Science Vocabulary 13

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Apex

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The pointed tip of a leaf. Example: The apex of the leaf helps direct water droplets away.

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Chlorophyll

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The green substance in leaves that helps plants make food using sunlight. Example: Leaves look green because they contain chlorophyll.

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Cloudy

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Not clear; looks like fog or mist. Example: If the mixture turns cloudy, it means fat is present.

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Complex sugar

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A type of sugar made during photosynthesis, such as starch. Example: Foods like bread and rice contain complex sugars.

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Cuticle

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The outer layer of a leaf that stops it from drying out. Example: Without a cuticle, leaves would lose too much water.

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Dissolve

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To mix a solid into a liquid until it disappears. Example: Sugar dissolves in water to make a sweet solution.

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Fizzing

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When tiny bubbles form in a liquid, making a soft sound. Example: Adding acid to the mixture caused fizzing.

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Formation

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The process of something being made or developed. Example: Cellulose is used in the formation of cell walls.

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Glucose

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A simple sugar made by plants during photosynthesis, providing energy. Example: The body uses glucose for energy.

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Lamina

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The flat, thin part of a leaf. Example: The lamina absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.