Biology Basics

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Animal

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A multicellular organism that is typically mobile and responsive to its environment.

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Bacteria

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Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be found in diverse environments.

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Fungus

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A group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

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Kingdom

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A major category in biological taxonomy that ranks above phylum and below domain.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Plant

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A living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots.

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Protist

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A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are not animals, plants, or fungi.