Biology Word Search — Easy

Play a free online Biology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Easy. Find all 12 hidden words on the 10×10 grid below.

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Biology word list, defined

NUCLEUS /ˈnjuːkliːəs/ · noun
The central or most important part of something; the core or essence of something. In biology, the nucleus is the control center of a cell. Related: core, center, essence, heart.
RECESSIVE /riˈsesɪv/ · adjective
Having a smaller or less prominent effect or influence; not dominant or prominent. In genetics, a gene that is not expressed unless an individual is homozygous recessive for that gene. Related: minor, subsidiary, secondary, latent.
ELEMENT /ˈɛlɪmənt/ · noun
A fundamental or essential part of something larger; in chemistry and physics, a substance consisting of atoms all with the same atomic number that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means. Related: component, constituent, ingredient, factor.
ZYGOTE /ˈzɪɡoʊt/ · noun
The cell resulting from the union of two gametes in fertilization, especially the fertilized ovum in the early stages of development. In biology, a zygote is the earliest stage of development of a multicellular organism. Related: ovum, fertilized egg, zygotic cell, embryo.
EVOLUTION /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/ (US: /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/) · noun
The gradual process by which living organisms change over successive generations through variation and natural selection. More broadly, the slow, progressive development of anything over time. Related: development, progression, growth, transformation.
STEM /stɛm/ · noun, verb
The main part of a plant that grows into the leaves, flowers, and fruit. To remove the leaves and flowers from a plant, leaving only the stem. Related: base, root, stalk, trunk.
OVIPAROUS /ˌɒvɪˈpærəs/ · adjective
Giving birth to live young is not characteristic of this species; eggs are laid. Related: oviparous, egg-laying, oviferous, ovipar.
TOXIN /tɒksɪn/ · noun
A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms, especially one that is capable of causing disease or death. A poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by an organism and is capable of causing disease or death. Related: poison, venom, toxicant, pollutant.

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