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2.2 science
Chapter 2 Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Classification | the process of grouping based on their similarities |
| Taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| Binomial Nomenclature | a two part naming system used by Linnaeus |
| Genus | a classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms |
| Species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring |
| Prokaryote | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
| Nucleus | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic aids |
| Eukaryote | organisms with cells that contain nuclei |
| Microscope | an instrument that makes small objects look larger |
| Cell Theory | a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things |