SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
SAT Subject Test: Biology
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
sat
,
science
,
biology
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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 process of forming the sperm cells from primary spermatocytes
spermatogenesis
abiotic
olfactory
oogenesis
2. A sex or reproductive cell that must fuse with another of the opposite type to form a zygote
gamete
synergistic
cation
granum
3. The sensory organ of the inner ear of mammals; it is coiled and contains the organ of corti
mitochondria
cochlea
nucleolus
plexus
4. One of a class of organic compounds that contains a molecular skeleton of four fused rings of carbon
meiosis
steroid
abiotic
glomerulus
5. Describes an organism that lives symbiotically with a host; this host neither benefits nor suffers from the association
heterotroph
commensal
interstitial cells
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
6. A flesh-eating animal; a holotrophic animal that subsists on other animals or parts of animals
gymnosperm
carnivore
herbivore
vacuole
7. There are two kinds of sex chromosomes - X and Y; XX signifies a female and XY signifies a male
deoxyribose
mucosa
auxin
sex chromosome
8. The space between the mesodermal layers that forms the body cavity of some animal phyla
seminal fluid
rhizome
urethra
coelom
9. A response by an organism to the duration and timing of light and dark conditions
bile
carnivore
photoperiodism
sporophyte
10. Deoxyribonucleic acid; found in cell nucleus - its basic unit is the nucleotide; contains coded genetic information; can replicate on the basis of heredity
ventricle
DNA
sporophyte
glottis
11. The second filial generation; offspring resulting from the crossing of individuals of the F1 generation
parasympathetic
hydrostatic skeleton
food vacuole
F2
12. The cell body of a neuron
cyton
style
turgor pressure
granum
13. The most anterior portion of the small intestine of vertebrates - adjacent to the stomach; the continuation of the stomach into which the bile duct and pancreatic duct empty
lipid
somatic cell
myelin sheath
duodenum
14. An organism that does not require free oxygen in order to respire
DNA
bacillus
anaerobe
regeneration
15. A hormone that regulates water reabsorption
ADH (vassopressin)
adenosine phosphate
translation
DNA
16. The transfer of pollen to the micropyle or to a receptive surface that is associated with an ovule (such as stigma)
pineal body
purine
pollination
synergistic
17. All the members of a given species inhabiting a certain locale
epidermis
cation
population
tissue
18. A resistance to disease produced through the injection of antibodies
genetic drift
interstitial cells
passive immunity
parasympathetic
19. Involuntary muscle
carnivore
translation
smooth muscle
cerebellum
20. Describes two or more structures that have similar forms - positions and origins despite the differences between their current functions
meristem
polyploidy
homologous
ingestion
21. Organism that consumes food from outside itself instead of producing it
mesoderm
colon
antibiotic
consumer
22. An organism that must get its inorganic and organic raw materials from the environment; a consumer
vestigial organ
oogenesis
heterotroph
cleavage
23. A network or mesh of fibrils - fibers or filaments
reduction
centromere
reticulum
cochlea
24. The part of the flower that bears the female gametophyte
biome
thoracic duct
nitrogen cycle
pistil
25. Comprises somatic and autonomic nervous systems; consists of cranial nerves and spinal nerves
peripheral nervous system
sex chromosome
interstitial cells
monocotyledon
26. An association between an algae and a fungus that is symbiotic and mutualistic in nature
iris
neural tube
lichen
phenotype
27. The part of the male reproductive organ (the stamen) that produces and stores pollen
nitrogen cycle
saprophyte
linkage
anther
28. Membranous organelles involved in the storage and modification of secretory products
host
Golgi apparatus
saprophyte
thymine
29. Movement of amoeba
gibberellin
ingestion
pseudopod
saprophyte
30. A constituent of the plasma of the blood of vertebrates; it is converted to thrombin by thrombokinase in the presence of calcium ions - thus contributing to the clotting of blood
population
adaptation
prothrombin
thrombin
31. A form of asexual reproduction in which the egg develops in the absence of sperm
pineal body
monohybrid
somatic cell
parthenogenesis
32. An invertebrate animal phylum in which animals possess a single alimentary opening and tentacles with stinging cells
Coelentrata
centromere
urea
dihybrid
33. Protective immunity to a disease in which the individual produces antibodies as a result of previous exposure to the antigen
inversion
somatic cell
active immunity
polymer
34. A specialized structure that carries out particular functions for eukaryotic cells
ungulate
epididymis
organelle
granum
35. One of many tubules that absorb tissue fluid and return it to the bloodstream via the lymphatic system
urine
malleus
lymph capillary
clotting
36. The conversion of digested foods and other materials into forms usable by the body (i.e. - the conversion of amino acids into proteins)
RNA
biotic
fermentation
assimilation
37. The sensory branch of each spinal nerve
vagus nerve
dorsal root
plankton
adrenaline (epinephrin)
38. A kind of white blood cell in vertebrates that is characterized by a rounded nucleus; involved in the immune response
lymphocyte
cerebellum
thymine
absorption
39. Describes a fluid that has a lower osmotic pressure than a fluid it is compared to
urinary bladder
cerebral hemisphere
deoxyribose
hypotonic
40. The colored part of the eye that is capable of contracting and regulating the size of the pupils
iris
hyperthyroidism
alternation of generations
umbilicus
41. A stage of embryonic development characterized by the differentiation of the cells into the ectoderm and endoderm germ layers and by the formation of the archenteron
bud
geographical barrier
gastrula
carbohydrate
42. The extraembryonic membrane in birds - reptiles and mammals that surrounds the embryo - forming an amniotic sac
interstitial cells
pyloric valve
chlorophyll
amnion
43. A nerve cell
neuron
central nervous system
thrombokinase
chemosynthesis
44. An over secretion of thyroid that leads to high metabolism and exopthalmia goiter
epinephrine
Krebs cycle
seminiferous tubules
hyperthyroidism
45. A complex carrier mechanism located on the inside of the inner mitochondrial membrane of the cell; releases energy and is used to form ATP
peristalsis
Eustachian tube
cytochrome
electron transport chain
46. Compounds in bile that aid in emulsification
nictitating membrane
spore
bile salts
Arthropoda
47. The thin - bent part of the renal tubule that is the site of the counter-current flow and the sodium gradient
biome
Loop of Henle
interphase
polymorphism
48. The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of the same flower
endocrine gland
self-pollination
antibody
Protista
49. The vascular tissue of a plant that transports organic materials (photosynthetic products) from the leaves to other parts of the plant
glottis
phloem
morphology
Bowman's capsule
50. Technology that allows for manipulation of genetic material
taxonomy
homeotherm
parathyroid
recombinant DNA technology
Sorry!:) No result found.
Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?
Let me suggest you:
Browse all subjects
Browse all tests
Most popular tests
Major Subjects
Tests & Exams
AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT
Certifications
CISSP go to https://www.isc2.org/
PMP
ITIL
RHCE
MCTS
More...
IT Skills
Android Programming
Data Modeling
Objective C Programming
Basic Python Programming
Adobe Illustrator
More...
Business Skills
Advertising Techniques
Business Accounting Basics
Business Strategy
Human Resource Management
Marketing Basics
More...
Soft Skills
Body Language
People Skills
Public Speaking
Persuasion
Job Hunting And Resumes
More...
Vocabulary
GRE Vocab
SAT Vocab
TOEFL Essential Vocab
Basic English Words For All
Global Words You Should Know
Business English
More...
Languages
AP German Vocab
AP Latin Vocab
SAT Subject Test: French
Italian Survival
Norwegian Survival
More...
Engineering
Audio Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Structural Engineering
More...
Health Sciences
Basic Nursing Skills
Health Science Language Fundamentals
Veterinary Technology Medical Language
Cardiology
Clinical Surgery
More...
English
Grammar Fundamentals
Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
Elements Of Style Vocab
Introduction To English Major
Complete Advanced Sentences
Literature
Homonyms
More...
Math
Algebra Formulas
Basic Arithmetic: Measurements
Metric Conversions
Geometric Properties
Important Math Facts
Number Sense Vocab
Business Math
More...
Other Major Subjects
Science
Economics
History
Law
Performing-arts
Cooking
Logic & Reasoning
Trivia
Browse all subjects
Browse all tests
Most popular tests