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Chapter 5 Science Vocabulary (7th)
Life Science 3rd edition Part A
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7th Grade
10/19/2011

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tissue
Definition
a group of cells that perform a particular function
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organs
Definition
a group of different kinds of tissues that work together to accomplish a particular function
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division of labor
Definition
the condition in which certain organs and tissues of multicellular organisms perform specialized functions that are not being performed by other tissues and organs
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multicellular organism
Definition
a living thing that is composed of more than one cell and whose individual cells are not normally able to live singly apart form the organism
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turgor pressure
Definition
is the result of an abundance of water inside a cell that has a rigid cell wall
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Examples of turgor pressure
Definition
crisp lettuce or rapid sprouting of seeds (when the water gets past the seed coat, the cells of the tiny plant fill with water and the seed sprouts) or tree roots lifting heavy sections of concrete
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diabetes mellitus
Definition
the tissue no longer produces the correct amount of insulin so the body does not use subar properly
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A group of cells that performs a particular function is called a _____________.
Definition
tissue
Term
_____________ means that the functions of an organism are performed by different parts of its body.
Definition
division of labor
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Do the cells of a wilted plant have turgor pressure that is too high or too low?
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too low
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cellular respiration
Definition
the breakdown of an energy source by cells to obtain usable energy
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aerobic cellular respiration
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the process by which cells use oxygen to obtain usable energy from an evergy source
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anaerobic cellular respiration
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The process by which cells obain energy from an energy source without using oxygen
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anaerobic
Definition
the process is performed without oxygen
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aerobic
Definition
process is one that needs oxygen
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alcoholic fermentation
Definition
anaerobic cellular respiration that producers alcohol and carbon dioxide from glucose
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lactic acid fermentation
Definition
a type of anaerobic cellular respiration that produces lactic acid from sugar
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lactic acid
Definition
an acid produced in lactic acid fermentation ; might be the cause of soreness in overused muscles
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Examples of anaerobic cellular respiration
Definition
alcolholic fermentation ex. yeast in bread dough and lactic acid fermentation ex. yogurt, cottage cheese, buttermilk and sauerkraut
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leaven
Definition
something that causes bread dough to rise
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What is the most common energy source in cellular respiration?
Definition
sugar
Term
What organelle is associated with recharging certain molecules during cellular respiration?
Definition
mitochondria
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Which generates more energy from sugar, aerobic or anaerobic cellular respiration?
Definition
aerobic cellular respiration
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Photosynthesis
Definition

the process that forms simple sugars from carbon dioxide and water, using light energy in the presence of chlorophyll

or the process that most producer organisms use to change light energy into chemical energy

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How does photosynthesis change light energy into chemical energy?
Definition
Kinetic energy (light) is changed to potential energy (sugar); it occurs when water, carbon dioxide, and light energy combine along with special pigments, organelles, and enzymes are present
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Describe photosynthesis, naming the reactants and the prodects of the process
Definition
carbon dioxide + water + light energy → sugar + oxygen
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chlorophyll
Definition
the green pigment that aids in capturing light energy necessary for photosynthesis
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chloroplasts
Definition
the structures in which photosynthesis occurs
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List the three substances photosynthesis uses to form sugar and oxygen.
Definition
carbon dioxide, water and light energy
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What are substances that absorb light energy called?
Definition
chlorophyll
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Where is the energy captured by photosynthesis stored?
Definition
in the chemical bonds of sugar molecules
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What basic molecule makes up the structural parts of the cell?
Definition
sugar molecule
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How are lipids, proteins and nucleic acids related to photosynthesis?
Definition
The energy needed to make these molecules come from photosynthesis
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In a multicellular organism, tissues are organized into what structures
Definition
organs
Term
What causes turgor pressure?  Give an example of changing turgor pressure.
Definition
An abundance of water inside a cell that has a rigid cell wall; on hot, dry days some plants wilt because they lose much of their water through their leaves
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Define cellular respiration
Definition
the breakdown of an energy source by cells to obain usable energy
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How do enzymes act as catalysts in cellular respiration?
Definition
The enzymes work like an assembly line in reverse...they take the sugar apart, periodically releasing small amounts of energy which fuel the cell
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Where within the cell does cellular repiration occur?
Definition
cytoplasm
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What substance does aerobic respiration use that anaerobic respiration does not use?
Definition
oxygen
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Give an example of anaerobic respiration.
Definition
yeast rolls rising
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What are the end products of photosynthesis?
Definition
sugar and oxygen
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What is the primary pigment of photosynthesis?
Definition
chlorophyll, a green pigment
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In what organelle does photosynthesis occur?
Definition
chloroplasts
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Tissues are often organized into _________ that work togeher to perform a particular function.
Definition
organs
Term
If a plant has high turgor pressure, its leaves will be wilted (True or False)
Definition
False
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The plant cell organelle that regulates turgor pressure is the_______________.
Definition
central vacuole
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This is not a product of cellular respiration _____________________.
Definition
oxygen
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Cellular respiration occurs in the ___________________.
Definition
mitochondria
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Cellular respiration that does not require oxygen is called ____________________.
Definition
anaerobic
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The products of photosynthesis include _______________________.
Definition
sugar and oxygen
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Photosynthesis takes place in the ________________.
Definition
chloroplasts
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