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Ecology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbon | central atom that is found in all macromolecules |
| Nitrogen | atom found in protein and nucleic acids |
| Biological magnification | occurs when chemicals increase exponentially in a food chain. |
| Respiration | released by mitochondria in plants and animals, allows carbon to enter the atmosphere |
| Photosynthesis | allows carbon to be removed from the atmosphere and enter plants |
| Fossil fuels | rich source of carbon in soil, formed by dead plants and animals |
| Pollution | burning of fossil fuels returns carbon to the atmosphere |