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Question 1

Lactase

Answer 1

the enzyme that breaks down lactose (milk sugar)

Question 2

Lacteal

Answer 2

A lymph capillary found inside the a villus, which contains absorbed fats.

Question 3

Lactic acid

Answer 3

The chemical produced in muscles when glucose is respired anaerobically. Some bacteria also produce lactic acid during anaerobic respiration.

Question 4

Large intestine

Answer 4

The final parts of the alimentary canal that absorb water and store faeces.

Question 5

Leaf

Answer 5

The plant organ that absorbs light energy to convert into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

Question 6

Lens

Answer 6

Part of the eye that focuses light rays onto thee retina.

Question 7

Limiting factor

Answer 7

The factor that os the shortest supply and restricts a life processes, such as the rate of photosynthesis or the rate of growth.

Question 8

Lipase

Answer 8

The enzyme that digests fats to fatty acids and glycerol

Question 9

Liver

Answer 9

the organ in the abdomen that produces bile, breaks down amino acids into ammonia, converts ammonia into urea, stores glucose in the form of glycogen and carries out detoxification of toxic chemicals, e.g. alcohol.

Question 10

Lymph

Answer 10

the fluid formed when tissue fluid drains into lymph vessels.

Question 11

Lymphatic system

Answer 11

System of thin-walled vessels and transports lymph and lymph nodes where white blood cells are found.