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Ch. 3 Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autotrophs | An organism that can make its own food |
| Multicellular | Consisting of more than one cell |
| Photosynthesis | The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct |
| Chlorophyll | A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants |
| Chloroplasts | The organism cells where the photosynthesis takes place |
| Tissues | Groups of similar cells that perform specific functions |
| Cellulose | The material that makes up cell walls |
| Vacuole | Storage for water, waste & food |
| Cuticle | A waxy, waterproof covering |
| Xylem | Water |
| Pholoem | Food (Nutrients) |