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Karyokinesis - the process of division of a cell nucleus, distinct from cytokinesis division of the whole cell.

Karyotype - the gross morphology of the chromosomes.

Kewensis - from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. UK.

Kingdom - the highest grouping of similar organisms within the system of classification. Terrestrial life is divided into five Kingdoms: Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), Fungi, Protista (protozoans and eucaryotic algae), and Monera (blue-green algae).

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