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Master essential biology vocabulary with this science hangman game featuring terms from cell biology, genetics, anatomy, ecology, and more. Ideal for middle school, high school biology students studying for exams or building scientific literacy.
| DNA | Genetic material that carries hereditary information |
| RNA | Genetic material that helps make proteins from DNA instructions |
| Gene | Unit of heredity that determines specific traits |
| Biome | Large ecosystem characterized by specific climate and organisms |
| Organ | Structure made of different tissues working together |
| Virus | Infectious agent that requires host cell to reproduce |
| Artery | Blood vessel that carries oxygen rich blood from heart |
| Embryo | Early stage of development in multicellular organisms |
| Enzyme | Protein that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms |
| Tissue | Group of similar cells working together for specific function |
| Anatomy | Study of structure of living organisms |
| Biomass | Total mass of living organisms in given area |
| Glucose | Simple sugar that provides energy for cellular processes |
| Habitat | Natural environment where organism lives and reproduces |
| Hormone | Chemical messenger that regulates body functions |
| Mitosis | Process of cell division that produces identical cells |
| Nucleus | Control center of cell that contains genetic material |
| Osmosis | Movement of water through membrane from low to high concentration |
| Protein | Large molecule essential for structure and function of cells |
| Species | Group of organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring |
| Vacuole | Storage compartment in cells especially large in plants |
| Antibody | Protein produced by immune system to fight infections |
| Cell Wall | Rigid structure that surrounds plant bacterial and fungal cells |
| Genetics | Study of heredity and variation in living organisms |
| Heredity | Passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| Mutation | Change in genetic material that can be inherited |
| Organism | Individual living thing capable of independent existence |
| Amino Acid | Building blocks of proteins essential for life |
| Bacterium | Single celled microorganism that can cause disease |
| Cytoplasm | Gel like substance inside cells where chemical reactions occur |
| Ecosystem | Community of living organisms interacting with environment |
| Evolution | Process by which species change over time through natural selection |
| Food Chain | Series showing how energy flows through ecosystem |
| Ribosomes | Cell structures where proteins are made |
| Adaptation | Process by which organisms adjust to environmental changes |
| Chromosome | Structure containing DNA and genes in cell nucleus |
| Metabolism | Chemical processes that maintain life in organisms |
| Physiology | Study of how living organisms and their parts function |
| Population | Group of same species living in particular area |
| Vertebrate | Animal with backbone or spinal column |
| Chlorophyll | Green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis |
| Homeostasis | Process of maintaining stable internal conditions |
| Respiration | Process of breathing and cellular energy production |
| Biodiversity | Variety of different species in an ecosystem |
| Cell Membrane | Protective barrier that surrounds all living cells |
| Immune System | Body system that defends against disease and infection |
| Mitochondria | Cell structures that produce energy for cellular activities |
| Nervous System | Body system that controls and coordinates body functions |
| Photosynthesis | Process plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy |
| Digestive System | Body system that breaks down food for energy |
| Endocrine System | Body system of glands that produce hormones |
| Natural Selection | Process where organisms with favorable traits survive better |
| Circulatory System | Body system that transports blood throughout organism |
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