→ Biology - The Digestive System → Rozpocznij Naukę / Ściągnij Fiszki MP3

Pytanie		Odpowiedź
What is digestion? rozpocznij naukę		The process of breaking down large, insoluble food molecules into small, soluble molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
What is a biological catalyst? rozpocznij naukę		an enzyme that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being used up.
What are enzymes made of? rozpocznij naukę		Proteins with a specific shape.
What is the active site? rozpocznij naukę		The part of an enzyme where the substrate fits and the reaction happens.
What is the lock and key theory? rozpocznij naukę		substrate fits into an enzyme’s active site because they have complementary shapes.
What is the mechanical digestion? rozpocznij naukę		The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.
What is chemical digestion? rozpocznij naukę		The breakdown of food using enzymes.
Why is increasing surface area important? rozpocznij naukę		A larger surface area allows enzymes to work faster because more particles are exposed.

Biology - The Digestive System