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2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleotide | consists of a nitrogen base, phosphate group and a 5 carbon sugar; the building block for DNA and RNA |
| ATP | energy currency from the cell; adenosine triphosphate |
| cellular respiration | the complete breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen; occurs in the mitochondria of a cell |
| aerobic | with oxygen present |
| photosynthesis | makes glucose using energy obtained from the sun; turn chemical energy into food |
| DNA | found only in the nucleus; contains the genetic information for the cell and the 5 carbon sugar Deoxyribose |
| anaerobic | without oxygen present |
| codon | consists of 3 nucleotides; codes for a specific amino acid |
| RNA | found in the nucleus and cytoplasm; carries information to makee proteins and contains the 5 carbon sugar Ribose |
| ectoderm | out layer of cells; forms the epidermis, nervouse system and sensory organs |
| coelom | the body cavity of an organism |