Amplify-Matter and Energy in Ecosystems vocab

Front

What is the part of a cell where cellular respiration happens?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

What are the tiny pieces that all matter is made of?

Back

Atoms

Front

What do we call a group of atoms joined together in a particular way?

Back

Molecule

Front

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What does it mean to link two or more things?

Back

Connect

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in food?

Back

Chemical energy

Front

What is the process by which organisms break down food to release energy?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is the term for non-living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors

Front

What do we call living components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity