An organism that makes its own food

The basic unit of structure and function in living things

Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells

Broadest taxonomic classification of organisms; A taxonomic category above the kingdom level; The three domains are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

A cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Can be unicellular (protists) or multicellular (fungi, plants and animals).

Organisms that obtain their nutrients or food from consuming other organisms.

The second broadest taxonomic classification of organisms; Archaea-bacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

Made up of more than one cell.

The central structure of the cell containing DNA and RNA which are responsible for growth and reproduction

cells that do not have a nucleus

A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism

The science of classifying organisms

A single celled organism