Amplify-Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Vocabulary

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Matter that make up the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as air and water

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abiotic

Front

A closed ecosystem made by humans

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biodome

Front

An organism that gets energy storage molecules by breaking down dead matter

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decomposer

Front

Matter that makes up the living and dead organisms in an ecosystem.

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biotic

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The part of the cell where photosynthesis happens

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chloroplast

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The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy.

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cellular respiration

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A molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms

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carbon dioxide

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An organism that needs to eat in order to get energy storage molecules.

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consumer

Front

A molecule that organisms can use to release the energy they need to survive.

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energy storage molecule

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The part of the cell where cellular respiration happens.

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mitochondrion