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Science 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. |
| Unicellular | Consisting of a single cell. |
| Multicellular | Having or consisting of many cells. |
| Homeostasis | The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. |
| Binomial | A two-part name, especially the Latin name of a species of living organism. |
| Species | A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. |
| Genus | A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family. |
| Dichotomous | Exhibiting or characterized by dichotomy. |
| Cladogram | A branching diagram showing the cladistic relationship between a number of species. |
| Light Microscope | An ordinary microscope that uses light as distinguished from an electron microscope. |
| Compound Microscope | A microscope consisting of an objective and an eyepiece mounted in a telescoping tube. |
| Electron Microscope | A microscope with high magnification and resolution. |