Introduction to Biology

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Across
  1. 3. groups of similar cells carrying out similar or related functions
  2. 7. large biologically important molecules that are formed by joining smaller units together
  3. 9. smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms
  4. 11. tree diagram used to reflect evolutionary relationships among organisms
  5. 13. single-celled organisms that do not have membrane-bound nuclei or organelles
  6. 15. sum of populations inhabiting a particular area
  7. 16. smallest unit of matter
  8. 17. describes the relationships of one organism to others
  9. 18. a living thing that maintains an internal order that is separated from the environment
  10. 20. organisms that have membrane-bound organelles and a membrane-bound nucleus
  11. 21. a series of changes in the state if a cell, tissue, organ or organism that results in organisms with a defined set of characteristics
  12. 23. an increase in weight or size
Down
  1. 1. the study of life
  2. 2. aggregates of macromolecules surrounded by membranes
  3. 4. nomenclature two word scientific name consisting of the genus and species
  4. 5. all the living things in a particular area together with the abiotic, non-living parts of that environment
  5. 6. diversity
  6. 8. ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions
  7. 10. collection of all ecosystems
  8. 11. all the individuals of a species living within a specific area
  9. 12. system higher level of organization that consists of functionally related organs
  10. 14. science of classifying organisms to construct internationally shared classification systems with each organism placed into more and more inclusive groupings
  11. 19. two or more atoms joined together by one or more chemical bonds
  12. 21. within a particular area, community or ecosystem, and is measured by counting the number of taxa within the ecosystem (usually species)
  13. 22. collections of tissues grouped together performing a common function