BIOLOGY TERMS
Across
- 6. Structures made of DNA that carry genes, found in the nucleus.
- 9. A sequence of organisms, each of which serves as food for the next.
- 13. The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
- 15. The genetic makeup of an organism, including its specific genes.
- 16. A chemical substance that regulates body functions, like growth or metabolism.
- 17. The process by which male and female reproductive cells unite to form a new organism.
- 18. A change in the DNA sequence, which can lead to genetic variation.
- 19. The process of maintaining a stable internal environment within an organism.
- 20. A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.
- 23. A community of living organisms and their physical environment.
- 25. The part of the cell that contains the DNA and controls cell activities.
- 26. The "powerhouse" of the cell, responsible for energy production.
- 28. Organelles in plant cells that help with photosynthesis.
- 29. An animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.
Down
- 1. The physical traits or characteristics of an organism resulting from its genotype.
- 2. The ability of an organism to resist infection or disease.
- 3. A group of organisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring.
- 4. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.
- 5. The process by which species change over time through natural selection.
- 7. The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy.
- 8. A protein produced by the immune system to neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses.
- 10. A segment of DNA that determines a particular trait or characteristic.
- 11. A relationship between two different species where both benefit or depend on each other.
- 12. The variety of life forms in an ecosystem.
- 14. An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
- 21. The molecule that carries genetic information in cells.
- 22. The basic unit of life, all living organisms are made of cells.
- 24. A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
- 27. The movement of water molecules across a membrane from a low to high concentration.