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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






3. The physical breaking apart of food






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






5. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






6. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






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. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






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






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






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






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






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






14. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






15. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






16. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






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






19. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






21. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






22. A fine lightly colored hair that covers your body when you are a baby






23. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






24. The bumps found on a tongue






25. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






26. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






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






28. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






29. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






30. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






31. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






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






33. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






34. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






35. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






36. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






38. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






39. 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






40. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






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






42. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






43. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






44. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






45. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






46. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






47. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






48. Male sex cells produced in the testes






49. Joint that is used to turn one's head






50. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things