Chapter 2-taxonomy Flashcards
1
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Classify
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To name an animal or a plant when scientists do not know what it is.
2
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Taxonomy
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Science of naming and classifying organisms.
3
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Classification of animals
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Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species King Philip came over for great spaghetti
4
Q
Dichotomous key
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A guide that compares pairs of observable traits to help the user identify an organism.
5
Q
Cell
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Basic units of structure and function in living things.
6
Q
Microscope
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An instrument that makes small objects look larger.
7
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Cell theory
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- All living things are composed of cells.
- Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
- All cells are produced from other cells.
8
Q
Robert Hooke
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First person to observe cells.
9
Q
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Observed tiny organisms in a microscope.
10
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6 characteristics of living things
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1 or mor cells Chemicals Energy use Respond to surroundings Grow and develop Reproduce
11
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4 needs of living things
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Water
Energy
Habitat
Homeostasis
12
Q
Prokaryotic cells
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Does not have a nucleus
13
Q
Eukaryotic cells
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Has a nucleus
14
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Spontaneous generation
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Life comes from non living things
