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Vocab Kelp Forest lesson 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Algae | A multicellular organism that lives in water and produces its own food through photosynthesis |
| Nutrients | A substance that provides nourishment for growth and maintenance of life |
| Phytoplankton | A microorganism living in water that consists of a single cell that produces it own food through photosynthesis |
| Microorganism | An organism that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope and that typically consists of only a single cell |
| Photosynthesis | The chemical process in plants that use water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar |
| Element | a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions |
| Chemical Reaction | A chemical change: a process that changes substances into new substances |
| Atom | The smallest unit of an element that has the properties of that element |
| Molecule | Two or more atoms joined together |
| Glucose | A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates |
| Transformation | A dramatic change in form or appearance |
| Conversion | The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another |
| Products | Substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction |
| Reactants | Substances that are consumed to create a chemical reaction |