DNA and RNA are key to this puzzle that helps middle schoolers review basic protein synthesis terms like 'codon' and 'enzyme' with clear, simple clues.
Evolution and Natural Selection Crossword Puzzle for Kids is a medium crossword puzzle with 14 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Evolution and Natural Selection Crossword Puzzle for Kids
Challenge elementary students with this medium-level crossword focused on evolution and natural selection concepts including adaptation, fitness, and environment.
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- 1. Differences among members of a species
- 3. Process of passing traits from ancestors to offspring
- 5. Units of heredity passed from parents to offspring
- 6. The act of staying alive despite challenges
- 9. Long-term weather conditions affecting adaptation
- 10. Short for natural selection, often called 'survival of the ______'
- 14. Preserved remains of ancient organisms
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- 2. To change a gene or DNA sequence
- 4. To change to survive in a new environment
- 7. All individuals of one species living in an area
- 8. A group of organisms that can mate and produce offspring
- 11. Type of selection caused by environmental pressures
- 12. A characteristic or feature of an organism
- 13. How well an organism survives and reproduces
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