Biology Year 9 full revision
Across
- 5. Tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.
- 6. A term describing a plant cell that is swollen and firm due to water uptake.
- 7. The simple sugar produced during photosynthesis and used in respiration.
- 9. The movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane.
- 11. The powerhouse of the cell where aerobic respiration occurs.
- 14. The smallest type of blood vessel where gas and nutrient exchange happens with tissues.
- 16. A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions without being used up.
- 17. The digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose.
- 19. The vascular tissue responsible for transporting sucrose and amino acids around a plant.
- 20. A large sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, crucial for breathing.
Down
- 1. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
- 2. The wave-like muscular contractions that push food through the alimentasi canal.
- 3. A liquid produced by the liver that neutralizes stomach acid and emulsifies fats.
- 4. Tiny pores on the underside of a leaf that allow gas exchange.
- 8. The type of acid produced in muscles during anaerobic respiration.
- 10. A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
- 12. The net movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration.
- 13. The vessels that transport water and mineral ions upwards from the roots.
- 15. The upper layer of mesophyll cells packed with chloroplasts for maximum light absorption.
- 18. The plant cell structure where photosynthesis takes place.