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SAT Subject Test: Biology

Subjects : sat, 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 complex carrier mechanism located on the inside of the inner mitochondrial membrane of the cell; releases energy and is used to form ATP






2. A structure formed by the wall of the uterus and the chorion of the embryo; serves as the area in which the embryo obtains nutrition from the parent






3. An organic nutrient required by organisms in small amounts to aid in proper metabolic processes






4. The second filial generation; offspring resulting from the crossing of individuals of the F1 generation






5. An excretory product of protein metabolism






6. An enlargement of the thyroid gland due to lack of iodine






7. A behavioral or biological change that enables an organism to adjust to its environment






8. The pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis






9. A type of anaerobic respiration found in fungi - bacteria and human muscle cells






10. A condition in which an organism may have a multiple of the normal number of chromosomes (4n - 6n - etc)






11. The ability of an organism to contribute its alleles and therefore is phenotypic traits to future generations






12. Semen






13. Fluid-filled structures in the inner ear that are associated with the sense of balance






14. A ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream






15. An organism that possesses one or more whiplike appendages called flagella






16. A space in the cytoplasm of a cell that contains fluid






17. The orientation of cells or organisms in relation to chemical stimuli; the growth or movement response of organisms to chemical stimuli






18. An enzyme that acts upon maltose and converts it into glucose






19. The pollination of the pistil of one flower with pollen from the stamen of a different flower of the same species






20. The central tissue of a stem - used for food storage






21. The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of the same flower






22. The male gonads that produce sperm and male hormones






23. Structures in the testes that produce sperm and semen






24. The recycling of nitrogen from decaying organism for use in future generations






25. A kingdom of unicellular living organisms that are neither animals nor plants; includes some groups of algae - slime molds and protozoa






26. The anaerobic respiration of carbohydrates






27. Compounds in bile that aid in emulsification






28. In taxonomy - a classification between species and family






29. A relationship in which one organism benefits at the expense of another






30. Refers to protective covering






31. A body fluid that flows in its own circulatory fluid in lymphatic vessels separate from blood circulation






32. A habitat zone - such as desert - grassland or tundra






33. An underground stem






34. A fluid-filled sensory apparatus that aids balance and hearing






35. The living together of two organisms in an intimate relationship






36. Fluid excreted by the kidney containing urea - water - salts - etc






37. A mall sex hormone (e.g. - testosterone)






38. Any organism that is the victim of a parasite






39. A thyroid deficiency that results in stunted growth and feeblemindedness






40. A plant-eating animal






41. Hormone active in osmoregulation; a mineral corticoid produced by the adrenal cortex; stimulates reabsorption of Na+ and secretion of K+






42. A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from the capillaries






43. The basal branch of each spinal nerve; carries motor neurons






44. The ability to respond to a stimulus






45. A starch form in animals; glucose is converted to this in the liver






46. In plants - the tissue between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder in the roots and stems of plants; in animals - the outer tissue of some organs






47. The posterior part of the brain that controls the rate of breathing and other autonomic functions






48. Technology that allows for manipulation of genetic material






49. The breeding of an organism with a homozygous recessive in order to determine whether an organism is homozygous dominant or heterozygous dominant for a given trait






50. An organism that obtains its nutrients from dead organisms