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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






2. Something that makes somebody sick






3. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






4. Poison from the bloodstream






5. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






6. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






7. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






8. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell






9. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






10. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






11. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






12. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






13. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






14. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






15. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






16. The shape that DNA is formed within






17. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






18. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






19. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






20. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






21. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






22. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






23. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






24. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






25. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






26. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






27. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






28. Any place where two or more bones meet






29. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






30. Groups of cells that live together






31. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






32. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






33. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






34. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






35. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat






36. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






37. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






38. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






39. Tube that the sperm travels through






40. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






41. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






42. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






43. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






44. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






45. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






46. A neuron cell's body






47. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






48. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






49. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






50. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly