Unit 2 vocab

4. organism that lacks a nucleus
6. in classification, a group of closely related families
7. largest and most inclusive group in classification
9. 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
11. group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
14. small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
16. process of maintaining stable internal environment within a cell/organism
17. in classification, a group of closely related orders
20. a large organic molecule made up of many atoms (like proteins)
26. compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
27. a trait that an organism has that allows for it to survive and reproduce at a greater rate
28. all the chemical reactions within an organism that build or break down substances
29. in classification, a group of similar genera

1. group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
2. made up of amino acids
3. genetic material that organisms inherit from their parents
5. substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction
8. simple sugar molecule
10. signal to which an organism responds
12. a complex carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides
13. a larger, more inclusive taxonomic category than a kingdom
15. reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
18. molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
19. subunit of which nucleic acids are composed; made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
21. elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction
22. biological catalysts
23. macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
24. a complex cell that has a nucleus
25. in classification, a group of closely related classes
26. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction