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CHAPTER 4 : REPRODUCTION

SECTION A

1. Figure 1 below shows a type of asexual reproduction by an organism.

Figure 1

What is the method of the reproduction ?

A Budding
B Binary fission
C Regeneration
D Spore formation

2. Figure 2 shows vegetative reproduction of water lettuce.

S

Figure 2

The new plant is produced from vegetative part at

A P
B Q
C R
D S

3. Figure 3 below shows an organism.

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Figure 3

Which of the following organisms reproduce in the same way as the organisms
above ?

A B

C
D

4. Figure 4 below shows the a cross-section of a seed.

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A
D

B
C

Figure 4

Among the parts labelled A , B, C and D , which part will stain blue black if the
seed is tested with iodine solution ?

5. Figure 5 below shows a human female reproductive system.

Figure 5

Name the processes that take place at M and N.

M N
A Ovulation Implantation
B Ovulation Menstruation
C Implantation Fertilisation
D Ovulation Fertilisation

6.
Fallopian
tube Fertilised
ovum
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Ovum

Figure 6

What is produced after fertilisation ?

A Baby
B Zygote
C Embryo
D Foetus

7. Figure 7 below shows a human male reproductive system.

Figure 7

What is the function of the part labelled P ?

A To channel semen out of the body.

B To store sperm temporarily
C To transport sperms from the testis to the urethra
D To discharge semen into the female sex organ during sexual intercourse.
Reproduction
8. Based on the information below, which statement is S ?

S Sexual
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A Involves gametes
B Involves two parents
C Fertilisation does not occur
D Offspring produced are different from the parents
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9. Figure 8 shows a flowering plant.

Figure 8
Which of the following is the pollinating agent of the plant?

A Water
B Wind
C Man
D Insect

10. Figure 9 shows a flower of a plant.

Q
P

R
S

Figure 9

In which parts of the flower are the pollen grains and ovules produced ?

Pollen Grains Ovules

A P Q
B Q R
C R S
D P R

11. Figure 10 shows a female reproductive system.

D
A
C
B

Figure 10.
Which is the part labelled A , B , C or D will be cut to control birth ?
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12. Which of the following plants reproduce vegetatively from the bulb?

A B

C D

13. Figure 11 shows a cross section of dicotyledonous seed.

Figure 11

Which of the following is the function of S ?

Part Function
A Protects the seed
B Stores and provides food for the seed
C Part of the embryo that develops into a shoot
D Part of the embryo that develops into a root
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14. Figure 12 below shows a phase in the menstrual cycle.

Figure 12

Which of the diagrams represent the premenstrual phase?

A B

C D

15. Which of the following part does implantation of the zygote occur
after fertilisation?

A Ovary
B Fallopian tube
C Uterus wall
D Vagina

16. What is pollination ?

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A Pollination is a process of transferring mature pollens from an
anther to a stigma.

B Pollination is a process of transferring an ovum from an ovary to an

anther.

C Pollination is the process of transferring of mature pollen from an

anther to a filament.

D Pollination is a process of transferring of mature ovum from an ovary

to a stigma.

17. Figure 13 below shows the female reproductive system

D
A
N

Figure 13

Where does the fusion of a sperm and an ovum occur?

18. The chart below shows various methods of birth control.

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Which of the following represents S, U and V?

S U V
A Ligation Condoms IUCD
B Rhythm Ligation Vasectomy
C Rhythm Condoms Ligation
D Condoms Rhythm Ligation

19. Figure below shows a method of asexual reproduction by an amoeba.

What is the name of the method ?

A Budding
B Regeneration
C Binary fission
D Spore formation

6. Figure 14 shows test tubes , P , Q, R and S, each containing seeds. Only

seeds in test tube S germinate.
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Figure 14

What are the conditions for the germination of the seeds?

A Air , water and nutrient

B Oil , air and suitable temperature
C Air , water and suitable temperature
D Cotton, water and suitable temperature

7. Figure 17 below shows a few types of plants.

I. II. III. IV.

Figure 17

Which types are flowering plants?

A I and II
B I and III
C II and IV
D II and III

8. Figure 15 shows a process that occurs in the female reproductive system

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Figure 15

Which of the following statements show the process above?

I. The process takes place in the uterus.

II. Only one sperm enters the ovum.
III. The process is called implantation.
IV. The nuclei of the sperm and the ovum fuse to form a zygote

A I and IV
B I and III
C II and IV
D II and III

9. Figure 16 below shows three types of organisms.

P. Q.

R. S.

Figure 16
Which organisms reproduce sexually?

A P and Q
B P and S
C Q and S
D Q and R

10. Figure 17 shows a type of pollination in plants.

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Plant A Plant B

Figure 17

What are the advantages of the type of pollination shown in the figure
above?

I Produces young plants that have better characteristics than the parent
plants.
II Produces plants which need a longer growing period.
III Produces plants which are more tough and disease-resistant
IV Produces no varieties in plants.

A I and III only

B I and II only
C II and IV only
D III and IV only

11. Below are the characteristics of a type of flower.

 Dull colour
 Does not produce nectar
 Has long and feathery stigmas
 Produce a large amount of pollen grains

What is the pollinating agent for the flower ?

A Wind
B Birds
C Water
D Insects

12. Figure 18 shows the menstrual cycle of a woman.

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P. Q.

R. S.

Figure 18

At which stage does the woman to become pregnant if she’s having sexual
intercourse ?

A P C Q
B R D S

13. Figure 19 below shows the cross-section of a flower.

P
S

Q
R

Figure 19

Which are the parts that will develop into a fruit and the seeds after
fertilisation?

Fruit Seed
A P Q
B P S
C R S
D Q R

14. Figure 20 shows a structure of a flower.

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Figure 20

What is the function of R ?

A Produces pollen grains.

B Attracts the insects for pollination.
C Protects the flower during the bud stage.
D Receives pollen grains during pollination.

15. The chart below shows the stages in human reproduction.

Male Female

P Q

Process T

What do P , Q and R represent ?

P Q T R
A Sperm Ovum Fertilisation Zygote
B Ovum Sperm Fertilisation Zygote
C Sperm Ovum Implantation Embryo
D Ovum Sperm Implantation Embryo

SECTION B

1. Diagram 1 shows the male reproductive system.

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A:

C: B:

Diagram 1

(a) Label the Diagram 1 above using the following words.

testis scrotum seminal vesicle

[3 marks]

(b) Draw lines to show the correct matches between the structures and their
functions.
Draw the lines as shown below.

Structures Function

Produces sperms
A
Release sperms and urine from the body
To store sperms
B
Protects the testes
C

[2 marks]
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2. Diagram 2.1 shows two types of asexual reproductive system.

Type P : ……………………. Type Q : …………………………

Diagram 2.1
(a) Name the types of asexual reproduction P and Q in the spaces provided in
Diagram 2.1. [2 marks]

(b) State two differences between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Sexual Reproduction Asexual reproduction

1. 1.

2. 2.

[2 marks]

(c) Diagram 2.2 shows three types of organisms.

…………………………………….. …………………………………………. ……………………………………………

Diagram 2.2

State the types of asexual reproductive system for each organism

using the following words.

spore formation binary fission vegetative reproduction

[ 3 marks ]
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3. Diagram 3 shows a cross-section a type of a flower.

Diagram 3

(a) Label structures X, Y and Z using the following words.

Stigma Anther Ovule

[3 marks]

(b) After fertilisation , Q will develop into fruit. What is Q ?

_____________________________________________________ [1 mark ]

(c) Based on Diagram 3, where does fertilisation of male and female

gametes takes place?

_______________________________________________________
[1 mark ]

(d) Draw lines to show the correct matches between the structures and their
functions. Draw line as shown below.

Traps the pollen grains on its sticky surface

X

Produces pollen grains.

Y
Attracts insects and animals.

Z
Place where fertilisation take place

[2 marks]
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4. Diagram 4 shows the picture of plants that undergoes vegetative reproduction.

P Q R

S T

Diagram 4.1

( a ) Based on your observation, state the method of reproduction of plants P,

Q, R, S and T

P : _______________________________________________________

Q : _______________________________________________________

R : _______________________________________________________

S : _______________________________________________________

T : _______________________________________________________
[4 marks]
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(b) Classify the plants P, Q . R. S and T into two groups based on their vegetative
parts of the plants .

P, Q, R, S, T

Group 1 Group 2

Vegetative
parts of the
plants

Letters of
the plants

[4 marks ]
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5. A group of students carried out an experiment to determine the conditions for
seed germination. Diagram 5.1 shows the apparatus set-up for the germination.
The result of experiment after three days is shown in Table 5.2.

Diagram 5.1

Test tube Germination of seed

P Does not germinate
Q Does not germinate
R Does not germinate
S Germinates

Table 5.2

(a) Based on Diagram 5.1, state your hypothesis of this experiment.

______________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
(b) Why was oil used in test tube Q?

_____________________________________________________________.
[1 mark]
(c) What inference can be made based on the result in Table 5.2?

P : _________________________________________________________

Q : _________________________________________________________.

R : _________________________________________________________

Q : _________________________________________________________
[4 marks]

(d) What is your conclusion about the experiment.

_____________________________________________________________
[1 mark]