Master GCSE Biology

MS1:

- A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function (1)

MS2:

- An organ is made up of different tissues working together (1)

- An organ system is a group of organs working together to perform a major function (1)

MS3:

- Enzymes break down large molecules into smaller ones (1)

- Different enzymes break down different substances (1)

- pH, temperature, and concentration can affect enzyme activity (1)

- Optimal pH and temperature allow enzymes to work most efficiently (1)

MS4:

- The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds (1)

MS5:

- Bile emulsifies fats (1)

- Emulsification breaks down large fat droplets into smaller ones (1)

MS6:

- Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood (1)

- Heart pumps blood around the body (1)

- Arteries carry blood away from the heart (1)

- Veins carry blood back to the heart (1)

- Capillaries allow exchange of substances between blood and cells (1)

MS7:

- Capillary (1)

MS8:

- Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen (1)

- White blood cells fight infection (1)

MS9:

- Caused by a build-up of plaque in arteries (1)

- Narrows arteries and reduces blood flow (1)

- Can lead to heart attack or stroke (1)

- Treatment includes stents and statins (1)

MS10:

- Control the opening and closing of stomata (1)