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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 group of mammals that lays eggs






2. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






3. Mixture of sperm and fluids






4. 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






5. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






6. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






7. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






8. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






9. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






10. Body part of a fish used for protection






11. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






13. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






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






15. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






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






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






18. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






19. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






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






22. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






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






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






25. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






26. The inabiliy to hear sound






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






28. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






29. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






31. Tube that the sperm travels through






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






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






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






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






42. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






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






44. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






45. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






47. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






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






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