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SAT Subject Test: Biology
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1. A metabolic stage between mitoses in which genetic material is reproduced
carapace
ingestion
interphase
Annelida
2. Agent that induces mutations; typically carcinogenic
mutagenic agent
anaphase
lymphocyte
steroid
3. Structures in the testes that produce sperm and semen
seminiferous tubules
niche
dicotyledon
chitin
4. A space in the cytoplasm of a cell that contains fluid
yolk sac
vacuole
adrenal medulla
malleus
5. Occurs when different traits are inherited together more often than they would have been by chance along; it is assumed that these traits are linked on the same chromosome
cerebrum
linkage
producer
purine
6. A specialized structure that carries out particular functions for eukaryotic cells
chorion
Loop of Henle
cone
organelle
7. Functional urinary tubules responsible for excretion in the kidney of vertebrates
nephron
maltose
cuticle
parasympathetic
8. A nerve fiber
axon
phylum
lipid
genotype
9. A fluid-filled sensory apparatus that aids balance and hearing
ungulate
inner ear
chyme
ureter
10. Multicellular organism
anther
eukaryote
recessive
inversion
11. A cell that divides to form two secondary spermatocytes
primary spermatocyte
anaerobic
autolysis
thryoxin
12. The inner layer of an organ surrounded by the cortex
phagocyte
thrombokinase
parasympathetic
medulla
13. An embryonic structure that gives rise to the central nervous system
prophase
neural tube
anaerobic
goiter
14. A pyrimidine component of nucleic acids and nucleotides; pairs with adenine in DNA
thymine
polymer
genetic drift
antigen
15. The loss of all or part of a chromosome
morula
deletion
alveolus
cephalic
16. A process of cell division whereby each daughter cell receives only one set of chromosomes; the formation of gametes
endocytosis
meiosis
duodenum
biotic
17. A purine (nitrogenous base) component of nucleotides and nucleic acids; links with cytosine in DNA
guanine
endoplasm
diffusion
chromatid
18. A sensory organ capable of detecting light
aerobic
diencephalon
binomial nomenclature
eye
19. A specialized structure that leads to the digestive tract of a developing organism and provides it with food during early development
spiracle
metaphase
RNA
yolk sac
20. A disease-causing organism
steroid
fertilization
angiosperm
pathogen
21. A network of membrane-enclosed spaces connected with the nuclear membrane; transports materials through the cell; can be soft or rough
isomer
bacillus
phenotype
endoplasmic reticulum
22. A plant that has two seed leaves or cotyledons
dicotyledon
fibrin
pyloric valve
eye
23. An organism that possesses one or more whiplike appendages called flagella
commensal
uterus
flagellate
hemoglobin
24. Globular proteins produced by tissues that destroy or inactivate antigens
antibody
Krebs cycle
selective breeding
abiotic
25. An air-conducting tube
trachea
primary spermatocyte
epithelium
aortic arch
26. An organelle that contains enzymes that aid in intracellular digestion
sympathetic
macula
mutualism
lysosome
27. The tenth cranial nerve that innervates digestive organs - heart and other areas
rickettsia
vagus nerve
F1
epicotyl
28. A class of arthropods that includes scorpions - spiders - mites and ticks
endemic
Arachnida
glycogen
follicle
29. Nonliving - as in the physical environment
linkage
parasympathetic
sinus
abiotic
30. A stalklike or elongated body part - usually pointed at one end
hypocoytl
carapace
disaccharide
style
31. A hoofed animal
Graffian follicle
contractile vacuole
pelagic zone
ungulate
32. A body fluid that flows in its own circulatory fluid in lymphatic vessels separate from blood circulation
systole
alimentary canal
lymph
budding
33. A multidirectional sensory system of lower animals such as the hydra - consisting of nerve fibers spread throughout the ectoderm
nerve net
physiology
glycogen
fallopian tube
34. The triploid tissue in some seeds that contains stored food and is formed by the union of one sperm nucleus with two nuclei of the female's gametophyte
producer
endosperm
conditioning
villus
35. Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
autosome
Protista
dicotyledon
phylum
36. The hind portion of the forebrain of vertebrates
cone
parasympathetic
functional groups
diencephalon
37. An undifferentiated - growing region of a plant that is constantly undergoing cell division and differentiation
hyperthyroidism
neuron
chitin
meristem
38. A bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (shell of a crab)
carapace
aqueous humor
aldosterone
aerobic
39. The cavity between the lungs and the wall of the chest
atrium
herbivore
pleural cavity
Coelentrata
40. In plants - an area of undifferentiated tissue covered by embryonic leaves
trachea
lymph capillary
bud
spore
41. An emulsifying agent secreted by the liver
trilobite
chemotropism
bile
transcription
42. A habitat zone - such as desert - grassland or tundra
assortative mating
biome
androgen
ribosome
43. A network - particularly of nerve or blood vessels
stigma
marsupial
host
plexus
44. The removal of hydrogen or electrons from a compound or addition of oxygen; half of a redox (oxidation or reduction) process
nucleus
meninges
oxidation
cephalic
45. An organism that requires oxygen for respiration and can live only in the presence of oxygen
incomplete dominance
secondary tissue
tundra
aerobe
46. Describes structures that have similar function but different evolutionary origins; e.g. - a bird's wing and a moth's wing
spiracle
Rh factor
Annelida
analogous
47. A vacuole in the cytoplasm in which digestion takes place (in protozoans)
pineal body
food vacuole
transpiration
synergistic
48. An enzyme from the pancreas that digests proteins in the small intestine
cerebral hemisphere
trypsin
cerebellum
ADH (vassopressin)
49. Describes a fluid that has the same osmotic pressure as a fluid it is compared to
isotonic
dicotyledon
pelagic zone
retina
50. The phylum to which jointed-legged invertebrates belong - including insects - arachnids and crustaceans
lens
thoracic duct
Arthropoda
adrenaline (epinephrin)