Some Exam questions on animal mating and breeding

1/ What is polygamy ? 2 marks

2/ List the three types of polygamy with an explanation of each. 6
marks

3/ Explain two benefits of a polygamous relationship for animal groups. 4
marks

4/ What does the term monogamy mean? 2 marks

5/ Explain ONE benefit of a monogamous relationship. 2
marks

6/ What is a non associative relationship? 2 marks

7/ What are the different ways that animals engage in courtship? 5 marks

8/ For TWO of these means of courtship, provide an example and describe
the behaviour and why it provides a benefit to the species
4 marks

9/ What does the term biparental mean and it which taxonomic group is it
common ? 3 marks

10/ Explain what intensive parenting involves and which parent is the
most involved and why.
3 marks

11/ Which animal groups use the ‘no parental investment’ strategy
2 marks

12/ With regard to parent-offspring bonding, why is this relationship
important – provide two benefits.
4 marks

13/ What does imprinting mean? 1
mark

14/ What is the difference between filial imprinting and sexual imprinting
4 marks