Biology P2 - Homeostasis and Response - Flashcards in GCSE Biology

1. Why do we need Homeostasis?

Enzyme functioning - if conditions aren't optimal, then enzymes can denature, reducing their ability to catalyse metabolic reactions.
Enzyme functioning - if conditions aren't optimal, then enzymes can denature, reducing their ability to catalyse metabolic reactions.
Enzyme functioning - if conditions are optimal, then enzymes can denature, reducing their ability to catalyse metabolic reactions.
Enzyme functioning - if conditions are optimal, then enzymes can denature, increasing their ability to catalyse metabolic reactions.

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Homeostasis is the maintenance of an organism's internal environment.
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant optimal internal environment.
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a body's internal environment.
Homeostasis is the response to changes in an organism's internal or external environment.