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Biology-7th Grade
Life, 6-Kingdoms, Definitions, Viruses, Bacteria
Term | Definition |
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virus | small nonliving parasite causes infectious diseases |
host | living organism that supplies energy for parasites |
autotroph | organisms that make their own food |
heterotroph | organisms that depend on others for food |
decomposers | bacteria that break down chemicals into smaller ones |
nucleus | the cell's interior that contain acids that instruct the cell |
binary fission | a form of reproduction where one cell divides into two identical ones |
bacteria | single celled organisms |
taxonomy | study of how living things are classified |
binomial nomenclature | 2 part naming system developed by Linnaeus |
conjugation | a form of reproduction where one organism transfers genetic material to another |
halitosis | scientific term for bad breath and caused by mass production of bacteria |
classification | grouping things based on similarities |
eubacteria | a mostly helpful bacteria that is a prokaryote, unicelluar, and both an auto and a heterotroph |
archaebacteria | ancient bacteria that are prokaryotes, unicelluar, auto and heterotroph |
asexual reproduction | reproduction with one parent and has offspring identical to the parent |
sexual reproduction | 2 parents combining genetic material |