| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | the smallest unit of an organism that performs life functions |
| nucleus | a structure found in Eukaryota cells that contain DNA and is responsible for controlling the activities of the celll |
| Eukaryota | a cell containing a membrane -enclose nucleus |
| Prokaryotic | a cell lacking a membrane – enclosed nucleus and organelles |
| unicellular | an organism made up of one single cell |
| multi-cellular | an organism made up of more than one cell, and often made up of different types of cells |
| classification | the process of grouping things based on similarities |
| taxonomy | the branch of science that formally name sand classifies organisms by their structure , function and relationship |
| domain | the highest and largest rank of grouping organisms Three groups : Archean , Bacteria , and Eukaryota |
| domain bacteria | prototypical , single -celled organism that looks like a nucleus in it's cells |
| domain Archean | prototypical , single- celled organism that lacks a nucleus in its cell and can live in extreme enviroments |
| domain Eukaryota | organisms with cells that contain a nucleus |
| kingdom | a taxonomic rank below domain 6 Groups : Animalia , Fungi , Plantae, Protista, Archaea , and Eubacteria |
| autotroph | an organism that is able to make its own food; known as a producer in food chain |
| heterotroph | an organism that cannot make its own food; known as a consumer in the food chain |
| asexual reproduction | a method that reproduction that requires only ONE parent 100%DNA from 1 parent |
| sexual reproduction | a method of reproduction that requires BOTH male and female parent 50% from 1 parent 50% from the other parent |
| cell theory | states that all living organisms are made up of 1 or more cells; cells are the basic unit of life and all cells come from other cells |
| kingdom Archeabacteria | unicellular , asexual,auto , and heterotroph prokaryotic organism that lives in extreme enviroments |
| kingdom Eubacteria | unicellular , asexual , auto , and heterotroph , prokaryotic organisms that live in moderate enviroments |
| kingdom Proista | uni- and multicellular sexual or asexual auto- and heterotrophic eukaryotic organisms that are microscopic |
| kingdom Fungi | uni- and multicellular sexual or asexual , hetero -trophic |
| kingdom Plantae | |
| kingdom Animilia |
