Key Terms B

Question 1

Bacteria

Answer 1

Single celled microorganisms that reproduce rapidly

Question 2

Bacteria colony

Answer 2

A population of billions of Bacteria grown in culture

Question 3

biconcave disc

Answer 3

A disc which is dimpled inwards on both sides

Question 4

Bile

Answer 4

Yellowy-green liquid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Emulsifies fats and neutralises stomach acids

Question 5

Biodiversity

Answer 5

The number and variety of different organisms found in a specified area

Question 6

Biofuel

Answer 6

Sustainable fuel produced from biological material

Question 7

Biogas

Answer 7

Methane produced from fermentation

Question 8

Biological detergant

Answer 8

Washing powder that contains enzymes

Question 9

Biomass

Answer 9

Material from living/recently living organisms (excluding water)

Question 10

Bladder

Answer 10

The organ where Urine is stored

Question 11

Blood

Answer 11

The liquid produced in the body pumped round the blood that carries blood cells, dissolved food, oxygen, waste products, mineral ions, hormones and other substances

Question 12

Blood Vessel

Answer 12

A tube that carries blood around the body,i.e arteries

Question 13

Breathing

Answer 13

the physical movement of air into and out of the lungs by the intercostal muscles and diagphram