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2.2 & 2.3
Chapter 2.2 & 2.3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | is the process of groping things based on their similarities |
| Taxomony | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| Binomial Nomenclature | the naming system Linnaeus used |
| Genus | 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 |
| Prokaryotes | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
| Nucleus | dense area in a cell contains nucleic acids-the chemical that directs the cell’s activities |
| Eukaryotes | organisms with cells that contain nucleus |
| Microscope | an instrument that makes small things look larger |
| Cell Theory | a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things |