Sexual reproduction — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

6 Which statement about sexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the formation of a haploid zygote. B It involves the fusion of diploid nuclei. C It produces offspring that are genetically dissimilar to their parents. D It produces offspring that are genetically identical to one another.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2013

9 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Asexual reproduction involves the formation of haploid zygotes. B Asexual reproduction produces offspring from two parents. C Sexual reproduction involves the formation of diploid gametes. D Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically dissimilar.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2015

11 What is fertilisation? A a pollen tube nucleus reaching an ovule B a sperm reaching an ovum C a zygote being formed D pollen grains reaching a stigma

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2015

12 Which feature of human reproduction defines it as sexual reproduction? A A woman’s menstrual cycle controls when she can become pregnant. B Both parents are often involved in bringing up the baby. C Human babies can be fed entirely on breastmilk. D Joining of nuclei from sperm and egg must take place.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2016

10 Two plants, P and Q, each give rise to one offspring. The two offspring are genetically identical. How were plants P and Q produced and how did they reproduce? how P and Q how P and Q were produced reproduced A asexually asexually B asexually sexually C sexually asexually D sexually sexually

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016

11 Which aspect of human reproduction defines it as sexual reproduction? A A man and woman must have sexual intercourse to produce a baby naturally. B Genetic material from each parent combines to produce a zygote. C Human babies are naturally fed on breast milk. D Young women have menstrual periods when they are not pregnant.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016

10 Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of cells. Which row shows the types of cells involved and what the fusion produces? type of cell product of fusion A gametes genetically different zygote B gametes genetically identical zygote C zygotes genetically different gamete D zygotes genetically identical gamete

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

10 Which statement correctly describes sexual reproduction? A fusion of gametes from two parents with genetic variation in the offspring B fusion of gametes from two parents with no genetic variation in the offspring C no fusion of gametes and only one parent with genetic variation in the offspring D no fusion of gametes and only one parent with no genetic variation in the offspring

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2020

11 Selection in chickens has produced individuals that lay more eggs per week. What is required for this to occur? reproduction selection A asexual human B asexual natural C sexual human D sexual natural

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2022

11 Selection in chickens has produced individuals that lay more eggs per week. What is required for this to occur? reproduction selection A asexual human B asexual natural C sexual human D sexual natural

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2022

10 Aphids are insects. The information shown describes part of the lifecycle of the aphid. stage 1 In the spring, wingless females reproduce without fertilisation to produce many female offspring. stage 2 In late summer, both males and females are produced. The female’s eggs are fertilised by the male’s sperm. Which row shows the type of reproduction occurring at stages 1 and 2? stage 1 stage 2 A asexual asexual B asexual sexual C sexual asexual D sexual sexual

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

10 Which row is correct for sexual reproduction? number of parents offspring A one genetically different B one genetically identical C two genetically different D two genetically identical

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2024

11 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. B Sexual reproduction results in the production of genetically identical offspring. C Asexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. D Asexual reproduction results in the production of genetically different offspring.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2025

11 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. B Sexual reproduction results in the production of genetically identical offspring. C Asexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. D Asexual reproduction results in the production of genetically different offspring.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2025

12 Which row describes sexual reproduction? zvaote genetically oy euce d identical offspring p always produced A Jv J B Jv x Cc x J D x x

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025