Across
- 7. Created or modified by humans, not occurring naturally.
- 8. Occurring without a predictable pattern or plan.
- 9. A characteristic or feature of an organism, often determined by genes.
- 11. Units of heredity passed from parents to offspring.
- 14. A molecule coded by genes, essential for traits and functions in living organisms.
- 15. Occurring without human intervention.
- 16. The process of mating animals to produce offspring with desired traits.
Down
- 1. A change in the genetic material of an organism.
- 2. Differences in traits among individuals of a species.
- 3. A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.
- 4. The external conditions that influence an organism’s traits.
- 5. Traits that enhance survival and reproduction in an environment.
- 6. The arrangement or spread of a population in an area.
- 10. The application of science and technology to solve problems, including genetic manipulation.
- 12. Choosing individuals with desired traits to reproduce.
- 13. A single step in the line of descent from an ancestor.