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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. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






2. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






3. 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






4. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






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






6. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






7. Something that makes somebody sick






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






9. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






10. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






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






12. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






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






15. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






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






17. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






18. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






19. A type of sugar that we get from food and is the main source of the body's energy. It is broken up in the mitochondrian as energy and water






20. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






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






22. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






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






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






25. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






26. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






27. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






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






29. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






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






31. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






32. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






33. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






34. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






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






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






37. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






38. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






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






40. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






41. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






42. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






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






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






45. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young






46. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






47. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






48. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






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






50. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen