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CSET Science Vocab 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Small proteins that stimulate viral resistance in cells.






2. Different versions of a gene in a population.






3. Compounds that are fats and oils.






4. An organellein a cell that contains chromosomes.






5. Biological molecules that have important roles in energy metabolism and storage as well as the structure of cells and organisms.






6. The movement and collision of gas molecules in the atmosphere that can form into high or low pressure areas.






7. The physical - chemical - and biological processes by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces.






8. A loud nise caused by a shock wave when an object exceeds the speed of sound.






9. An instrument that uses air pressure to record height - such as the height of a plane.






10. That part of the body cavity between the mouth and the anus including in most animals the mouth - the pharynx - esophagus - stomach - intestine - and the anus.






11. Calender days when the day and night are the same length.






12. The network of glands and tissues that secrete hormones.






13. Movement of pollen to a plant egg cell - often b y wind - bees - or other animals.






14. Plants that die after one growing season.






15. A bundle of neurons - or nerve cells.






16. Light refracted through raindrops to form colors of a spectrum from red to blue.






17. A place whjere frsh water and seawater mix.






18. The study of the patterns and mechanisms of the transmission of inherited traits from one generation to another.






19. A substance that can lead to cancer.






20. A level of plant and animal classification between class and kingdom.






21. A system comprised of the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates that process and store information.






22. The study of the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.






23. A preliminary proposition that can be tested through scientific study.






24. Reproduction involving only one parent.






25. In most Amphibians - a process in which larve goes through significant changes - perhaps including a pupa stage - before becoming an adult.






26. A protein that aids biochemical reactions.






27. The process by which seeds develop into seedlings.






28. An kinterstellar cloud of dust and gas.






29. Reproductive haploid cells that combine to creat a zygote.






30. A way to date organic substances based on the carbon -14 remaining.






31. An almond shaped cloud usually seen on windy days.






32. The reproductive parts of flowering plants.






33. In the United States - the part of the western mountains that seperates water flowing toward opposite sides of the country.






34. A system for transporting nutrients and other essential materials throughout the body.






35. The place on the surface of the Earth immediately above the 'focus' of an earthquake.






36. Floating aquatic plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton).






37. Soil beneath the earth's surface that stays frozen throughout the year.






38. A relationship between disimilar organisms that is adventageous to one and doesn't affect the other.






39. The digestive tract between the stomach and anus where most nutrients are absorbed.






40. This primary component of chromosomes carries an organisms genetic code.






41. Molten rock flormed in the Earth that may appear on the surface.






42. An instrument that measures cloud height.






43. The green substance that absorbs light during photosynthesis.






44. The reproductive mechanism of prokaryotes.






45. An organism's unique place in the environment.






46. An organism that relies primarily on plants for food.






47. A mammal whose young crawl into it's mothers pouch to complete development.






48. A solute the denotes protons.






49. A single DNA molecule - a tightly coiled strand of DNA - condensed into a compact structure.






50. Study and interpretation of fossils.