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






2. 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






3. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






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






5. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






6. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






7. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






8. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






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






10. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






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






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






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






14. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






15. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






16. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






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






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






19. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






20. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






21. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






22. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






23. 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






24. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






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






26. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






27. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






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






29. Pigment that gives skin its color






30. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






31. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






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






33. The sum of an organism's genes






34. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






36. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






37. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






38. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






39. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






40. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






41. The male sex cells of a flower






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






43. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






44. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






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






46. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






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






48. Vibrations in the air around you






49. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






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