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2.2 and 2.3 vocab sc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| Taxomony | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| Binomial Nomenclature | two part naming system |
| Genus | a classification group that contains similar, closely related organisms. |
| Species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can do the same. |
| Prokaryote | organisms whose cells lack a neclues |
| Neclues | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acid. |
| 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 |