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CSET Multiple Subject: Subtest 2 Science
From Kaplan's 2009 Ed.
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Science
Not Applicable
03/11/2011

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Absorption
Definition
process through which organisms make nutrients available to cells
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Acid
Definition
Solute that donate protons
PH lower than 7
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Air Pressure
Definition
movement and collision of gas molecules in the atmosphere
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Alleles
Definition
Diff versions of a gene in a population
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Angiosperms
Definition
flowering plants
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Auxins
Definition
plant hormones associated with growth patterns
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base
Definition
solute that accepts protons
PH higher than 7
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binary fission
Definition
reproductive mechanism of prokaryotes
part of cell breaks off with copy of DNA
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classical genetics
Definition
study of the patterns and mechanism of the transmission of inherited traits from one gen to another
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climate
Definition
long term patterns of temp
latitude as large affect
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deposition
Definition
gas --> solid
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Dynamics
Definition
The study of what causes motion
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Electrical current
Definition
flow of a charge
direct or alternating
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endoskeleton
Definition
what skeletal muscles are attached to in vertebrates
protects vital organs
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Eukaryotic cell
Definition
multicellular organisms
have organelles
plant/animal cells
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exoskeleton
Definition
hard external skeleton
covers muscles & organs of some invertebrates
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fitness
Definition
quantitative measure of the ability to contribute alleles and traits to offspring
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fixed=action pattern
Definition
a complex coordinated behavioral response triggers by specific stimulation form the environment
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force
Definition
push or pull on an object
mass x acceleration
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gene pool
Definition
the sum total of all alleles in a population
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gymnosperms
Definition
nonflowering plants
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haploid cells
Definition
gametes that, when joined, produce diploid offspring
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maturation
Definition
development of embryo to adult
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meiosis
Definition
eukaryotic cell division involving male and female gametes
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Fusion
Definition
small nuclei combine into larger nuclei
Sun
Term
fission
Definition
large nucleus splits into smaller nuclei
Nuclear plants
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Minerals
Definition
naturally occurring, inorganic solids
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meiosis
Definition
sex cells are produced
4 genetically distinct daughter haploid cells
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Mitosis
Definition
asexual reproductive process
eukaryotic cells
form 2 daughter cells w/same genetic make up
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telekenesis
cytogenesis
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organic compound
Definition
contain carbon
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orogenesis
Definition
mountain formation
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power
Definition
rate at which work is done
work/time
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prokaryotic cells
Definition
unicellular organisms
no nucleus
no membrane organelles
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RNA
Definition
controls cellular chemical activities
Term
Solubility
Definition
the max amount of that substance that can be dissolved in a particular solvent at a particular temperature
Term
solvent
Definition
the substance that does the dissolving
Term
solute
Definition
the substance that is dissolved
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static friction
Definition
the force that must be overcome to set an object in motion
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stratosphere
Definition
above the troposphere
where ozone is
Term
sublimation
Definition
solid -> gas
dry ice
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symbiosis
Definition
relationship between organisms
intimate, often permanent coexistance
Term
tissues
Definition
specialized cells with a common function
Term
troposphere
Definition
layer closest to the earth
where weather is
Term
zygote
Definition
diploid single cell offspring formed from the union of gametes
Term
vegetative propagation
Definition
asexual reproduction of many plants and animals
Term
ionization energy
Definition
how attached atom is to its electrons
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electron affinity
Definition
how atom feels about gaining new electron
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metals
Definition
shiny solids at room temp
malleability, ductility
conductor of heat/electricity
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non metals
Definition
brittle in solid state
form compound easily
Term
Atmospheric pressure
Definition
forces condensation
Term
vapor pressure
Definition
increases as temperature increases
Term
work
Definition
force x displacement
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sound
Definition
vibrations
more dense, faster sound will travel
(travels faster through solid than liquid)
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lipids
Definition
fat
things that move need fat instead of carbs
(animals vs. veggies)
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chloroplasts
Definition
where photosynthesis occurs
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ribosomes
Definition
sites of protein production
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endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
transport of proteins in cells
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golgi apparatus
Definition
recieves and repackages proteins
post office
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lysosomes
Definition
break down material ingested by the cell
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mitochondria
Definition
sites of aerobic respiration
suppliers of energy
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veins
Definition
carry blood to the heart
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arteries
Definition
carry blood away from heart
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stamen
Definition
flower's male organ
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pistil
Definition
flower's female organ
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tides
Definition
Full moon- high tide
new moon-low tide
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