Cell Energy Academic Vocabulary

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What does CONVERT mean?

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To change something from one form to another.

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What is a COMPOUND?

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A substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded.

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What does ABSORB mean?

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To take in or soak up a substance.

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What is RADIANT energy?

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A type of energy that is transmitted in electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What are REACTANTS?

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The substances that are needed for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What is the process of PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)?

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The primary energy carrier in all living organisms.

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What is the role of CHLOROPHYLL in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What does the term METABOLISM refer to?

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism.

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What is a SOLUTE?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solution.