Africa Week 5

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Photosynthesis

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Conversion of light energy from the sun into chemical energy.

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Cellular respiration

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The process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.

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Photosynthesis equation

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6CO2 + 6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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Cellular Respiration equation

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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Vertebrate

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An animal with a backbone.

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Detritivore

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An organism that feeds on plant and animal remains and other dead matter.

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Digestion

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Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used.

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Nutrient absorption

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In animals, the passage of digested food from the digestive tract to the circulatory system.

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Small intestine

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The part of the digestive system in which nutrient absorption occurs.

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Large intestine

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The last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body.