| 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 cell |
| Eukaryotic | a cell containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles |
| prokaryotic | a cell lacking a nucleus or any other membrane-enclosed organelles |
| uncicellular | 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 processes of grouping things based on similarities |
| taxonomy | the branch of science that formally names and classifies organisms by their structure,function and relationship |
| domain | the highest and largest rank of grouping organisms three groups |
| archaea | pro-karyotic ,single celled organism that lacks a nucleus in its cell and can live in extreme environments |
| Eukarya | organisms with cells that contain a nucleus |
| kingdom | a taxonomic rank below domain 6 groups: animalia,fungi,plantea,protista,archea,and eubacteriaa |
| autotroph | an organism that is able to make its own food; known as a producer in the food chain |
| heterotroph | an organism that cannot make its own food; known as a consumer in the food chain |
| asexual reproduction | a method of reproduction that requires only one parent 100% DNA from ONE parent |
| sexual reproduction | a method of reproduction that requires BOTH male and female |
