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What is a cell?

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The basic building blocks of life. They make up everything

2
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What is a Tissue?

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Group of cells with similar structure to do one task by working together

3
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What is an Organ?

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A group of tissues working together to do a certain task. It can include muscle, glandular, and epithelial tissue

4
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What is an Organ System?

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A group of organs that do a certain task

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What is an Organism?

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A group of organ systems that make up something that can move, breathe, and live

6
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Where is Amylase found and what is it’s function?

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Amylase is found in the mouth and small intestine. It helps to break down carbohydrates

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Where is Pepsin found and what is it’s function?

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Pepsin is found in the stomach and small it intestine. It helps to break down proteins

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Where is Lipase found and what is it’s function?

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Lipase is found in the liver, gall bladder and small intestine. It helps to break down lipids (fats)

9
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What are Enzymes?

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Enzymes are bio - catalysts. They’re protein molecules. Most contain between 100 - 1000 amino acids

10
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What are Proteins made up off?

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A long chain of amino acids