Name: ________________________________ Genetics & Reproduction Practice
The diagram below shows a simple animal cell. To the right of the cell, two cell structures have
been enlarged and labeled C and D. A portion of structure C has been enlarged and labeled E.
A B C
E
D
A description of each structure is provided in the chart below. Complete the chart by
identifying each structure. [1]
Letter
Description of Cell Structure
Name of Cell Structure
A
smallest functional unit for all living organisms
B
organelle that contains the genetic material.
C
structure that contains many units of hereditary information
D
a single unit of hereditary information
E
double-stranded molecule composed of genetic material
The diagrams below represent reproduction in two different types of organisms, amoebas and birds.
Amoeba
Birds
1. Explain why the bird offspring will differ from its parents more than the ameba offspring will differ
from its parent. [1]
P
aren
t cell
Offspring
M
ale parent
Offspring
Female
parent
DNA
Chromosones
chromosones
cells
tissue
The bird offspring will differ because it has 2 parents and the amoeba only has one parent and its copying the exact DNA from its parent.
