B3- Digestive System Flashcards
Catalyst
A substance that’s speeds up the rate if another reaction but is not used up or changed itself
Enzyme
A biological catalyst
Substrate
Molecule acted on by a catalyst
Active site
The site on enzymes where the reactants bind
Denature
Change the shape of the active site
Metabolism
The sun of all reactions in a cell or the body
Bile
Made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder
Organisation of cells
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ system
Organism
Stomach role in the digestive system
Makes acid and churns food
Liver
Makes bile:
Neutralises acid
Emulsifies fats
Large intestine
Absorbs water
Small intestine
Absorbs nutrient
Food test : starch
Iodine
Turns from orange to blue
Food test: glucose
Benidict’s solution plus heat
Blue to red
Food test: protein
Biuret solution
Blue to purple