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Chapter 2.2 & 2.3
These Are My Chapter 2.2 & 2.3 Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| binomial nomenclature | two part naming system |
| 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 that can also mate and reproduce |
| prokaryote | organisms whose cell lack a nucleus |
| nucleus | a dense area |
| 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 |