biology Crossword Puzzles

Biology 5th Hour 2023-12-12

Biology 5th Hour crossword puzzle
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  1. Earp
  2. why is my brother in here?
  3. "can I go to the bathroom?"
  4. most likely to give Coach Williams attitude
  5. just break up with her
  6. Mr Party Animal
  7. is wearing boots probably
  8. probably straightened their hair today
  9. has a UTM sticker on their laptop
  10. guys my mom works here
  11. quiet and probably next to Ashlyn
  12. Christiiiiiiine
  13. maybe the smartest football player?
  14. a new dollar bill
  15. the silent curve killer on tests
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  1. not Laney
  2. Agriculture
  3. the last to finish a test
  4. the leader of her jeopardy group
  5. Coach Williams could not pronounce my name
  6. next to cameron
  7. A minimum of two hair colors
  8. a very short name
  9. I have a higher grade than my sister
  10. next year's all time leading scorer
  11. next to Cooper
  12. soccer
  13. names after a bridge and a doll
  14. looks like he just took off a hat
  15. not in Arizona
  16. my last name is the first name of someone's brother

31 Clues: Earpsoccernot LaneyAgriculturenext to Coopernot in Arizonanext to cameronMr Party AnimalChristiiiiiiinea very short namea new dollar billjust break up with herguys my mom works herethe last to finish a testis wearing boots probablywhy is my brother in here?"can I go to the bathroom?"A minimum of two hair colorsnames after a bridge and a doll...

Biology class crossword 2023-11-09

Biology class crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. similar to cilia and is on sperm cells
  2. can be smooth or rough
  3. site of protein synthesis
  4. supports and shapes cell
  5. produces energy in plant cells
  6. holds dna and is like the brain of the cell
  7. packages dna tightly
  8. helps with cell division in animal cells
  9. where microtubules are made
  10. used to transport materials
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  1. helps with cell movement
  2. stores waste and water
  3. cell without nucleus
  4. produces ribosomes
  5. powerhouse of the cell
  6. breaks down old cell parts
  7. smallest basic unit of life
  8. Used to transport vesicles, particles, organelles and chromosomes
  9. cell with nucleus
  10. has gel like insides
  11. outer wall in plant cells

21 Clues: cell with nucleusproduces ribosomescell without nucleuspackages dna tightlyhas gel like insidesstores waste and watercan be smooth or roughpowerhouse of the cellhelps with cell movementsupports and shapes cellsite of protein synthesisouter wall in plant cellsbreaks down old cell partssmallest basic unit of lifewhere microtubules are made...

Biology Chapter 1 2023-10-26

Biology Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. and Heredity DNA carries the information in all living things and is passed on to offspring through a process called heredity
  2. Living things maintain a stable internal environment
  3. well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations that has been throughly tested
  4. Experiment an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
  5. Variable the variable that is measured in an experiment, the outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable
  6. variable The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.
  7. and Diversity of Life All living things have basic similarities (carbon-based, DNA) even though they are different
  8. and Function Living things have different structures (body parts) to help them achieve certain functions.
  9. process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way
  10. an organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world.
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  1. in Nature All living things are connected and depend on one another
  2. Basis of Life Living things are made up of cells
  3. as a way of knowing Scientists use explanations, observations and questions to explain the natural world
  4. Variable that is measured
  5. a proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations in ways that support or reject it
  6. and Energy Living things obtain and consume matter for energy.
  7. information gathered from experimental observations
  8. logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience
  9. Groups of living things evolve or change over time
  10. Development and Reproduction Living things get bigger in size, mature (develop) and produce offspring
  11. Group in an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.
  12. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

22 Clues: Variable that is measuredBasis of Life Living things are made up of cellsGroups of living things evolve or change over timeinformation gathered from experimental observationsLiving things maintain a stable internal environmentand Energy Living things obtain and consume matter for energy.logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience...

Biology Unit 2 2023-11-03

Biology Unit 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. down glucose to
  2. organism that eats plants
  3. (at rest or actively through the day)
  4. interaction of organisms when both
  5. ATP (energy)
  6. carbohydrate that makes up plant cell
  7. chemical reactions in the body's
  8. food
  9. animal that is caught and killed by another
  10. organism that eats meat and plants
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  1. mass of living organisms in a given area
  2. organism that eats meat
  3. Breathing Inhaling O2 and exhaling CO2
  4. feeds on dead organic material,
  5. that influence the species
  6. plant detritus
  7. removal of undigested food material
  8. that change food into energy
  9. rate (resting or active): numbers of calories
  10. the same limited resource
  11. environmental factors and interspecies

21 Clues: foodATP (energy)plant detritusdown glucose toorganism that eats meatorganism that eats plantsthe same limited resourcethat influence the speciesthat change food into energyfeeds on dead organic material,chemical reactions in the body'sinteraction of organisms when bothorganism that eats meat and plantsremoval of undigested food material...

Unit 3 Biology 2023-11-03

Unit 3 Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Where in cell does Krebs Cycle Happen
  2. What happens in the intermembrane space as electrons go down the electron transport chain and its purpose
  3. What type of cells perform Cellular respiration starts with An
  4. Where does Lactic Acid Fermentation Take Place
  5. Where in Cell does Glycolysis happen
  6. What type of cells perform Cellular respiration starts with Al
  7. Example of where lactic acid fermentation takes place
  8. How is water byproduct produced
  9. Occurs in the absence of oxygen
  10. What are the products of the intermediate step
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  1. Where in cell is Electric transport chain located
  2. Products of Electron transport chain per 1 glucose
  3. How is Cellular respiration a redox reaction/What must take place for redox reaction
  4. What are the final products of Alcohol Fermentation
  5. What are the final products of Lactic Acid Formation
  6. Where do electrons come from in Electric Transport Chain
  7. Human use of Alcohol fementation
  8. Products of Krebs Cycle per 1 glucose
  9. What is the purpose of Cellular Respiration?
  10. Products of glycolysis per 1 glucose
  11. What type of cells perform Cellular respiration starts with P
  12. How is cellular respiration a redox reaction/what must take place for redox reaction
  13. What type of cells perform Cellular respiration starts with F
  14. Where in cell does Alcohol fermentation take place
  15. Occurs in presence of oxygen

25 Clues: Occurs in presence of oxygenHow is water byproduct producedOccurs in the absence of oxygenHuman use of Alcohol fementationProducts of glycolysis per 1 glucoseWhere in Cell does Glycolysis happenWhere in cell does Krebs Cycle HappenProducts of Krebs Cycle per 1 glucoseWhat is the purpose of Cellular Respiration?...

Biology Revision Y9 2023-11-10

Biology Revision Y9 crossword puzzle
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  1. Variation The differences among individuals due to different environments
  2. All the possible versions of genes
  3. When an individuals has two of the same allele either dominant or recessive
  4. When a species completely disappears
  5. Variation When traits have clear separate categories
  6. A strand of DNA. They are found in the nucleus. 46 chromosomes(23 from each parent)
  7. The appearance of the organisms ( physical appearance)
  8. All about protecting nature and species from extinction
  9. Variation Differences between individuals within a species. It can be continuous or discontinuous.
  10. A doubled stranded helix shaped molecule made of things called nucleotides
  11. Refers to the trait that is masked when a dominant allele is present
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  1. It is the characteristic
  2. Selection A process by which a species changes over time in response to changes in the environment
  3. A length of DNA that codes for a trait
  4. Having two different alleles for a fruit
  5. The adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment
  6. Tells you the alleles that lead to this appearance
  7. Variation When traits fall into range with no distant categories
  8. A building block of DNA AND RNA(molecules)
  9. A group of living organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring
  10. The cell's control centre, housing DNA

21 Clues: It is the characteristicAll the possible versions of genesWhen a species completely disappearsA length of DNA that codes for a traitThe cell's control centre, housing DNAHaving two different alleles for a fruitA building block of DNA AND RNA(molecules)Tells you the alleles that lead to this appearance...

Module 6 Biology 2023-10-22

Module 6 Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Organelles in which nutrients are converted to energy
  2. Organelles that store starches and oils
  3. Clusters of DNA, RNA, and proteins in the nucleus of a cell
  4. Producing more cells
  5. Rigid structure on the outside of certain cells
  6. Removal of non soluble waste materials
  7. Process where a cell engulfs foreign substances or other cells
  8. Rupturing of a cell due to excess internal pressure
  9. Helps the cell hold its shape
  10. Collapse of a walled cell's cytoplasm due to a lack of water
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  1. Threadlike proteins found in the cell's cytoskeleton
  2. Release of biosynthesized substances
  3. Organelles that contain pigments used in photosynthesis
  4. Organelle in animal cells responsible for hydrolysis reactions
  5. Spiral strands of protein molecules
  6. Jellylike fluid inside the cell
  7. Maintaining the status quo
  8. A lipid where one of the fatty acid molecules has been replaced by a molecule that contains a phosphate group
  9. The study of cells
  10. Removal of soluble waste materials

20 Clues: The study of cellsProducing more cellsMaintaining the status quoHelps the cell hold its shapeJellylike fluid inside the cellRemoval of soluble waste materialsSpiral strands of protein moleculesRelease of biosynthesized substancesRemoval of non soluble waste materialsOrganelles that store starches and oils...

Biology Unit 6 2024-01-31

Biology Unit 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. Natural selection that favors individuals at both extremes of the phenotypic range, leading to the maintenance of genetic and phenotypic diversity within a population.
  2. The theory that evolution occurs slowly and steadily, shaping the genetic and phenotypic characteristics of populations over long periods of time.
  3. The physical separation of members of a population leading to reproductive isolation, often resulting in the divergence of gene pools and the formation of new species.
  4. Reproductive isolation based on differences in behavior or mating rituals, leading to the formation of distinct species through the prevention of gene flow.
  5. Natural selection that favors intermediate variants by acting against extreme phenotypes, maintaining the existing genetic and phenotypic diversity within a population.
  6. The movement of individuals into a population, often introducing new genetic variation and influencing the genetic composition of the recipient population.
  7. Natural selection that favors individuals at one extreme of the phenotypic range, leading to shifts in the average phenotype of a population over time.
  8. The proportion of a particular allele among all allele copies in a population, influencing the genetic diversity and evolutionary potential of a population.
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  1. The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the propagation of advantageous traits within a population.
  2. The condition where allele frequencies in a population remain constant over generations, providing a null model for understanding evolutionary processes in the absence of evolutionary forces.
  3. A group of organisms of the same species occupying a particular space, interacting and interbreeding with one another.
  4. A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment, shaped by natural selection and genetic variation.
  5. The differences in the genetic material within a population, providing the raw material for evolution and adaptation to changing environments.
  6. A type of genetic drift that occurs after a small number of individuals colonize a new area, leading to a reduction in genetic diversity and the establishment of new allele frequencies.
  7. The reduction in the genetic diversity of a population caused by a reduction in its size, often leading to decreased adaptive potential and increased susceptibility to environmental changes.
  8. An adaptation that allows an organism to blend with its environment for protection from predators or prey.
  9. The movement of individuals out of a population, often resulting in changes to the genetic composition of both the source and destination populations.
  10. Structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry, providing evidence for evolutionary relationships and shared evolutionary history.
  11. The resemblance of one organism to another for protection or other advantages, often leading to coevolutionary dynamics between species.
  12. The change in allele frequencies due to random sampling in small populations, often leading to the loss of genetic variation and the fixation of certain alleles.

20 Clues: An adaptation that allows an organism to blend with its environment for protection from predators or prey.A group of organisms of the same species occupying a particular space, interacting and interbreeding with one another.A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment, shaped by natural selection and genetic variation....

Biology crossword puzzle 2023-12-10

Biology crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. tissue: Cover the body's surfaces and lines organs
  2. destroy damaged organelles and invaders
  3. body: processes and packages materials for the cell
  4. tissue: 3 types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
  5. wall: gives shape and protection to plant cells
  6. stores food and water.
  7. E.R: Builds and transports substances no ribosomes
  8. tissue: specialized for storing energy in the form of fat
  9. membrane: It surrounds the nucleus
  10. membrane: protects the cell allows
  11. Break down food to produce energy
  12. pumps blood throughout the body
  13. Helps move protein for the cell
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  1. tissue: Support bind or separate other tissues
  2. Filter waste products and excess substances from the blood to form urine
  3. System: Breaks down food into nutrients
  4. System: Enables movement by contracting and relaxing muscles
  5. Hair like structure involved in locomotion.
  6. Providing bile for digestion
  7. providing oxygen to the bloodstream
  8. tissue: Composed of neutrons and supporting cells
  9. System: Controls body activities, receives and processes sensory information
  10. Surrounds and protects the organelle
  11. E.R: Builds and transport substances has ribosomes
  12. Changes sunlight into sugar for plant cells
  13. System: Responsible for breathing
  14. The courol center of the cell
  15. System: Moves blood, oxygen, nutrients, and hormones around the body
  16. Control the body's function E.G thanking

29 Clues: stores food and water.Providing bile for digestionThe courol center of the cellpumps blood throughout the bodyHelps move protein for the cellSystem: Responsible for breathingBreak down food to produce energymembrane: It surrounds the nucleusmembrane: protects the cell allowsproviding oxygen to the bloodstreamSurrounds and protects the organelle...

Biology Unit Exam 2023-11-30

Biology Unit Exam crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the watery environment that the DNA and ribosomes float within?
  2. Where are the first cells Prokaryotic or Eubacteria?
  3. What bacteria is associated with food poisoning?
  4. Where do Archaebacteria live?
  5. What are the oldest life forms on earth?
  6. Who discovered cells in 1665?
  7. what is the molecule that is present in the majority of living organisms and viruses.
  8. How many years ago did the first cells appear? Hint: ___ Billion Years ago
  9. True or False: The human body has more than 700 Trillion cells?
  10. What are the functions of the ribosomes?
  11. What Latin word does "cell" come from?
  12. True or False: Cells are the fundamental unit of life?
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  1. What are the functions of the ribosomes?
  2. What part of the bacterial cell helps it move?
  3. Streptococcus looks like this. Hint: line
  4. What two kingdoms do bacteria belong in?
  5. What does "decompose" mean?
  6. What bacteria causes strep throat?
  7. What part of the bacterial cell helps it stick to the surface?
  8. Name two foods that are made from the help of bacteria?
  9. What is the job of the cell's membrane?
  10. What structure controls the cell's activities?

22 Clues: What does "decompose" mean?Where do Archaebacteria live?Who discovered cells in 1665?What bacteria causes strep throat?What Latin word does "cell" come from?What is the job of the cell's membrane?What are the functions of the ribosomes?What two kingdoms do bacteria belong in?What are the oldest life forms on earth?...

Marine Biology Study 2023-12-13

Marine Biology Study crossword puzzle
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  1. Tiny pores on the surface of a sponge.
  2. Provides siliceous or calcareous structural support
  3. Parasitic worm that feeds on tissues.
  4. Live on top of surfaces
  5. The main opening through which water leaves the sponge.
  6. Sponges belong to this phylum
  7. Skeletal material made out of protein.
  8. Most commonly seen marine worm.
  9. Land plants that can tolerate salt.
  10. Symmetry around a central disc
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  1. Pore cells.
  2. Also knowns as roundworms
  3. Second structural form that cnidarians have.
  4. Most diverse algae
  5. Spiny-Skinned
  6. 10-legs marine animal
  7. Living attached to the bottom or a surface.
  8. Wandering Cells
  9. Most abundant member in zooplankton
  10. 5-arms

20 Clues: 5-armsPore cells.Spiny-SkinnedWandering CellsMost diverse algae10-legs marine animalLive on top of surfacesAlso knowns as roundwormsSponges belong to this phylumSymmetry around a central discMost commonly seen marine worm.Most abundant member in zooplanktonLand plants that can tolerate salt.Parasitic worm that feeds on tissues....

Biology test 2 2024-10-11

Biology test 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. When something can be both polar and nonpolar
  2. Membrane proteins "hook" together
  3. Most traffic across the cell membranes occur by
  4. Molecule that CAN dissolve in the lipid bilayer
  5. Absorbs energy from its surroundings and is nonspontaneous
  6. Reaction that breaks down complex molecules into simpler compounds
  7. Where Glycolysis occurs
  8. Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
  9. Where ETC occurs
  10. Diffusion across membrane that DOES require ATP
  11. First step of cellular respiration
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  1. Releases energy and is spontaneous
  2. Cells engulf a particle or organism within a vesical
  3. A pocket or groove in the enzyme structure where the substrate goes
  4. the reactant an enzymes acts on
  5. Diffusion across membrane that DOESN'T require ATP
  6. Second step of cellular respiration
  7. cells "gulp" droplets of fluid or water within a vesicle
  8. Reaction that build complex molecules from simpler ones
  9. the totality of an organism's chemical reaction
  10. Diffusion of water cells
  11. Membranes have to be what?
  12. energy available to do work
  13. Where Kreb Cycle occurs
  14. Molecule that CAN'T dissolve in the lipid bilayer
  15. How a cell acts on a signal
  16. Third step of cellular respiration

27 Clues: Where ETC occursWhere Kreb Cycle occursWhere Glycolysis occursDiffusion of water cellsMembranes have to be what?energy available to do workHow a cell acts on a signalthe reactant an enzymes acts onMembrane proteins "hook" togetherReleases energy and is spontaneousThird step of cellular respirationFirst step of cellular respiration...

Vocab 3 biology 2024-11-04

Vocab 3 biology crossword puzzle
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  1. the community of plants and animals that occur naturally in an area, often sharing common characteristics specific to that area
  2. any organism that breaks down or eats decaying material for its energy source
  3. trash or debris
  4. consists of all the food chains in a single ecosystem
  5. a graphical representation showing the relationship between different organisms in an ecosystem
  6. a relationship between the two living species in which one organism is benefitted at the expense of the other
  7. Not associated with or derived from living organisms
  8. a person who consumes a product or service
  9. a type of relationship between two living organisms in which one organism benefits from the other without harming it
  10. a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted
  11. the natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or other organism
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  1. the policy or advocacy of maintaining strict neutrality in foreign affairs
  2. the region of the planet where organisms live
  3. a community of living organisms (plants, animals and microbes) in a particular area
  4. structure or arrangement in zones
  5. a close, prolonged association between two or more different biological species
  6. a maker or manufacturer of something
  7. the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
  8. the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
  9. the variety of all living things and their interactions
  10. a relationship in which both species are mutually benefited.
  11. Consisting of living organisms
  12. the act or process of trying to get or win something
  13. a type of biological interaction where one species causes harm to another organism without any cost or benefits to itself.

24 Clues: trash or debrisConsisting of living organismsstructure or arrangement in zonesa maker or manufacturer of somethinga person who consumes a product or servicethe region of the planet where organisms liveNot associated with or derived from living organismsthe act or process of trying to get or win something...

Biology Exam 2 2024-10-21

Biology Exam 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. proteins two functions of membrane protein
  2. can easily pass through the membrane
  3. A type of membrane protien
  4. fluid that the cell wants to take in
  5. main ingredients of membrane
  6. made the model of the cell membrane in 1972
  7. very flexible and fluid motion
  8. transport in and out of the cell
  9. movement across a membrane
  10. Identifier for foreign cells
  11. High to low concentration
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  1. solid movement across the membrane
  2. always moving
  3. resists change in fluidity when temperature changes
  4. larger particles passing into the cell
  5. shield from water
  6. A type of membrane protein
  7. name and model of membranes
  8. A type of membrane protein
  9. chemical and energy flow
  10. allows the material to pass out of the cell
  11. joins the vesicle to break down material
  12. cannot pass easily through the membrane
  13. structure is important in membrane formation
  14. membrane layers
  15. A water polar molecule

26 Clues: always movingmembrane layersshield from waterA water polar moleculechemical and energy flowHigh to low concentrationA type of membrane proteinA type of membrane protienA type of membrane proteinmovement across a membranename and model of membranesmain ingredients of membraneIdentifier for foreign cellsvery flexible and fluid motion...

Year 9 Biology 2024-11-24

Year 9 Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Plants that make their own food using sunlight.
  2. A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.
  3. The place where an animal or plant lives.
  4. The variety of plants and animals in an area.
  5. Different groups of species living together.
  6. A line of who eats whom in nature.
  7. A special feature that helps an animal or plant survive.
  8. The part of Earth where life exists.
  9. A relationship where both species benefit.
  10. A group of the same type of animals in an area.
  11. Cutting down lots of trees in a forest.
  12. The role or job of an organism in its environment.
  13. A living thing like a plant, animal, or bacteria.
  14. When a species is gone forever.
  15. A community of living and non-living things working together.
  16. When organisms fight for the same resources.
  17. Animals that eat plants or other animals.
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  1. The process of breathing or getting energy from food.
  2. Using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the future.
  3. Non-living things in an environment, like rocks or water.
  4. What organisms need to grow, move, and survive.
  5. A close relationship between two different species.
  6. The number of different species in a habitat.
  7. Harmful things added to air, water, or land.
  8. Organisms that break down dead plants and animals.
  9. The total weight of living things in an area.
  10. Protecting plants, animals, and habitats.
  11. Living things in an environment, like plants and animals.
  12. A network of connected food chains.
  13. The usual weather in an area over time.
  14. A species at risk of disappearing.
  15. A species that spreads and harms ecosystems.

32 Clues: When a species is gone forever.A line of who eats whom in nature.A species at risk of disappearing.A network of connected food chains.The part of Earth where life exists.Cutting down lots of trees in a forest.The usual weather in an area over time.The place where an animal or plant lives.Protecting plants, animals, and habitats....

Marine Biology Vocabulary 2025-03-23

Marine Biology Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Releases energy into their surroundings
  2. How sponges reproduce sexually
  3. Free swimming and sexual
  4. A unique hydraulic system found in echinoderms (Starfish)
  5. Mirrored symmetry
  6. A lack of symmetry in an organism's body plan
  7. A tough, flexible connective tissue that provides support and protection
  8. A gas-filled organ in Bony Fish
  9. Lives sessile and asexual
  10. An organ that forms in the womb during pregnancy
  11. Absorbs energy from their surroundings
  12. Internal skeleton
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  1. An animal that lacks a backbone
  2. Shedding
  3. An animal with a backbone
  4. A type of egg that has protective membranes
  5. A hard, external covering that protects the body
  6. Modified sweat glands that produce milk
  7. 2 Different body plans
  8. How sponges reproduce asexually
  9. Lives along the seafloor

21 Clues: SheddingMirrored symmetryInternal skeleton2 Different body plansFree swimming and sexualLives along the seafloorAn animal with a backboneLives sessile and asexualHow sponges reproduce sexuallyAn animal that lacks a backboneA gas-filled organ in Bony FishHow sponges reproduce asexuallyAbsorbs energy from their surroundings...

biology unit 8 2025-03-23

biology unit 8 crossword puzzle
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  1. an animal that eats only plants
  2. shows the relative amount of various parameters across tropic levels
  3. a network of interconnected food chains
  4. all individuals of a particular species living within a specific area
  5. a comunity of living and nonliving things interaction in an environment
  6. the natural home of an organisms
  7. a close long term interaction between two different species often beneficial to both
  8. an organisms position in the food chain indicating its role in energy flow within an ecosystem
  9. the study of how organisms interact with their enviroment
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  1. a proposition that two species which compete for the same limited resource cannot exist at constant population values
  2. an animal which foods on dead material
  3. an organism especially a soil bacterium, fungus or invertebate that decomposes organic material
  4. an interaction where one organism hunts, kills and consumes another for food
  5. an animal that eats both plants and animals
  6. an interaction group of various species in a common location
  7. shows how energy flows from one organism to another
  8. a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another
  9. an organisms role in its ecosystem
  10. an organism that gets its energy by eating other organisms
  11. a relationship where both species benefit

20 Clues: an animal that eats only plantsthe natural home of an organismsan organisms role in its ecosysteman animal which foods on dead materiala network of interconnected food chainsa relationship where both species benefitan animal that eats both plants and animalsshows how energy flows from one organism to another...

Biology - Vocabulary - 7 2025-04-04

Biology - Vocabulary - 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. having no dangerous effect on health, especially referring to an abnormal growth of cells that are not cancerous
  2. second phase of mitosis when spindle fibers line up the chromosomes along the cell equator
  3. programmed cell death
  4. cancerous tumor in which cells break away and spread to other parts of the body, causing harm to the organism's health
  5. broad group of proteins that stimulate cell division
  6. pattern of growth, DNA replication, and cell division that occurs in a eukaryotic cell
  7. one half of a duplicated chromosome
  8. repeating nucleotide at the ends of DNA molecules that do not form genes and help prevent the loss of genes
  9. first phase of mitosis when chromatin condenses, the nuclear envelope breaks down, the nucleolus disappears, and the centrosomes and centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell
  10. loose combination of DNA and proteins that is present during interphase
  11. process by which the cell cytoplasm divides
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  1. anaerobic process by which ATP is produced by glycolysis
  2. third phase of mitosis during which chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
  3. substance that causes cancer
  4. product of fermentation in many types of cells, including human muscle cells
  5. process by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents
  6. common name for a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division
  7. to spread by transferring a disease-causing agent from the site of the disease to other parts of the body
  8. long, continuous thread of DNA that consists of numerous genes and regulatory information
  9. part of a condensed chromosome that looks pinched; where spindle fibers attach during meiosis and mitosis
  10. protein that organizes chromosomes and around which DNA wraps
  11. last phase of mitosis when a complete set of identical chromosomes is positioned at each pole of the cell, the nuclear membranes start to form, the chromosomes begin to uncoil, and the spindle fibers break apart

22 Clues: programmed cell deathsubstance that causes cancerone half of a duplicated chromosomeprocess by which the cell cytoplasm dividesbroad group of proteins that stimulate cell divisionanaerobic process by which ATP is produced by glycolysisprocess by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents...

Biology STAAR Vocabulary 2025-04-04

Biology STAAR Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Growth phase
  2. Errors in the DNA
  3. A to T and C to G
  4. Genetic Code/Nucleic Acid
  5. FF/Ff
  6. contains Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine
  7. Base that matches with Guanine
  8. A part of the nucleotide
  9. Crosses in the alleles
  10. GG
  11. Carbs
  12. Chromosomes align in the middle
  13. Process by which cells build proteins
  14. Cell division process
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  1. Spindles fibers separate
  2. Base that matches with Cytosine
  3. Cell growth
  4. 2 daughter cells form/Cytoplasm divides
  5. Building blocks for DNA/RNA
  6. Copies DNA to make complementary strands of mRNA
  7. DNA
  8. Base that matches with Adenine
  9. Gg
  10. Final stage of mitosis
  11. Base that matches with Thymine
  12. ff
  13. The first stage of mitosis
  14. Reading mRNA to create Amino Acids

28 Clues: GgGGffDNAFF/FfCarbsCell growthGrowth phaseErrors in the DNAA to T and C to GCell division processFinal stage of mitosisCrosses in the allelesSpindles fibers separateA part of the nucleotideGenetic Code/Nucleic AcidThe first stage of mitosisBuilding blocks for DNA/RNABase that matches with AdenineBase that matches with Guanine...

Biology Semester Vocab 2025-05-06

Biology Semester Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Ability to live
  2. starting substance
  3. Running water with no where to drain
  4. Cell containing 2 copies of each chromosome
  5. Divides to produce new cells
  6. no more of a fish species in an aquatic environment
  7. Active without oxygen
  8. cutting down trees
  9. Replicates chromosomes then separates them
  10. DNA that codes for proteins
  11. specific role
  12. fight for limited resources
  13. Disruption of an ecosystem
  14. Organisms made of many cells
  15. breaks down organic matter
  16. Complete set of genetic info
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  1. Creates plant nutrients through photosynthesis
  2. Contain DNA
  3. Creates own nutrients
  4. Formed through a chemical reaction or biological process
  5. DNA makes a copy of itself
  6. Share same genetic material
  7. Helps translate genetic info
  8. Foundational concept
  9. molecule produced by living organism
  10. activity an organism performs
  11. Active only in presence of oxygen
  12. Molecules made by bonding
  13. No more of a species
  14. Determines trait

30 Clues: Contain DNAspecific roleAbility to liveDetermines traitstarting substancecutting down treesFoundational conceptNo more of a speciesCreates own nutrientsActive without oxygenMolecules made by bondingDNA makes a copy of itselfDisruption of an ecosystembreaks down organic matterShare same genetic materialDNA that codes for proteins...

Biology 24-25 2025-05-06

Biology 24-25 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. structures within the cell nucleus that contain DNA
  2. organisms thatuse energy from the sun
  3. speed up a chemical reaction
  4. molecule that carries genetic information
  5. living things live closely together and depend on each other for survival
  6. an organisms ability to survive and reduce
  7. building blocks of biomolecules
  8. a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
  9. the number of living things stay about the same
  10. change in characteristics *disrupts the function*
  11. multiple monomers connected together
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  1. something that can prevent a population from growing to big
  2. specific DNA sequences that are codes for a specific protein
  3. responsible for photosynthesis
  4. light absorbing pigment in plants
  5. when new plants and animals gradually take over an area
  6. how something works
  7. maintaining odeal stable conditions
  8. chemical reactions that do NOT require the presence of oxygen
  9. the process by wich DNA makes a copy of itself
  10. the powerhouse of the cell
  11. molecules that are needed for living things
  12. refers to gradual chnage in the characteristics of living organisms
  13. each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand
  14. a chemical used to kill
  15. chemical reactions that require the presence of oxygen
  16. what it looks like
  17. a molecule similar to DNA but usually single stranded
  18. bondsweak attractions between the nitrgrnous bases pf the DNA strands
  19. describes the flow of generic information within a biological system

30 Clues: what it looks likehow something worksa chemical used to killthe powerhouse of the cellspeed up a chemical reactionresponsible for photosynthesisbuilding blocks of biomoleculeslight absorbing pigment in plantsmaintaining odeal stable conditionsmultiple monomers connected togetherorganisms thatuse energy from the sun...

biology crossword puzzle 2025-05-07

biology crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a gene varient that influences specific traits,such a eye color or hair color
  2. the process by which a new species forms from an existing oneoften due to geographic isolation,genetic drift or other mechanisms that prevent gone flow
  3. pressure a force that affects which traits are more likely to be passed on to future generations
  4. trait a characteristic that will only be expressed if an individual has two copies of recessive allele
  5. cycle a biogeochemical process by where phosphorus moves through the environment,including,rocks,soil,water and livng organisms
  6. nonemclature a system of standardized nsming in science ,of ten using latin and Greek roots
  7. of fertilizer put too much fertilizer and it kills the plants
  8. taking too much fish out of its ecosystem
  9. the specific role and position a species occupies within its environment,including its resources untilization,interaction with other species, and how it influences its ecosystem
  10. removal of trees
  11. uses oxygen to breakdown glucose
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  1. breaks down starch
  2. trait a characteristic if you have 1 or 2 copies of dominant allele
  3. a group of organisms that can naturally interbred and produce fertile offspring,forming a distant group reproductively isolated from others
  4. an organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients
  5. the purpose,role or value of an organisms traits,activities,or parts
  6. breaks down lipids
  7. physical and behavioral characteristics of an individual organism.
  8. a group of living things that share common traits and can reproduce together
  9. a group of related species
  10. a complete set of genes
  11. a single molecule that is often linked together to form a larger molecule known as a polymer
  12. lack of water
  13. a species dies out and dissapears forever
  14. when it rains too much and there is no where for the water to go
  15. does not use glucose to breakdown oxygen
  16. traits characterisitcs that help an individual or species survive and thrive
  17. a molecule produced by a living organism and essential to one or more typically biological processes
  18. an organism especially a soil bacterium,fungus,or invertebrate, that decomposes organic matetial
  19. an organism that is able to form nutritional organic substances from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide

30 Clues: lack of waterremoval of treesbreaks down starchbreaks down lipidsa complete set of genesa group of related speciesuses oxygen to breakdown glucosedoes not use glucose to breakdown oxygena species dies out and dissapears forevertaking too much fish out of its ecosystemof fertilizer put too much fertilizer and it kills the plants...

biology crossword puzzle 2025-05-07

biology crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates(sugar)
  2. Whatever comes out of the system
  3. A molecule or atom that bonds with other monomers to form a polymer
  4. Weak attractions between the nitrogenous bases of the DNA strands
  5. Structures within the cell nucleus that contain DNA
  6. Specific sequences of DNA that code for proteins
  7. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical change without undergoing any permanent chemical changes
  8. The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype
  9. An organism composed of many cells
  10. The specific activity or role that a particular part of an organism performs within a larger system
  11. The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself
  12. The arrangement and organization of parts within a living organism
  13. occur when more individuals are born than the environment can support
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  1. The breaking down of sugar molecules into simpler compounds to produce substances that can be used in making chemical energy
  2. One that is expressed in an organism even when only one copy of the associated allele is present
  3. Biological process where single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself
  4. An organisms complete set of genes of genetic makeup
  5. Each new DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand
  6. A cell or organism that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, with one set coming from each parent
  7. Two new cells that are produced when a single parent cell divides through processes like mitosis or meiosis
  8. A living organism or element of biological origin
  9. one fertilized egg splits and develops two babies with exactly the same genetic information
  10. A situation where an individual has two identical alleles of a gene for a particular trait
  11. A large molecule made up of many smaller units called monomers
  12. A trait that is only expressed when an individual inherits two copies of the corresponding allele
  13. A cell that divides to produce new cells
  14. One of two or more versions of a gene that can occupy the same position on a chromosome
  15. The process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes and then segregates them, producing two identical nucleic in preparation for cell division
  16. An individual processing two different alleles of a particular gene
  17. Describes the flow of genetic information within a biological system

30 Clues: Whatever comes out of the systemAn organism composed of many cellsA cell that divides to produce new cellsThe process by which DNA makes a copy of itselfSpecific sequences of DNA that code for proteinsA living organism or element of biological originStructures within the cell nucleus that contain DNA...

Unit 6 - Biology 2025-03-25

Unit 6 - Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. react during a chemical reaction
  2. Nutrient-absorbing fingers
  3. Molecule building block
  4. Digests food
  5. Genetic characteristic
  6. Digestion: Physical food breakdown
  7. Body-building molecules
  8. Moves food through digestive tract
  9. Body's filter
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  1. Sun-to-food process
  2. sugars
  3. made from a chemical reaction
  4. part of digestion
  5. Cell powerhouse
  6. Complex carbohydrates
  7. Large organic molecules
  8. Gland: Spit maker
  9. Gland that makes insulin
  10. Stored fat
  11. Repeating molecule chain
  12. Intestines: Nutrient absorber

21 Clues: sugarsStored fatDigests foodBody's filterCell powerhousepart of digestionGland: Spit makerSun-to-food processComplex carbohydratesGenetic characteristicMolecule building blockLarge organic moleculesBody-building moleculesGland that makes insulinRepeating molecule chainNutrient-absorbing fingersmade from a chemical reaction...

Biology Activity 1 2025-04-07

Biology Activity 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The organised body of knowledge supported by observation and experimentation
  2. The practice of beekeeping for the manufacture of honey and beeswax
  3. The interpretation of biological events in terms of molecules in the cell
  4. Also known as Systemics
  5. The process of producing genetically identical individuals of an organism either naturally or artificially
  6. The study of fungi
  7. The study of diseases in plants and animals
  8. The study of prehistoric forms of life through fossils
  9. The Father of Medicine
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  1. The rearing of silkworms
  2. Also known as Radiation Biology
  3. The study of humans and their interaction with the society
  4. The study of birds
  5. The study of plants
  6. The study of origin and descent of organisms
  7. The study of structure and function of cells
  8. The animals who lay eggs
  9. The study of the relationship of an organism with its biotic and abiotic environment
  10. The Father of Botany
  11. The study of Algae

20 Clues: The study of birdsThe study of fungiThe study of AlgaeThe study of plantsThe Father of BotanyThe Father of MedicineAlso known as SystemicsThe rearing of silkwormsThe animals who lay eggsAlso known as Radiation BiologyThe study of diseases in plants and animalsThe study of origin and descent of organismsThe study of structure and function of cells...

Branches of Biology 2025-04-19

Branches of Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Study of diseases of plants and animals
  2. Study of living beings
  3. The technique of growing fish
  4. The study of parasites
  5. Use of living cells or microorganisms in industry and technology
  6. Study of metabolism of organisms
  7. The study of insects
  8. Process of producing genetically identical individuals
  9. Management and analysis of biological information
  10. The study of fishes
  11. Technique of producing silk
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  1. Study of life in the sea
  2. The study of survival problems of living things in outer space
  3. The study of the relation of an organism with its biotic and abiotic environment
  4. The verification of a person by his body features
  5. Study of the effects of radioactivity on organisms
  6. Study of reptiles
  7. Study of the gross structure of an organism
  8. The study of animals
  9. The science of naming, grouping and classifying
  10. The study of the structure and function of a cell
  11. Study of origin and descent of organisms
  12. Treatment of animals
  13. Study of viruses
  14. Raising crops and livestock

25 Clues: Study of virusesStudy of reptilesThe study of fishesThe study of animalsThe study of insectsTreatment of animalsStudy of living beingsThe study of parasitesStudy of life in the seaRaising crops and livestockTechnique of producing silkThe technique of growing fishStudy of metabolism of organismsStudy of diseases of plants and animals...

Biology - Vocabulary - 5 2025-04-03

Biology - Vocabulary - 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. solution that has a lower concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution
  2. release of substances out a cell by the fusion of a vesicle with the membrane
  3. part of photosynthesis that absorbs energy from sunlight and transfers energy to the light-independent reactions
  4. condition or quality of allowing some, but not all, materials to cross a barrier or membrane
  5. diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an årea of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration
  6. process by which ATP is made using chemicals as an energy source instead of light
  7. movement of molecules across a membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration; requires energy input by a cell
  8. difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another
  9. uptake of liquids or large molecules into a cell by inward folding of the cell membrane
  10. protein that detects-a signal molecule and performs an action in response
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  1. movement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy input from the cell
  2. process by which light energy is converted to chemical energy; produces sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water
  3. diffusion of molecules assisted by protein channels that pierce a cell membrane
  4. ADP - low-energy molecule that can be converted to ATP
  5. ATP - high-energy molecule that contains, within its bonds, energy that cells can use
  6. movement of dissolved molecules in a fluid or gas from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
  7. solution that has an equal concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution
  8. solution that has a higher concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution
  9. uptake of a solid particle into a cell by engulfing the particle; see endocytosis
  10. light-absorbing pigment molecule in photosynthetic organisms

20 Clues: ADP - low-energy molecule that can be converted to ATPlight-absorbing pigment molecule in photosynthetic organismsprotein that detects-a signal molecule and performs an action in responsedifference in the concentration of a substance from one location to anotherrelease of substances out a cell by the fusion of a vesicle with the membrane...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-05

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Change in characteristics of species across generations
  2. Assembles proteins using DNA instructions
  3. Diagram shows evolutionary relationships between organisms
  4. When the nucleus becomes two nuclei and chromosomes divide
  5. Controls what enters and leaves the cell
  6. A cell grows, doubles the DNA, and gets prepared for cell division
  7. Does not use oxygen to break down nutrients
  8. Controls cell activities, contains genetic information
  9. DNA is turned into mRNA
  10. The same species becomes separated by a physical barrier
  11. Species population size exceeds the capacity
  12. Genetic expression
  13. Does not use energy to move molecules across the membrane
  14. Substance that kills growth of other microorganisms
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  1. Diagram used to identify plants and animals
  2. What the body does to stay the same or balanced
  3. Plants convert light energy into food for themselves
  4. Organisms convert food into usable energy
  5. Why certain traits become dominant in a population
  6. Molecules necessary for life
  7. Uses ATP to move substances across the membrane
  8. mRNA is read by ribosacidso make amino a cids into a protein
  9. Produces energy through cellular respiration
  10. A type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms
  11. Uses oxygen to break down nutrients into ATP
  12. Book of code that tells your cells what to do
  13. Relatively unspecialized cell develops into mature specialized cells
  14. Diagram used to predict genotypes and phenotypes of children
  15. An organism adapts to a specific function or environment
  16. Physical expression

30 Clues: Genetic expressionPhysical expressionDNA is turned into mRNAMolecules necessary for lifeControls what enters and leaves the cellOrganisms convert food into usable energyAssembles proteins using DNA instructionsDiagram used to identify plants and animalsDoes not use oxygen to break down nutrientsProduces energy through cellular respiration...

Biology final project 2025-04-28

Biology final project crossword puzzle
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  1. A cell without a nucleus.
  2. 1/2 of the replicated/duplicated chromosome.
  3. The process of burning something.
  4. All living parts in an ecosystem.
  5. Protein that act as a catalyst to accelerate a reaction.
  6. A highly contagious disease caused by the SARS- Cov2 virus.
  7. When a cell is damaged beyond repair, it destroys itself (pop).
  8. System Releases hormones into the bloodstream.
  9. Something that causes or starts a chemical reaction.
  10. An organism that causes disease in the host.
  11. System Breaks down and absorbs nutrients from the food.
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  1. The end product of a biological or chemical process, what was made or created.
  2. A preparation that is used to stimulate the body's immune response against a specific disease.
  3. An organism that is infected with or fed upon by a parasitic or pathogenic organism.
  4. System Helps the body move
  5. Transports water through a semipermeable membrane.
  6. non-living parts of an ecosystem.
  7. A tumor or growth that is not cancerous.
  8. A cell with a nucleus.
  9. Fat tissue that helps keep an organism warm.

20 Clues: A cell with a nucleus.A cell without a nucleus.System Helps the body moveThe process of burning something.non-living parts of an ecosystem.All living parts in an ecosystem.A tumor or growth that is not cancerous.1/2 of the replicated/duplicated chromosome.Fat tissue that helps keep an organism warm.An organism that causes disease in the host....

Biology Bio terms 2025-05-14

Biology Bio terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of infection in which the virus enters a cell, makes a new copy of itself, and causes the cell to burst
  2. bacteriophage DNA that is embedded in the bacterial host's DNA
  3. is a protein coat surrounding a virus
  4. kind of virus that infects bacteria
  5. symbiotic association of plant roots and fungi
  6. complex carbohydrates that make up the cell walls of fungi also found in the external skeletons of some insects
  7. process in which a cell replicates its DNA and then divides in half to produce two identical cells
  8. life cycle that has 2 alternations peare a haploid layer and a diploid phase
  9. is the process by which paramecia and some prokaryotes exchange genetic information
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  1. infection in which a virus embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host's cell and is replicated within the host's DNA
  2. are one of many long slender filaments that make up the body of a fungus
  3. structure produced by prokaryotes in unfavorable conditions; thick internal walls that enclose DNA and a portion of disease-causing material
  4. disease-causing agent
  5. symbiotic association between a fungus and photosynthetic organisms
  6. structure used by preists for Mohomed moves an unaviable metin
  7. groups of drugs are used to block the growth and reproduction of bacterial pathogens
  8. preparation of weakened or killed pathogens is used to produce immunity to a disease
  9. reproductive structure of a fungus that grows from the mycelium
  10. short hair-like projection that produces movement
  11. Particle is made of a protein, nucleic acids, and sometimes lipids that can replicate only by infecting living cells
  12. densely branched network of hyphae
  13. is a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus
  14. DNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information

23 Clues: disease-causing agentdensely branched network of hyphaekind of virus that infects bacteriais a protein coat surrounding a virussymbiotic association of plant roots and fungiis a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleusshort hair-like projection that produces movementDNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information...

biology chapter 21 2025-05-15

biology chapter 21 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reproductive structure of a fungus that grows from the mycelium
  2. symbiotic association between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism
  3. type of infection in which a virus enters a cell, makes copies of itself, and causes the cell to burst
  4. protein coat surrounding a virus
  5. symbiotic association of plant roots and fungi
  6. structure used by protists for movement; produces movement in a wavelike motion
  7. one of many long, slender filaments that makes up the body of a fungus
  8. type of infection in which a virus embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host cell and is replicated along with the host cell's DNA
  9. densely branched network of the hyphae of a fungus
  10. structure produced by prokaryotes in unfavorable conditions; a thick internal wall that encloses the DNA and a portion of the cytoplasm
  11. complex carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of fungi; also found in the external skeletons of arthropods
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  1. process in which paramecia and some prokaryotes exchange genetic information
  2. a group of drugs used to block the growth and reproduction of bacterial pathogens
  3. unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus
  4. kind of virus that infects bacteria
  5. RNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information
  6. bacteriophage DNA that is embedded in the bacterial host's DNA
  7. disease-causing agent
  8. type of asexual reproduction in which an organism replicates its DNA and divides in half, producing two identical daughter cells
  9. particle made of proteins, nucleic acids, and sometimes lipids that can replicate only by infecting living cells
  10. preparation of weakened or killed pathogens used to produce immunity to a disease
  11. short hairlike projection that produces movement

22 Clues: disease-causing agentprotein coat surrounding a viruskind of virus that infects bacteriaunicellular organism that lacks a nucleussymbiotic association of plant roots and fungishort hairlike projection that produces movementdensely branched network of the hyphae of a fungusRNA virus that contains RNA as its genetic information...

EOC Biology review 2024-04-02

EOC Biology review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process where two identical daughter cells form
  2. Chromosomes move to opposite poles of the spindle
  3. Having different alleles
  4. The process of copying a section of DNA into RNA
  5. Large part of the cell membrane
  6. Offspring with different pairs of genes
  7. Building blocks
  8. The First phase in Mitosis
  9. Structure of DNA
  10. A nucleic acid, connects to Cytosine
  11. Chromosomes move to opposite ends and two nuclei are formed
  12. Change in DNA sequence/structure
  13. A simple carbohydrate
  14. Cells creating proteins
  15. Chromosomes attach to spindle fibers
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  1. Less common gene
  2. The more common gene
  3. Having two of the same allele
  4. A cell makes proteins using genetic information in mRNA
  5. Homozygous genotypes result in the opposite phenotype
  6. A building block of DNA
  7. Second stage of cell growth, after S phase
  8. Two daughter cells form
  9. A nucleic acid, connects to Thymine
  10. Nucleotide bases are the same when antiparallel
  11. Preparation for mitosis
  12. Genetic material in all cells
  13. A nucleic acid, Connects to Adenine
  14. A nucleic acid, connects to Guanine
  15. First stage of cell growth in cell division

30 Clues: Building blocksLess common geneStructure of DNAThe more common geneA simple carbohydrateA building block of DNATwo daughter cells formPreparation for mitosisCells creating proteinsHaving different allelesThe First phase in MitosisHaving two of the same alleleGenetic material in all cellsLarge part of the cell membrane...

Top Biology Vocaulary 2024-04-04

Top Biology Vocaulary crossword puzzle
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  1. A cell makes protein by using genetic information.
  2. adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G)
  3. is the phase of the cell cycle in which a typical cell spends most of its life
  4. A cross between traits
  5. The next stage of cell division (Mitosis)
  6. final phase of cell division
  7. any change in the DNA sequence of a cell.
  8. having two different alleles of a particular gene
  9. one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
  10. is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
  11. The two main types of nucleic acids
  12. Glucose
  13. one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
  14. A stage of cell division in which the DNA moves away from eachother
  15. is a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group
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  1. RNA copy of the DNA
  2. A term used to define the structure of DNA
  3. divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.
  4. enhances the qualities of something else.
  5. Two identical versions of the same gene
  6. A chemical compound containing Phosphorus
  7. turning old proteins into new proteins
  8. Both phases where the cell grows
  9. A type of cell division resulting in two daughter cells
  10. First stage of cell division
  11. Stronger
  12. Less dominant trait
  13. is one of the four nucleotide bases in DNA

28 Clues: GlucoseStrongerRNA copy of the DNALess dominant traitA cross between traitsfinal phase of cell divisionFirst stage of cell divisionBoth phases where the cell growsThe two main types of nucleic acidsturning old proteins into new proteinsTwo identical versions of the same geneenhances the qualities of something else....

Biology terms crossword 2024-04-05

Biology terms crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organism that eats both plants and meat
  2. interacting organisms coexisting
  3. individual plant or animal
  4. organism which produces its own food using light, water, and CO2
  5. animal that naturally preys off others
  6. living components which shape the environment
  7. organism which eats other plants or animals for energy
  8. organisms that decompose/break apart living material
  9. plant/animal which a parasite can leech off
  10. animal which feeds off of dead plants/animals
  11. branch of biology
  12. position of organism in a food chain
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  1. group of individuals of the same species
  2. organism which mostly eats plants
  3. only one organism benefits off the other
  4. organism which cannot produce its own food
  5. organism which mostly eats meat
  6. natural home/environment
  7. animal that gets hunted or killed by the predator
  8. part of the earth where living things exist
  9. series of organisms which show the transfer of energy between organisms
  10. community of organisms
  11. organism which makes its own food
  12. non-living components which shape the environment
  13. system of interlocking food chains

25 Clues: branch of biologycommunity of organismsnatural home/environmentindividual plant or animalorganism which mostly eats meatinteracting organisms coexistingorganism which mostly eats plantsorganism which makes its own foodsystem of interlocking food chainsposition of organism in a food chainanimal that naturally preys off others...

STAAR Review Biology 2024-04-08

STAAR Review Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. matches with A
  2. cell division
  3. Cell growth stages
  4. matches with C
  5. different alleles together
  6. matches with T
  7. use template or align
  8. 2nd stage in mitosis
  9. preparing for mitosis
  10. 1st stage in mitosis
  11. DNA to mRNA
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  1. Punnet squares
  2. Phosphate + Sugar + Bases
  3. matches with G
  4. same alleles together
  5. create proteins
  6. Trait that overpowers all others
  7. structure for DNA
  8. backbone with sugar
  9. Deoxyribose and ribose
  10. genetic material
  11. homozygous alleles to appear
  12. A,T,C,G
  13. 3rd stage in mitosis
  14. Cytoplasm division
  15. Change in DNA, not normal
  16. 4th stage in mitosis

27 Clues: A,T,C,GDNA to mRNAcell divisionPunnet squaresmatches with Gmatches with Amatches with Cmatches with Tcreate proteinsgenetic materialstructure for DNACell growth stagesCytoplasm divisionbackbone with sugar3rd stage in mitosis2nd stage in mitosis4th stage in mitosis1st stage in mitosissame alleles togetheruse template or alignpreparing for mitosis...

Cell biology vocabulary 2024-04-17

Cell biology vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of nutrients and waste.
  2. The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
  3. A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
  4. A type of cell that has a nucleus and other specialized structures called organelles.
  5. A structure in the cell that contains genes and carries genetic information.
  6. Organelles that make proteins in the cell.
  7. The movement of water across a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
  8. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
  9. Small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.
  10. A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.
  11. To make a substance less concentrated by adding more solvent.
  12. A gradual change in concentration, pressure, or another property over a distance.
  13. A rigid layer outside the cell membrane that provides support and protection to plant cells.
  14. A process that does not require energy input.
  15. A part of plant cells that captures sunlight and helps make food through photosynthesis.
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  1. Tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
  2. Organelles that produce energy for the cell.
  3. A specialized cell in plant roots that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
  4. The control center of the cell that contains the DNA and regulates cell activities.
  5. The jelly-like substance inside the cell where most of the cell's activities take place.
  6. A large storage space in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste.
  7. The protective layer around a cell that controls what goes in and out.
  8. The amount of a substance in a given volume.
  9. The movement of substances across a cell membrane using energy.
  10. Two solutions that have the same concentration of solutes.
  11. A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.
  12. The genetic material found in cells that contains instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
  13. A small, circular piece of DNA found in some cells, often used in genetic engineering.

28 Clues: Organelles that make proteins in the cell.Organelles that produce energy for the cell.The amount of a substance in a given volume.A process that does not require energy input.Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.Two solutions that have the same concentration of solutes.To make a substance less concentrated by adding more solvent....

Biology Vocab Review 2024-04-17

Biology Vocab Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Small, leg-like appendages found on the abdomens of crustaceans, often used for swimming, reproduction, or both.
  2. The order of reptiles that contains crocodiles and alligators.
  3. All the different populations of organisms that live and interact in the same area.
  4. A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area and capable of interbreeding.
  5. The order of reptiles that contains lizards and snakes.
  6. Animals that possess both male and female reproductive organs
  7. A hard external covering or shell that provides support, protection, and structure to the body of an arthropod.
  8. The middle section of an arthropod's body, located between the head (cephalothorax) and the abdomen, often bearing legs or wings.
  9. The process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil, moves through the plant, and then evaporates from the leaves into the atmosphere.
  10. Hard coverings on the skin of reptiles that help retain water and provide protection
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  1. An egg that has a hard shell and contains fluid, designed for growing on land.
  2. Animals that have backbones
  3. A cylindrical form found in cnidarians like sea anemones, with a mouth surrounded by tentacles.
  4. The process by which arthropods shed their exoskeleton in order to grow, allowing for expansion and development of a new, larger exoskeleton.
  5. The study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.
  6. The fused head and thorax region found in some arthropods.
  7. Cannot regulate its own body temperature - "cold-blooded"
  8. A long, rod-like midline structure that develops in chordates that acts as a central coordinator during chordate development
  9. Animals that lack backbones
  10. A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, such as a forest or desert.

20 Clues: Animals that have backbonesAnimals that lack backbonesThe order of reptiles that contains lizards and snakes.Cannot regulate its own body temperature - "cold-blooded"The fused head and thorax region found in some arthropods.Animals that possess both male and female reproductive organsThe order of reptiles that contains crocodiles and alligators....

Biology final project 2021-06-06

Biology final project crossword puzzle
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  1. that act as biological catalysts
  2. substance that has amino acids
  3. energy- Living things store energy in molecules
  4. Materials can be classified based on their physical and chemical properties.
  5. The study of life.
  6. A shape or structure.
  7. the smallest unit of life.
  8. A community of interacting organisms
  9. Movement-Glucose moves from plants leave to all of its cells
  10. Made of cells.
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  1. make their own food.
  2. mass of organisms in a given area.
  3. One molecule used for chemical energy.
  4. pictures of the chromosome.
  5. - made up of DNA
  6. respiration- The reactions happen inside of cells
  7. process in which green plants
  8. Cells need this energy to move and function.
  9. Atoms or small molecules.
  10. - Natural things.

20 Clues: Made of cells.The study of life.- Natural things.make their own food.- made up of DNAA shape or structure.Atoms or small molecules.the smallest unit of life.pictures of the chromosome.process in which green plantssubstance that has amino acidsthat act as biological catalystsmass of organisms in a given area.A community of interacting organisms...

Gracie's Biology Bonus 2022-01-05

Gracie's Biology Bonus crossword puzzle
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  1. a group where organisms share enough DNA
  2. hybrid offspring dies
  3. levels of organization into which organisms are classified
  4. species occur in different habitats
  5. the branch of biology that groups and names organisms
  6. process where organisms change over time
  7. where an organism moves to a new area
  8. Drift a random event removes genetic variation from a population
  9. the process by which humans use breeding for specific traits
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  1. each reproduces at a different time
  2. changes in organisms that result in the creation of a new species
  3. occurs gradually
  4. reproductive isolation that keeps a sperm from fertilizing an egg
  5. the preserved remains of impression of an organism
  6. a diagram that links groups of organisms by showing how evolutionary lines branched off from common ancestors.
  7. hybrid is sterile
  8. gametes that meet do not fuse to form a zygote
  9. grouping things into levels based upon similarities
  10. an organism exits an area
  11. when a new population is started by a small number of organisms

20 Clues: occurs graduallyhybrid is sterilehybrid offspring diesan organism exits an areaeach reproduces at a different timespecies occur in different habitatswhere an organism moves to a new areaa group where organisms share enough DNAprocess where organisms change over timegametes that meet do not fuse to form a zygote...

Biology Unit 8 2022-03-20

Biology Unit 8 crossword puzzle
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  1. organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals
  2. A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms
  3. A substance in the environment that is useful to people, is economically and technologically feasible to access, and is socially acceptable to use.
  4. A relationship between two species in which both species benefit
  5. a relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is not harmed
  6. the rule in ecology that states that no two species can occupy the same niche in the same habitat at the same time
  7. physical, or nonliving, factor that shapes an ecosystem
  8. An organism that makes its own food
  9. Succession following a disturbance that destroys a community without destroying the soil
  10. A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
  11. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  12. Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
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  1. feed on plant and animal remains and other dead matter
  2. Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
  3. An organism's particular role in an ecosystem, or how it makes its living.
  4. Place where an organism lives
  5. Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms
  6. An organism that obtains energy and nutrients by feeding on other organisms or their remains.
  7. An ecological succession that begins in an area where no biotic community previously existed
  8. A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other
  9. Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment

21 Clues: Place where an organism livesAn organism that makes its own foodfeed on plant and animal remains and other dead matterphysical, or nonliving, factor that shapes an ecosystemOrganisms that break down the dead remains of other organismsorganism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals...

Biology Unit 8 2022-03-20

Biology Unit 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals
  2. A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms
  3. A substance in the environment that is useful to people, is economically and technologically feasible to access, and is socially acceptable to use.
  4. A relationship between two species in which both species benefit
  5. a relationship in which one organism benefits and the other organism is not harmed
  6. the rule in ecology that states that no two species can occupy the same niche in the same habitat at the same time
  7. physical, or nonliving, factor that shapes an ecosystem
  8. An organism that makes its own food
  9. Succession following a disturbance that destroys a community without destroying the soil
  10. A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
  11. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  12. Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
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  1. feed on plant and animal remains and other dead matter
  2. Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
  3. An organism's particular role in an ecosystem, or how it makes its living.
  4. Place where an organism lives
  5. Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms
  6. An organism that obtains energy and nutrients by feeding on other organisms or their remains.
  7. An ecological succession that begins in an area where no biotic community previously existed
  8. A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other
  9. Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment

21 Clues: Place where an organism livesAn organism that makes its own foodfeed on plant and animal remains and other dead matterphysical, or nonliving, factor that shapes an ecosystemOrganisms that break down the dead remains of other organismsorganism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-19

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Greater concentration of solutes in the solution than the inside of the cell.
  2. Dehydration Synthesis is the chemical reaction that builds smaller molecules from bigger ones.
  3. Cellular structure responsible of protein synthesis.
  4. Is in charge of breaking down fatty acids and amino acids.
  5. Affects the fluidity of membranes.
  6. Determine most of the membrane’s functions.
  7. the entire region between plasma membrane and the nuclear envelope.
  8. Equal concentration of solutes in the solution and inside of the cell.
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  1. It houses the DNA and directs the synthesis of ribosomes and proteins.
  2. Long chains of monosaccharides
  3. Is the ability of a surrounding solution to cause a cell to gain or lose water.
  4. Controls passage of organic molecules, ions, water, and oxygen into and out of the cell.
  5. Affects fluidity of animal cells’ membrane differently at different temperatures​.
  6. Includes glucose, small sugars, water. Clue: ( a type of molecule)
  7. Movement of particles so they spread out into available space.
  8. Chemical reaction that builds bigger molecules from smaller ones.​
  9. Bind to molecules, making the rupture of bond easier.
  10. A factor that affects Diffusion
  11. Diffusion of free water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane
  12. Most membrane proteins are:

20 Clues: Most membrane proteins are:Long chains of monosaccharidesA factor that affects DiffusionAffects the fluidity of membranes.Determine most of the membrane’s functions.Cellular structure responsible of protein synthesis.Bind to molecules, making the rupture of bond easier.Is in charge of breaking down fatty acids and amino acids....

Biology - Chapter 2 2022-08-22

Biology - Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. substance present before a chemical reaction and takes place in it
  2. the building block of matter; the smallest possible particle of an element
  3. attraction between two atoms as a result of sharing or transferring valence electrons
  4. a change in a substance that results in one or more new substances being formed that have different physical and chemical properties than the original substance
  5. process by which particles in solution are evenly distributed throughout the solvent by Brownian motion
  6. process by which one substance, the solute, is broken up into smaller pieces by and distributed within a second substance, the solvent
  7. substance that produces hydroxide ions or accepts hydrogen ions in solution
  8. class of nonpolar organic compounds that are insoluble in water and are used for energy storage and cell membranes in living things
  9. substance formed during a chemical reaction
  10. tendency of energy to disperse and become less available to do work
  11. a change in a substance that does not change the identify of the substance
  12. a measurement of the average speed of the particles within a substance
  13. organic compound comprised of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
  14. naturally occurring catalyst, usually a protein
  15. the smallest particle of a covalently bonded compound
  16. class of organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins
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  1. a pure substance made from two or more elements that are chemically combined
  2. attraction of particles in one substance for particles in a different substance
  3. substance that binds to an enzyme and reduces its activity
  4. attraction of like particles within polar substances
  5. substance that produces hydrogen ions in solution
  6. substance that changes the rate of a chemical reaction but is not itself used up or affected by the reaction
  7. a pure substance made of only kind of atom
  8. class of simple organic compounds important in living things as a source of energy and structure
  9. the ability to do work; the driver of the physical and chemical processes necessary for life
  10. having an uneven distribution of electrical charge
  11. a covalently bonded compound containing the element carbon
  12. the physical stuff that makes up the universe - anything that occupies space and has mass
  13. class of organic compounds that serve as the building blocks for the information storage molecules in DNA and RNA

29 Clues: a pure substance made of only kind of atomsubstance formed during a chemical reactionnaturally occurring catalyst, usually a proteinsubstance that produces hydrogen ions in solutionhaving an uneven distribution of electrical chargeattraction of like particles within polar substancesthe smallest particle of a covalently bonded compound...

Halloween Biology Crossword 2022-10-30

Halloween Biology Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Many Serial Killers are considered this type of person.
  2. These creepy crawly arachnids terrifies many people across the globe
  3. the molecule that plants build up with photosynthesis and animals break down with cellular respiration
  4. caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and other types of organisms like fungi.
  5. Jeffery Dahmer is one of the more famous verisions of this type of monster
  6. this fictional organism was found in living things and allowed the jedi and the sith to use the force.
  7. these microorganisms do alcoholic fermentation.
  8. this mythical creature is part woman part fish.
  9. the scientific name for the bubonic plaque
  10. these slithery creatures have scared people for centuries
  11. Quote this animal nevermore.
  12. unicellular or multicellular organisms that have membrane bound organelles
  13. a type of virus that you should vaccinate your pets against.
  14. fleas on these creatures were responible for one of the worst pandemics this world has ever seen.
  15. These creatures co-exist in a mutually beneficial relationship. One of Spider-man's suites was made of these
  16. something with a pH higher than 7 is called this also used to describe those that like pumpkin spice lattes
  17. this non living thing is responsible for the pandemic we are just starting to recover from
  18. vampires want to suck this.
  19. what zombies are looking to eat.
  20. This mythical creature is wrapped in bandages
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  1. the mad scientist that made a very famous monster from spare human parts.
  2. these are carniverous plants
  3. unicellular organisms that have no membrane bound organelles
  4. you can find these creepy animals buried in the dirt or sometimes your pets need treated for these.
  5. a process where autotrophs can make their own food from harnessing light energy.
  6. One of the names we give to things that haunt things after their death.
  7. These types of creatures live by sucking the life force from other creatures usually in the form of blood.
  8. these mythical creatures appear when the moon is full.
  9. this organelle is the powerhouse of the cell
  10. this animal is what dracula can turn into to escape or travel quickly
  11. this can damage your skin, some living things make it and use it to digest thing. It holds numbers lower than 7 on the pH scale.
  12. this can be found in poisonous animals it's also a name for a spider-man villian/antihero

32 Clues: vampires want to suck this.these are carniverous plantsQuote this animal nevermore.what zombies are looking to eat.the scientific name for the bubonic plaquethis organelle is the powerhouse of the cellThis mythical creature is wrapped in bandagesthese microorganisms do alcoholic fermentation.this mythical creature is part woman part fish....

Ib biology glossary 2022-11-09

Ib biology glossary crossword puzzle
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  1. a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
  2. the alleles of an organism
  3. A group of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.
  4. an organism that synthesizes its organic molecules from simple inorganic substance
  5. the whole of the genetic information of an organism
  6. A single cell that carries out all the functions of life
  7. The building up of complex molecules from smaller ones
  8. unspecialized cells that can give rise to a wide range of body cells by differentiating along different pathways.
  9. a group of populations living and interacting with each other in an area
  10. The particular position on homologous chromosomes of a gene
  11. process where plants make carbohydrate using sunlight, energy, CO2, water and chlorophyll.
  12. chemical reactions within the organisms
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  1. a group of organisms of the same species who live in the same are at the same time
  2. The breaking down of complex molecules in the biochemistry of cells.
  3. Production of offspring, either sexually or asexually
  4. A single particle of an element, consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons.
  5. a heritable factor that controls a specific characteristic
  6. an organism that obtains organic molecules from other organisms
  7. the characteristics of an organism
  8. a type of cell division to produce two genetically identical cells.

20 Clues: the alleles of an organismthe characteristics of an organismchemical reactions within the organismsthe whole of the genetic information of an organismProduction of offspring, either sexually or asexuallyThe building up of complex molecules from smaller onesA single cell that carries out all the functions of life...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-01

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The main product of cellular respiration
  2. Molecules containing two or more elements
  3. The number of electrons in carbon's outer shell
  4. Phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are lined up in the center of the cell
  5. Does not like water
  6. Attraction between unlike molecules
  7. Phase of mitosis where microtubules attach to kinetochores
  8. Subunits of polymers
  9. Subatomic particle with a negative charge
  10. The addition of water that breaks larger molecules into their subunits
  11. Synthesis, Role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum
  12. Subatomic particle with no charge
  13. Stack of thylakoids
  14. The removal of water that allows subunits to link together into larger molecules
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  1. Unfolding of polypeptides
  2. Subatomic particle with a positive charge
  3. Having both polar and nonpolar regions
  4. Unique substances that cannot be broken down by ordinary chemical means
  5. Attraction between like molecules
  6. acids, Monomer of proteins
  7. Bond, Bond that holds monomers together
  8. phosphorylation, The part of cellular respiration where the most ATP is produced
  9. Heat, The amount of heat a substance must absorb to raise its temperature
  10. Two or more atoms joined together by covalent bonds
  11. The type of cell without a nucleus
  12. Where photosynthesis occurs in a cell
  13. The monomer of nucleic acids
  14. Cell division that only occurs in eukaryotic cells
  15. Likes water
  16. Where glycolysis takes place in the cell

30 Clues: Likes waterDoes not like waterStack of thylakoidsSubunits of polymersUnfolding of polypeptidesacids, Monomer of proteinsThe monomer of nucleic acidsAttraction between like moleculesSubatomic particle with no chargeThe type of cell without a nucleusAttraction between unlike moleculesWhere photosynthesis occurs in a cell...

Branches of Biology 2022-01-17

Branches of Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. study of heredity and the lifelong development of living things
  2. study of insects
  3. study of living things
  4. study of animals
  5. study of diseases
  6. study of plants
  7. study of the classification and naming of living things
  8. study of ocean ecosystems
  9. study of tissues
  10. study of microorganisms
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  1. study of the natural world especially as affected by human activity
  2. study of blood
  3. study of the normal functions of living things
  4. study of the internal structures of living things
  5. study of viruses
  6. study of the relationships of living things to each other and to the environment
  7. study of cells
  8. the use of chemistry in the study of living things
  9. study of bacteria
  10. study of fungi

20 Clues: study of bloodstudy of cellsstudy of fungistudy of plantsstudy of virusesstudy of insectsstudy of animalsstudy of tissuesstudy of bacteriastudy of diseasesstudy of living thingsstudy of microorganismsstudy of ocean ecosystemsstudy of the normal functions of living thingsstudy of the internal structures of living things...

Unit 6 Biology 2022-01-20

Unit 6 Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Shows unrelated organisms come to resemble one another.
  2. Form of reproductive isolation in which two populations are separated physically by geographic barriers such as rivers, mountains, or stretches of water.
  3. A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data.
  4. A single species or a small group of species evolve.
  5. Principle that all living things were derived from common ancestors.
  6. Inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival.
  7. Form of reproductive isolation in which two populations have differences in courtship rituals or other types of behavior that prevent them from interbreeding.
  8. Separation of species or populations so that they cannot interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
  9. Change over time.
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  1. Form of reproductive isolation in which two populations reproduce at different times.
  2. A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.
  3. Structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry.
  4. Natural Selection is the driving force of evolution and refers to the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype and general fitness.
  5. Remains or traces of life that have been preserved in sedimentary rock over time.
  6. When there are not enough resources for organisms to thrive so there is a constant struggle.
  7. When an organism die out.
  8. Diagram that shows relationships between species or relationships are based on derived characteristics.
  9. The inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.
  10. Model that uses DNA comparisons to estimate the length of time that two species have been evolving independently.
  11. The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
  12. Structure that is inherited from ancestors but has lost much or all of its original function.
  13. Middle germ layer; develops into muscles, and much of the circulatory, reproductive, and excretory systems.
  14. Two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time.

23 Clues: Change over time.When an organism die out.A single species or a small group of species evolve.Shows unrelated organisms come to resemble one another.Two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time.A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data....

Biology Crossword Project 2022-02-15

Biology Crossword Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. slipper shape
  2. nonmotile gamete or egg
  3. unicelluar and formerly classified as a protoza
  4. some make their own light
  5. spherical air bladders and float
  6. all are unicelluar
  7. brown algae
  8. binary fision
  9. can be used as a growth medium
  10. rid of access water
  11. avoiding reaction, move away
  12. green algae
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  1. representative organism
  2. fruiting bodies, produce spores
  3. golden algae
  4. cool, moist enviornments
  5. leaf like part
  6. rockweed
  7. two paramecium attach to each other
  8. colonies can be broken
  9. gives shape to body
  10. a gelatinous coating
  11. thrush, athletes foot, ringworms
  12. farming of algae
  13. first animal
  14. red algae

26 Clues: rockweedred algaebrown algaegreen algaegolden algaefirst animalslipper shapebinary fisionleaf like partfarming of algaeall are unicelluargives shape to bodyrid of access watera gelatinous coatingcolonies can be brokenrepresentative organismnonmotile gamete or eggcool, moist enviornmentssome make their own lightavoiding reaction, move away...

Biology - Chapter 24 2022-04-20

Biology - Chapter 24 crossword puzzle
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  1. upper surface of bilaterally symmetrical animals
  2. stinging cell
  3. outside
  4. muscle, circulatory, excretory
  5. lower surface of bilaterally symmetrical animals
  6. produces both eggs and sperm in the same body
  7. inside
  8. sperm and egg combine inside the animal's body
  9. middle
  10. head end of bilateral animals where sensory organs are often located
  11. skin, nerve
  12. fluid-filled body cavity completely surrounded by mesoderm
  13. body plan that tends to concentrate nervous tissue and sensory organs at the anterior end
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  1. sperm and egg combine outside the animal's body
  2. animal without a backbone
  3. an animal without a coelom
  4. fertilized egg cell
  5. cnidarian body form in which the body is umbrella shaped with tentacles that hang down
  6. organism that attaches to one place and stays there
  7. term describing the arrangement of an animal's body
  8. capsule holding a coiled, threadlike tube containing poison and barbs
  9. fluid-filled body with mesoderm
  10. animal with an endoskeleton or backbone
  11. tail end of bilaterally symmetrical animals
  12. digestive tract lining and organs
  13. two-cell-layer sac with an opening at one end
  14. fluid-filled ball of cells formed during early embryo development

27 Clues: insidemiddleoutsideskin, nervestinging cellfertilized egg cellanimal without a backbonean animal without a coelommuscle, circulatory, excretoryfluid-filled body with mesodermdigestive tract lining and organsanimal with an endoskeleton or backbonetail end of bilaterally symmetrical animalsproduces both eggs and sperm in the same body...

Honors Biology 10 2022-04-26

Honors Biology 10 crossword puzzle
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  1. what type of traits did mendel examine?
  2. In a pedigree what represents a female?
  3. a vertical line means...
  4. grid that helps determine all the possible genotypes resulting from a cross
  5. Mendels second law
  6. the roman numerals indicate what?
  7. what is homozygous dominant for height?
  8. what did mendel study
  9. how many traits did mendel examine?
  10. a horizontal line means...
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  1. who invented the punnet square
  2. a organisms physical traits
  3. The father of genetics
  4. type O blood is
  5. co-dominance is when all of the genotypes are...
  6. In a pedigree what represents a male?
  7. men cannot be what?
  8. Mendels first law
  9. a pedigree is someones what?
  10. an organisms genetic information

20 Clues: type O blood isMendels first lawMendels second lawmen cannot be what?what did mendel studyThe father of geneticsa vertical line means...a horizontal line means...a organisms physical traitsa pedigree is someones what?who invented the punnet squarean organisms genetic informationthe roman numerals indicate what?how many traits did mendel examine?...

GCSE biology revision 2022-04-29

GCSE biology revision crossword puzzle
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  1. What type of microscope is used in a school lab?
  2. What type of organism carries out decomposition?
  3. A sequence of 3 bases that can be read to create an amino acid.
  4. Which transport vessel is used to transport water and minerals up the plant?
  5. What happens to enzymes when the pH of a solution gets too high?
  6. Which acid is produced during anaerobic respiration in animals?
  7. What is the zone called around an antibiotic in an agar plate where the bacteria has been killed?
  8. Which hormone stimulates growth in the plant?
  9. What is a living organism that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animal to human?
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  1. What is the name of the square used to study the distribution of small organisms?
  2. Which type of bacteria turns ammonia in decaying matter into nitrites and then into nitrates?
  3. Which gland is often referred to as the “master gland”?
  4. What is used to join the sticky ends of the desired gene to the plasmid DNA of a bacteria?
  5. What is used to absorb carbon dioxide in the investigating respiration practical?
  6. The part of your brain that controls unconscious activities like breathing and your heart rate.
  7. Where a cell divides into two daughter diploid cells and then each daughter cell divides again into four haploid daughter cells.
  8. Which muscles causes the hairs to stand up when you’re too cold?
  9. What is the mass of living material that makes up an organism?
  10. The characteristic that alleles give a whole organism.
  11. What type of pathogen does an antibiotic not work on?
  12. What is the name of the small sacs of air in the lungs where gas exchange takes place?

21 Clues: Which hormone stimulates growth in the plant?What type of microscope is used in a school lab?What type of organism carries out decomposition?What type of pathogen does an antibiotic not work on?The characteristic that alleles give a whole organism.Which gland is often referred to as the “master gland”?...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-10

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tube at the back of the mouth that works as passageway
  2. blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to body
  3. tissue that joins muscles to bone
  4. pale liquid portion of blood
  5. cells that secrete mineral deposits
  6. cell fragment that helps in blood clotting
  7. blood cells that fight infection
  8. fluid that is filtered out of the blood
  9. outer layer of the skin
  10. inorganic nutrients that the body needs
  11. stable bodily environment
  12. filaments between two Z lines
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  1. smallest blood vessel
  2. structure that holds the vocal cords
  3. condition when fatty deposits build up
  4. another term for the windpipe
  5. help the body grow
  6. type of connective tissue
  7. blood cell containing hemoglobin
  8. group of regulatory cardiac muscles
  9. organic molecules that the body needs
  10. iron-containing protein

22 Clues: help the body growsmallest blood vesselouter layer of the skiniron-containing proteintype of connective tissuestable bodily environmentpale liquid portion of bloodanother term for the windpipefilaments between two Z linesblood cell containing hemoglobinblood cells that fight infectiontissue that joins muscles to bone...

Biology Midterm Review 2022-12-15

Biology Midterm Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organelle responsible for protein synthesis
  2. This organelle stores DNA and controls the cell's activity
  3. enzymes help to ____ the speed of a chemical reaction
  4. type of relationship where both individuals benefit
  5. structures that are used in mitosis to help pull apart sister chromatids
  6. respiration in the absence of oxygen
  7. all energy on earth derives from the ___
  8. an organelle present in plant cells and absent in animal cells
  9. enzymes are examples of this biomolecule
  10. term for maintaining a steady state
  11. Multicellular eukaryotic autotrophs belong to this kingdom
  12. phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell
Down
  1. type of relationship where one individual benefits and the other is unaffected
  2. organelle responsible for ribosome synthesis
  3. plants reflect this color of light
  4. type of organism can obtain energy directly from any of the other organisms in an ecosystem
  5. reactant of photosynthesis
  6. Selectively permeable structure surrounding the cell
  7. longest phase of a cell's life
  8. term for a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment
  9. iodine solution turns black on a potato, this indicates the presence of
  10. somatic cells are produced via
  11. type of cellular transport that requires energy
  12. diffusion of water
  13. energy currency in our cells

25 Clues: diffusion of waterreactant of photosynthesisenergy currency in our cellslongest phase of a cell's lifesomatic cells are produced viaplants reflect this color of lightterm for maintaining a steady staterespiration in the absence of oxygenall energy on earth derives from the ___enzymes are examples of this biomolecule...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-17

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. byproduct of lactic acid fermentation
  2. generation of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials
  3. it is the process of producing energy without the presence of oxygen
  4. it is the process of producing energy in the presence of oxygen
  5. steongest electron receptor
  6. moving of ions to the other side of the membrane to generate a electrochemical gradient
  7. creates molecules the body needs for functionality
  8. a type of an endergonic reaction where energy is stored.
  9. a nexcessary function of everyday life and could not occur without ATP
  10. a concept of coupling two biological reactions
Down
  1. starch and sugar present in grains and fruits ferments into vinegar and condiments
  2. is a breakdown of substances caused by water
  3. its primary function is to create an electrochemical gradient and has a series of 4 complexes.
  4. is the energy currency energy of the cell
  5. monomer of a protein
  6. a type of a cellular communication in which a cell produces a signal in which a cell produces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells
  7. byproduct of alcoholic fermentation
  8. glucose is partially oxidized to create acids and alcohols
  9. a process which converts glucose into pyruvate
  10. 1st compound formed in the krebs cycle
  11. release of energy to the surroundings
  12. is a simple sugar and a carbohydrate

22 Clues: monomer of a proteinsteongest electron receptorbyproduct of alcoholic fermentationis a simple sugar and a carbohydratebyproduct of lactic acid fermentationrelease of energy to the surroundings1st compound formed in the krebs cycleis the energy currency energy of the cellis a breakdown of substances caused by water...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-24

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. NADPH stands for ___________
  2. transfer of information between neurons
  3. a reaction that yields ATP through the catabolism of ketone bodies.
  4. combination of concentration gradient and the electrical gradient
  5. it is composed of phosphate groups, a ribose and adenine
  6. it requires energy for it to happen.
  7. process of breaking down fatty acids into substrates
  8. a five-carbon sugar found in RNA
  9. synthesis of polymers from monomers
  10. it is where the Krebs cycle takes place.
  11. carbon dioxide and water react, using light energy, to produce glucose and oxygen
  12. Acid also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA.
  13. its main function in citric acid is to transport carbon atoms
  14. protons are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane space, and oxygen is reduced to form water
  15. one of the reactants of aerobic respiration.
  16. range of all types of EM radiation.
  17. it occurs in yeast cells and bacteria
  18. FADH stands for __________
  19. energy generated from one reaction is used to drive the second reaction
  20. it produces two molecules of pyruvate, ATP, NADH and water
Down
  1. has a chlorophyll called P700.
  2. used as an energy source by many tissues during periods of glucose deficiency
  3. the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
  4. process of cellular respiration in which the presence of oxygen takes place
  5. tightening of muscles when you do some activity.
  6. it happens in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast and occur in the presence of sunlight.
  7. a green pigment foung in plants.
  8. under anaerobic conditions, the pyruvic acid is reduced to lacticid acid by ____________
  9. responsible for the brown and black skin
  10. a type of cellular communication which a cell prduces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells
  11. Phosphorylation process occurring in mitochondria and accounts for majority of the ATP production.
  12. functional units for photosynthesis.
  13. emitted by the sun and the reason skin tans and burns.
  14. pyruvic acid is broken down into carbon dioxide in a series of energy-extracting reactions
  15. iron-containing sulphur protein, which is the first pigment that accepts PS1
  16. Krebs cycle was named after him.
  17. most abundant protein in the chloroplast and maybe on earth
  18. movement of ions across a semipermeable membrane bound structure, down their electrochemical membrane
  19. it utilizes energy obtained from multiple catabolic mechanisms, including cellular respiration beta-oxidation, and ketosis.
  20. the chemical process which involves the splitting of a bond by adding water.

40 Clues: FADH stands for __________NADPH stands for ___________has a chlorophyll called P700.a green pigment foung in plants.a five-carbon sugar found in RNAKrebs cycle was named after him.synthesis of polymers from monomersrange of all types of EM radiation.it requires energy for it to happen.functional units for photosynthesis....

Biology topic 3 2023-01-25

Biology topic 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. on gill filaments to increase surface area
  2. many in companion cells lining the phloem to provide ATP for active transport
  3. what is opened by guard cells
  4. key word for blood and water flowing in opposite directions in a fish
  5. transports sugars in a plant
  6. water molecules stick to the wall of the xylem because they are
  7. what are pores on an insects called
  8. what flattens and contracts when breathing in
  9. used in photosynthesis 1 reaction is catalysed by rubisco
  10. .... of thoracic cavity increases when breathing in
Down
  1. increases rate of gas exchange
  2. what does the countercurrent flow maintain
  3. transports water in a plant
  4. oxygen diffuses through alveoli epithelium through capillary ...... into the blood
  5. many of them increase rate of gas exchange in human lungs
  6. produced by respiration to provide energy
  7. water molecules move up the xylem in a continues column because water molecules are .....
  8. adaptation in plant that are in dry environments
  9. process of water leaving leaves as water vapour
  10. cell open stomata

20 Clues: cell open stomatatransports water in a planttransports sugars in a plantwhat is opened by guard cellsincreases rate of gas exchangewhat are pores on an insects calledproduced by respiration to provide energywhat does the countercurrent flow maintainon gill filaments to increase surface areawhat flattens and contracts when breathing in...

iGCSE Biology (Venetia) 2022-06-24

iGCSE Biology (Venetia) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in a food chain, each tier is called a ______ level
  2. Small structures found on a villus
  3. 23 is the _______ number in humans
  4. When a male and female gamete fuse
  5. Water usually moves by osmosis
  6. Active transport means movement ___ a conc. gradient
Down
  1. Acid in the stomach
  2. When volume increases, _________ decreases
  3. Where you would find pollen in a flowering plant
  4. Tested for using the Sudan III Test
  5. 46 is the _______ number in humans
  6. Plant cell wall is made of…
  7. Tested for using the Biuret Test
  8. product of fermentation (other than CO2)
  9. During inhalation, volume increases in the…
  10. Tested for using the Benedict’s Test
  11. Movement of particles down a conc. gradient
  12. Produced in the liver, released by gall bladder
  13. Starch turns this from orange-brown to blue-black
  14. Where nectar is produced in a flowering plant

20 Clues: Acid in the stomachPlant cell wall is made of…Water usually moves by osmosisTested for using the Biuret Test46 is the _______ number in humansSmall structures found on a villus23 is the _______ number in humansWhen a male and female gamete fuseTested for using the Sudan III TestTested for using the Benedict’s Test...

Biology Unit 5 2022-12-06

Biology Unit 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. linear DNA,replicated in many places at once
  2. Made of 5-carbon sugar, phosphate and nitrogen bases
  3. change of 1 nucleotide in DNA through Substitution
  4. loop of DNA replicated in one places but goes faster
  5. occurs in cytoplasm at a ribosome
  6. nucleotides moving away from the fork
  7. Adenine and guanine
  8. part of the chromosome is broken off and put in the wrong place
  9. part of the chromosome is switched
  10. nucleotides added or removed change the whole amino acid chain
Down
  1. nucleotides moving towards the fork
  2. occurs in the nucleus DNA is transferred to the ribosome
  3. part of the chromosome is removed
  4. part of the chromosome is repeated
  5. mistake or error in genetic material
  6. folds back up and is used in translation to carry amino acids(anticodons)
  7. makes subunits of ribosomes
  8. Thymine and cytosine
  9. messenger RNA codes for protein codons
  10. physical structure of DNA

20 Clues: Adenine and guanineThymine and cytosinephysical structure of DNAmakes subunits of ribosomespart of the chromosome is removedoccurs in cytoplasm at a ribosomepart of the chromosome is repeatedpart of the chromosome is switchednucleotides moving towards the forkmistake or error in genetic materialnucleotides moving away from the fork...

Biology Unit 1.1 2022-12-10

Biology Unit 1.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. material physically mixed together but not chemically combined
  2. ____ bond: attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom(2 words)
  3. attraction of molecules of the same substance
  4. ____ forces: forces that exist between molecules(2 words)
  5. mixture of water and nondissolved material
  6. small units
  7. Negatively particles found in electron cloud
  8. large units
  9. dissolving substance in a solution(ex: water)
  10. Atomic ____: weighted average of the masses of element’s isotopes(2 words)
  11. Basic unit of matter
  12. ____ Number: Number of protons(2 words)
  13. attraction between molecules of different substances
  14. uneven distribution of electrons
  15. ____ Action: tendency of water to rise in a thin tube(2 words)
  16. chemical combination of 2 or more elements
  17. ____ bond: share electrons(2 words)
Down
  1. ____ shell: outer electron shell(2 words)
  2. mixture where components are evenly distributed
  3. same element but different mass number
  4. ____ bond: transfer electrons(2 words)
  5. Positive particles found in the nucleus
  6. Neutral particles found in the nucleus
  7. Substance that consists of a type of atom
  8. molecules forming ionic or a hydrogen bonds with water molecules
  9. substance that is dissolved in solution(ex: sugar, salt)
  10. ____ forces: forces that hold atoms together within a molecule(2 words)
  11. ____ Number: Number of protons and neutrons(2 words)
  12. nonpolar molecules that repel water molecules
  13. large molecules made from smaller ones

30 Clues: small unitslarge unitsBasic unit of matteruneven distribution of electrons____ bond: share electrons(2 words)same element but different mass number____ bond: transfer electrons(2 words)Neutral particles found in the nucleuslarge molecules made from smaller onesPositive particles found in the nucleus____ Number: Number of protons(2 words)...

Biology Unit 5 2022-12-08

Biology Unit 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Segment of newly formed DNA on the lagging strand, connected together ligase during DNa replication.
  2. 1st step of protein synthesis - takes place in nucleus and creates strand of mRNA.
  3. Organelle where proteins are made.
  4. Macromolecule made of amino acids for enzymes, transport, and cell structures.
  5. 3 letter sections of mRNA that codes for an amino acid.
  6. Replication strand of DNA that adds nucleotides moving toward helicase.
  7. Type of mutation that changes who sections of a chromosome nu adding, deletion, inverting, and moving sections.
  8. When a base is added or deleted and changes all amino acids after the mutation.
  9. Double stranded nucleic acid that has all genetic material, bases include A, T, G, and C, and is located in the nucleus.
Down
  1. 3 letter section of tRNA that matches to a codon of mRNA.
  2. Type of mutation that only affects one gene by substituting, adding, or deleting bases.
  3. Enzyme used to unzip the DNA molecule during DNA replication.
  4. Replication strand of DNA that adds nucleotides moving away from helicase.
  5. Refers to DNA and histone proteins that make up chromosomes.
  6. Monomer of proteins - made of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.
  7. Strand of RNA created during transcription - Each 3 letter section is called a codon.
  8. Double stranded nucleic acid that has all genetic material, bases include A, T, G, and C, and is located in the nucleus.
  9. Type of RNa used during translation, carries the amino acid and matches up with the mRNA codon.
  10. When a base is substituted and only changes 1 amino acid.
  11. Single stranded nucleic acid used by cells, has bases A, U, G, and, C types of include mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
  12. 2nd step of protein synthesis - takes place at a ribosome and uses tRNA molecules to assemble amino acids into proteins.

21 Clues: Organelle where proteins are made.3 letter sections of mRNA that codes for an amino acid.3 letter section of tRNA that matches to a codon of mRNA.When a base is substituted and only changes 1 amino acid.Refers to DNA and histone proteins that make up chromosomes.Enzyme used to unzip the DNA molecule during DNA replication....

Unit 1 Biology 2022-12-08

Unit 1 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the small units
  2. tendency of water to rise in a thin tube(2 words)
  3. total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom(2 words)
  4. substance that is dissolved in a solution
  5. compounds made of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous(2 words)
  6. mixture of water and an undissolved substance
  7. model of enzyme-substrate reaction where substrate and enzyme have corresponding shapes(4 words)
  8. molecules attach to the allosteric site, changing the active site so the enzyme and substrate can't attach(3 words)
  9. forces that exist between molecules
  10. pocket/fold on enzymes surface where reaction occurs(2 words)
  11. positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus
  12. subatomic particle that isn't charged, found in the nucleus
  13. group in an experiment that does receive the treatment(2 words)
  14. chemical reactions that absorb energy(2 words)
  15. the outer electron shell(2 words)
  16. uneven distribution of electrons between hydrogen and oxygen bonds
  17. dissolving substance in a solution
  18. forces that hold atoms together within the molecule
  19. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles(2 words)
  20. process of creating large molecules with small molecules, using energy
  21. organic compounds made from carbon and hydrogen
  22. (x-axis)variable that is manipulated(2 words)
  23. molecules sit on the active site so that enzymes can't connect to the substrate(2 words)
  24. attraction of molecules of the same substance
  25. law stating every energy transfer/transformation increases entropy in the universe(4 words)
  26. chemical bond when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another(2 words)
  27. words)bonds chemical bond when electrons are shared between atoms(2 words)
  28. made when two or more atoms are chemically bound together
  29. law stating energy can't be created or destroyed(4 words)
  30. ability to move or change matter
  31. process of splitting molecules into fragments with the addition of water
  32. negatively charged subatomic particle found outside the nucleus
  33. chemical reaction that builds up molecules by losing water molecules(2 words)
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  1. used to measure liquids (2 words)
  2. water loving
  3. made when two or more different types of atoms are chemically bound together
  4. substance that speeds up the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy
  5. used to hold small amounts of substances(2 words)
  6. attraction of molecules of different substances
  7. (y-axis) variable that may be changed(2 words)
  8. the number of protons in the atom(2 words)
  9. process of breaking large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy
  10. chemical reactions that release energy(2 words)
  11. organic compounds made of
  12. the big units
  13. substance on which an enzymes acts upon during the reaction
  14. (in proteins) made up of the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures(4 words)
  15. variable that is not changed(2 words)
  16. bond between a hydrogen atom and another atom(2 words)
  17. mixture where are components are evenly distributed
  18. the weighted average of the masses of an element's isotope(2 words)
  19. substance made up of only one atom
  20. used to heat and cool things as well as hold and measure them
  21. group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment(2 words)
  22. proteins that act as biological catalysts
  23. facts
  24. hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
  25. applying general statements to(2 words)
  26. the smallest unit of an element
  27. model of enzyme-substrate reaction where enzyme is capable of moving into the proper alignment so the active site will enable the enzyme to perform the reaction(4 words)
  28. source of energy used for metabolic processes
  29. water fearing
  30. used to mix chemicals and liquids(2 words)
  31. atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons they contain
  32. used to hold many test tubes(3 words)
  33. organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
  34. used to look at reactions or hold liquids/solids
  35. used to transfer small amounts of liquid

68 Clues: factswater lovingthe big unitswater fearingthe small unitsorganic compounds made ofhydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenthe smallest unit of an elementability to move or change matterused to measure liquids (2 words)the outer electron shell(2 words)substance made up of only one atomdissolving substance in a solutionforces that exist between molecules...

Biology Unit 1 2022-12-08

Biology Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A molecule attracted to water
  2. Causes similar molecules to stick together
  3. a biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
  4. An element with the same chemical properties but a different number of neutrons
  5. cell energy
  6. a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
  7. the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy
  8. occurs when molecules very similar to the substrate molecules bind to the active site and prevent binding of the actual substrate
  9. Causes dissimilar molecules to stick together.
  10. A unit of double-stranded nucleic acids consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bonds
  11. a substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain
  12. the active site of an adjoining protein subunit
  13. a class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules
  14. a weak bond based on the attraction between opposite electric charges.(2 words)
  15. The thing dissolving another substance
  16. the mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms
  17. linkage formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a chemical compound
Down
  1. a type of enzyme inhibition characterized by an inhibitor binding to an allosteric site resulting in decreased efficacy of the enzyme
  2. any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water breaks one or more chemical bonds
  3. the surface on which an organism lives or the substance on which an enzyme can act
  4. a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms
  5. the creation of larger molecules from smaller monomers where a water molecule is released
  6. a molecule of a class compound that reacts with other molecules to form polymers
  7. molecules that combine to form proteins
  8. a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria and archaea
  9. the process where food and drink turn into energy
  10. the specific process where exogenous genetic material is directly taken up and incorporated by a cell through its cell membrane
  11. A molecule consisting of a nitrogen-containing base, a phosphate group, and a sugar
  12. the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
  13. The thing being dissolved
  14. When a liquid moves against the force of gravity, going up a thin tube

31 Clues: cell energyThe thing being dissolvedA molecule attracted to waterThe thing dissolving another substancemolecules that combine to form proteinsCauses similar molecules to stick togetherCauses dissimilar molecules to stick together.the active site of an adjoining protein subunitthe process where food and drink turn into energy...

Biology unit 1 2022-12-05

Biology unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when something is attracted to water or water loving
  2. two things that don't stick
  3. something that gets dissolved in the solvent
  4. small units
  5. energy for the cell
  6. Making a compound by losing water
  7. the biomolecule that has Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
Down
  1. a reaction that absorbs heat
  2. when something is not attracted to water or is scared of water
  3. the biomolecules for sugars
  4. when water rises in a thin tube
  5. two things that do stick together
  6. Larg units
  7. Braking down larger units into smaller units releasing energy
  8. Biomolecules that are RNA and DNA
  9. the liquid that is used to dissolve somthing
  10. a reaction that releases heat
  11. the biomolecules for fats
  12. splitting a compound with the addtion of water
  13. Making large units out of small units using energy

20 Clues: Larg unitssmall unitsenergy for the cellthe biomolecules for fatsthe biomolecules for sugarstwo things that don't sticka reaction that absorbs heata reaction that releases heatwhen water rises in a thin tubetwo things that do stick togetherBiomolecules that are RNA and DNAMaking a compound by losing waterthe liquid that is used to dissolve somthing...

Unit 5 Biology 2022-12-04

Unit 5 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. single stranded-used in transcription to code for protein-codes.
  2. an enzyme that unzips DNA.
  3. non-coding DNA and are edited out.
  4. adds nucleotides moving away from the fork.
  5. each strand acts as a template-each new strand is half old and half new.
  6. nitrogen bases are held together with this in the middle.
  7. a protein DNA is wrapped around to make a nucleosome-looks like beads on a string.
  8. in RNA that replaces the thymine.
  9. DNA replication occurs in this phase.
Down
  1. adenine, guanine.
  2. must be connected together with ligase-happens in lagging strand.
  3. thymine (uracil if RNA), cytosine.
  4. occurs in the nucleus-creates mRNA strand editing out introns and sends mRNA strand to translation.
  5. one strand adds nucleotides moving toward the fork.
  6. made of 5-carbon sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.
  7. occurs in the cytoplasm at a ribosome mRNA codons are matched with tRNA anticodons that hold amino acids, creating the protein.
  8. 2 complementary antiparallel strands of nucleotides twisted are called this.
  9. codes for proteins/genes and are kept.
  10. this is deoxyribonucleic acid-long strand of repeating nucleotides.
  11. adds complementary nucleotides to 3' end.

20 Clues: adenine, guanine.an enzyme that unzips DNA.in RNA that replaces the thymine.thymine (uracil if RNA), cytosine.non-coding DNA and are edited out.DNA replication occurs in this phase.codes for proteins/genes and are kept.adds complementary nucleotides to 3' end.adds nucleotides moving away from the fork....

Biology Unit 2 2022-09-29

Biology Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rocks/soil layer of earth
  2. air layer of earth
  3. water layer of earth
  4. makes NADH and creates pyruvate
  5. Acid Fermentation- most common fermentation
  6. recycle nutrients back into non-living environment
  7. respiration has 3 stages and make a lot of ATP
  8. bottom of food chain
Down
  1. location of photosynthesis
  2. made from breaking down glucose in glycolysis
  3. living things layer of earth
  4. Reactions energy is used to split H2O and create O2;needs sunlight
  5. has 2 main stages and produces glucose
  6. Cycle creates CO2, ATP, NADH, and FADH2
  7. carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.
  8. location of cellular respiration
  9. Transport Chain creates 32 units of ATP
  10. transports energy to ETC
  11. Reactions uses ATP and NADH to create glucose
  12. Adenosine triphosphate- energy in all living thing

20 Clues: air layer of earthwater layer of earthbottom of food chaintransports energy to ETCrocks/soil layer of earthlocation of photosynthesisliving things layer of earthmakes NADH and creates pyruvatelocation of cellular respirationcarbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.has 2 main stages and produces glucoseCycle creates CO2, ATP, NADH, and FADH2...

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-15

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
  2. Basic units of DNA molecule, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and one of 4 DNA bases
  3. a double-membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic organisms
  4. prepares to divide
  5. cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain materials in the cell
  6. a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
  7. threads of genetic material formed from chromatin as a
  8. strong layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae, and some bacteria
  9. small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; made of RNA and protein
  10. a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds
  11. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
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  1. a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
  2. monomer that makes up proteins; contains carboxyl and amino functional groups
  3. ck of membranes in the cell that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum
  4. System of internal membranes within the cytoplasm. Membranes are rough due to the presence of ribosomes. functions in transport of substances such as proteins within the cytoplasm
  5. a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei
  6. an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria
  7. no ribosomes are found on surface; contains collection of enzymes that perform special tasks that include the synthesis of membrane lipids and detoxification
  8. thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
  9. protein that acts as a biological catalyst
  10. naturally occurring chemical compounds that serve as the primary information-carrying molecules in cells.
  11. any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water

22 Clues: prepares to divideprotein that acts as a biological catalystthreads of genetic material formed from chromatin as aa tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cellany of various organic compounds that are insoluble in watera unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei...

Biology-Human Body 2023-01-30

Biology-Human Body crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A, B, O, and AB are blood ___
  2. Outer layer of the skin
  3. We see reflected ____
  4. These blood vessels carry blood back to the heart
  5. Sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch
  6. These act like "wires" sending signals around our body
  7. Knees, elbows, wrists, hips
  8. This system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
  9. The ___ system helps to fight off diseases
  10. Black spot in the eye
  11. Large and small, part of the digestive system
  12. Liver, kidney, heart, stomach, pancreas
  13. What we use to taste with
Down
  1. These connect muscles to bones
  2. This organ produces bile which helps us to digest our food
  3. All the bones together make up this
  4. Two of these to help us see
  5. The cerebrum, cerebellum, and the medulla are all parts of this
  6. The stomach and intestine are part of this
  7. It has an outer, a middle, and an inner
  8. This thin membrane vibrates when sound hits it
  9. Muscles expand and ____
  10. The ____ nerve carries signals to the brain so we can see
  11. These blood vessels carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body
  12. The cerebrum, cerebellum, and the medulla are all parts of this
  13. Cells that make up nerves

26 Clues: We see reflected ____Black spot in the eyeOuter layer of the skinMuscles expand and ____Cells that make up nervesWhat we use to taste withTwo of these to help us seeKnees, elbows, wrists, hipsA, B, O, and AB are blood ___These connect muscles to bonesAll the bones together make up thisSight, sound, smell, taste, and touch...

General Biology 1 2023-02-01

General Biology 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the name of an acid that describes DNA and RNA
  2. the majority of prokaryotes are classified within this Domain
  3. the type of covalent bond where electrons are not equally shared
  4. the type of fatty acid that is solid at room temperature
  5. contains a polar head, two nonpolar tails, and helps to form cell membranes
  6. the atom that is the backbone for all biomolecules
  7. the type of reaction that allows you to break a polysaccharide into monosaccharides
  8. the type of bond where electrons are taken from another atom
  9. the type of reaction that allows you to build a disaccharide from two monosaccharides
  10. the name of a fibrous carbohydrate that is found in plant cell walls
  11. the type of covalent bond where electrons are equally shared
  12. examples of this type of biomolecule include oils and fats
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  1. the number of different amino acids
  2. the classification level that is more general than "Phylum"
  3. the molecule that is your primary fool for metabolism
  4. how polar molecules react to water
  5. this Domain contains prokaryotes that are extremophiles
  6. how nonpolar molecules react to water
  7. an atom that has lost one or more electrons
  8. an atom that has gained one or more electrons
  9. your excess glucose is stored in this form
  10. YOU are found within this Domain
  11. the classification level that is more specific than "Genus"

23 Clues: YOU are found within this Domainhow polar molecules react to waterthe number of different amino acidshow nonpolar molecules react to wateryour excess glucose is stored in this forman atom that has lost one or more electronsan atom that has gained one or more electronsthe name of an acid that describes DNA and RNA...

biology unit 3 2025-10-17

biology unit 3 crossword puzzle
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  1. timing of the cell is regulated by this protein
  2. sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes
  3. becomes visible in each daughter cell during telophase
  4. first in cell cycle, one of main stages
  5. other main stage of the cell cycle
  6. plants have this
  7. type of tumor thats cancerous
  8. phase of preparation for mitosis,shortest phase
  9. passed on from 1 generation to another
  10. reason cells divide
  11. chromatin condenses into chromosomes in this phase
  12. type of tumor thats not cancerous
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  1. this condenses into chromosomes
  2. 2 of these make up a chromatin
  3. holds 2 identical chromatids together
  4. process in which cells divide into 2 daughter cells
  5. phase where chromosomes line up across the center
  6. phase where chromosomes replicate
  7. reason cells divide start with g
  8. division of cytoplasm
  9. chromosomes gather at opposite ends of the cell
  10. phase of growth and creation of new organelles

22 Clues: plants have thisreason cells dividedivision of cytoplasmtype of tumor thats cancerous2 of these make up a chromatinthis condenses into chromosomesreason cells divide start with gphase where chromosomes replicatetype of tumor thats not cancerousother main stage of the cell cycleholds 2 identical chromatids together...

NLCS Plant Biology 2025-10-22

NLCS Plant Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Attraction between water molecules aiding upward transport
  2. Tissue that transports water and mineral ions
  3. Structure containing embryo plant
  4. Plant adapted to dry conditions
  5. Brightly coloured structure attracting insects
  6. Flower part producing pollen grains
  7. Spreading of seeds away from parent plant
  8. Movement of water from high to low water potential through a membrane
  9. Organ that supports leaves and transports substances
  10. Leaf tissue containing many chloroplasts
  11. Reactant absorbed by roots used in photosynthesis
  12. Layer with air spaces for gas diffusion
  13. Chemical used to test leaves for starch
  14. Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
  15. Plant adapted to living in water
  16. Insoluble storage form of glucose in plants
  17. Fusion of male and female gametes
  18. Structure that develops into a seed after fertilisation
  19. Organelle where photosynthesis occurs
  20. Structure containing xylem and phloem in leaves
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  1. Seed leaf containing food store for embryo
  2. Sugary fluid that attracts pollinators
  3. Gas released as a by-product of photosynthesis
  4. Sticky surface receiving pollen
  5. Young plant within the seed
  6. Process by which a seed develops into a new plant
  7. Splitting of water molecules using light energy
  8. Loss of water vapour from leaves through stomata
  9. Stalk supporting the anther
  10. Green pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis
  11. Tiny openings in leaves for gas exchange
  12. Tissue that transports sucrose and amino acids
  13. Attraction between water molecules and xylem walls
  14. Leaf stalk connecting blade to stem
  15. Flower part containing ovules
  16. Structure connecting stigma to ovary
  17. Layer of tightly packed cells rich in chloroplasts
  18. Main sugar produced by photosynthesis
  19. Structure formed from the ovary after fertilisation

39 Clues: Young plant within the seedStalk supporting the antherFlower part containing ovulesSticky surface receiving pollenPlant adapted to dry conditionsPlant adapted to living in waterStructure containing embryo plantFusion of male and female gametesFlower part producing pollen grainsLeaf stalk connecting blade to stemStructure connecting stigma to ovary...

Biology paper 1 2025-06-24

Biology paper 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of cell division
  2. A group of similar cells working together
  3. The enzyme that breaks down starch
  4. The pathogen that antibiotics work on
  5. The enzyme that breaks down lipids
  6. These are released by pathogens and the antibodies respond to them
  7. The part of the blood that causes clotting
  8. The vector that transfers malaria
  9. The specialised cell that transports water in a plant
  10. The organ that releases insulin
  11. The type of respiration that does not require oxygen
  12. The sugar that starch is made of
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  1. The movement of water particles from a high to low concentration
  2. The type of blood vessel that has valves
  3. A disease that can be passed on
  4. The process where a cell becomes specialised
  5. The gaseous product of photosynthesis
  6. One of the factors that affects the rate an enzyme works
  7. The term given when the active site changes shape
  8. The organelle that respiration takes place

20 Clues: A type of cell divisionA disease that can be passed onThe organ that releases insulinThe sugar that starch is made ofThe vector that transfers malariaThe enzyme that breaks down starchThe enzyme that breaks down lipidsThe pathogen that antibiotics work onThe gaseous product of photosynthesisThe type of blood vessel that has valves...

Biology Vocab Crossword 2025-11-24

Biology Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Disk-like structure where light-dependent reactions occur.
  2. A molecule that absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
  3. The gas reactant absorbed from the air.
  4. The main green pigment that captures light energy.
  5. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana where the Calvin Cycle occurs.
  6. Biological catalysts that speed up the reactions in the Calvin Cycle.
  7. The organelle where photosynthesis takes place.
  8. The simple sugar produced as food during photosynthesis.
  9. The color of light absorbed most efficiently by chlorophyll.
  10. The type of energy light energy is converted into.
  11. The substance absorbed by roots and split during the light reactions.
  12. The energy-carrying molecule produced during the light reactions.
  13. The second, light-independent stage, where sugar is made.
  14. Organism that makes its own food, like a plant.
  15. The number of carbon atoms in a glucose molecule
  16. Stacks of thylakoids inside the chloroplast.
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  1. The type of energy that starts the process.
  2. Organism that must consume other organisms for energy
  3. The high-energy electron carrier produced in the light reactions.
  4. The gas product released into the atmosphere.
  5. The color of light reflected by chlorophyll, which is why plants look this color.
  6. The first stage, which requires sunlight and water.
  7. Pores on the leaf surface that allow CO2 in and O2 out.
  8. The plant organ where most photosynthesis occurs.
  9. The process of incorporating inorganic CO2 into organic compounds.

25 Clues: The gas reactant absorbed from the air.The type of energy that starts the process.Stacks of thylakoids inside the chloroplast.The gas product released into the atmosphere.The organelle where photosynthesis takes place.Organism that makes its own food, like a plant.The number of carbon atoms in a glucose molecule...

biology - plant phylogeny 2025-11-27

biology - plant phylogeny crossword puzzle
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  1. embryonic leaf capable of photosynthesis
  2. converted into sugars when produced
  3. “club mosses” - seedless sporophytes with lignified vascular system
  4. lignified vacuoles used for water transport in plants
  5. plants who’s seeds are contained within an ovary & ovary wall
  6. plants with floral parts in multiples of 3
  7. branched 2N sporophytes, veins in leaves
  8. what increases with primary structural growth
  9. alternations of generations with haploid and diploid life cycles
  10. integumented microgametophytes
  11. plant with floral parts in multiples of 4-5
  12. fusion of nuclei
  13. cells in plants capable of differentiation between tissue types
  14. possesses megaspores & microspores
  15. woody meristem tissue type used for growth in width & support
  16. 2N structure formed by fertilized zygotes in the bryophyte life cycle
  17. general relationships between plants and fungi
  18. plant tissue used to reduce water loss, often with wax
  19. producers of
  20. plant tissue used for water & nutrient transport
  21. fusion of cell membrane
  22. plants who’s seeds are protected by a fruit/ovary
  23. specialized cells to conduct sugar and nutrients in plants
  24. plant tissue used for storage and support
  25. structure made of 3-across, sprout “fruiting bodies”
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  1. gas exchange & guard cells to keep hydration levels
  2. containing two genetically distinct nuclei
  3. containing two nucleus
  4. containing one nucleus
  5. layer that envelops megasporangium
  6. collection of “leaf” structures who contain sporangium
  7. haploid algae with mitotic growth
  8. 3 words, undergoes mitosis to produce spores, contained in sporangium
  9. integumented megasporangium
  10. produces one type of spore
  11. meristem tissue type associated with growth in length
  12. sperm cell container
  13. part of what makes up plants’ cell walls
  14. particle that carries male gametes to female gametes
  15. thread of cells part of a greater structure, perform gas exchange with fungi
  16. gap in protective layer of megasporangium allowing for pollen reception
  17. “leaf” containing sporangium
  18. what increases with secondary structural growth
  19. containing multiple identical nuclei
  20. egg cell container

45 Clues: producers offusion of nucleiegg cell containersperm cell containercontaining two nucleuscontaining one nucleusfusion of cell membraneproduces one type of sporeintegumented megasporangium“leaf” containing sporangiumintegumented microgametophyteshaploid algae with mitotic growthlayer that envelops megasporangiumpossesses megaspores & microspores...

Biology Halloween Crossword 2025-10-31

Biology Halloween Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. – A spooky spirit often associated with haunting
  2. – Body structures composed of tissues that perform specific functions
  3. – Any living thing capable of carrying out life processes
  4. – African ecosystem famous for large migrations and predator-prey dynamics
  5. FACTORS – Environmental elements that restrict population growth
  6. VARIABLE – The factor intentionally changed or manipulated in an experiment
  7. – All living and nonliving components that interact in a given area
  8. – Representations or simulations used to explain natural systems
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  1. – Groups of similar cells performing a specific function
  2. VARIABLE – The factor measured as the outcome of an experiment
  3. – The study of living things
  4. CAPACITY – Maximum population size an environment can sustain over time
  5. – Movement of organisms from one region to another for survival or reproduction
  6. – Holiday celebrated with costumes, candy, and spooky themes
  7. – Framework of bones supporting an organism’s body
  8. – Classic orange fruit carved into jack-o-lanterns during Halloween
  9. – Sweet treat collected while trick-or-treating
  10. – A testable statement or educated prediction based on observation
  11. HOLDERS – Individuals or groups with concerns or priorities in an environmental issue
  12. – Basic units of structure and function in living organisms

20 Clues: – The study of living things– Sweet treat collected while trick-or-treating– A spooky spirit often associated with haunting– Framework of bones supporting an organism’s body– Groups of similar cells performing a specific function– Any living thing capable of carrying out life processes– Basic units of structure and function in living organisms...

Year 8 Biology 2025-10-28

Year 8 Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. A group of tissues that work together to carry out a specific job
  2. The main plant organ that carries out photosynthesis
  3. The rigid outer layer in plant cells that provides support and shape
  4. The muscle that helps humans inhale and exhale during breathing
  5. A group of organs that work together to perform body functions
  6. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
  7. The control centre of the cell that contains DNA
  8. The windpipe that carries air from the mouth to the lungs
  9. Small pores on the underside of leaves that allow gases to move in and out
  10. An organism made up of only one cell
  11. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a function
  12. The plant organ that absorbs water and anchors the plant in the soil
  13. The plant organ that supports the leaves and transports water and nutrients
  14. A large sac in plant cells that stores water and nutrients
  15. The process where glucose reacts with oxygen to release energy
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  1. The powerhouse of the cell where energy is released from food
  2. A thin layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell
  3. The jelly-like substance inside a cell where reactions occur
  4. Cells that open and close the stomata to control gas exchange
  5. A simple cell without a nucleus, like bacteria
  6. Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place
  7. A complex cell with a nucleus, like plant and animal cells
  8. A living thing made up of one or more cells
  9. An organism made up of many cells working together
  10. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs
  11. The basic structural and functional unit of all living things

26 Clues: An organism made up of only one cellA living thing made up of one or more cellsA simple cell without a nucleus, like bacteriaThe control centre of the cell that contains DNAAn organism made up of many cells working togetherThe main plant organ that carries out photosynthesisTiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs...

Building Biology Knowledge 2026-01-16

Building Biology Knowledge crossword puzzle
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  1. Part of the body made of tissues with a special job.
  2. Simple sugar made by plants; gives energy.
  3. Path of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain.
  4. Movement of water through a membrane from high to low concentration.
  5. Pumps blood around the body like a strong muscle engine.
  6. Plant cell space that stores water to keep the plant firm.
  7. Cell that carries oxygen; shaped like a disc.
  8. Medicine that kills bacteria (not viruses).
  9. Supports the body and protects organs.
  10. Part of the cell that makes energy for movement and life.
  11. Narrow pathway that carries tiny electrical signals around the body.
  12. A group of similar cells working together.
  13. Tiny germ like a virus or bacteria that can make you ill.
  14. Particles spreading out from crowded areas to less crowded areas.
  15. wall Hard outer layer of plant cells that gives support.
  16. Helps the body move by contracting and relaxing.
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  1. Jelly inside the cell where reactions happen.
  2. Process where plants make food using light, water, and carbon dioxide.
  3. Organs that take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
  4. Organ where food is mixed and broken down.
  5. Plant cell part that uses sunlight to make food.
  6. Helps your body learn to fight a disease safely.
  7. Cell that fights germs that make you ill.
  8. Groups of organs that work together, like breathing or eating.
  9. Pumps around the body carrying oxygen and food.
  10. A protein that helps reactions happen faster.
  11. membrane Soft skin around the cell that lets things in and out.
  12. The “boss” of the cell that holds DNA.
  13. Protects the body and helps control temperature.
  14. Main control centre of the body, sending messages everywhere.
  15. Smallest building block of all living things.

31 Clues: The “boss” of the cell that holds DNA.Supports the body and protects organs.Cell that fights germs that make you ill.Simple sugar made by plants; gives energy.Organ where food is mixed and broken down.A group of similar cells working together.Medicine that kills bacteria (not viruses).Jelly inside the cell where reactions happen....

biology unit 6 2026-01-20

biology unit 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. physical separation of 2 populations of same species
  2. difference in time
  3. adaption allowing organism to blend into enviroment
  4. type of selection one extreme phenotype achieves higher fitness
  5. the raw material natural selection works on
  6. communication barrier, mating differences
  7. type of selection both extreme phenotypes achieve higher fitness
  8. type of selection average phenotype achieves higher fitness
  9. transfer of genetic material usually through migration or interbreeding
  10. techniques leading to better prey caught
  11. arrangement of genetic material
  12. permanent change in DNA sequence
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  1. variations of a gene
  2. large population gets reduced
  3. where a new population, established by a small number of individuals from a larger one, ends up with different gene frequencies
  4. groups of organisms of the same species that live in same place at the same time
  5. type of adaption species evolve to resemble another species
  6. resistance developing in some bacteria
  7. evolutionary process where individuals compete for mates
  8. change in allele within population due to chance
  9. measure of organisms ability to survive

21 Clues: difference in timevariations of a genelarge population gets reducedarrangement of genetic materialpermanent change in DNA sequenceresistance developing in some bacteriameasure of organisms ability to survivetechniques leading to better prey caughtcommunication barrier, mating differencesthe raw material natural selection works on...

IB Biology Ecosystems 2026-02-03

IB Biology Ecosystems crossword puzzle
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  1. What term describes feeding levels in a food chain
  2. What type of niche is the full potential role of a species
  3. What interaction benefits one and harms the other
  4. What is a random change in DNA that can lead to adaptation
  5. Which organisms break down dead matter
  6. What process releases energy from organic molecules
  7. Which organisms convert light energy into chemical energy
  8. What type of adaptation involves actions
  9. What interaction involves one organism feeding on another
  10. What type of biodiversity refers to variation within a species
  11. What includes all organisms and their environment
  12. What measures the number of individuals per unit area
  13. What level of biodiversity refers to variety of species
  14. What term describes the total mass of living material
  15. What process makes organisms better suited to their environment
  16. What process favours individuals with advantageous traits
  17. What term describes the role of a species in an ecosystem
  18. What is the permanent loss of a species
  19. What includes all populations in an area
  20. What non-living factors affect adaptation
  21. What term describes close interactions between species
  22. What term describes species found only in one location
  23. What type of adaptation involves body features
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  1. Which organisms obtain energy by feeding on others
  2. What restricts population growth
  3. Why is energy lost between trophic levels
  4. What is the maximum population size an environment can support
  5. What term describes members of one species in an area
  6. What is the protection of species and habitats called
  7. What term describes the variety of life in an area
  8. What type of adaptation involves internal processes
  9. What term describes the natural place an organism lives
  10. What dead organic matter is called
  11. What describes how individuals are spaced
  12. What interaction benefits both species
  13. What interaction occurs when niches overlap
  14. What type of niche is limited by competition
  15. What interaction benefits one with no effect on the other
  16. What process introduces energy into ecosystems
  17. What living factors affect adaptation

40 Clues: What restricts population growthWhat dead organic matter is calledWhat living factors affect adaptationWhich organisms break down dead matterWhat interaction benefits both speciesWhat is the permanent loss of a speciesWhat type of adaptation involves actionsWhat includes all populations in an areaWhy is energy lost between trophic levels...

biology Unit 6 2026-01-28

biology Unit 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. Isolation due to physical barriers such as mountains or water
  2. Hardy-Weinberg equation stating all genotypes in a population
  3. Average phenotype is favored and extremes are selected against
  4. Measurement of the ability of an individual to survive and reproduce
  5. Percent of individuals with a particular trait expressed between 0 and 1
  6. Rapid drastic reduction in population size
  7. Differences among individuals in a population
  8. Hardy-Weinberg equation stating all dominant and recessive alleles in a population
  9. A necessary or desired commodity in an ecosystem
  10. Movement of genes/alleles/individuals between neighboring populations
  11. Any characteristic that increases the fitness of an individual
  12. Individuals best suited to their environment have higher fitness
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  1. Both extremes of a trait are favored over the average
  2. Migration of individuals out of a population
  3. Selection within a population due to human interference
  4. Migration of individuals into a population
  5. State of genetic equilibrium with no evolution occurring
  6. One extreme phenotype is favored over the other
  7. Isolation due to differences in communication or mating rituals
  8. Small group colonizes a new area and evolves differently
  9. Random changes in allele frequencies due to chance
  10. Organisms imitate other organisms to increase fitness
  11. Collection of all the alleles present in a population
  12. Isolation due to differences in timing of mating
  13. Group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and interbreeding

25 Clues: Migration of individuals into a populationRapid drastic reduction in population sizeMigration of individuals out of a populationDifferences among individuals in a populationOne extreme phenotype is favored over the otherA necessary or desired commodity in an ecosystemIsolation due to differences in timing of mating...

Honors Biology Vocab 2025-09-09

Honors Biology Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Organelle, boundary of the cell, decides what goes in and out of the cell
  2. Type of cellular transport that requires energy, includes solute pumping, endocytosis, and exocytosis
  3. Protein that speeds up biological reactions by lowering the activation energy
  4. Organelle, used for structure &support in some cells, plants & fungi
  5. Passive transport process, causes water to move toward the hypertonic side of the membrane
  6. acid Macromolecule, made of nucleotides, store genetic information
  7. Organelle, modifies, sorts, & packages proteins into vesicles
  8. Small subunit, used to build polymers
  9. The study of living things
  10. Place on an enzyme that bonds to a substrate
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  1. Basic unit of structure & functions in living things
  2. Organelle, site of photosynthesis, creates glucose
  3. Organelle, used to store substances, plants have one, animals have many small
  4. Organelle, makes proteins, created in the nucleus
  5. Organelle, control center of the cell, holds DNA
  6. Type of cellular transport that does not require energy, includes diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis
  7. Process of building monomers into polymers
  8. Organelle, full of enzymes to break down substances
  9. Macromolecule, made of glycerol & fatty acids, used for energy storage & membranes
  10. Macromolecules, made of amino acids, used for enzymes, transport, & cell structure
  11. Organelle, folds, transports & exports proteins (rough) or lipids (smooth)
  12. Macromolecule, made of monosaccharides, source of energy for living things

22 Clues: The study of living thingsSmall subunit, used to build polymersProcess of building monomers into polymersPlace on an enzyme that bonds to a substrateOrganelle, control center of the cell, holds DNAOrganelle, makes proteins, created in the nucleusOrganelle, site of photosynthesis, creates glucoseOrganelle, full of enzymes to break down substances...

Biology Extra Credit 2025-12-12

Biology Extra Credit crossword puzzle
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  1. cycle in which viruses burst out of host
  2. reactants that bind to an enzyme
  3. organelle that performs cell respiration
  4. protects genetic material of a virus
  5. cell that has a nucleus
  6. organelle that performs photosynthesis
  7. energy made during cell respiration
  8. set of 3 tRNA nucleotides
  9. copying of DNA during S phase
  10. what DNA and RNA are made up of
  11. division of the nucleus
  12. DNA strand that is replicated in fragments
  13. major biomolecule in cell membrane
  14. cell that does not have a nucleus
  15. enzyme that unzips DNA during replication
  16. base that pairs with adenine on DNA
  17. protein that speeds up chemical reactions
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  1. biomolecule providing short-term energy
  2. without oxygen
  3. used to prevent viral diseases
  4. solution and cell are equal concentrations
  5. makes an mRNA copy of the DNA
  6. set of 3 mRNA nucleotides
  7. base that pairs with adenine on RNA
  8. passive transport
  9. first step of cell respiration
  10. acid carried by tRNA to make proteins
  11. preparatory phase of cell cycle
  12. maintaining a stable environment
  13. sugar made during photosynthesis

30 Clues: without oxygenpassive transportcell that has a nucleusdivision of the nucleusset of 3 mRNA nucleotidesset of 3 tRNA nucleotidesmakes an mRNA copy of the DNAcopying of DNA during S phaseused to prevent viral diseasesfirst step of cell respirationwhat DNA and RNA are made up ofpreparatory phase of cell cyclereactants that bind to an enzyme...

Biology Definition Review 2025-12-17

Biology Definition Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Network of protein filaments that gives a cell its shape and internal organization
  2. Relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain
  3. Signal to which an organism responds
  4. Series of events in which a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides
  5. Experiment in which only one variable is changed
  6. In cells, structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA
  7. Disorder in which some of the body’s cells lose the ability to control growth
  8. Force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
  9. Organelle that converts chemical energy stored in food into usable energy
  10. Compound used by cells to store and release energy
  11. Process of diffusion in which molecules pass through membrane channels
  12. Developing stage of a multicellular organism
  13. Scientific study of life
  14. When the concentration of two solutions is the same
  15. Basic unit of all forms of life
  16. Light-independent reactions of photosynthesis that use ATP and NADPH to build high-energy compounds
  17. Small chemical unit that makes up polymers
  18. Compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; major energy source
  19. Phase of mitosis in which chromosomes line up across the center of the cell
  20. Process of programmed cell death
  21. Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and convert carbon dioxide and water into energy-rich carbohydrates
  22. Evidence or information gathered from observations
  23. Macromolecule containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen needed for growth and repair
  24. Fluid portion of the chloroplast outside of the thylakoid
  25. External regulatory protein that stimulates the growth and division of cells
  26. Subunit of nucleic acids made of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
  27. Process that requires oxygen to release energy
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  1. Pressure that must be applied to prevent osmotic movement across a selectively permeable membrane
  2. Unspecialized cell that can give rise to one or more types of specialized cells
  3. Organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials from the endoplasmic reticulum
  4. Group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions
  5. Group in an experiment exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for the independent variable
  6. Possible explanation for observations; educated guess
  7. Compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other
  8. To change over time
  9. When comparing two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
  10. A personal preference or point of view rather than scientific objectivity
  11. Process of reproduction involving a single parent producing genetically identical offspring
  12. Series of electron carrier proteins that shuttle high-energy electrons during ATP-generating reactions
  13. Organelle that captures energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy
  14. Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
  15. Unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus
  16. Amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius
  17. Part of eukaryotic cell division during which the cell nucleus divides
  18. On or in a cell, a specific protein that binds a molecular messenger such as a hormone
  19. Substance that is dissolved
  20. Molecules composed of many monomers
  21. Genetic material organisms inherit from their parents
  22. Process by which cells release energy in the absence of oxygen

49 Clues: To change over timeScientific study of lifeSubstance that is dissolvedBasic unit of all forms of lifeProcess of programmed cell deathMolecules composed of many monomersSignal to which an organism respondsUnicellular organism that lacks a nucleusSmall chemical unit that makes up polymersDeveloping stage of a multicellular organism...

Unit 5 Biology 2025-12-11

Unit 5 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gene mutation-when a base is added or deleted and changes all amino acids after the mutation.
  2. masubstituting made of amino acids-used for enzymes, trnasport, and cell structures.
  3. type of mutation that changes whole sections of a chromosome by adding, deletion, inverting, or moving sections.
  4. 3 letter sections of mRNA that codes for an amino acid.
  5. refers to DNA and histone proteins that make up chromosomes.
  6. single stranded nucleic acid used by cells, has bases a,u,g,and c, types include mRNA,tRNA, and rRNA.
  7. used to organize DNA to fit in the nucleus, together with DNA makes up chromatin.
  8. monomer of proteins-these are carried by tRNA molecules during translation.
  9. replicating strand of DNA that adds nucleotides moving away from helicase.
  10. 3 letter section of tRNA that matches to a codon of mRNA.
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  1. replicating strand of DNA that adds nucleotides moving toward helicase.
  2. enzyme used to unzip the DNA molecule during DNA replication.
  3. gene mutation-when a base is substituted-changes only 1 amino acid.
  4. section of a gene that codes for protein.
  5. segment of newly formed DNA on the lagging strand, connected together by ligase during DNA replication.
  6. making a copy of DNA, occurs during the s phase of interphase.
  7. part of a nucleotide along with a 5 cabon sugar and phosphate group.
  8. double stranded nucleic acid that has all gnetic material, bases includ a,t,g, and c, located in the nucleus.
  9. type of RNA used during translation, carries the amino acid and matches up with the mRNA codon.
  10. section of DNA that codes for a protein, has introns and exons-passed from parent to offspring.
  11. type of mutation that only affects one gene by subsituting, adding, or deleting bases.
  12. strand of RNA created during transcription-each 3-letter section us called a codon.
  13. monomer of nucleic acids-made of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.
  14. organelle where proteins are made.
  15. section of a gene between exons-does not code for proteins, "junk".

25 Clues: organelle where proteins are made.section of a gene that codes for protein.3 letter sections of mRNA that codes for an amino acid.3 letter section of tRNA that matches to a codon of mRNA.refers to DNA and histone proteins that make up chromosomes.enzyme used to unzip the DNA molecule during DNA replication....

biology unit 7 2026-02-19

biology unit 7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. structures unused or useless body parts
  2. theory organelles in eukaryotic used to be free living bacteri
  3. same structure from common ancestor
  4. study of development before birth
  5. organisms traits help survive and reproduce those best fit
  6. same function but different structure
  7. evolution on a large scale in a long time
  8. species mostly stay the same for a long time
  9. method estimate how long ago species shared a common ancestor
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  1. evolution on a small scale in a short time
  2. species completely dies out
  3. species evolves quickly to adapt
  4. record fossils of past life found on earth
  5. scientific naming system naming living organisms
  6. two species evolving similar traits
  7. control how an animal body develops
  8. diagram showing relation of different organisms
  9. group organisms classified together
  10. trait in species not present in ancestors
  11. first cell formed when sperm cell and egg cell join

20 Clues: species completely dies outspecies evolves quickly to adaptstudy of development before birthtwo species evolving similar traitscontrol how an animal body developssame structure from common ancestorgroup organisms classified togethersame function but different structurestructures unused or useless body partstrait in species not present in ancestors...

Biology Unit 1 2025-08-27

Biology Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smallest particle of an element
  2. Process where monomers join to form polymer
  3. system that processes info based on senses
  4. system that supports body frame and structure
  5. What macromolecule is used to store energy
  6. transport where no energy is needed
  7. study of life and living things
  8. system that brings air into body
  9. center part of an atom
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  1. powerhouse of the cell
  2. system required for the production of offspring
  3. larger units
  4. smaller units
  5. What macromolecule is bread apart of
  6. break down macromolecule
  7. transport that requires the use of energy
  8. system that absorbs nutrients
  9. center part in nucleus
  10. most are proteins and act as a catalyst for chemical reaction
  11. DNA is copied into this messenger

20 Clues: larger unitssmaller unitspowerhouse of the cellcenter part in nucleuscenter part of an atombreak down macromoleculesystem that absorbs nutrientssmallest particle of an elementstudy of life and living thingssystem that brings air into bodyDNA is copied into this messengertransport where no energy is neededWhat macromolecule is bread apart of...

Science 8 - Biology 2026-01-07

Science 8 - Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Microorganism or agent that causes disease
  2. Substance that stimulates the immune system to build protection against a disease
  3. Medicine that kills or slows the growth of bacteria
  4. Group of similar cells working together to perform a function
  5. Non cellular infectious particle that needs a host cell to reproduce
  6. Idea that all living things are made of cells
  7. Cell type that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
  8. Made of only one cell
  9. Protein made by the immune system that binds to specific pathogens
  10. Organisms that grow and use energy and respond and reproduce and produce waste
  11. Swapping of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and its environment
  12. Thin and flexible layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell
  13. Maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism
  14. Jelly like fluid inside the cell where organelles are suspended
  15. Unicellular prokaryotic micro-organisms that can be helpful or harmful
  16. Process where cells break down glucose with oxygen to release energy
  17. The set of features that all organisms share
  18. Process where plants use light and carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen
  19. Simple cell type with no nucleus
  20. Made of many specialized cells working together
  21. Type of Eukaryotic cell with a cell wall and chloroplasts
  22. Substances in food that provide energy and materials for growth and repair
  23. Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs
  24. Group of organs that work together to perform a major body function
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  1. Disease outbreak that spreads across many countries or continents
  2. Rigid outer layer that supports and protects plant cells and some microbes
  3. Small structure that makes proteins by following genetic instructions
  4. Movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration
  5. Membrane network that helps transport proteins and other materials in the cell
  6. Diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane
  7. Storage organelle for water and food and waste
  8. Organelle that releases energy from food
  9. Basic unit of structure and function in all living things
  10. Body system that protects against disease causing organisms and substances
  11. Organelle that modifies and sorts and packages proteins for transport
  12. Unneeded materials that cells or organisms must remove
  13. Type of Eukaryotic cell with no cell wall and no chloroplasts
  14. Tiny living thing such as bacteria
  15. Blood cell that helps defend the body against infection
  16. Organelle that contains DNA and controls cell activities

40 Clues: Made of only one cellSimple cell type with no nucleusTiny living thing such as bacteriaOrganelle that releases energy from foodMicroorganism or agent that causes diseaseThe set of features that all organisms shareIdea that all living things are made of cellsStorage organelle for water and food and waste...

Biology- Chapter 3 2025-10-01

Biology- Chapter 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. nonliving aspects of an ecosystem
  2. a relationship where two organisms benefit from each other
  3. limited area smaller than a biome, in which living and nonliving things interact
  4. land that is frozen year round, has minimal vegetation and short summers.
  5. organisms that break down nutrients
  6. a group of organisms of the same species interacting in the same area
  7. the number of species in an area
  8. warm humid air, over 250cm of rain, and an abundance of life. Trees grow in layers
  9. moderate amounts of precipitation. Cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Covers the least amount of Earths surface with plants with waxy leaves.
  10. top layer of the aquatic biome
  11. when both orgaisms live in the same habitat but don't directly affect each other
  12. when animals interact with each other in their ecosystem it can either be helpful or harmful for them
  13. dead, decaying organic matter from plants or animal waste
  14. a smaller part of an ecosystem that an organism prefers
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  1. gets less than 25cm of rain a year. Temperatures can change dramatically and most organisms survive by conserving water or being active at night.
  2. large areas that the biosphere is divided up into which includes organisms that are suited to that environment
  3. a model that demonstrates the flow of energy in a group of organisms by identifying each trophic level, the bottom being producers and top being carnivores
  4. doesn't get enough rainfall to support trees but grasses grow in rippling fields here which support many herbivores
  5. an organism that depends on a larger organism for survival exhibits this type of relationship
  6. a relationship that occurs when one organism is injured while the other is unaffected
  7. the study of interrelationships between organisms and their physical surroundings
  8. ecological layering that occurs because their is a difference in light and rainfall due to elevation changes
  9. a model representing the flow of energy in an ecosystem using arrows to point to the direction an organism would be be consumed by
  10. also known as heterotrophs
  11. the way an organism lives in its habitat or the impact or role they play in it
  12. the realm of life on Earth, which extends into the atmosphere and Earth's crust
  13. temperate zone that receives moderate rainfall with moderate temperatures. All four seasons.
  14. a relationship where one organism benefits and the other organism is neither harmed nor helped
  15. middle layer of the aquatic biome
  16. when there is a limited supply of a resource that more than one organism needs in an ecosystem, organisms do this
  17. also known as autotrophs
  18. widely spaced trees with lots of grasses. Moderate to high temperatures year-round. Rainy season brings 100-150cm of rain.
  19. living aspects of an ecosystem
  20. two seasons occur here each year. Hemlock, firs, and redwoods block out most light and change the soil making it difficult for other plants to grow.
  21. bottom layer of the aquatic biome

35 Clues: also known as autotrophsalso known as heterotrophsliving aspects of an ecosystemtop layer of the aquatic biomethe number of species in an areanonliving aspects of an ecosystemmiddle layer of the aquatic biomebottom layer of the aquatic biomeorganisms that break down nutrientsa smaller part of an ecosystem that an organism prefers...

Biology Ch. 12 2026-01-11

Biology Ch. 12 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a category of mammals with flexible hands and feet, forward-looking eyes, and enlarged brains
  2. 251 to 65 million years ago, also known as the Age of the Reptiles
  3. the early part of the Paleozoic era in which a huge diversity of animal species evolved
  4. several million years
  5. 65 million years ago to today
  6. the oldest living and smallest primate group
  7. orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and humans
  8. tens to hundreds of millions of years
  9. compares the placement of fossils of the organism with fossils in other layers of rock
  10. the amount of time it takes for half of the isotopes in a sample to decay
  11. bacteria that can carry out photosynthesis
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  1. 542 to 251 million years ago
  2. RNA molecules that can catalyze specific chemical reactions
  3. tens of millions of years
  4. animals that can walk on two legs
  5. uses the natural decay rate of unstable isotopes to calculate the material's age
  6. a relationship in which one organism lives within the body of another
  7. atoms of an element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
  8. a cloud of gas and dust in space
  9. the human-like primates

20 Clues: several million yearsthe human-like primatestens of millions of years542 to 251 million years ago65 million years ago to todaya cloud of gas and dust in spaceanimals that can walk on two legstens to hundreds of millions of yearsbacteria that can carry out photosynthesisthe oldest living and smallest primate group...

Biology Ch. 13 2026-01-11

Biology Ch. 13 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. all of the organisms as well as the climate, soil, water, rocks, and other nonliving things in an area
  2. the process by which an organism forms carbohydrates using chemicals as an energy source
  3. a sequence that links species by their feeding relationships
  4. a consumer that primarily eats one specific organism or a small variety of organisms
  5. the study of the interactions among living things
  6. a major regional or global community of organisms
  7. organisms that eat both plants and animals
  8. organisms that eat only animals
  9. detritivores, or organisms that eat dead organic matter, that break down organic matter into simpler compounds
  10. the water cycle
  11. a measure of the total dry mass or organisms in a given area
  12. a process in which certain types of bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen into ammonia
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  1. organisms that get their energy from nonliving sources and make their own food
  2. a species that has an unusually large effect on its ecosystem
  3. the movement of a particular chemical through the biological and geological parts of an ecosystem
  4. organisms that eat only plants
  5. a diagram that compares energy used by producers, primary consumers, and other trophic levels
  6. the variety of living things in an ecosystem
  7. a consumer that has a varying diet
  8. organisms that get their energy by eating other living resources
  9. a group of different species that live together in one area
  10. a model that shows the complex network of feeding relationships and the flow of energy an ecosystem

22 Clues: the water cycleorganisms that eat only plantsorganisms that eat only animalsa consumer that has a varying dietorganisms that eat both plants and animalsthe variety of living things in an ecosystemthe study of the interactions among living thingsa major regional or global community of organisms...

Unit 2 Biology 2025-09-30

Unit 2 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an anaerobic (oxygen-free) metabolic process where microorganisms, such as yeast and bacteria, convert carbohydrates like sugar or starch into alcohol, acids, or gases for energy
  2. a molecule within cells that stores less energy than ATP, acting as a "charged" form for cellular processes
  3. the initial metabolic process in cellular respiration where a glucose (sugar) molecule is broken down into two pyruvate molecules, releasing a small amount of energy in the form of ATP and NADH
  4. tiny, membrane-bound structures in a cell known as the "powerhouses of the cell" because they generate the energy needed for the cell to function and survive
  5. layer of gases that surround the Earth
  6. a nonmetallic chemical element (symbol C) that forms the fundamental backbone of all life on Earth
  7. the solid, non-living part of Earth
  8. where life exists on Earth
  9. requires oxygen
  10. the second stage of photosynthesis where carbon dioxide and energy (ATP and NADPH) are converted into sugars, like glucose
  11. an organism that gets its food and energy by consuming other organisms
  12. the process by which cells break down glucose and oxygen to release stored chemical energy
  13. a series of chemical reactions in the cell's mitochondria that breaks down nutrients, producing energy in the form of ATP, electron-carrying molecules (NADH and FADH2), and carbon dioxide as a waste product
  14. green pigment in plants
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  1. an essential chemical element (symbol N) that forms a colorless, odorless gas making up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is a fundamental component of all living things, found in proteins, nucleic acids, and other biologically important compounds
  2. an organism that makes its own food
  3. the site of photosynthesis
  4. without oxygen
  5. the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food in the form of sugars (like glucose), releasing oxygen as a byproduct
  6. an organism, like bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, into simpler substances
  7. the first stage of photosynthesis where light energy is captured by pigments
  8. any physical substance that has mass and takes up space (volume)
  9. a molecule found in all living cells that serves as the primary "energy currency" for cellular activities
  10. an organism, like bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, into simpler substances
  11. a nonmetallic chemical element
  12. all the water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth
  13. a substance that participates in a chemical reaction and is transformed into other substances, called products
  14. any substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction or natural process

28 Clues: without oxygenrequires oxygengreen pigment in plantsthe site of photosynthesiswhere life exists on Eartha nonmetallic chemical elementan organism that makes its own foodthe solid, non-living part of Earthlayer of gases that surround the Earthall the water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth...

Biology - Cells EC 2026-02-10

Biology - Cells EC crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the body's ability to maintain internal conditions within a healthy range
  2. expressed with numbers, such as measurements of height or temperature
  3. lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or not being able to use the food one does eat
  4. illness caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or through the air
  5. a substance made of large molecules that are chains of smaller sugar molecules
  6. a group of tissues organized into a structure that performs a specific function
  7. the process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
  8. the smallest structural unit, enclosed by a membrane, that makes up all living organisms
  9. large molecules made of chains of subunits called amino acids that have many functions in an organism; proteins are encoded by genes, and changes in proteins can result in changes in an organism’s traits
  10. a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
  11. non-numerical, such as observations of color or shape
  12. any breakdown in the structure or function of a living organism
  13. cell structures that perform a specific function; they are often surrounded by a separate membrane
  14. microscopic cellular organisms or virus
  15. a sweet substance that can be broken down to release energy
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  1. the basic building block of matter
  2. substance that is essential in large amounts to the growth and health of a living organisms
  3. an organism that spreads diseases causing microbes from one host to another without getting sick itself
  4. the process by which an organism's cells break down glucose and release energy that can be used for life functions, such as movement and growth
  5. substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of a living organism
  6. the process by which the cells of green plants and some other organisms use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen in the presence of light energy
  7. a preparation that stimulates the body's immune response to prevent or control an infection
  8. small molecules that are building blocks of proteins
  9. the ability to meet a community’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  10. a form of energy that causes an increase in temperature

25 Clues: the basic building block of mattermicroscopic cellular organisms or virussmall molecules that are building blocks of proteinsnon-numerical, such as observations of color or shapea form of energy that causes an increase in temperaturea sweet substance that can be broken down to release energy...

Cellular Biology Review 2026-03-25

Cellular Biology Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unequal sharing of electrons in bonds
  2. Nitrogenous base A
  3. First portion of cellular respiration
  4. Needed for cellular respiration
  5. Found in the nucleus
  6. Main component of cellular membranes
  7. Sugar + Phosphate + Nitrogenous base
  8. Occurs to proteins when they are not in their preferred environment
  9. High concentration to low concentration
  10. R-OH function group
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  1. Carbohydrate energy storage in animals
  2. Only found in plant cells
  3. With oxygen
  4. Digests material
  5. The movement of water
  6. Two glucose molecules
  7. Lipid with the max amount of hydrogen
  8. Transport that requires energy
  9. Make up proteins
  10. Does not mix with water (water fearing)

20 Clues: With oxygenDigests materialMake up proteinsNitrogenous base AR-OH function groupFound in the nucleusThe movement of waterTwo glucose moleculesOnly found in plant cellsTransport that requires energyNeeded for cellular respirationMain component of cellular membranesSugar + Phosphate + Nitrogenous baseUnequal sharing of electrons in bonds...

Grade 9 Biology 2026-03-30

Grade 9 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The basic unit of fuel (sugar) used in cellular respiration,
  2. The process of water movement through a plant,
  3. The upper chamber of the heart,
  4. Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs,
  5. Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart,
  6. Covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the lungs,
  7. Plant tissue that transports sugar/food
  8. The watery, liquid part of blood,
  9. A nutrient broken down into glucose during digestion,
  10. Plant tissue that transports water and mineral salts,
  11. Organ where hydrochloric acid and pepsin break down protein,
  12. Fatty acid and ________ are the end products of fat digestion,
  13. The process of taking food into the digestive system
  14. the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane,
  15. Tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients,
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  1. The gas produced as a waste product in respiration,
  2. The gas needed for respiration to release energy,
  3. Organ responsible for producing bile and filtering blood
  4. The main artery that pumps blood out of the heart
  5. An organism's ability to maintain steady internal conditions (like temperature)
  6. Tiny blood vessels where exchange of materials occurs,
  7. Chemical, green pigment needed for photosynthesis (not directly in this unit, but related to plant transport)
  8. Tube connecting the mouth to the stomach
  9. Process of releasing energy from food, usually needing oxygen,
  10. Muscle contractions that move food down the alimentary canal
  11. Muscle under the lungs that assists in breathing,
  12. Type of respiration without oxygen, common in anaerobic conditions
  13. Movement of substances from high to low concentration,
  14. Block of protein; small molecules absorbed by villi,
  15. Specialized proteins that speed up chemical digestion,
  16. The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable molecules,

31 Clues: The upper chamber of the heart,The watery, liquid part of blood,Plant tissue that transports sugar/foodTube connecting the mouth to the stomachThe process of water movement through a plant,Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs,The gas needed for respiration to release energy,The main artery that pumps blood out of the heart...

Higher Human Biology 2026-03-24

Higher Human Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The T-lymphocytes attack the body’s own cells
  2. Chemicals that bind to and stimulate specific receptors mimicking the action of a neurotransmitter at a synapse
  3. Glial cells produce the myelin sheath
  4. Involves the engulfing of pathogens and their destruction by digestive enzymes contained in the lysosomes
  5. A neurotransmitter that induces feelings of pleasure and reinforces particular behaviour by activating the reward pathway of the brain
  6. DNA structure that forms the double helix
  7. These inhibitors bind at the active site preventing the substrate from binding
  8. Form dense networks around body tissues and have very thin walls to allow efficient exchange of materials
  9. Reactions breakdown large molecules into smaller molecules and release energy
  10. Neural pathway where impulses from several neurons travel to one neuron
  11. The release of (ovum) from a follicle in the ovary
  12. Reactions involve the building up of large molecules from small molecules and require energy
  13. The accumulation of fatty material forming an atheroma or plaque beneath the endothelium of the artery
  14. A substance which makes the vaccine more effective
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  1. Programmed cell death
  2. A nerve releases noradrenaline which increases heart rate.
  3. Is a procedure which the collection of foetal cells contained within amniotic fluid.
  4. Cells that divide excessively because they do not respond to regulatory signals
  5. Organising information into groups for the transfer into the long term memory
  6. Each triplet of bases on mRNA
  7. The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
  8. The mutation where a section of the chromosome is removed.
  9. Chemicals that bind to specific receptors blocking the action of a neurotransmitters at a synapse
  10. A hormone produced by the interstitial cells which promote sperm production
  11. A neurotransmitters that stimulate neurons involved in reducing the intensity of pain.
  12. These molecules have a low affinity for the active site
  13. Cells that divide by mitosis and meiosis

27 Clues: Programmed cell deathEach triplet of bases on mRNAGlial cells produce the myelin sheathCells that divide by mitosis and meiosisDNA structure that forms the double helixThe T-lymphocytes attack the body’s own cellsThe release of (ovum) from a follicle in the ovaryA substance which makes the vaccine more effective...

Year 9 Biology 2026-03-12

Year 9 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the body’s ability to resist infection
  2. a substance that triggers immunity to a disease
  3. the system of glands that release hormones
  4. a reproductive cell (sperm or egg)
  5. the process of keeping internal conditions stable
  6. a type of white blood cell that attacks pathogens
  7. the joining of sperm and egg
  8. the gap between neurons where messages pass
  9. the long fibre that carries nerve impulses away
  10. a microorganism that causes disease
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  1. the branches of a neuron that receive signals
  2. a fast automatic response that protects the body
  3. a chemical messenger made by glands
  4. the action taken after detecting a stimulus
  5. a change in the environment that triggers a response
  6. a cycle that helps maintain balance
  7. an early stage of human development after fertilisation
  8. a cell that detects stimuli
  9. a hormone that lowers blood glucose
  10. a protein that helps destroy pathogens
  11. a nerve cell that sends electrical messages

21 Clues: a cell that detects stimulithe joining of sperm and egga reproductive cell (sperm or egg)a chemical messenger made by glandsa cycle that helps maintain balancea hormone that lowers blood glucosea microorganism that causes diseasethe body’s ability to resist infectiona protein that helps destroy pathogensthe system of glands that release hormones...

Sample Ch. ? AP Biology 2016-05-21

Sample Ch. ? AP Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Name of class
  2. Most versatile dry fly
  3. My last name
  4. Favorite color
  5. Short version for etcetera
Down
  1. My first name
  2. Boy's name
  3. Publisher of text
  4. Girl's name

9 Clues: Boy's nameGirl's nameMy last nameMy first nameName of classFavorite colorPublisher of textMost versatile dry flyShort version for etcetera

Be Rooted Crossword 2022-04-20

Be Rooted Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Child or foot
  2. Against,Opposite
  3. Ill,Bad,Difficult
  4. Flesh or meat
Down
  1. Both
  2. A biography
  3. Extreme,Peak,Sharp,Fierce
  4. Night,gloom,Dark
  5. Both
  6. Inside,on,doing something

10 Clues: BothBothA biographyChild or footFlesh or meatNight,gloom,DarkAgainst,OppositeIll,Bad,DifficultExtreme,Peak,Sharp,FierceInside,on,doing something

ASC Crossword 2020-09-16

ASC Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The rearing of aquatic animals or cultivation of aquatic plants
  2. branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity
  3. the removal of sexual organs
  4. branch of physical science dealing with relations between heat and other forms of energy
  5. a visual tool designed by Health Promotion Board to help Singaporeans practise healthy eating habits
  6. a group of medicines that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria cells
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  1. The science of nutrients in food and their actions within the human body
  2. a strongly acidic solution of the gas hydrogen chloride in water
  3. branch of biology dealing with normal functions of living organisms and their parts
  4. a very fine apparatus for measuring, transferring or injecting very small quantities of liquid

10 Clues: the removal of sexual organsbranch of medicine and biology concerned with immunityThe rearing of aquatic animals or cultivation of aquatic plantsa strongly acidic solution of the gas hydrogen chloride in waterThe science of nutrients in food and their actions within the human body...

Unit 10 Week 3 Prefixes 2023-05-03

Unit 10 Week 3 Prefixes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land.
  2. to make or produce again.
  3. on or having to do with the outside.
  4. incapable of being moved; fixed.
  5. an instrument that uses a lens to make very small objects larger so that they can be seen by the eye.
  6. an action or response to something that has happened or has been done.
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  1. a type of radio wave with a high frequency.
  2. to make a hole or hollow place in by digging.
  3. the written story of the facts and events of a person's life.
  4. a scientist who specializes in biology. Biology is the study of living things, such as plants, animals, cells, and bacteria.

10 Clues: to make or produce again.incapable of being moved; fixed.on or having to do with the outside.a type of radio wave with a high frequency.to make a hole or hollow place in by digging.the written story of the facts and events of a person's life.an action or response to something that has happened or has been done....