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Unit 5 Quiz 1
Unit 5 Quiz 1 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a domain of prokaryotes that usually have a cell wall and that usually reproduce by cell division. | Domain Bacteria |
| a domain of prokaryotes that are genetically very different from bacteria and that have unique chemicals in their cell walls. | Domain Archaea |
| a domain of all eukaryotes; this domain aligns with the traditional kingdoms Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. | Domain Eukarya |
| reproduction in which one single-celled organism splits into two single-celled organisms. | Binary Fission |
| a living thing that a virus or parasite uses for resources or shelter. | Host |
| a group of eukaryotic organisms that cannot be classified as fungi, plants, or animals. | Protist |
| cells that join together during sexual reproduction each contain a single copy of the genes for the organism. | Gametes |
| reproductive cells that are resistant to stressful environmental conditions. | Spores |
| multicellular plant-like protists that contain chlorophyll. | Algae |
| spore-producing organisms that absorb nutrients from the environment. | Fungi |
| A microscopic particle that cannot replicate on its own. | Virus |
| The scientific study of how organisms are classified. | Taxonomy |
| The two name naming system (genus and species) used by scientists to identify organisms. | Binomial Nomenclature |
| A tool created by scientists to help identify objects and organisms by asking questions with two possible answers. | Dichotomous Key |
| The broadest level of classification. | Domain |