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Quarter Test Biology
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Classification | grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize, communicate and retain information. |
| Taxonomy | branch of biology that identifies names, and classifies species based on their natural relationships. |
| Cladogram | diagram with branches that represents the hypothesized phylogeny or evolution of a species or group. |
| Phylogeny | Evolutionary history of a species. |
| Binarry Fission | The division of a cell into two genetically identical cells. |
| Conjugation | Which two prokaryotes attach to each other and exchange genetic information. |
| Bacteria | Prokaryotic organisms that belong to Domain bacteria sometimes called eubacteria. |
| Virus | Nonliving strand of genetic material within a protein coat. |