| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| carbon dioxide (CO2) |
a waste gas produced during cellular respiration. Plants use carbon dioxide during photosynthesis to make food. |
| dormancy | the state of being dormant or at rest. |
| fungus | an organism that lacks chlorophyll and gets nutrients from dead or living organisms. |
| metabolism | The process that occurs when an organism uses nutrients for energy and produces waste products. |
| nutrient | a chemical in food that helps keep an organism alive and active. |
| sugar | the nutrient that cells use for energy |
| waste | no longer of use; excess |
| yeast | a single-celled fungus. |
