unit 2 vocab

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  1. 4. in classification, a group of closely related families
  2. 5. reproduction reproduction in which two parents produce unique offspring, different from the parents and each other
  3. 8. in classification, a group of similar genera
  4. 12. a large organic molecule made up of many atoms (like proteins)
  5. 13. acid compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end
  6. 16. in classification, a group of closely related orders
  7. 18. reaction- process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
  8. 19. a complex carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides
  9. 20. largest and most inclusive group in classification
  10. 21. genetic material that organisms inherit from their parents
  11. 22. group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
  12. 24. (pl. genera) group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
  13. 25. energy energy that is needed to get a reaction started
  14. 26. reaction a reaction that releases energy (gives off heat)
  15. 27. reproduction reproduction in which a single parent produces offspring, identical to the parent and each other
  16. 29. elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction
  17. 31. molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
  18. 32. all the chemical reactions within an organism that build or break down substances
  19. 34. substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction
  20. 36. macromolecule made up of amino acids
  21. 37. process of maintaining stable internal environment within a cell/organism
  22. 39. reaction a reaction that absorbs energy (absorbs heat)
  23. 40. biological catalysts
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  1. 1. name A name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and specie
  2. 2. subunit of which nucleic acids are composed; made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
  3. 3. (pl. phyla) in classification, a group of closely related classes
  4. 6. nomenclature– classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
  5. 7. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
  6. 9. signal to which an organism responds
  7. 10. organism that lacks a nucleus
  8. 11. simple sugar molecule
  9. 14. a larger, more inclusive taxonomic category than a kingdom
  10. 15. acid- macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus
  11. 17. macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
  12. 23. reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
  13. 28. small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
  14. 30. a trait that an organism has that allows for it to survive and reproduce at a greater rate
  15. 33. a complex cell that has a nucleus
  16. 35. compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
  17. 38. name refers to the colloquial name of a taxon or species. It is the name known to the general public or is based on any language