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| Chlorophyll | the green substance (pigment) contained in the chloroplast of plant leaves that captures the energy in sunlight |
| Chloroplast | a structure in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll; site of photosynthesis |
| Decomposition | the process by which decomposers break down dead material and waste into simpler substances |
| Energy pyramid | diagram that demonstrates the flow of energy through a food chain |
| Glucose | a sugar molecule; product of photosynthesis |
| Photosynthesis | process by which producers / plants use the energy in sunlight to create their own food |
| Trophic level | the position that an organism occupies in a food chain, food web, or energy pyramid (e.g., producer, primary consumer, etc.) |
