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2.2 & 2.3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities. |
| taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| binomial nomenclature | this naming system Linnaeus used |
| genus | a classification grouping that contains similar,closely related organsims |
| species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other. |
| prokaryote | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus. |
| nucleus | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acids |
| eukaryote | organisms with cells that contain nuclei |
| cell | the basic units of structure and function in living things |
| microscope | an instrument that makes small objects look smaller |
| cell therory | a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things |