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2.1 and 2.2 Vocab
2.1 and 2.2 Vocabulary terms.
Term | Definition |
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Classification | Process of grouping things based on their similarities. |
Taxonomy | The scientific study of how things are classified. |
Binomial Nomenclature | A system of double naming. |
Genus | Classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms. |
Species | A group of similar species that can mate with each other and produce offspring. |
Prokaryote | Organisms with cells that lack a nucleus. |
Dense area in a cell containing nucleic acids. | |
Eukaryote | Organisms with cells containing nuclei. |
Cell | Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. |
Microscope | An instrument that makes small things appear larger. |
Cell Theory | A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things. |