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Vocabulary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| food | something consumed that gives an organism energy |
| fuel | a substance that provides energy as the result of a chemical change (food is an example) |
| sugar | a chemical compound that organisms use for energy; a product of photosynthesis |
| cell | basic unit of life |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| cellular respiration | process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules usually in the presence of oxygen |
| glucose | a simple sugar that is an important source of energy; a product of photosynthesis |
| ATP (energy) | carbohydrates (glucose) and fatty acids are broken down by cells to release this |
| mineral | a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence that can important to the survival of an organism |
| nutrient | compounds in food that the organisms requires for proper growth, maintenance, and functioning |
| oxidation | a chemical change in which a substance combines with oxygen, as when iron oxidizes, forming rust |
| heat | the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures |
| carbohydrate | Broken down to simple sugars to provide energy (breads, pasta) |
| lipid | energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes |
| protein | A organic compound that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body (meats, nuts, beans) |
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