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Guenin Science 6th-5
Science 6th grade chapter 5 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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mitochondrion | are organelles that break down food and release energy. |
cytoplasm | the liquid part of a cell inside the cell membrane |
eukaryotic cell | have a nucleus and other membrane-bond organelles |
prokaryotic cell | do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bond organelles |
binomial nomenclature | is a naming system that gives each living thing two- word scientific name. |
taxon | a group of organisms |
heterotroph | are organisms that obtain energy from other organisms |
autotroph | organisms that convert energy from light or inorganic substances to usable energy. |
habitat | a specific environment where an organism lives |
stimulus | a change in an organisms environment |
energy | something all living things need to survive |
living things need | water & food |
Unicellular organism | bacteria, amoebas & paramecia |
living things | are organized, made of cells, grow & develop, reproduce and use energy |
dichotomous key | is a key used to identify an organism based on it's characteristics. |
cell | basic unit of an organism |
algea and chemoautotrophs | examples of autotrophs |
humans and fungi | examples of heterophs |