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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






2. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






4. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






6. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






7. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






8. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






9. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






10. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






11. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






12. A neuron cell's body






13. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






14. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






15. 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






16. Tough tissues that connect bones together






17. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






19. The science of life






20. Deoxyribonucleic acid - which is considered as a computer program for the body. located in the nucleus






21. A type of reptile that has no limbs






22. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






23. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






24. Something that makes somebody sick






25. The tube that is connected to the outside world






26. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






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






28. Pigment that gives skin its color






29. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






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






31. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






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






40. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






41. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






42. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






43. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






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






45. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






46. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






47. Bony structure that protects the lungs






48. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






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






50. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place