Across
- 2. a type of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
- 3. large, naturally occurring biomolecules—specifically polynucleotides—that function as the primary information-carrying molecules in cells, storing and expressing genetic information
- 5. diverse group of water-insoluble, oily, or waxy organic compounds that act as essential structural components of cell membranes, long-term energy storage, and signaling molecules
- 6. a simple, typically unicellular organism that lacks a distinct, membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
- 9. a fundamental mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring
Down
- 1. a biological process in which two parents contribute genetic material to create genetically unique offspring
- 4. an organism whose cells contain a distinct, membrane-bound nucleus holding its DNA, along with other specialized membrane-bound organelles (like mitochondria)
- 6. large, complex biomolecules composed of long chains of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs
- 7. organic compounds that serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins, essential for all living organisms
- 8. organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as a primary energy source for the body