8th Science Vocabulary

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What is compost?

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Compost is a substance made by gathering plant material such as leaves and vegetable peels into a pile and letting it decompose over many months thanks to bacteria and fungi. It can be used as a fertilizer for plants.

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What is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus within a membrane.

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What does DNA stand for?

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DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, which is the genetic material that holds information for making more cells.

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What is an antibiotic?

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An antibiotic is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections.

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Who are ancestors?

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Ancestors are the individuals from whom you are biologically descended.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What are white blood cells?

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White blood cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections.

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a substance that stimulates the body's immune response against diseases.