ST.

JOHNS SCHOOL
PILAR
BUENOS AIRES - ARGENTINA
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY YEAR: 3 ES U NIT 1 T EST

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FINAL MARK : / 44

Instructions

1. The generation of new individuals is called reproduction.

Living organisms can pass on their characteristics to the next generation (reproduce) in two ways.

Describe:
a) Asexual reproduction

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[3 marks]

b) Sexual reproduction

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[3 marks]

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2. Label the type of reproduction involved in each diagram.

[2 marks]

3. Name the two types of asexual reproduction.

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[2 marks]
4. Complete the table.

Sexual Asexual

Number of organisms required

Are gametes involved?

Is fertilisation involved?

Are the offspring genetically identical?

Advantage

Disadvantage

Example

[7 marks]

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5. Complete the crossword puzzle about the male reproductive system, using the clues to help you.

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1 Transfers sperm to the vagina during 2 A sac that holds the testes outside of
sexual intercourse the body, keeping them cooler than body
3 Carries semen and urine through the temperature
penis 4 Male gamete
5 Male gonads that produce sperm 6 Muscular tube which links the testes to
7 Adds fluid and nutrients to sperm, to the urethra to allow the passage of semen
form semen containing sperm

[7 marks]

6. Complete the crossword puzzle about the female reproductive system, using the clues to help you.

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3 A ring of muscle that separates the 1 Where the fetus develops
vagina from the uterus 2 Carries an ovum to the uterus
5 Carries urine from the bladder 4 Receives the male penis during sexual
6 Contains follicles in which ova (eggs) are intercourse; sperm are deposited here
produced

[6 marks]

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7. Label the structures of the male reproductive system.

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F

[8 marks]

8. Label the structures of the female reproductive system.

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D E

[6 marks]