The Human Digestive System
Pupils will explore the hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms, focusing on the digestive system and the lock-and-key theory of enzyme action.
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Pupils will explore the hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms, focusing on the digestive system and the lock-and-key theory of enzyme action.
Key Questions
- How are tissues and organs organised in the human body?
- What role do enzymes play in digestion?
- How do temperature and pH affect enzyme activity?
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