Big Idea 14-Vocabulary Review Part 2

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Organ responsible for absorbing water at the end of digestion and removing solid waste.

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Large intestine

Front

Group of animals that are vertebrates, coldblooded, have dry scaly skin, breathe with lungs, usually lay eggs on land.

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Reptiles

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The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Photosynthesis

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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Cell

Front

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

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Species

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The part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

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Roots

Front

The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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Heart

Front

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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Atmosphere

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The process by which animals and plants break down food to release energy.

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Cellular respiration

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A type of energy that is stored in food and released during digestion.

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Chemical energy