Biology STAAR Vocabulary Review

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Autotroph

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An organism that makes its own food.

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Eukaryotic

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Type of cell that does contain a nucleus.

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Evolution

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A change in a species' characteristics over time.

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Carbohydrate

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Sugars and starches that provide quick energy.

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Protein

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Build and repair body tissue.

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Lipid

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Fats and oils that store energy and provide insulation.

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Nucleic Acid

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Molecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

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Cell Membrane

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A protective barrier that regulates what enters and leaves a cell.

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Mitosis

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.