Y9 Recap Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name of the specially shaped part of an enzyme
A
active site
2
Q
define organ
A
a group of tissues working together to carry out a function
3
Q
What do we say has happened to an enzyme if it loses it’s special shape and can no longer work?
A
it has denatured
4
Q
The special shape of an enzyme can be altered by:
A
high temperature, extreme ph
5
Q
what comes after the oesophagus
A
stomach
6
Q
When the heart muscle contracts, which organs of the body is blood sent to from the right ventricle?
A
lungs
7
Q
Which part of the blood carries dissolved carbon dioxide?
A
plasma
8
Q
Which part of the blood causes clotting and scabbing when we are cut?
A
platelets
9
Q
Which part of the blood is responsible for destroying pathogens such as bacteria and viruses?
A
white blood cells
