biological molecules Flashcards
What is carbohydrates broken down into
glucose
What are lipids broken down into
Fatty acids and glycerol
What is the job of the rectum
Absorb water
What is protein broken down into
amino acids
What is the full process of the digestive system
Mouth–> Oesophagus–> Stomach–> Small intestine–> Large intestine–> Rectum–> Anus
What is the job of the small intestine
Absorb nutrients
Describe a named mineral ion that helps plants to grow
Magnesium
What is the function of the upper epidermis
Let sunlight through
What is the function of the pallisade mesophyll
Trap light/ sunlight
What is the function of spongy mesophyll
Transport water
What is the role of igestion
Food enters the mouth
What is the process when food move from the small intestine to the blood
Absorbtion
What is the function of the oesophagus
Transport food and liquid from mouth to stomach
What the role of the stomach
Store food that was swallowed
What is the job of the large intestine
Absorb water