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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 | a naming system that Linnaeus used |
| Genus | a classification grouping that contains similar,closely related organisms |
| Species | a group of similar organisms that can mate each other |
| Prokaryote | organisms whose cells do not contain a nucleus |
| Nucleus | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acids |
| Eukaryote | organisms with cells that contain a nucleus |
| Cell | the 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 the relationship between cells and living things |