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Her science quiz on viruses and bacteria quiz vocabulary part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archaebacteria | Microorganisms that are similar to bacteria in size and simplicity of structure but radically different in molecular organization. They are now believed to constitute an ancient intermediate group between the bacteria and eukaryotes. |
| Binomial | A two-part name, especially the Latin name of a species of living organism (consisting of the genus followed by the specific epithet). |
| Nomenclature | The devising or choosing of names for things, in a science or other discipline. |
| Classification | When you organize things in to groups based on characteristics. |
| Dichotomous key | A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world.Keys consist of a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item. |
| Binomial Nomenclature | The system of nomenclature in which two terms are used to denote a species of living organism, the first one indicating the genus and the second the specific epithet. |
| Eubacteria | a bacterium of a large group typically having simple cells with rigid cell walls and often flagella for movement. The group comprises the “true” bacteria and cyanobacteria, as distinct from archaebacteria. |
| Taxonomy | - The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics. - The classification of something, especially organisms |
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