Across
- 7. overproduction, genetic variation, selection pressures, Inheritance (passing of genes to offspring)
- 8. genetical material being passed down
- 12. gradual changes in gene frequencies
- 13. english scientist who created the theory of evolution
- 14. 1. Variation2. Hereditary Basis for Variation3. Many more individuals are born in each generation that will survive and reproduce.4. Organisms Compete for Resources5. Individuals with certain characteristics have a better chance of surviving.
Down
- 1. any difference between individuals in the same species
- 2. an organisms genetic makeup
- 3. producing more offspring then what will survive
- 4. A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce; passing on that trait or allele to it's offspring.
- 5. a group of similar organisms that can breed and reproduce
- 6. Ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment
- 9. process where organisms are better adapted to there environments and have a better chance to survive
- 10. organisms physical appearance
- 11. changes in dna that may cause organisms to adapt and survive