Natural selection

2. differences in traits among individuals of the same species
4. The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms
5. The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment
7. The measure of an organism's ability to pass on its genes to the next generation
9. The process by which living organisms change over time, leading to the diversity of life on Earth
11. The process by which humans selectively breed plants or animals for specific traits
13. A change in the DNA sequence, often resulting in new traits and genetic diversity
14. The ability of an organism to live and reproduce in its environment

1. The mechanism through which traits beneficial for survival and reproduction become more common in a population
3. The biological process by which new individuals of the same kind are produced
6. A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
8. A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
10. Microscopic, single-celled organisms that can rapidly evolve due to their short generation time
12. A shallow, circular, transparent container used to culture bacteria