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CSET Science: Subtest I Cell And Organismal Biology
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1. In the life cycle of a plant or alga undergoing alternation of generations - a meiotically produced haploid cell that divides mitotically - generating a multicellular individual - the gametophyte - without fusing with another cell.
Walther Flemming
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Spore
Cell Differentiation
2. Chlorophyll containing plant cell organelle within which photosynthesis takes place
Pancreas
Cell Cycle
Golgi body
Chloroplasts
3. Dense portion of the nucleus; contains RNA and is involved in protein synthesis
Stomata
Cell
Smooth muscle
Nucleolus
4. Organelle in which proteins are synthesized
Plant Tissue
Cardiac muscle
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Muscle tissue
5. All of the nerves leading to and from the central nervous system
Peripheral Nervous System
Hair
Lymph
Lignin
6. Organisms with cells that have a membrane - bound nucleus and other well - structured organelles
Sporophyte
Tissue
Eukaryotes
Cell
7. Last stage of mitosis - in which the cell membrane begins to pinch the cell in two - cytokinesis begins - and the nuclear membrane forms around the chromosomes
Oscar Hertwid
Cell Differentiation
Telophase
Animal tissue
8. Responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food and the removal of solid waste; include the alimentary canal (mouth - esophagus - stomach - small intestine - large intestine - colon/ rectum) and the accessory organs (liver - pancreas - gall blad
Telophase
Metaphase
Digestive System
Cardiac muscle
9. Sweat glands and sebaceous glands
Glands
Cell
Pituitary gland
Daughter Cell
10. Detoxifies the blood - produces bile - and stores many vitamins and minerals
Central Nervous System
Cell Differentiation
Prokaryotes
Liver
11. Located in the neck area. Releases thyroxin - which regulates the body's metabolic rate.
Thyroid gland
Nonvascular plant
Nucleus
Small intestine
12. Made up of celluolose - protein - and lignin - and allows pressure in plant cells to increase without the cell bursting.
Cell Wall
Ground tissue (plant)
Thyroid gland
Small intestine
13. Pores underneath plant leaves used to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen
Large intestine
Mitosis
Photoautotrophs
Stomata
14. Responsible for extracting water and essential vitamins from the digested food
Cell Cycle
Ground tissue (plant)
White blood cells
Large intestine
15. One of the cells formed from a parents cell after mitosis
Large intestine
Mitochondria
Daughter Cell
Chromatid
16. Continuous sequence of growth (interphase) and division (mitosis) in a cell
Plant Tissue
Prophase
Telophase
Cell Cycle
17. Produces hormones directly into the blood; pituitary gland - thyroid gland - adrenal glands - pancreas - ovaries - testes - thymus gland
Endocrine System
Vascular bundles
Pancreas
Phloem
18. The spore - producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
Chromatid
Sporophyte
Daughter Cell
Testes
19. Responsible for transporting materials throughout the body: heart - blood (red - white - platelets) - blood vessels (arteries - vein - capillaries)
Circulatory System
Anaphase
Lymph nodes
Nonvascular plant
20. A cell that can differentiate into many different cell types
Totepotent
Stomata
Stem cells
Prokaryotes
21. Produces and stores nutrients through photosynthesis
Ground tissue (plant)
Cytokinesis
Plant Tissue
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
22. Organelle in which calcium levels are regulated
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Cytokinesis
Mitosis
Chromatid
23. Attaches to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements
Pluripotent
Skeletal (striated) muscle
Ribosomes
Nervous System
24. The process by which a cell becomes specialized for a specific structure or function
Cell Differentiation
Adrenal gland
Hair
Plasmodesmata
25. Holds tissues together
Ground tissue (plant)
Nucleolus
Large intestine
Connective tissue
26. Process that results in cell division to produce gametes
Lysosome
Meiosis
Plasmodesmata
Hair
27. One of two identical 'sister' parts of a duplicated chromosome
Eukaryotes
White blood cells
Chromatid
Hair
28. The gamete - producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
Xylem
Gametophyte
White blood cells
Daughter Cell
29. So named because it lacks striations. Involuntary muscle found along the walls of the digestive tract - bladder - arteries - and other internal organs.
Tissue
Totepotent
Smooth muscle
Transpiration
30. Connections between plant cells that allow fluids and nutrients to be shared
Plasmodesmata
Vascular (plant) Tissue
Vascular cambium
Vascular plant
31. Brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
Chloroplasts
Spindle Fiber
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
32. Useful for tearing and scratching
Oscar Hertwid
Nails
Liver
Meristematic cells
33. Cells that are able to differentiate into any type of cell in an organism
Totepotent
Nonvascular plant
Stomach
Endoplasmic reticulum
34. Organelle in which lipids and steroids are produced - carbohydrates and steroids are metabolized - and calcium concentration - drug detoxification - and attachment of cell membrane receptors are regulated.
Meristematic cells
Meiosis
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
35. Produce progesterone and estrogens - in addition to eggs
Golgi body
Chloroplasts
Ovaries
Stomata
36. Process that results in cell division
Mitosis
Small intestine
Digestive System
Stomach
37. A complex polymer that fills the spaces in the cell wall - conferring mechanical strength to the cell wall and the plant as a whole.
Chloroplasts
Glands
Lignin
Skin
38. Third phase of mitosis and of meiosis I and II - in which the sister chromatids separate and move toward the poles of the spindle
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Anaphase
Vascular plant
Muscular system
39. In plants - a form of undifferentiated embryonic cell; exists in areas of plant growth like the root and shoot tips
Meristematic cells
Stomata
Nucleolus
Cell Differentiation
40. A doubled rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information.
Ground tissue (plant)
Chromosome
Chromatid
Epidermis (plant) Tissue
41. Any cell in a multicellular organism except the gametes
Central Nervous System
Epidermis (plant) Tissue
Somatic Cell
Pancreas
42. Organelle containing genetic material
Smooth muscle
Eukaryotes
Nucleus
Stem cells
43. Is actually a lymphoid organ in the neck or upper chest of all vertebrates. It is essential in the normal development of the immune system.
Meiosis
Integumentary system
Vascular bundles
Thymus Gland
44. Organelle containing enzymes used in cell digestion
Epithelial tissue
Lysosome
Gall bladder
Daughter Cell
45. Division of the cytoplasm during cell division
Centromere
Large intestine
Cytokinesis
Golgi body
46. Small sac within a cell formed by pinching of some membrane; can contain waste - products the cell is taking in - and secretions the cell is exporting
Eukaryotes
Meiosis
Smooth muscle
Vesicle
47. Nutrient conducting plant tissue; formed like small tubules; living cells
Lysosome
Plant Tissue
Phloem
Nervous tissue
48. Covers organ surfaces (skin - airways - reproductive tract - inner lining of the digestive tract)
Epithelial tissue
Vascular bundles
Ground tissue (plant)
Nucleolus
49. Makes up the brain - cranial nerves - spinal cord - and peripheral nervous system
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Muscular system
Metaphase
Nervous tissue
50. Discovered meiosis
Stomach
Oscar Hertwid
Spore
Chromatid