Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of Animal Reproduction and Development

Instructions:

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Which axis organizes the body from head to tail?

The cerebrospinal axis The dorsoventral axis

The left-right axis The anteroposterior axis

Worksheet

Print Overview of Animal Reproduction and Development Worksheet

1. Which of the following describes a zygote?

An embryo that is in the process of organogenesis.
A multicellular embryo.
An embryo that has the three primary germ layers.
A fertilized ovum.

2. In the early embryo, how are the positions of the mesoderm and endoderm different?

The mesoderm is the middle layer of the cells, while the endoderm is the innermost layer.
The mesoderm is the outermost layer of the cells, while the endoderm is the innermost layer.
The mesoderm is the innermost layer of the cells, while the endoderm is the middle layer.
The mesoderm is the innermost layer of the cells, while the endoderm is the outermost layer.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and worksheet combo will help you to assess your understanding of the characteristics of animal reproduction and development. Some of the things you'll need to know to pass the quiz include what the outer layer of cells in the early embryo is called and what axis organizes the body from head to tail.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

These assessments will test you on the following:

The name of the axis that organizes the body from head to tail
Definition of a zygote
The name for the outer layer of cells in an early embryo
The sequence of events in sexual reproduction
Facts about reproduction

Skills Practiced

Making connections - understand the concept of animal reproduction
Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about reproduction and development in a different light
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as zygote and gametogenesis
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding animal reproduction
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about sexual reproduction in animals

Additional Learning

To learn more about the process of reproduction, review the corresponding lesson on Characteristics of Animal Reproduction and Development. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction
Learn about gametogenesis
Learn about the tasks a zygote needs to complete before moving on to more complex developmental processes
Learn about the three primary germs layers

Overview of Animal Reproduction and Development