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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






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






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






4. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






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






6. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






7. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






8. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






9. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






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






11. The inabiliy to hear sound






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






13. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






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






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






16. Little pouches that hair grows out of






17. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






18. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






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






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






21. Something that makes somebody sick






22. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






23. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






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






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






26. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






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






28. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






29. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






30. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






31. Anthropods that are the most adaptable insects all over the world. they have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs and eight legs - like spiders and scorpions and mites and ticks






32. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






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






35. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






37. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






38. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






39. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






40. The male sex cells of a flower






41. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






42. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






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






44. The tube that is connected to the outside world






45. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






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






47. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






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






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






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