Disparage (verb): to belittle the importance or value of someone or something Lament (verb): an expression of regret or disappointment; to mourn someone Disaffected (adj.): feeling unhappy, disappointed, or frustrated, especially toward a group, system, authority, or government Astute (adj.): mentally sharp or clever Ubiquitous (adj.): existing everywhere, widespread Elicit (verb): to bring forth, draw out Ascribe (verb): to credit or attribute to Respite (noun): a break, rest from something challenging Vacillate (verb): alternate between different opinions or actions; be indecisive Usurp (verb): to take power, a role, or control that doesn’t belong to you

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic processes of cells that convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and release waste products.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Meiosis

A specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell.

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule.

Natural Selection

The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.

Ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Biomes

Large geographical biotic units, characterized by their climate, flora, and fauna.

Trophic Levels

The hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, comprising producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.