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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. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






2. 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






3. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






4. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






5. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






6. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






8. The shape that DNA is formed within






9. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






10. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






11. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






12. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






13. Tough tissues that connect bones together






14. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






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






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






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






18. The tube that is connected to the outside world






19. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






20. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






21. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






22. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






23. Body part of a fish used for protection






24. Vibrations in the air around you






25. The bumps found on a tongue






26. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






27. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






29. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






30. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






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






32. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






33. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






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






35. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






36. The sum of an organism's genes






37. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






38. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






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






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






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






42. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






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






44. The material that is used to control all






45. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






46. A neuron cell's body






47. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






48. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






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






50. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis