biology
Across
- 1. Respiration: The process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.
- 3. The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- 5. The process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, leading to the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
- 8. Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various physiological processes in the body.
- 10. The variety of life forms and species in a particular habitat, ecosystem, or the entire planet.
- 12. A group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature, sharing common characteristics.
- 14. The process of cell division that results in the production of two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.
- 15. The science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
- 16. A trait or characteristic that enhances an organism's survival and reproduction in a specific environment.
- 17. The process by which species change over time through the accumulation of genetic variations and adaptations.
- 18. A permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to genetic diversity.
Down
- 1. The process of creating genetically identical organisms or cells through asexual reproduction.
- 2. The complete set of an organism's genetic material, including all of its genes.
- 4. Variation: Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population, which is crucial for evolution and adaptation.
- 6. A community of living organisms (biotic) interacting with their physical (abiotic) environment.
- 7. The process by which green plants and some other organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
- 9. The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
- 11. The ability of an organism to resist or defend against infections and diseases.
- 13. A molecule that carries genetic information and is responsible for the inheritance of traits in living organisms.
- 17. A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.