Genes & Genetics Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• organ: a part of a living organism (stomach, kidney, liver)
• tissue: a group of cells that work together
• genetics: the study of the passing of traits from parent to offspring
• cell: the simplest unit of life, makes up all living things
• unicellular: any organism that is made up of only one cell
• multicellular: any organism that is made up of more than one cell
• reproduction: the production of new organisms from parent organism
• bacteria: single celled organisms (strep throat bacteria)
• trait: a characteristic of an organism
• dna: the molecule of life
• organism: a living creature
• differentiation: cells or body parts that become specialized for a task
• specialized cell: a cell that has a very specific function
• diversity: a variety of traits and living organisms
• gene: codes for a trait
• adaptation: a trait that helps an organism survive
• protist: single celled organism (amoeba, euglena, paramecium)
• population: a group of the same type of organism
• offspring: children or organisms produced by parents
• parent: organisms that produce offspring
• organ systems: a group of organs working together