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Science One
Flash Cards for Science 9-24-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organism | Things that have all characteristics of life |
| Cell | The smallest unit of life |
| Unicellular | Living things that are only made of one cell |
| Multicellular | Living things that are made of two or more cells |
| Homeostasis | An organisms ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change |
| Binomial Nomenclature | Gives each word a scientific name |
| Species | A group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring |
| Genus | A group of similar species |
| Dichotomous Key | It is a series of descriptions arranged in pairs that leads the user to the identification of an unknown organism |
| Cladogram | A branched diagram that shows the relationships among organisms including common ancestors |
| Light Microscope | Uses light and lenses to enlarge image of an object |
| Electron Microscope | Uses a magnetic field to focus a beam of electrons through an object or onto an objects surface |