science

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Classification

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helps scientists to understand how living things are similar, different and how they are related to each other.

Question 2

Binomial Nomenclature

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is used to identify and classify living organisms. It was developed by the scientist Carl Linnaeus.

Question 3

Prokaryot

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a simple type of cell that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, found in organisms like bacteria and archaea

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Eukaryote

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a cell or organism with a clearly defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles

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Autotroph

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a living thing that makes its own food, usually using sunlight. Plants are autotrophs because they make food through photosynth

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Heterotroph

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a living thing that gets its food by eating other organisms. Animals are heterotrophs because they eat plants or other animals.

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Organelles

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are tiny structures that carry out specific functions within a cell.

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Mitochondria

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are organelles in cells that produce energy for the cell. They are called the powerhouse of the cell.

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Chloroplast

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is an organelle within the cells of plants and certain algae that is the site of photosynthesis.

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Vacuoles

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are the storage areas of cells.

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Nucleus

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is the control center of the cell and it stores the genetic material, called DNA

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Ribosomes

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Homeostasis

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This is how our body keeps everything balanced and just right.

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Osmosis

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This is when water moves from one place to another through a special barrier, like a cell wall.

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Diffusion

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This is when things spread out from where there is a lot to where there is less.

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Endosytosis

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(En-do-sy-TOE-sis) is when a cell large molecules, fluids, or even entire microorganisms by wrapping its membrane around them and bringing them inside.

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Exocytosis

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(Ex-o-sy-TOE-sis) - is when a cell expels things, like waste or chemicals, by packing them in a little bubble and sending them out of the cell.

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Chromosomes are thread-like structures in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information. A chromosome consists of a long strand of DNA containing many genes.

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Chromosome

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule made up of nucleotides that contains genetic information for cell growth, division and function.

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DNA

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A gene is a segment on a chromosome that determines a specific trait. Genes are the units of heredity.

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Gene

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A group of living things that can reproduce and have offspring.

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Species

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in rocks.

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Fossil