biology

Cards (30)

  • Constipation is the result of insufficient fibres in the diet
  • Your body’s main source of energy is carbohydrates
  • A green substance called chlorophyll  found inside the chloroplast
  • Many plants depend on insects for pollination
  • Gas exchange in the lungs occurs by diffusion.
  • The movement of air into and out of the lungs is called ventilation.
  • Proteins are very important for making new cells.
  • Each air sac contains a number of tiny pockets called alveoli.
  • Proteins are found in meat, fish, eggs, cheese, beans and milk.
  • Blood contains liquid plasma, red blood cells and white blood cells.
  • Lung cancer is a disease that destroys the lungs.
  • Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease.
  • People lack a nutrient for a long time can suffer a deficiency diseases.
  • Obesity is the result of excess food.
  • Carbon monoxide can be used  to package meat looks fresh.
  • Viruses are parasites that they live on or in other organisms.
  • Plants need carbon dioxide to make glucose for photosynthesis.
  • Substances that speed up reactions are called catalysts.
  • Organisms made of many cells are called multicellular.
  • Some organisms are made of just one cell are called unicellular.
  • Strawberry plants use runners for asexual reproduction.
  • Cabbages are rich in sulfur compounds.
  • Microorganisms are an important part of an ecosystem.
  • Organic compounds include carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
  • Honey bees use nectar to make honey.
  • Protoctists are mostly unicellular and some cause diseases.
  • Bacteria use a method of asexual reproduction called binary fission.
  • The anaerobic respiration of microorganisms is called fermentation.
  • Scientists use samples to estimate populations.
  • Disinfectants are good at killing microorganisms.