Organisation Flashcards
Organ, Organ system, Enzymes, Food tests, (38 cards)
What is an organ?
Structure in an organism made from tissues that carry out a particular function
What is an organ system?
Group of organs working together to perform a particular function
What is the order of increasing complexity which makes up an organism?
Embryo -> Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ system
How many types of tissues are in an animal?
Three
Name the types of tissues found in an animal?
Muscular
Glandular
Epithelial
What is a muscular tissue?
Contracts to bring about movement
> lots of mitochondria
What is a glandular tissue?
Releases Hormones + Enzymes
What does an epithelial tissue do?
Covers + Protects organs
What is an Enzyme?
A protein which increases rate of reaction
What is the Active Site?
Section of enzyme that reactant fits into
What is the Enzyme Substrate Complex?
Combined structure of Enzyme when a complementary Substrate fits into active site
What is a Substrate?
Molecule that Enzyme breaks down / binds ro active site
What is the product?
Molecule produced after reaction
How do Enzymes work?
1 Substrate (protein) attaches to active site through lock and key theory
2 Substrate shape = Complementary to Enzyme so they bond
3 Bonds within Substrate are BROKEN
4 Enzyme breaks down Substrate into 2 products
What is Lock and key theory?
Substrate will bind to active site IF CONPLEMENTARY
What is Rate of Reaction?
Speed at which chemical reaction occurs
Define digest?
To break down large food molecules into smaller water soluble molecules
Why is digesting important?
Enables large molecules to break down into small molecules so molecules can diffuse into blood.
> Products used for respiration + protein synthesis
What do digestive Enzymes do?
Break down food
Where are digestive Enzymes released?
Glands
What system are digestive Enzymes part of?
Digestive system
What are the 3 main digestive Enzymes?
Amylase
Protease
Lipase
What does amylase breakdown?
Starch
Where is amylase produced?
Salivary glands
Small intestine
Pancreas