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AP Biology The Chemical Context of Life
Cambell's Biology 6th Edition Flashcards
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12th Grade
10/12/2010

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Term
Matter
Definition
This is what all organisms consist of. Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.
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Element
Definition
A substance that cannot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions.
Term
How many elements are recognized today?
Definition
92.
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Compound
Definition
A substance consisting of of two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio.
Ex: Table Salt (NaCl)
Term
Life requires about ___ chemical elements.
Definition
25.
Term
Trace Elements
Definition
Elements that are required by an organism in only minute quantities
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