1.
the wide variety of living organisms that inhabit the planet
YEIVRITBDSIO
2.
The study of heredity; relates to the passing of genes from parent to offspring
NSETECGI
3.
Beneficial trait that allows an organism to be better suited for survival and reproduction
NPOTDTAAAI
4.
States that the organisms best suited for survival are the ones that successfully reproduce and pass on their beneficial characteristics
STLNCEULNEAIROAT
5.
The preserved remains of a once living organism; used for geological study and biological comparison
ISFLOS
6.
Deoxyribonucleic acid; contains heredity information for living organisms (located within each cell of an organism)
ADN
7.
Segment of DNA that contributes to the expression of a trait
ENEG
8.
Group of the same type of organisms that may breed and produce fertile offspring
EESIPSC
9.
No longer living or in existence on the planet
TNETCXI
10.
Passing of genes from parent to offspring; allows beneficial traits to be passed from generation to generation
STDCECEUOESRRIUSCPV
11.
The study and comparison of structures of different biological organisms
RTIAMOOYATNCAVMPEA
12.
System of placing organisms in groups based on similarities (taxonomy)
AOLCITNSSIFAIC
13.
Genetic Makeup of a trait an organism possesses
NPOYETEG
14.
Physical appearance of a trait an organism possesses
ENOPPHTEY
15.
Change over time
OOTILVNUE
16.
A modification in structure, form or function in an organism, deviating from other organisms of the same species or group
RIOAVINAT
17.
A process in the breeding of animals and in the cultivation of plants by which the breeder chooses to perpetuate only those forms having certain desirable inheritable characteristics
SAITIELCEOLIFTICANR
18.
Various Cells, tissues, and organs in a body which no longer function in the same way the ancestral form of the trait functions
SCGIATUEIRVELTSTSRU
19.
Structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry.
RMCUEUHSTOOROOSUGTSL
20.
Body parts that share a common function, but not structure
SUROUTCTNGUARSLAOSE
21.
a random error in gene replication that leads to a change
ATMINOUT
22.
A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area