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Kelp Forest
| 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 its own food through photosynthesis |
| microorganism or microbe | 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 |