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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. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






2. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






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






4. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






5. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






6. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






7. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






9. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






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






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






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






13. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat






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






15. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






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






17. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






18. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






19. The flow of blood within the heart itself






20. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






21. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






22. 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






23. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






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






25. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






26. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






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






28. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






29. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






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






32. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






33. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






34. 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






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






36. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






37. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






38. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






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






40. Small tube attached to the large intestine






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






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






43. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






44. Groups of cells that live together






45. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






46. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






47. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






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






49. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






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