Across
- 2. differences in traits among individuals of the same species
- 4. The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms
- 5. The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment
- 7. The measure of an organism's ability to pass on its genes to the next generation
- 9. The process by which living organisms change over time, leading to the diversity of life on Earth
- 11. The process by which humans selectively breed plants or animals for specific traits
- 13. A change in the DNA sequence, often resulting in new traits and genetic diversity
- 14. The ability of an organism to live and reproduce in its environment
Down
- 1. The mechanism through which traits beneficial for survival and reproduction become more common in a population
- 3. The biological process by which new individuals of the same kind are produced
- 6. A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
- 8. A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
- 10. Microscopic, single-celled organisms that can rapidly evolve due to their short generation time
- 12. A shallow, circular, transparent container used to culture bacteria