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






2. The tube that is connected to the outside world






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






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






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






6. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






7. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






8. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






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






10. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






11. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






12. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






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






14. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






15. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






16. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






18. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






19. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






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






21. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






22. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






23. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






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






25. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






26. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






27. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






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






29. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






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






31. Poison from the bloodstream






32. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






34. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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35. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






36. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






37. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






38. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






40. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






41. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






42. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






43. 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






44. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






45. Tube that the sperm travels through






46. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






47. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






48. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






49. The male sex cells of a flower






50. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body