Science: Biology Flashcards
Enzymes are c________
Catalysts (catalysts speed up things)
What do enzymes do in your body
Speed up chemical processes
What would happen if enzymes did not exsist in your body
The chemical processes would take so long that you would die
What are the different nutrients (that we need to know)
Carbohydrates Protiens Vitamins and minerals Fat and oils (lipids) Fibre
Why do you need carbs?
For energy
Why do you need protien?
For growth and help repair the body.
Why do you need Fibres?
For easy passage of waste and digestion
Why do we need lipids?
To store energy
Why do you need vitamins and minerals?
For good health
What does water help with
Bodily chemical reactions
What is the difference between vitamins and minerals
Vitamins are organic substances (e.g: vitamin A) and minerals are inorganic substances (e.g: calcium)
Is the drug, Methadrone, legal in the UK?
No (not for personal use), only legal when perscribed by doctor
Are tranqualisers legal in the UK?
Yes, they are legal
What are deppresants/downers
Drugs that slow reaction and functionabilty in the body
What are Stimulants/Uppers
Drugs that increase reaction in the body and make you feel energetic
