HiSet Life Science F: Organisms

Terms from Life Science Organisms in HiSet Prep Book

Class

A taxonomic rank between phylum and order in the classification of organisms. Used to separate subjects in the same phylum.

Eukaryotes

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Family

A taxonomic rank between order and genus in the classification of organisms.

Genus

A taxonomic rank between family and species in the classification of organisms.

Kingdom

The highest taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms.

Multicellular Organisms

Organisms composed of more than one cell with specialized functions.

Order

A taxonomic rank between class and family in the classification of organisms.

Phylum

A taxonomic rank between kingdom and class in the classification of organisms.

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Simple Organisms

Organisms with relatively basic structures and functions.

Species

The most specific taxonomic rank, defining a group of organisms capable of interbreeding.

Unicellular Organisms

Organisms consisting of a single cell.