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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. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






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






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






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






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






6. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






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






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






9. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






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






11. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






12. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers






13. The male sex cells of a flower






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






15. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






16. The tube that is connected to the outside world






17. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






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






19. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






20. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






21. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






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






23. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






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






25. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






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






27. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






28. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






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






30. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






31. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






32. Gives hair its strength and coloring






33. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






34. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






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






36. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






37. The walls of a plant cell






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






39. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






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






41. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






42. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






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






44. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






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






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






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






48. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






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






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