biological molecules Flashcards

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1
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What is carbohydrates broken down into

A

glucose

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2
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What are lipids broken down into

A

Fatty acids and glycerol

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3
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What is the job of the rectum

A

Absorb water

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4
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What is protein broken down into

A

amino acids

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4
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What is the full process of the digestive system

A

Mouth–> Oesophagus–> Stomach–> Small intestine–> Large intestine–> Rectum–> Anus

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5
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What is the job of the small intestine

A

Absorb nutrients

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6
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Describe a named mineral ion that helps plants to grow

A

Magnesium

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7
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What is the function of the upper epidermis

A

Let sunlight through

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8
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What is the function of the pallisade mesophyll

A

Trap light/ sunlight

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9
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What is the function of spongy mesophyll

A

Transport water

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10
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What is the role of igestion

A

Food enters the mouth

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11
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What is the process when food move from the small intestine to the blood

A

Absorbtion

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12
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What is the function of the oesophagus

A

Transport food and liquid from mouth to stomach

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13
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What the role of the stomach

A

Store food that was swallowed

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14
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What is the job of the large intestine

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Absorb water

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15
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Describe, explain how the structure of small intestine is adapted for absorbing digested food (5)

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Diffusion, Long, Increase surface area, Cappillaries, 1 cell thick