Term |
Definition |
cell |
the smallest unit of an organism that performs life functions |
nucleus |
a structure found in eukaryotic 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 |
unicellular |
an organism made up of a single cell |
multicellular |
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 names and classifies organisms by their structure ,function, and relationship |
Domain |
the highest and largest ranking grouping organisms that |
Domain Bacteria |
prokaryotic,single celled organisms that lack a nucleus in its cell |
Domain Archaea |
prokaryotic ,single celled organisms that lack a nucleus in its cell;can live in extreme environments |
Domain Eukarya |
organisms with cells that have a nucleus |
kingdom |
a taxonomic rank below Domain,6 Groups:Animalia,Fungi,Plantae,Protista ,and Bacteria |
heterotroph |
an organism that cannot make its own food;known as a consumer in the food chain |
autotroph |
an organism that can make its own food known as producer in the food chain |
asexual reproduction |
a method of 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 and 50% from 1 parent |
cell theory |
states that all living things are made up of 1 or more cells; cells are the basic unit of life and all cells come from other cells
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Kingdom Archibacteria |
unicellular ,asexual,and heterotrophic,prokaryotic organism,that live in extreme environments |
Kingdom Eubacteria |
unicellular ,asexual,and heterotrophic,prokaryotic organism,that live in moderate environment |
Kingdom Protista |
uni- and multicellular ,sexual or asexual,auto and heterotrophic,eukaryotic organism that are microscopic |
Kingdom Fungi |
uni and multicellular |
Kingdom Plantae |
multicellular,sexual and asexual,autotrophic,eukaryotic organism,known as a producer in the food chain |
Kingdom Animalia |
multicellular,sexual,and asexual,heterotrophic organism,eukaryotic; known as a consumer in the food chain
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