tetrad.____________________________________________
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2. How do single-celled EUKARYOTES reproduce? _____________________
15. Define crossing over as it applies to chromosomes._________________
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3. What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction?______________
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4. What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction?_________________
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16. What is the foundation of evolution by natural selection? ___________
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5. Define diploid. _______________________________________________
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17. What body system influences the reproductive system? What does it
use to do this?__________________________________________________
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6. What type of cell is diploid?_____________________________________
18. What specific part of the brain starts puberty?_____________________
7. Define haploid._______________________________________________
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19. Define spermatogenesis. How many sperm are made?______________
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8. What type of cell is haploid?____________________________________
9. Give three other names for gametes:_____________________________
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10. What process forms gametes?__________________________________
11. What most important thing happens in Meiosis I?__________________
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12. What most important thing happens in Meiosis II?__________________
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13. Define homologous as it applies to chromosomes.__________________
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20. Define oogenesis. How many eggs are made?______________________
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21. In terms of when and how many total gametes are produced, what is
the difference between males and females?__________________________
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22. What three structures form specifically to support the developing
fetus?_________________________________________________________
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