acetate: (also called acetic acid) A short-chain fatty acid that is a common byproduct of fiber fermentation in the intestines. Acetate appears to play a role in preventing obesity.
algae: A single-celled organism that was once thought to be a plant (though it is not actually a plant). As aquatic organisms, they grow in water. Like green plants, they rely on sunlight to make food.
bacteria: (singular: bacterium) a single-celled organism. They live almost everywhere on Earth, from the bottom of the ocean to the insides of other living things (such as plants and animals). Bacteria are one of her three realms of life on Earth.
biodegradable: An adjective that describes something that can be broken down into simpler substances based on the activity of microorganisms. This usually occurs in the presence of water, sunlight, or other conditions that are conducive to the growth of those organisms.
biologist: Scientists involved in biological research.
carbon dioxide:(or CO2) A colorless, odorless gas produced by all animals when the oxygen they breathe reacts with the carbon-rich food they eat. Carbon dioxide is also released when organic materials (including fossil fuels such as oil and gas) are burned. Carbon dioxide acts as a greenhouse gas, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen during photosynthesis. This process is used to make their own food.
cell: (in biology) the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. They are usually too small to be seen with the naked eye and consist of a watery fluid surrounded by a membrane or wall. Depending on their size, animals are made up of thousands to trillions of cells. Most living organisms, such as yeast, molds, bacteria, and some algae, are made up of only one cell.
cellulose: A type of fiber contained in plant cell walls. It is formed by chains of glucose molecules.
chemicals: A substance formed when two or more atoms combine (combine) in a certain ratio and structure. For example, water is a chemical produced when two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom.Its chemical formula is H2O. Chemistry can also be used as an adjective to describe the properties of materials that result from various reactions between different compounds.
chemical group: A group of atoms within a molecule that acts as a unit. Chemical groups determine how molecules interact with other molecules and organisms.
component: Something that is part of something else, such as a component on an electronic circuit board or an ingredient in a cookie recipe.
compost: The end products of the decomposition or decomposition of leaves, plants, vegetables, fertilizers, and other once living materials. Compost is used to enrich garden soil, and earthworms can help with this process.
deteriorate: To break down into smaller and simpler materials. For example, if wood rots or a flag left outdoors is exposed to the elements, it will fray, fade, and fall apart. (in chemistry) The breaking down of a compound into smaller components.
environment: The sum of everything that exists around an organism, or the processes and conditions that those things create. Environment can also refer to the weather or ecosystem in which an animal lives, or the temperature and humidity (or the placement of objects near the item of interest).
ester: A chemical group containing one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. Esters are often used in fragrances and fragrances.
fabric: A flexible material that can be woven, knitted, or heat-fused into sheets.
Fossil fuel: Fuels such as coal, petroleum (crude oil), and natural gas that have been produced within the Earth over millions of years from the decaying remains of bacteria, plants, and animals.
greenhouse gas: A gas that absorbs heat and contributes to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide is an example of a greenhouse gas.
microorganisms: Abbreviation for microorganism. Organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye and include bacteria, some fungi, and many other organisms such as amoebas. Most are composed of a single cell.
micro plastic: A small piece of plastic less than 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) in size. Microplastics may have been produced due to their small size. Alternatively, its size may be the result of the decomposition of a water bottle, plastic bag, or other object that was large to begin with.
molecular geneticist: Scientists who study how differences in DNA change the physical characteristics of living things.
particle: A trace amount of something.
sustained: An adjective that describes something that lasts a long time.
plastic: Any of a series of materials that are susceptible to deformation. or synthetic materials made from polymers (long strings of component molecules) that are lightweight, cheap, and resistant to deterioration. (adjective) A material that can be adapted by changing its shape or, in some cases, its function.
polyurethane: A plastic, often elastic, made from cross-linked chains of molecules.
seed: A group of similar organisms that can survive and produce offspring that can reproduce.
current situation: A Latin phrase that means how things are now (and probably have been for a while).
fiber: Fabrics that can be woven into cloth or non-woven fabrics (such as those made by pressing and bonding fibers together).
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