Unit 6 – Genetics and Reproduction
TEST REVIEW
Complete the chart below to show the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Number of parents involved
Percentage of genetic
material passed on to
offspring
Diversity of offspring
Advantages
Disadvantages
Sexual Reproduction
2
Asexual Reproduction
1
50%
100%
Diverse
Uniform
Unique Genetic DNA
Adaptable
Evolve
Fast
Low Energy
Slow
High Energy
Uniform
Mutate for 1 offspring
Rarely Evolve
Label the diagrams below as either “Sexual Reproduction” or “Asexual Reproduction”. Explain
why you labeled each one.
Sexual
Asexual
Where are chromosomes found? Nucleus
What do chromosomes contain? Genes and DNA
What is heredity? Passing of traits (genotypes and phenotypes) from one generation to
another. This passing occurs from two parents to an offspring.
Label the following organelles that make up this animal cell: vacuole, nucleus, cell
membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria BONUS: nucleolus, nuclear membrane
G
A
F
B
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nuclear Membrane
Nucleolus
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cell Membrane
Vacuole
C
D
E
Decide if a person would have the following traits through heredity or not. Justify your
answer.
TRAIT
Dimples when you smile
Dark hair
Inherited

Not inherited Reason

Scar on your arm

Pierced Ears

Dimples are a trait that you are
born with from your parents.
Dark Hair is a trait that you have
at birth.
You do not have scars when you
are born.
Pierced Ears happen after you are
born. 