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NYSTCE MULTI-SUBJECT CST: PART 3, ARTS &
SCIENCES; ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Fruit-correct-answer-The part of flowering plants that contains seeds.
Gamete-correct-answer-Reproductive haploid cells that combine to create a
zygote.
Genus-correct-answer-The level of plant and animal between species and the
family.
Germination-correct-answer-The process by which seeds develop into seedlings.
Gill-correct-answer-The tissues aquatic animals use to breathe in the water
Glucose-correct-answer-A simple sugar and product of photosynthesis.
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Haploid Cell-correct-answer-A cell with ONE set of chromosomes, which is half of
the regular (diploid) number.
Heart-correct-answer-A muscle that pumps to circulate blood.
Herbivore-correct-answer-An organism that relies primarily on plants for food.
Homeostasis-correct-answer-The tendency to resist change in order to maintain a
stable, relatively constant internal environment.
Hypothesis-correct-answer-A preliminary proposition that can be tested through
scientific study.
Interefron-correct-answer-Small proteins that stimulate viral resistance.
Insulin-correct-answer-Hormone needed to transport glucose to cells.
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Intestine-correct-answer-The digestive tract between the stomach and anus
where most nutrients are absorbed.
Isotope-correct-answer-Atoms of the same chemical element with a DIFFERENT
number of neutrons, but the SAME number of protons. Same atomic number, but
may have a different mass.
Jet Stream-correct-answer-Strong upper wind currents in a narrow stream that
flows west to east in the U.S. Weather patterns are related to the position of the
jet stream, which changes often.
Kelvin-correct-answer-A temperature scale in which:
- 1 degree Kelvin equals 1 degree celsius
- 0 degrees Kelvin is about -273 degrees celsius.
- 0 degrees Kelvin is called absolute zero because there is no movement of
molecules.
Knot-correct-answer-1 nauticle mile = about 1.15 MPH
NYSTCE MULTI-SUBJECT CST: PART 3, ARTS &
SCIENCES; ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Fruit-correct-answer-The part of flowering plants that contains seeds.
Gamete-correct-answer-Reproductive haploid cells that combine to create a
zygote.
Genus-correct-answer-The level of plant and animal between species and the
family.
Germination-correct-answer-The process by which seeds develop into seedlings.
Gill-correct-answer-The tissues aquatic animals use to breathe in the water
Glucose-correct-answer-A simple sugar and product of photosynthesis.
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Haploid Cell-correct-answer-A cell with ONE set of chromosomes, which is half of
the regular (diploid) number.
Heart-correct-answer-A muscle that pumps to circulate blood.
Herbivore-correct-answer-An organism that relies primarily on plants for food.
Homeostasis-correct-answer-The tendency to resist change in order to maintain a
stable, relatively constant internal environment.
Hypothesis-correct-answer-A preliminary proposition that can be tested through
scientific study.
Interefron-correct-answer-Small proteins that stimulate viral resistance.
Insulin-correct-answer-Hormone needed to transport glucose to cells.
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Intestine-correct-answer-The digestive tract between the stomach and anus
where most nutrients are absorbed.
Isotope-correct-answer-Atoms of the same chemical element with a DIFFERENT
number of neutrons, but the SAME number of protons. Same atomic number, but
may have a different mass.
Jet Stream-correct-answer-Strong upper wind currents in a narrow stream that
flows west to east in the U.S. Weather patterns are related to the position of the
jet stream, which changes often.
Kelvin-correct-answer-A temperature scale in which:
- 1 degree Kelvin equals 1 degree celsius
- 0 degrees Kelvin is about -273 degrees celsius.
- 0 degrees Kelvin is called absolute zero because there is no movement of
molecules.
Knot-correct-answer-1 nauticle mile = about 1.15 MPH
