Biology Stuff 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyGeneral Key WordsGCSEAQA Created by: BThorogoodCreated on: 22-04-14 10:25 A model of the mass of biological material in the organism, at each level of a food chain. pyramid of biomass 1 of 15 Transplanting tissues or organs from one species into another. xenotransplantation 2 of 15 A thread-like structure, which contains the genetic information of a cell, found in its nucleus. chromosome 3 of 15 A structure in the kidney, where substances are reabsorbed back into the blood. kidney tubule 4 of 15 The highest group in the classification system. kingdom 5 of 15 The enzyme, which breaks down fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol. lipase 6 of 15 The small upper chambers of the heart; the left receives blood from the body, whilst the left receives blood from the lungs. atria 7 of 15 Offspring, produced by asexual reproduction, so it is identical to its parent organism. clone 8 of 15 The reaction in which the enzymes in yeast turn glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide. fermentation 9 of 15 A chemical that can be used as artificial blood. perfluorocarbon 10 of 15 Rapid automatic response of the nervous system, which does not involve conscious thought. reflex 11 of 15 The formation of a new species. speciation 12 of 15 A protein molecule, which acts as a biological catalyst. enzyme 13 of 15 The waste product formed by the breakdown if excess amino acids in the liver. urea 14 of 15 A liquid that is produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and released into the small intestine, to emulsify fats. bile 15 of 15
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