Characteristics of Life Worksheet

Front

What are enzymes made of?

Back

Proteins

Front

Give one example for the level of organisation in the human body.

Back

Digestive system

Front

What deficiency disease is likely caused by a shortage of fat in the diet?

Back

Deficiency disease related to fat

Front

What process allows oxygen to move from an alveolus into a blood capillary?

Back

Diffusion

Front

Which organ is a small sac located near the start of the large intestine?

Back

Appendix

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological processes?

Back

To speed up chemical reactions

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules essential for life?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

Front

What is the role of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients.