Chapter 3 Enzymes And Digestive System Flashcards
What is an organ
An organ is a group of tissue working together to do the same job
What is an organ system
An organ system is a group of organs working together
What is a tissue
A tissue is a group of smaller cells working together to do the same job
What is the salaviery glands job
This organ produces digestive enzymes that help break down food in digestion
How has the salaviery glands adapted
It has adapted for its function to lubricate the mouth
Order of digestion
Mouth,salaviery glands, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, Pancras, small intestine, large intestine,
What is an enzyme
An enzyme is a molecule which is made from amino acids
Most enzymes have between 100 and 1000 amino acids
Adaptations of enzymes as catalyst
The shape of an enzyme is very important as it has a direct effect on how it catalysed a reaction
Where is the active site
The active site is the part of the enzyme where the reaction takes place
