B2 organisation + enzymes Flashcards
what is a tissue?
a tissue is a group of similar cells working together to carry out a specific function. ( can be more than 1 type of cell)
What is an organ?
An organ is a group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function.
What is an organ system?
An organ system is a group of organs working together to carry out a specific function
What is an Organism?
an organism is a group of organ systems working together to carry out a specific function?
What are enzymes?
Biological catalysts produced by living things to break down molecules
What are catalysts?
Biological catalysts which speed up a chemical reaction without being changed or used up in the reaction
what factors can effect a catalysts rate of reaction?
Temperature and PH value
What is the locke and key theory?
Only one substrate can fit into one enzyme, much like a locke and key
what is an active site?
where a unique shape fits onto the substance involved in a reaction.
What enzymes are there?
amylase, carbohydrase, protease, lipase
what do lipids break down into?
glycerol + fatty acids
what do carbonhydrates break down into?
glucose
What does protein break down into?
amino acids
What does starch break down into?
glucose
describe the food test for starch
-Iodine as a reagent
- starting colour of orange,
-dark blue result if positive