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parasite
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an organism that invades another (the host) and feeds of the host
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pH
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a numerical scale from 1-14 representing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution; 1 is very acidic, 14 is very alkaline, and 7 is neutral
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photosynthesis
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the process in which plants use the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
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pressure
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force per unit
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protein
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a complex molecule composed of amino acids that carried out a variety of processes in cells
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proton
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a postitively charged fundamental atomic particle
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starch
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a complex carbohydrate found in potatoes, rice, corn, and many other vegetables
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symbiosis
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a close relationship between two organisms that is mutually beneficial
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ultraviolet radiation
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electromagnetic waves with wavelength shorter than that of visible light
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vapor
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the gaseous form of a liquid
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X ray
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electromagnetic radiation with wavelength shorter than ultraviolet radiation
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