Key Words+ Definitions Flashcards
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What is the definition of a cell?
The basic building blocks of all living organisms
What is the definition of a tissue?
A group of cells with similar structure or function
What is the definition of a organ?
Multiple tissues working together to perform a specific function
What is the definition of a organ system?
Multiple organs working together to perform a specific function
What is the definition of a organism?
A living thing
Give an example of a cell in the human body
Muscle cell
Give an example of a tissue in the human body
Muscle tissue
Give an example of an organ in the human body
Heart, lungs etc.
Give an example of a organ system in the body
Digestive system
Give an example of a organism
A human
What is the definition of digestion?
Breaking down large, insoluble food molecules into small, soluble ones that can be absorbed into the blood stream
What is the definition of a enzyme?
Protein that speeds up reactions (catalyst)
What is the definition of rate of reaction?
How fast a reaction is
What is the definition of denaturing?
When the active site of an enzyme changes shape so is not longer complimentary with the substrate
