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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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1. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






2. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






3. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






4. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






5. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






6. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






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






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






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






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






12. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






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






14. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






15. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






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






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






18. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






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






20. Small tube attached to the large intestine






21. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






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






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






24. 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






25. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






26. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






27. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






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






29. 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






30. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






31. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






32. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






33. The physical breaking apart of food






34. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






35. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






37. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






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






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






40. Groups of cells that live together






41. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






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






43. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






44. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






45. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






46. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






47. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






49. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






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