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Gr.

12 Reproductive strategies – Topic Test 2023

SECTION A
QUESTION 1.1:
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and
write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number.

1.1.1 An advantage of internal fertilisation is that …

A sperm and ova are protected within the female's body.


B there is better parental care.
C more gametes will be produced.
D the foetus receives food directly from the mother.

1.1.2 Which ONE of the following involves the development of the young inside the uterus of
the mother and where it receives nutrients through the placenta?

A Ovipary
B Vivipary
C Ovovivipary
D Amniotic egg

1.1.3 Below is a list of terms relating to reproduction:

(i) Precocial development


(ii) Altricial development
(iii) Amniotic egg
(iv) Parental care

Which of the terms above refer to strategies used by birds that incubate their eggs in a
nest and feed their young until they are able to fly?

A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)


B (i), (iii) and (iv) only
C (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
D (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(3x2) = (6)

QUESTION 1.2:
Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the
question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.4).

1.2.1 The reproductive strategy involving the laying of eggs


1.2.2 The reproductive strategy when offspring are able to move and feed themselves
1.2.3 A type of egg where the embryo develops inside a fluid-filled sac which is surrounded by a shell
1.2.4 A type of fertilisation in which the nucleus of a sperm fuses with the nucleus of an ovum inside
the reproductive system of the female
(4)
[10]
SECTION B
QUESTION 2:
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

2.1 Give the number and name of the part that has the following function:
(a) removal of metabolic wastes
(b) protection against shock and dehydration (4)

2.2 Provide labels for


(a) A

(b) B

(c) C

(d) E

(e) F (5)

2.3 Explain ONE possible advantage of vivipary when compared to ovipary. (2)
(11)
QUESTION 3
Read the extract below.

3.1 Name the type of fertilisation that takes place in both fish species. (1)

3.2 Explain why both fish species are oviparous. (2)

3.3 Describe TWO ways in which the chances of fertilisation are increased in the
northern pike fish. (2)

3.4 Which graph (X or Y) represents the survival rate of the northern pike fish? (1)

3.5 Explain your answer to QUESTION 3.4. (3)

(9)
[20]

GRAND TOTAL: [30]

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