Explain The Following Terms

Question 1

Define Gluconeogenesis

Answer 1

Formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, for example:
- Amino Acids
- Glycerol

Question 2

Define Glycogenolysis

Answer 2

Breakdown of glycogen to release glucose

Question 3

Define Lipolysis

Answer 3

Breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.

Question 4

DefineAlleles

Answer 4

Variants of a gene that determine specific traits.

Question 5

Define Mutualism

Answer 5

Symbiotic relationship where both organism benefit from each other.

Question 6

DefineSymbiosis

Answer 6

Interaction between two different organism for benefit or harm

Question 7

Define Sarcolemma

Answer 7

The plasma membrane surrounding a muscle fibre.

Question 8

Define Sarcomere

Answer 8

Basic contractile unit of muscle fibre.

Question 9

Define Endomysium

Answer 9

Connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibres

Question 10

Define Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 10

Organelle that stores and releases calcium in muscle cells.

Question 11

Define Synapse

Answer 11

Point where the end of the axon meets another cell.

Question 12

Define Fascicle

Answer 12

Bundle of muscle fibres surrounded by perimysium.

Question 13

Define Prebiotic

Answer 13

Non-digestible substances that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

Question 14

Define Catabolism

Answer 14

Breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, which releases energy.