biology eoys Flashcards
define the digestion
the break down of large insoluble molecules to small soluble molecules via chemical and mechanical breakdowns
purpose of digestion
to break down large insoluble molecules in small soluble molecules
enzmyes that break down starch to glucose
amylase and maltase
what is the name of the part of the substance that the substrate binds to
active site
carbonhydrates are made of
carbon, hydrogen oxygen
why do you need lipids
to insulate organs and as a reserve
maltose adds to togher to make
starch
why does temp increase the rate of reaction
more kinetic energy meaning mos
define diffusion
the net movement of particles from a high conc to low conc
define osmosis
the net movement of particles from a high conc to low conc in water
what is the struture of a virus
hexagon, protein coat and strand of DNA
what factors affect the rate of diffusion
the temp, the conc. the distance they have to travel, sa;v ratio.
what is slapuk
scale,line,axis,points,units,key if needed
why do we need lipids
to insulate our organs and as an energy reserve
why do we need proteins
amino acids, and they helps the body grow/repair
why do we need fibre
help digestive system
why do we need iron
for red blood cells eg hymoglobin
