Kingdoms study 1 Word Scramble
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Classification | grouping of organisms based on characteristics |
Binomial Nomenclature | system for naming organisms which each organism is given a unique, two-scientific name |
Prokaryote | No nucleus in organism |
Eukaryote | Nucleus in organism |
Dichotomous Key | tool scientists use to group organisms based on characteristics |
Archea Bacteria | microorganisms that are similar to bacteria in size |
Virus | a tiny, non-living particle that invades and then multiplies inside a living cell |
Host | living thing that provides a source of energy for a virus/organism |
Parasite | organism that live in a host and cause it harm |
Flagellum | long, whip-like structure that helps cells move |
Binary Fission | one cell divides to form two identical cells |
Conjugation | process where a unicellular organism transfers some of its genetic material to another unicellular organism |
Endospore | helps bacteria survive in harsh conditions |
Decomposer | organism that breaks down chemicals from waste and dead organisms, and returns important materils to the soil and water |
Protist | Eukaryotic organism that cannot be classified as an animal, plant, or fungus |
Protozoan | animal-like protist |
Pseudopod | temporary bulging of a cell |
Cilia | hair-like extensions that move in a wave-like motion |
Algea | plant-like protist |
Spore | a tiny cell that is able to grow into a new organism |
Fungi | Eukaryotic organism that has cell walls, uses spores to reproduce and is a heterotroph (feeds by absorbing its food) |
Hyphae | branching thread-like tubes that serve as a stem to multicellular orgnaisms |
Fruiting body | spore producer of a fungus |
Budding | a form of asexual reproduction |
Lichen | a slow-growing plant that grows on rocks, walls, and trees. |
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