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Grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize, communicate, and retain information. Classification
Branch of biology that identifies, name, and classifies species based on their natural relationships. Taxonomy
Evolutionary history of a species. Phylogeny
Asexual form of reproduction used by some prokaryotes in which a cell divides into two genetically identical cells. Binary Fission
Form of reproduction used by some prokaryotes in which the prokaryotic cells attach to each other and exchange genetic material. Conjugation
The host cell makes many copies of the viral RNA or DNA. Lytic Cycle
The viral DNA inserts, or integrates into a chromosome permanently. Lysogenic Cycle
RNA virus, such as HIV, with reverse transcriptase in its core. Retrovirus
Heterotrophic, unicellular, animal-like protist. Protozoan
A life cycle of algae that takes two generations. Alternation of Generation
Tough, flexible polysaccharide in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans and in fungal cell walls. Chitin
Threadlike filament that makes up the basic structural unit of a multicellular fungus. Hypha
Complex, netlike mass made up of branching hyphae. Mycelium
Reproductive haploid cell with a hard outer coat that develops into a new organism without the fusion of gametes. Spore
Specialized tissue that transports water, food, and other substances in vascular plants and can also provide structure and support. Vascular Tissue
Seed structure that stores food or helps absorb food for the sporophyte of vascular seed plants. Cotyledons
Allows gases to be exchange. Stomata
Response to an external stimulus in a specific direction. Tropism
Two cells that form a stoma. Guard Cell
Process in which water evaporates from the inside of leaves to the outside through stomata. Transpiration
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