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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






2. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






3. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






4. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






5. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






6. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






7. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






8. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






9. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis






10. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






11. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






12. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






13. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






14. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






15. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






16. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






17. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






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






19. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






20. Vibrations in the air around you






21. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






22. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






23. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






24. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






25. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






26. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






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






28. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






29. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






30. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






31. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






32. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






33. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






34. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






35. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






36. The male sex cells of a flower






37. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






38. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






40. Porrtion of the spinal chord that reflects impulses to and from the brain






41. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






42. The act of selecting genes carefully that lead to a better yield of good characteristics






43. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






44. Protozoans that move with cillia and have two nuclei - the micro nucleus and the macro nucleus






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






46. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






47. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






48. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






49. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






50. The walls of a plant cell