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classification vocab

TermDefinition
Organism An organism is a living entity that can carry out essential life processes such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
Cell Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.
Unicellular Unicellular organisms are living organisms that consist of a single cell
Multicellular Multicellularity refers to the state of an organism being composed of multiple cells that work together to form a cohesive structure.
Metabolism Metabolism refers to the series of chemical reactions that occur within cells to sustain life.
Stimulus a stimulus is something that prompts a reaction or change in an organism.
Response the reaction or behavior that occurs as a result of receiving a specific stimulus
Development Development refers to the process of growth and change that occurs in living organisms over time.
Asexual reproduction Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes (sex cells) from two parents.
Sexual reproduction Sexual Reproduction involves the fusion of specialized reproductive cells called gametes, which come from two parent organisms.
Spontaneous generation Spontaneous generation, also known as abiogenesis, is the idea that living organisms can arise from non-living matter.
Autotroph Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food using energy from sunlight (photosynthesis) or inorganic compounds (chemosynthesis).
Heterotroph Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming organic matter for energy and nutrients.
Classification Classification is the process of categorizing or grouping things based on their shared characteristics or properties.
Taxonomy Taxonomy is the scientific discipline of classifying and categorizing organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Binomial nomenclature Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming species in biology. Ex. Gallus domesticus
Genus The term 'genus' refers to a taxonomic rank below family and above species. A genus is a group of closely related species that share common characteristics and are believed to have a common ancestor. Ex. Gallus
Species Species are groups of organisms that share common characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring. Ex. domesticus
Prokaryote Prokaryotes are a group of organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They include bacteria and archaea.
Eukaryote Eukaryotes are a type of organism that have cells with a distinct nucleus enclosed by a membrane. They include plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
Nucleus The nucleus is a vital component of cells, found in both plant and animal cells. It is often described as the control center of the cell because it contains the cell's genetic material, DNA.
Evolution Evolution is the process by which species change over time through the accumulation of genetic variations.
Branching tree diagram A branching tree diagram is a visual representation that depicts the hierarchical relationships and evolutionary history of different entities, such as species, organisms, or concepts.
Shared derived characteristics Shared derived characteristics, also known as synapomorphies, are traits or features that are shared by a group of organisms and are derived from a common ancestor.
Convergent evolution Convergent evolution refers to the phenomenon where different species independently evolve similar traits or characteristics in response to similar environmental pressures.
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