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2 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |