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LS Investigation 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nutrient | a substance (like sugar or starch) that is used by a cell to produce the energy needed |
| yeast | a single celled fungus |
| carbon dioxide | a waste gas produced by active cells |
| metabolism | the process of using nutrients for energy and producing waste |
| fungus | an organism that is a relative to yeast - mushrooms, mildew |
| cell | the basic unit of life |
| dormancy | inactive or resting state |
| chlorophyll | the green pigment that absorbs light and makes sugar in producers |
| photosynthesis | the process of requiring sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water plants use to make sugar |
| digestion | the process used to break down food into nutrients for cells |
| digestive system | the organs that digest food |
| esophagus | the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach |
| small intestine | the part of the digestive system where nutrients are absorbed from digested food |
| large intestine | the part of the digestive system b]where water is removed from the solid waste |
| colon | the part of the digestive system that compacts and dehydrates food waste |
| kidney | filters cellular waste from the blood and turns it into urine |
| sugar | the nutrient cells use for energy |
| food pyramid | describes levels in a feeding relationship categorizing primary, secondary, and top consumers |
| heterotroph | consumes plants and other animals |
| autotroph | produce their own food |
| food | anything that can be eaten to provide energy |
| starch | substance has stored energy for plant seeds |