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6thGrFromBaCh1Sec2-4
6th Grade From Bacteria to Plants Chapter 1 Sections 2-4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| genus | classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms |
| species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce |
| prokaryotes | organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
| nucleus | a dense area in a cell that contains nucleic acids |
| eukaryotes | organisms with cells that contain nuclei |
| fossill | trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock or another substance |