Across
- 1. "A biological molecule used as an indicator of a process or condition."
- 4. "A technique for analyzing the interaction of light with matter."
- 6. "The physics of the Earth, including its shape, structure, and gravitational fields."
- 10. "A method for estimating evolutionary timescales based on DNA mutations."
- 11. "The gel-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus."
- 12. "A pigment responsible for red, purple, and blue colors in plants."
- 13. "A molecule or part of a molecule responsible for color."
- 16. "The process of forming new neurons in the brain."
- 17. "The quality of being toxic to cells, often used in cancer research."
- 18. "A process that increases the rate of a chemical reaction."
- 19. "Relating to heat produced within the Earth."
Down
- 1. "The science that applies physics to biological systems."
- 2. "Describes enzymes that change shape and activity when bound by certain molecules."
- 3. "The study of fungi, including mushrooms and molds."
- 5. "The scientific study of humans, human behavior, and societies."
- 7. "A technique for separating molecules based on size and charge."
- 8. "The process of adding sugar molecules to proteins or lipids."
- 9. "A method for dating ancient organic materials using carbon isotopes."
- 14. "The global ecosystem where life exists, including land, water, and air."
- 15. "The interaction between genes where one gene affects the expression of another."