1.

The sporophyte generation produces spores that grow into a(n) (1 point)

gametophyte.
gymnosperm.
angiosperm.
pupa.

2.
Placental mammals develop (1 point)

in an egg laid in water.
in a pouch on the mother’s body.
inside the mother’s body.
inside an amniotic egg.

3.
Angiosperms reproduce with (1 point)

spores.
seeds.
cones.
amniotic eggs.

4.
Bees see blue and purple the best. Over time, some plants have developed blue flower petals and a place for bees to land. How might these features help the plant? (1 point)

These features may scare away animals that dislike bees.
These features may aid in the plant’s growth.
These features may prevent the bees from eating the plant.
These features may aid in the plant’s reproduction.

5.
The size of an organism is most likely determined by (1 point)

its genes but not its environment.
its environment but not its genes.
its genes and its environment.
neither its genes nor its environment.

6.
Most female frogs lay their eggs in water. Male frogs release their sperm into the water to fertilize the eggs. This is an example of (1 point)

internal fertilization.
external fertilization.
metamorphosis.
alternation of generations.

7.
Male bowerbirds spend much of their time decorating their nests. What is the most likely reason the males would do this? (1 point)

to cushion the nest for eggs and future chicks
to hide the nest from predators
to make the nest easier to find when the male comes back with food
to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest

9.
Eggs with tough, protective shells developed to (1 point)

allow the eggs to be laid in water.
allow the parents to gather food instead of sitting on the nest.
prevent the embryo from drying out.
keep the embryo warm.

10.
Genetics is one determining factor when it comes to how large an animal can get. What might be another factor? (1 point)

the distance the animal must travel to get clean water
the size of the den or burrow the animal grows up in
the amount of food available to the animal
the amount of exercise the animal gets

my answers are
1.a
2.c
3.b
4.i think b
5.a
6.b
7.d
9.d
10.c

please check my answers Ms. Sue

1. A

2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. C
~Here are all of the right answers to your quiz for Animal Development, Lesson 5: Unit 1

Your answers are almost correct. Here are the correct answers:

1. a) gametophyte
2. c) inside the mother's body
3. b) seeds
4. d) These features may aid in the plant's reproduction.
5. c) its genes and its environment
6. b) external fertilization
7. d) to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest
9. c) prevent the embryo from drying out
10. c) the amount of food available to the animal

Overall, your answers are mostly correct. Well done!

Let's go through each question and check your answers:

1. The sporophyte generation produces spores that grow into a(n):
To find the correct answer for this question, you need some knowledge about plant life cycles. The sporophyte generation in plants produces spores that develop into the gametophyte generation. So the correct answer is: gametophyte. Your answer of "a" is correct.

2. Placental mammals develop:
This question requires understanding of mammalian reproduction. Placental mammals develop inside the mother's body. The correct answer is: inside the mother's body. Your answer of "c" is correct.

3. Angiosperms reproduce with:
This question requires knowledge of angiosperm reproduction. Angiosperms reproduce using seeds. The correct answer is: seeds. Your answer of "b" is correct.

4. How might blue flower petals and a landing place for bees help the plant?
To answer this question correctly, you need to understand the relationship between bees and flowers. Bees are attracted to blue, so having blue flower petals can help attract bees for pollination. The landing place provides a convenient spot for bees to land and access the flower's nectar and pollen. Therefore, the correct answer is: aid in the plant's reproduction. Your answer of "d" is correct.

5. The size of an organism is most likely determined by:
Understanding factors that determine an organism's size is necessary to answer this question. The size of an organism is determined by both its genes and its environment. Therefore, the correct answer is: its genes and its environment. Your answer of "c" is correct.

6. Male frogs releasing sperm into the water to fertilize eggs is an example of:
You need an understanding of the frog reproduction process to answer this question correctly. Male frogs release sperm into the water, where female frogs lay their eggs. This is an example of external fertilization. Therefore, the correct answer is: external fertilization. Your answer of "b" is correct.

7. Male bowerbirds decorating their nests is most likely to:
To determine the most likely reason male bowerbirds decorate their nests, you need to understand their mating behavior. Male bowerbirds decorate their nests to attract female bowerbirds, who typically choose males with the best-decorated nest. Therefore, the correct answer is: attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest. Your answer of "d" is correct.

9. Eggs with tough, protective shells developed to:
To determine why eggs have tough, protective shells, you need to understand their purpose. Tough, protective shells in eggs primarily serve to prevent the embryo from drying out. Therefore, the correct answer is: prevent the embryo from drying out. Your answer of "c" is incorrect.

10. Genetics is one determining factor when it comes to how large an animal can get. What might be another factor?
To determine the other determining factor for an animal's size, you need to consider additional factors beyond genetics. The amount of food available to the animal is another significant factor that influences an animal's growth and size. Therefore, the correct answer is: the amount of food available to the animal. Your answer of "c" is correct.

Summary of corrected answers:
1. a (gametophyte)
2. c (inside the mother's body)
3. b (seeds)
4. d (Aid in the plant's reproduction)
5. c (its genes and its environment)
6. b (external fertilization)
7. d (to attract female bowerbirds who likely choose males with the best decorated nest)
9. c (prevent the embryo from drying out)
10. c (the amount of food available to the animal)

You had 1 incorrect answer in the original set.

9 is c. The rest are correct.