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B- Unit 2 Lesson 12
Recycling Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aerobic respiration | process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen |
| anaerobe | an organism that relies on just anaerobic respiration and is an important decomposer |
| anaerobic respiration | process of producing cellular energy without the presence of oxygen |
| cellular respiration | the process of using glucose and oxygen to create energy in the form of ATP |
| chemical energy | energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, such as those in glucose |
| decomposer | an organism, usually a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down the cells of dead plants and animals into simpler substances |
| photosynthesis | the process during which green plants and some other organisms use carbon dioxide and water to convert light energy into chemical energy using carbon dioxide and water |
| radiant energy | energy from the sun (AKA light energy) |