Biology STAAR Vocabulary Review

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Invasive Species

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An organism that has no natural predator.

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Autotroph

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An organism that makes its own food.

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Competition

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When two organisms both want/need the same resource.

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Chromosome

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Structure that contains the DNA inside the nucleus.

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Multicellular

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Multiple cells.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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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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Cell Membrane

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The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.

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Homeostasis

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The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions.

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Biotic Factors

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.