Across
- 2. any net directional change or any cumulative change in the characteristics of organisms or populations over many generations.
- 3. the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism.
- 8. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body.
- 9. any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleusAdaptation
- 11. the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA.
- 14. small single-celled organisms.
- 15. the creation of proteins by cells that uses DNA, RNA, and various enzymes.
- 16. having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- 17. A tissue with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other substances suspended in fluid called plasma.
- 18. The study of the structure of a plant or animal.
- 20. The process by which a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells.
- 22. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
Down
- 1. the transport of molecules that require the use of energy.
- 4. one of two or more versions of DNA sequence (a single base or a segment of bases) at a given genomic location.
- 5. the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes.
- 6. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success.
- 7. a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life.
- 10. the study of the formation and development of an embryo and fetus.
- 12. the male or female reproductive cell that contains half the genetic material of the organism.
- 13. Body's command center.
- 19. A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function.Genetics the scientific study of genes and heredityOrganelle
- 21. A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.