Organisation Flashcards
What are cells?
The basic building blocks that make up all living organisms.
What’s special about specialized cells?
They can carry out particular functions.
What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a function.
What is an organ?
It is a group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function.
What is an organ system?
A group of organs working together to perform a particular function.
What is a catalyst?
A catalyst is a substance that INCREASES the speed of a reaction, without being CHANGED or USED UP in a reaction.
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are all large proteins and all proteins are made up of chains of amino acids.
What is an active site
A unique type of substrate has to bind to the active site to be catalyzed.
Where are amylase made?
1) The salivary glands
2) The pancreas
3) The small intestine
Where are proteases made?
1) The stomach
2) The pancreas
3) The small intestine
Where are lipases made?
1) The pancreas
2) The small intestine
