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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 male sex organ






2. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






3. The science of life






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






5. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






6. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






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






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






9. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






10. 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






11. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






12. A group of mammals that lays eggs






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






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






15. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






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






18. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






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






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






22. A neuron cell's body






23. 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






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






25. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






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






27. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






28. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






29. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






30. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






31. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






32. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






33. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






34. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






35. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






36. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






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






38. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






39. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






41. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






42. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






43. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






44. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






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






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






48. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






49. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






50. Mixture of sperm and fluids