Solidifying Ideas (Unit 7)

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Across
  1. 2. A change in DNA sequence
  2. 6. Type of evolution when closely related organisms evolve and lead to speciation.
  3. 9. If an organism is better suited for an environment due to natural selection, they have better _______
  4. 10. Unit of DNA that determines the structure and function of an organism.
  5. 11. How an organism acts or responds in its environment is a __________ adaptation.
  6. 12. An organism's evolutionary history of development.
  7. 13. ______ is when characteristics are passed down from parent to offspring.
Down
  1. 1. When a new species is created over time due to the development of unique characteristics
  2. 3. Specific characteristics determined by the gene.
  3. 4. Mating based on other reasons besides chance.
  4. 5. The fossil most accurate dating method we use today.
  5. 6. The genetic code that is responsible for structure and function
  6. 7. The preserved remains or impressions of life from an earlier time
  7. 8. Type of evolution where organisms that are not closely related independently evolve similar features