Across
- 4. The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- 8. A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
- 9. The process of change in all forms of life over generations
- 12. Derive a quality, characteristic, or predisposition genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
Down
- 1. The difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations
- 2. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- 3. When a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene
- 5. A defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance
- 6. A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- 7. Best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
- 10. Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
- 11. Early proponent of the idea that biological evolution occurred and proceeded in accordance with natural laws.