Topic 2: Organisation Flashcards
Tissue
A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
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Organ
A group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function.
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Organ system
A group of different organs working together to perform a specific function.
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Organism
A single living thing. Can be multicellular or single celled.
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Digestion
The process of breaking down large insoluble food into small soluble molecules.
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Enzyme
A protein and biological catalyst that speeds up rate of reaction.
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Denatured
When the enzyme’s active site changes shape so much the substrate no longer binds and the enzyme stops working.
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Amylase
An enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar
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Carbohydrase
An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugars
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Protease
An enzyme that breaks down protein into amino acids
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Lipase
An enzyme that breaks down lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol
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Bile
An alkaline liquid, made in the liver, stored in the gall bladder. Helps digest fats by neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying fats into smaller droplets
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Benedicts solution
A blue solution that turns orange/brick red when heated with sugar
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Biurets regant
A blue solution that turns purple if protein is present
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Iodine
An orange solution that turns blue-black if starch is present.
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