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3.2 Classifying Life
The questions and vocabulary come from Ch3 sec2 of the Pearson science book
Term | Definition |
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Classification | The process of grouping things based on their similarities. |
Taxonomy | The scientific study of how organisms are classified. |
Binomial Nomenclature | A system in which each organism is given a two-part scientific name. |
Genus | A classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms. |
Species | A group of similar organisms that can mate with one another and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce. |
Domain | The broadest level of classification. |
Species | The narrowest level of classification. |