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2.2 & 2.3 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cassification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities. |
| Taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified. |
| Binomial Nomenclature | the naming system linnaeus used. |
| Genus | a classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms. |
| Species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and offspring that can also mate and reproduce. |
| Prokaryote | organisms whose cells lack nucleus. |
| Nucleus | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acids. |
| Eukaryote | organisms with cells that contain nuclei. |
| Cell | a basic unit of structure and function in an organism. |
| Microscope | an instrument that makes small objects look larger. |
| Cell Theory | a widely accepted explanation of living things. |