Diffusion

the movement of molecules from areas of greater concentration to areas of lesser concentration

osmosis

the diffusion of water across the cell membrane

active transport

a process that allows molecules to move across the cell membrane from lower to higher concentration

photosynthesis

a process where plants use the energy if sunlight to produce carbohydrates

color

how we perceive the energy of light

pigment

a molecule that absorbs some colors of light and reflects others

chlorophyll

the main pigment used in photosynthesis that absorbs blue and red light and reflects green light

cellular respiration

the process in which the chemical bonds of energy rich molecules are converted into a form of energy that cells can use

ATP

a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells