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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. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






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






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






4. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






5. Poison from the bloodstream






6. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






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






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






9. 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






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






11. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






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






13. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






14. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






15. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






16. How organisms are organized through evolution






17. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






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






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






20. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






21. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






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






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






24. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






25. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






26. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






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






28. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






29. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






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






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






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






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






34. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






35. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






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






37. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






38. The hard outer layer of the tooth






39. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






40. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






42. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






43. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






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






45. The walls of a plant cell






46. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






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






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






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






50. Organ that is fundamental for breathing