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Biology T6 Revision
Biology T6 Revision GCSE Science Ormerod
Question | Answer |
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What is a group of similar cells that work together called? | Tissue |
Which is bigger: 3 x 10-8 or 3 x 10-16 | 3x10-8 |
Which organ system includes the heart? | Circulatory system |
What role do the teeth play in digestion? | Mechanically breaks down food |
Name the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach? | Oesophagus |
What is the name of the enzyme secreted by the salivary gland? | Amylase |
What do the gastric pits in the stomach secrete? | Hydrochloric acid and pepsin (gastric juice) |
Name the three macromolecules | Starch (carbohydrates), protein, lipids (fats) |
Which macromolecule is broken down by protease? | Protein |
Which macromolecule is broken down by lipase? | Lipids (fats) |
Which macromolecule is broken down by pepsin? | Protein |
Which macromolecule is broken down by amylase? | Starch |
Which of the following is not a macromolecule: starch, sugar, protein, fat? | Sugar |
Which organ secretes protease, lipase and amylase? | Pancreas |
Why does the small intestine have villi? | To increase surface area |
What happens to small molecules in the small intestine? | They are absorbed into the blood |
Define the term ‘catalyst’ | A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction |
Name the part of an enzyme which is involved in reactions | Active site |
Define the term ‘substrate’ | The substance that the enzyme is acting on |
What has to match in order for an enzyme to work? | The shape of the active site and the shape of the substrate |
What is the name of the theory used to describe how enzymes work? | Lock and key theory |
What does the term ‘denatured’ mean? | The structure of an enzyme is changed so that it doesn’t work |
What factors might denature an enzyme? | pH and temperature |