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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






2. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






3. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






5. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






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






7. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell






8. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






9. Body part of a fish used for protection






10. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






12. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






13. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






14. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






15. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






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






17. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






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






19. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






20. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






21. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






22. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






23. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






24. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






25. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






26. The flow of blood within the heart itself






27. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach






28. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






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






30. The walls of a plant cell






31. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






32. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar






33. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






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






35. A group of mammals that lays eggs






36. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






37. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






39. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






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






41. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






42. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






43. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






44. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






45. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






46. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






48. Groups of cells that live together






49. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






50. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon