Cells

Question 1

What is a cell?

Answer 1

The basic building blocks of life. They make up everything

Question 2

What is a Tissue?

Answer 2

Group of cells with similar structure to do one task by working together

Question 3

What is an Organ?

Answer 3

A group of tissues working together to do a certain task. It can include muscle, glandular, and epithelial tissue

Question 4

What is an Organ System?

Answer 4

A group of organs that do a certain task

Question 5

What is an Organism?

Answer 5

A group of organ systems that make up something that can move, breathe, and live

Question 6

Where is Amylase found and what is it’s function?

Answer 6

Amylase is found in the mouth and small intestine. It helps to break down carbohydrates

Question 7

Where is Pepsin found and what is it’s function?

Answer 7

Pepsin is found in the stomach and small it intestine. It helps to break down proteins

Question 8

Where is Lipase found and what is it’s function?

Answer 8

Lipase is found in the liver, gall bladder and small intestine. It helps to break down lipids (fats)

Question 9

What are Enzymes?

Answer 9

Enzymes are bio - catalysts. They’re protein molecules. Most contain between 100 - 1000 amino acids

Question 10

What are Proteins made up off?

Answer 10

A long chain of amino acids