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2.2 & 2.3 Sci. Voc.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| Taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| Binomial Nomenclature | a 2 part naming system |
| Genus | "the first part of a scientific name"a classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms |
| Species | "the second part of a sicentific name" a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce |
| Prokaryote | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
| Nucleus | a dense area that contains nucleus acids |
| Eukaryote | organisms whose cells have a nucleus |
| Microscope | an instrument that makes small objects look large |
| Cell Theory | a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things |