Across
- 3. The adjustable opening in the center of the eye that controls light entry.
- 5. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
- 9. The ability to maintain a stable internal environment in an organism.
- 12. The protective covering around nerve fibers that facilitates signal transmission.
- 13. The process by which species change over time through natural selection.
- 14. A diverse group of mostly unicellular organisms, including algae and protozoa.
- 16. The process of widening blood vessels to enhance blood flow.
- 17. A cluster of capillaries in the kidneys where blood filtration occurs.
- 18. The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration.
- 19. the method of producing genetically identical organisms.
- 20. Describing processes that occur without oxygen.
Down
- 1. A specialized form of cell division that produces gametes with half the chromosome number.
- 2. Referring to reactions that absorb heat from their surroundings.
- 4. White blood cells essential for the immune response.
- 6. Vascular tissue responsible for water transport in plants.
- 7. The narrowing of blood vessels, reducing blood flow.
- 8. Plant tissue that transports sugars and nutrients.
- 10. The interior space of a tubular structure, such as a blood vessel or intestine.
- 11. The gap between two neurons where information is transmitted.
- 15. The process of organizing actions and responses in the body.
