genetics Crossword Puzzles

GENETICS II 2019-12-04

GENETICS II crossword puzzle
Across
  1. listen Specific physical region or amino acid sequence in a protein which is associated with a particular function or corresponding segment of DNA.
  2. Type of genetic change that involves the addition of a segment of DNA. It may be as small as a single base but can vary significantly in size.
  3. Study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of human chromosomes.
  4. Process of synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) from DNA.
  5. Type of genetic change that involves the absence of a segment of DNA.
  6. Individual through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained.
  7. Cells from which eggs or sperm (i.e., gametes) are derived.
  8. Pertaining to both alleles of a single gene (paternal and maternal).
  9. Distinctive facial feature or expression that is characteristic of a specific condition.
  10. Any of the chromosomes numbered 1-22 or the genes on chromosomes 1-22.
  11. End of a chromosome.
  12. Individuals in a pedigree who exhibit the specific phenotype under study.
  13. An extended family.
  14. Chromosomal defect in which a segment of the chromosome breaks off and reattaches in the reverse direction.
Down
  1. The molecular basis of heredity.
  2. Genetic relatedness between individuals who are descendants of at least one common ancestor.
  3. Sequence of DNA in between exons that is initially copied into RNA but is cut out of the final RNA transcript and therefore does not change the amino acid code. Some intronic sequences are known to affect gene expression.
  4. A condition or trait present at birth.
  5. Unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome.
  6. Graphic illustration of family history.
  7. Physical site or location of a specific gene on a chromosome.
  8. listen Phenotype or trait that occurs with greater frequency in a given family than in the general population.
  9. An individual who presents for genetic counseling.
  10. An individual who carries one deleterious allele for an autosomal recessive disorder.
  11. Presence of an extra chromosome, resulting in a total of three copies of that chromosome instead of the normal 2 copies.

25 Clues: An extended family. • End of a chromosome. • The molecular basis of heredity. • A condition or trait present at birth. • Graphic illustration of family history. • An individual who presents for genetic counseling. • Process of synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) from DNA. • Cells from which eggs or sperm (i.e., gametes) are derived. • ...

Genetics - Kattom 2020-12-08

Genetics - Kattom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in multcellular eukaryotes, the play an essential role in initiating the formation of the commitment complex
  2. The group introns with ability to excercise themselves
  3. occurs when a single gene gives rise to more than one mRNA sequence
  4. 70 proteins found in the spliceosomes
  5. have a structure resembling the Sm-binding site of U-snRNAs
  6. the commitment complex is also called
  7. heterogeneous nucleur RNA
  8. are the sequences that are represented in the mature proteins in rna splicing
  9. depends only on recognition of splice sites
  10. RNA involved in processing ribosomal RNA
Down
  1. occurs in trypansomes and worms where sequence sl RNA is spliced to the 5 ends of many precursor mRNAs
  2. the capping processes takes place during:
  3. is formed when the intron is cleaved at the 5 splice site and 5 end is joined to a 2 position at an A at the branch sit in the intron
  4. cleaves target DNA to allow insertion of the introns at a new site
  5. snRNAs found in the cyctoplasm
  6. plays a role in xenopus embryonic development
  7. together with some additional proteins, the snRNPs form the:
  8. group of introns that excise themselves from RNA by an autocatalytic splicing event
  9. are able to insert themselves into new sites
  10. are the sequences that are removed in rna splicing
  11. is a ribonucleoprotein in which the RNA has catalytic activity
  12. infectious RNA molecules that function independently without encapsidation by any protein coat

22 Clues: heterogeneous nucleur RNA • snRNAs found in the cyctoplasm • 70 proteins found in the spliceosomes • the commitment complex is also called • RNA involved in processing ribosomal RNA • the capping processes takes place during: • depends only on recognition of splice sites • are able to insert themselves into new sites • plays a role in xenopus embryonic development • ...

Genetics Winter 2020-02-22

Genetics Winter crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes mustangs
  2. male triplet
  3. dad is math guy
  4. tiny writer
  5. wears short to class
  6. formerly cassius clay
  7. a spreading fine
  8. happens in gonads
  9. holds chromatids together
  10. don't swim, just
  11. an extra chromosome
  12. a fertilized egg
  13. one copy of chromosomes
Down
  1. mendel worked here
  2. river in new york
  3. not lopez
  4. chromosome picture
  5. not short
  6. not blackson but
  7. sperm, egg
  8. diploid to diploid
  9. stuck in g1
  10. made from amino acids
  11. spring flower

24 Clues: not lopez • not short • sperm, egg • tiny writer • stuck in g1 • male triplet • spring flower • makes mustangs • dad is math guy • not blackson but • a spreading fine • don't swim, just • a fertilized egg • river in new york • happens in gonads • mendel worked here • chromosome picture • diploid to diploid • an extra chromosome • wears short to class • formerly cassius clay • made from amino acids • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2021-04-14

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when something shows up more than somehting else
  2. when there are two different alleles Ex. Tt, Ff, Dd
  3. considered the father of genetics
  4. when the dominance of an allele has not shown through all the way
  5. a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
  6. a trait that you gain throughout your life
  7. the internal appearance of genes
  8. some type of virus that has attached itself to the cell that is forming, thus causing it to form differently
  9. the study of heredity
  10. the physical appearance of a genotype
  11. another name for homozygouse
  12. when something shows up less than something else
Down
  1. a physical appearance of heredity
  2. when you get something when you are born that has been passed down for generations
  3. a form of a gene
  4. somehting that you used to determine what your genes will look like
  5. when the alleles are identical Ex. FF, TT, DD
  6. another name for heterozygouse
  7. a trait that you get from your parents
  8. the center of a cell
  9. The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism.

21 Clues: a form of a gene • the center of a cell • the study of heredity • another name for homozygouse • another name for heterozygouse • the internal appearance of genes • a physical appearance of heredity • considered the father of genetics • the physical appearance of a genotype • a trait that you get from your parents • a trait that you gain throughout your life • ...

Genetics Vocab 2021-05-11

Genetics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a cross in which an experimenter crosses an individual that is heterozygous for two genes to an individual that is homozygous recessive for the same two genes.
  2. the first generation in an experiment; true breeding with regards to a particular trait
  3. describes a diploid individual that has two identical alleles of a particular gene.
  4. a hypothesis that assumes there is no real difference between the observed and expected values.
  5. a cross in which an experimenter is following the outcome of only a single trait
  6. the degree to which the observed data and expected data are similar to each other. If the observed and predicted data are very similar, the goodness of fit is high.
  7. a segment of DNA that produces of functional product
  8. an individual produced from a single-factor cross in which the parents had different variants for a single character.
  9. a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes.
  10. chart representing family relationships.
  11. describes an allele that determines the phenotype in the heterozygous condition.
  12. the genetic composition of an individual, especially in terms of the alleles for particular genes.
Down
  1. the deviation between the observed and expected outcomes due to chance
  2. a cross in which an experimenter follows the outcome of two different traits.
  3. in a statistical analysis, the number of categories that are independent of each other.
  4. a diagrammatic method in which the gametes that two parents can produce are aligned next to a square grid as a way to predict the types of offspring the parents will produce and in what proportions.
  5. in a chi square table, the probability that the deviations between observed and expected values are due to random chance.
  6. the chance that an event will occur in the future
  7. describes a diploid individual that has different versions (i.e., two different alleles) of the same gene.
  8. the mating of two organisms of the same species with different characteristics
  9. gene combination formed after recombination i.e different combination of genes than present in parents
  10. hybridization the mating of two organisms of the same species with different characteristics true-breeding line a strain of a particular species that continues to produce the same trait after several generations of self-fertilization (in plants) or inbreeding
  11. the offspring produced from a cross of the parental generation
  12. alternative versions of a specific gene
  13. a trait or gene that is masked by the presence of a dominant trait or gene.
  14. fertilization that involves the union of male and female gametes derived from the same parent.
  15. a commonly used statistical method for determining the goodness of fit. This method can be used to analyze population data in which the members of the population fall into different categories.
  16. an equation used to solve genetic problems involving two types of unordered events
  17. the probability that two or more independent events will occur is equal to the products of their individual probabilities
  18. the observable traits of an organism.

30 Clues: the observable traits of an organism. • alternative versions of a specific gene • chart representing family relationships. • the chance that an event will occur in the future • a segment of DNA that produces of functional product • the offspring produced from a cross of the parental generation • a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes. • ...

Braun Genetics 2021-08-25

Braun Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An enzyme that cleaves bonds within the nucleic acid.
  2. A radioactive nucleic acid, DNA or RNA, used to identify a complementary fragment.
  3. This is the bread and butter of genetics. DNA--->mRNA---->Polypeptide (or protein). (Two words separated by a "_").
  4. The physical trait that is expressed.
  5. An enzyme that recognizes the sequence of DNA and lyses the duplex. (Two words. A "_" separates them and counts as a space.)
  6. Uptake of DNA from the environment by a cell.
  7. Last name of the man who discovered the "Transforming principle" in 1928.
  8. DNA replication by separation of parental strands. This word states how one part of the DNA is the original strand and one is the complementary daughter strand.
  9. This bond is formed between two nucleotides. A to T have only two while G and C have 3!
  10. When a G-C base pair is replaced with an A-T base pair.
  11. A nitrogenous base written as "A" when writing out a genetic sequence.
  12. An acronym. DNA sequence of triplets that can be translated into amino acids starting with an initiation codon and ending with a termination codon.
Down
  1. This bond is formed from two hydroxl groups. Water is the product and it the bond that makes the "chain" in DNA's backbone.
  2. A mutation that causes no phenotypical effect. (Two words separated by a "_")
  3. Written as "U" and is a nitrogenous base only found in RNA.
  4. A method of capturing an image of radioactive materials on film.
  5. The parts of DNA that encode protein. These are not excised during transcription.
  6. Changes in the DNA sequence and can occur spontaneously or are induced by mutagens.
  7. The physical exchange of DNA that sometimes occurs during Prophase I of meiosis.
  8. When a purine is replaced with a pyrimidine or a pyrimidine is replaced with a purine.
  9. Large assembly of RNA and proteins that synthesizes polypeptides under direction from an mRNA template.

21 Clues: The physical trait that is expressed. • Uptake of DNA from the environment by a cell. • An enzyme that cleaves bonds within the nucleic acid. • When a G-C base pair is replaced with an A-T base pair. • Written as "U" and is a nitrogenous base only found in RNA. • A method of capturing an image of radioactive materials on film. • ...

Science Genetics 2021-11-09

Science Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual
  2. having the two alleles at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes different for one or more loci
  3. the observable characteristics or traits of an organism that are produced by the interaction of the genotype and the environment : the physical expression of one or more genes
  4. how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
  5. in a heterozygote, one trait will conceal the presence of another trait for the same characteristic. Rather than both alleles contributing to a phenotype, the dominant allele will be expressed exclusively.
  6. temperature, food, pollutants, population density, sound, light, and parasites
  7. money, property, etc., that is received from someone when that person dies
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  1. a register recording a line of ancestors
  2. a square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes and is used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross in accordance with Mendelian inheritance
  3. during the production of gametes the two copies of each hereditary factor segregate so that offspring acquire one factor from each parent.
  4. A trait resulting from an allele that is independently and equally expressed along with the other
  5. The trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism
  6. producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele
  7. all or part of the genetic constitution of an individual or group
  8. the observable characteristics or traits of an organism that are produced by the interaction of the genotype and the environment : the physical expression of one or more genes
  9. bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations
  10. to determine all or part of the genetic constitution of
  11. The trait that is present at the gene level but is masked and does not show itself in the organism is called the recessive trait.
  12. an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds
  13. a part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing
  14. any of the alternative forms of a gene that may occur at a given locus
  15. a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms
  16. more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others

23 Clues: a register recording a line of ancestors • to determine all or part of the genetic constitution of • more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others • all or part of the genetic constitution of an individual or group • The trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism • ...

Genetics Crossword 2022-03-07

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. heterozygous phenotype lies somewhere between the two homozygous phenotypes.
  2. physical traits.
  3. genetic makeup.
  4. sperm cells fertilize egg cells from within the same flower, producing identical offspring.
  5. phenotypes produced by both alleles are clearly expressed.
  6. organisms that have two different alleles for the same gene.
  7. convenient to study and may tell us how other organisms, including humans, actually function.
  8. each gamete carries only one allele for each gene.
  9. gene variations produced different expressions, or forms, of each trait.
Down
  1. controlled by two or more genes.
  2. a gene has more than two possible alleles.
  3. organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene
  4. two genes do not influence each other’s inheritance.
  5. likelihood that a particular event will occur.
  6. process where male and female reproductive cells join to produce a new cell.
  7. scientific study of heredity.
  8. produces a plant that has two different parents.
  9. delivery of characteristics from parent to offspring.
  10. shows the result of a cross.
  11. factors that are passed from parent to offspring.
  12. something we each receive from our parents.
  13. offspring of crosses between parents with different traits.
  14. several generations of identical plants.

23 Clues: genetic makeup. • physical traits. • shows the result of a cross. • scientific study of heredity. • controlled by two or more genes. • several generations of identical plants. • a gene has more than two possible alleles. • something we each receive from our parents. • likelihood that a particular event will occur. • produces a plant that has two different parents. • ...

Genetics Review 2017-03-20

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. always matches with Adenine in DNA
  2. the genes an individual has
  3. Austrian Monk who studied genetics using pea plants
  4. always matches with Cytosine in DNA
  5. genes that are covered or masked by dominant genes
  6. When both genes are expressed or show up at the same time ex. Red x White = Red and White
  7. Both genes are the same ex.TT
  8. The physical characteristics an individual has
  9. the structure of DNA discovered by Watson and Crick
  10. always matches with Guanine in DNA
  11. t in tRNA
  12. diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding
  13. the side rails of DNA are made up of alternating sugar and _____________
  14. __________ Dominance occurs when the heterozygous offspring is a mix of the two original phenotypes ex. Red x White = Pink
  15. Process of producing two identical DNA strands from one parent strand of DNA
  16. m in mRNA
Down
  1. When mRNA is used to create proteins from amino acid codons
  2. __________ Inheritance is when a trait is controlled by more than one pair of genes
  3. A cluster of histones with its wrapped DNA is called a ______________
  4. two genes are different ex.Tt
  5. In RNA, this base replaces Thymine
  6. Building block of DNA made up of a pentose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
  7. The enzyme that adds new nucleotides to DNA
  8. The enzyme that "unzips" DNA
  9. When one pair of genes prevents or blocks the expression of another pair of genes
  10. always matches with Thymine in DNA
  11. When a sequence of DNA is copied into mRNA
  12. rungs of DNA are made up of nitrogenous __________
  13. genes that cover or mask the expression of recessive genes
  14. r in rRNA
  15. DNA is wrapped around proteins called __________
  16. type of bond between base pairs

32 Clues: t in tRNA • r in rRNA • m in mRNA • the genes an individual has • The enzyme that "unzips" DNA • two genes are different ex.Tt • Both genes are the same ex.TT • type of bond between base pairs • always matches with Adenine in DNA • In RNA, this base replaces Thymine • always matches with Thymine in DNA • always matches with Guanine in DNA • always matches with Cytosine in DNA • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2017-03-01

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DNA includes instructions for synthesizing ____.
  2. A gamete is a ____ cell.
  3. Genes are located on ____.
  4. Mitosis is when a cell divides, producing two genetically ____ cells.
  5. Autosomal chromosomes are labeled with ____.
  6. What do genotypes create?
  7. What does a pedigree use to represent males?
  8. A ____ is a letter, which in a pair indicates a genotype.
Down
  1. A set of alleles are ____ recessive if they are in the form aa.
  2. A trait passed on through the x chromosome.
  3. Predicts the outcome of breeding for one trait.
  4. For a recessive trait to be shown the alleles must be ____.
  5. What causes phenotypes?
  6. ____ dominance occurs when one allele is not expressed over the other, resulting in a mix of the two.
  7. Diploid cells contain ____ complete sets of chromosomes.
  8. When a set of alleles are heterozygous, the ____ trait is shown.
  9. Meiosis is a process in which a cell divides to reduce its number of chromosomes, resulting in four ____ cells.
  10. A set of alleles are homozygous dominant if both letters are ____.
  11. A haploid cell has one set of ____ chromosomes.
  12. Genotype determines ____ traits?
  13. Chromosomes contain ____.

21 Clues: What causes phenotypes? • A gamete is a ____ cell. • What do genotypes create? • Chromosomes contain ____. • Genes are located on ____. • Genotype determines ____ traits? • A trait passed on through the x chromosome. • Autosomal chromosomes are labeled with ____. • What does a pedigree use to represent males? • Predicts the outcome of breeding for one trait. • ...

GENETICS & DISEASES 2016-08-07

GENETICS & DISEASES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / Structures on which genes are located
  2. / Cell division which produces gametes
  3. DNA / Type of DNA molecule containing DNA from two organisms.
  4. / Circular pieces of DNA
  5. / Having only one type of allele for a characteristic
  6. technology / Manipulating the DNA of an organism
  7. / An organism containing a new gene
  8. / Spontaneous change in a gene or chromosome
  9. Square / Grid used to predict types of offspring
  10. / Alternative forms of the same gene
Down
  1. / Long chain of amino acids
  2. / Copying of DNA during mitosis
  3. Cell / Disease where the red blood cells are distorted in shape
  4. / Inherited characteristics
  5. / Causes mutations
  6. / Genetic disease where blood does not clot correctly
  7. / A person with a hidden gene for a particular disease
  8. gene / The gene which is 'masked' in the heterozygous state
  9. / The chemical of which genes are made
  10. / Combination of genes for a particular characteristic
  11. bases / Form the rungs of the DNA ladder
  12. / Three bases coding for an amino acid
  13. Mendel / The father of Genetics

23 Clues: / Causes mutations • / Circular pieces of DNA • / Long chain of amino acids • / Inherited characteristics • / Copying of DNA during mitosis • Mendel / The father of Genetics • / An organism containing a new gene • / Alternative forms of the same gene • / Cell division which produces gametes • / The chemical of which genes are made • / Three bases coding for an amino acid • ...

Genetics Words 2016-11-28

Genetics Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a molecule containing a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate that forms the basic structural unit of DNA.
  2. describes a trait that covers up, or dominates, another form of the trait
  3. Two strands twisted around each other, like a winding staircase.
  4. Passing on characteristics from parents to child
  5. Having two unlike genes for the same trait.
  6. chromosomes that contains alleles for different types of genes.
  7. inherited characteristic that distinguishes one organism from the other.
  8. physical expression of an organisms genes
  9. A transfer of a chromosomal segment to a new position, especially on a nonhomologous chromosome.
  10. A type of gene that is hidden by a dominant gene.
Down
  1. Change in genes or chromosomes that causes a new trait to be inherited.
  2. an organism with one dominant and one recessive gene for a trait.
  3. process of DNA in which it copies itself
  4. One of a number of different forms of the same gene for a specific trait.
  5. deoxyribonucleic acid; heredity material that controls the activities of the cell and has the information to make new cells and new proteins
  6. The gene combination for a given trait in an organism.
  7. condition in which neither of the two genes in a gene pair masks the other; produces a phenotype that is an intermediate between the 2 homozygous parents; mixture of the 2 different traits
  8. cell part with information that determines what traits a living thing will have
  9. small organelles that make proteins.
  10. Protein synthesis process where enzymes make a RNA strand from DNA.
  11. Both alleles for a characteristic are the same
  12. ribonucleic acid which carries codes for making proteins from the nucleus to the ribosomes.
  13. A condition in which both alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed, with neither one being dominant or recessive to the other.
  14. A short segment of DNA that gives instructions of development of traits of an organism

24 Clues: small organelles that make proteins. • process of DNA in which it copies itself • physical expression of an organisms genes • Having two unlike genes for the same trait. • Both alleles for a characteristic are the same • Passing on characteristics from parents to child • A type of gene that is hidden by a dominant gene. • ...

Genetics crossword 2014-10-21

Genetics crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Division of a cell into haploid cells.
  2. Inactive X chromosome in each cell of a female condenses into a _____.
  3. Synthesis of protein using mRNA template.
  4. The phase in meiosis 2 that the spindle apparatus forms.
  5. A 2n containing cell.
  6. When members of the pair of homologous chromosomes do not move apart properly during meiosis 1.
  7. Enzyme that is key to Transcription.
  8. The microtubule organization centre, important in cell division.
  9. Diagram representation of the possible outcomes of genetic crosses.
  10. Discrete piece of hereditary information consisting of specific nucleotides.
  11. The structure of DNA as discovered by Franklin, Watson, and Crick.
  12. Cellular structure carrying genetic material, found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
  13. Any of the alternative versions of a gene that produce distinguishable phenotypic effects
Down
  1. Two identical alleles for a gene.
  2. The physical and physiological traits of an organism as determined by its genetic makeup.
  3. Synthesis of RNA using DNA template.
  4. What does DNA stand for?
  5. The phase in meiosis 1 that involves the breakdown of proteins responsible for sister chromatid cohesion along chromatid arms.
  6. Sequence of 3 nucleotides that corresponds to an amino acid.
  7. The ordered display of chromosomes, starting with the longest and ending with the shortest.
  8. Nucleic acid pair having two-bonds between them within the DNA structure.
  9. Allele whose phenotypic effect is not observed in a heterozygote.
  10. Decent with modification. Change in genetic composition of a population between generations.
  11. The 'X' shaped region where homologous non-sister chromatids have exchanged genetic material through crossing over.
  12. Pyrimidine found only in RNA.
  13. DNA binding protein key in condensing DNA.

26 Clues: A 2n containing cell. • What does DNA stand for? • Pyrimidine found only in RNA. • Two identical alleles for a gene. • Synthesis of RNA using DNA template. • Enzyme that is key to Transcription. • Division of a cell into haploid cells. • Synthesis of protein using mRNA template. • DNA binding protein key in condensing DNA. • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2016-03-05

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
  2. A situation in which both alleles for a gene are expressed equally
  3. a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
  4. allele an allele that is hidden when the dominant allele is present
  5. the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and a sperm cell join to make a new cell
  6. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
  7. An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  8. allele a trait that always shows up in the organism if the allele is present
  9. a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes.
  10. An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits.
Down
  1. the different forms of a gene
  2. alleles Three or more possible alleles if a gene that determine a trait.
  3. an offspring of crosses that has two different alleles for a trait
  4. an offspring of many generations that have the same form of a trait
  5. a number that describes the likelihood of an event happening
  6. inheritance The inheritance of traits that are controlled by two or more genes, such as height in humans.
  7. Having two different alleles for a particular gene
  8. dominance A situation in which one allele is not completely dominant over another allele
  9. the scientific study of heredity
  10. the passing of traits from parents to offspring

20 Clues: the different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations • An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits. • ...

GENETICS CROSSWORD 2023-11-17

GENETICS CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two different alleles for a trait.
  2. An image of chromosomes.
  3. All the individuals born at the same time.
  4. The trait that is hidden when other traits are present.
  5. The building block for proteins.
  6. 3 letters Either A,C,G,T
  7. Characteristics like hair freckles or dimples.
  8. The physical appearance of a living thing.
  9. The trait that is visible when other traits are present
  10. Genetic traits are ________ from a parent.
Down
  1. Silent,Missense, and Nonsense
  2. Two copies of the same allele.
  3. The physical structure of DNA
  4. The likelihood that an event will happen.
  5. The field of biology that studies how genes control appearance.
  6. Region of DNA where instructions for one trait are kept.
  7. The genetic makup of a living thing.
  8. change the number of nucleotides in the gene and usually cause large-scale changes in the amino acid sequence of the protein.
  9. Long molecules made of DNA that hold genes.
  10. Different versions of a gene.

20 Clues: An image of chromosomes. • 3 letters Either A,C,G,T • Silent,Missense, and Nonsense • The physical structure of DNA • Different versions of a gene. • Two copies of the same allele. • The building block for proteins. • Two different alleles for a trait. • The genetic makup of a living thing. • The likelihood that an event will happen. • All the individuals born at the same time. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-11-29

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent (9 letters)
  2. chart that shows the possible genotypes resulting from a genetic cross (8 letters)
  3. A diagram that shows the actual genetic makeup of an organism (9 letters)
  4. A type of cell division that produces gametes (6 letters)
  5. The relationship between two versions of a gene (8 letters)
  6. The genetic makeup of an organism (6 letters)
  7. The study of the structure and function of genes (6 letters)
  8. The complete set of genes in an organism (7 letters)
  9. A diagram that shows the pattern of inheritance for a specific trait (9 letters)
  10. The study of the structure and function of chromosomes (10 letters)
  11. A diagram that shows the possible outcomes of a genetic cross (7 letters)
  12. Having inherited the same versions of a genomic marker from each biologic parent (11 letters)
  13. A trait or variants encoded in DNA and passed from parent to offspring during reproduction (12 letters)
  14. Having inherited different versions of a genomic marker from each biologic parent (13 letters)
  15. The study of how traits change in populations over time (9 letters)
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  1. The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring (9 letters)
  2. A change in DNA sequence that can lead to a new trait (6 letters)
  3. The basic unit of heredity (5 letters)
  4. A chart that shows the inheritance of traits in a family (8 letters)
  5. The process of combining genetic material from two parents (9 letters)
  6. A specific characteristic in an individual (5 letters)
  7. The process of copying DNA to make new cells (8 letters)
  8. The passing on of traits from parents to offspring (8 letters)
  9. The physical expression of a genetic trait (5 letters)
  10. A section of DNA that contains instructions for building a specific protein (4 letters)
  11. The study of how genes and the environment interact to influence traits (10 letters)

26 Clues: The basic unit of heredity (5 letters) • The genetic makeup of an organism (6 letters) • The complete set of genes in an organism (7 letters) • A specific characteristic in an individual (5 letters) • The physical expression of a genetic trait (5 letters) • The process of copying DNA to make new cells (8 letters) • ...

Genetics & Heredity 2023-03-01

Genetics & Heredity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that produce gametes
  2. a trait that dominates another form of that trait
  3. ________ charts reveal patterns of inheritance of a trait in a family
  4. double stranded molecule that carries genetic information
  5. physical characteristics passed from parent to offspring
  6. a ________ square predicts the probability of different traits in offspring
  7. an organism with two different alleles for a trait
  8. threadlike structures made of protein and a single cell of molecule
  9. a form of inheritance wherein the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed
Down
  1. a change in the DNA sequence of a cell
  2. a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells
  3. physical appearance and behavior of an organism
  4. an alternate form that a gene may have for a single trait
  5. a single set of unpaired chromosomes
  6. trait that is covered up by another form of that trait and seems to disappear
  7. nucleic acid molecule that codes and decode genetic information
  8. an egg that has been fertilized by sperm
  9. two identical alleles for a trait
  10. creation of living organisms produced by a single organism by sexual reproduction of two organisms
  11. an organism's genetic make up

20 Clues: an organism's genetic make up • two identical alleles for a trait • a single set of unpaired chromosomes • a change in the DNA sequence of a cell • an egg that has been fertilized by sperm • physical appearance and behavior of an organism • a trait that dominates another form of that trait • an organism with two different alleles for a trait • ...

Genetics & Inheritance 2024-03-15

Genetics & Inheritance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a nucleic acid that pairs with thymine
  2. a specific characteristic of an individual
  3. the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  4. describes how an organism will look
  5. a molecule that contains genetic information
  6. the genetic code for particular traits
  7. describes the genetic information offspring inherits from the parent
  8. a type of reproduction that requires two parents who each contribute DNA to the offspring, resulting in variation
  9. organized, thread-like structures of tightly wound DNA
  10. a trait that is masked or less common in a population
  11. an organism that produces a new generation through reproduction
  12. differences in the genomes of members of the same species
  13. a change in the DNA
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  1. a characteristic that is learned or comes from your environment
  2. having two identical alleles of a particular gene
  3. a living organism that is the product of reproduction
  4. the process in which an organism produces a new organism
  5. a nucleic acid that pairs with adenine
  6. a nucleic acid that pairs with cytosine
  7. having two different alleles of a particular gene
  8. a characteristics that comes from your parents; you can't control it
  9. a nucleic acid that pairs with guanine
  10. a trait that is stronger or more visible in a population
  11. the study of heredity
  12. a type of reproduction that involves one parent and produces offspring that is identical to the parent

25 Clues: a change in the DNA • the study of heredity • describes how an organism will look • a nucleic acid that pairs with thymine • a nucleic acid that pairs with adenine • the genetic code for particular traits • a nucleic acid that pairs with guanine • a nucleic acid that pairs with cytosine • a specific characteristic of an individual • ...

Genetics & Heredity 2024-03-11

Genetics & Heredity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies
  2. the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells
  3. Two chromosomes in a pair normally one inherited from the mother and one from the father
  4. the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells
  5. having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent
  6. the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  7. the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
  8. the process of combining the male gamete, or sperm, with the female gamete, or ovum
  9. the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism
  10. thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells
Down
  1. any change in the DNA sequence of a cell
  2. an observable trait
  3. the presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism's cells
  4. a type of cell division during which a single cell divides twice and produces four daughter cells
  5. a molecule that is present in the majority of living organisms and viruses
  6. having inherited different versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent
  7. molecule made up of amino acids
  8. a process of cell duplication, in which one cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells
  9. the process of transmission of genes from parent to offspring
  10. the young creation of living organisms, produced either by a single organism or, in the case of sexual reproduction, two organisms

20 Clues: an observable trait • molecule made up of amino acids • any change in the DNA sequence of a cell • the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells • the process of transmission of genes from parent to offspring • the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-03-25

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. each gamete only receives one allele
  2. term used for the combination of alleles that make up a trait
  3. term for two letters that represent the traits
  4. when both alleles are dominant
  5. XX chromosome
  6. when a flower of the same plant get pollinated by another flower
  7. term for the physical features that came from your genetics
  8. the study of heredity
  9. when 2 phenotypes for one trait get crosses
  10. math Mendel used in his work
  11. cell that is formed when 2 gametes are fused
  12. when a flower on one plants get pollinated by a different plant
  13. protein on the surface of a blood cell
  14. two different alleles for a particular gene
  15. dominant alleles mask recessive alleles
Down
  1. country where Mendel's work was conducted
  2. alleles separate randomly and independently
  3. section of a chromosome
  4. XY chromosome
  5. a trait determined by multiple alleles
  6. a genetically inherited characteristic
  7. Mendel's conclusion stated that each trait is determined by a pair of _______
  8. when 2 traits are being crossed in a Punnett square
  9. when neither allele is dominant over the other
  10. basic unit of heredity
  11. location of the gene on a chromosome
  12. generation after 2 true-breeding plant pollinate
  13. when 2 of the same alleles code for a gene
  14. the gene that shows there are two of them present
  15. when the trait is located on the x chromosome
  16. tool used to cross genotypes for a possible offspring
  17. person who figured out how genes worked

32 Clues: XY chromosome • XX chromosome • the study of heredity • basic unit of heredity • section of a chromosome • math Mendel used in his work • when both alleles are dominant • each gamete only receives one allele • location of the gene on a chromosome • a trait determined by multiple alleles • a genetically inherited characteristic • protein on the surface of a blood cell • ...

Genetics Crossword! 2024-04-29

Genetics Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The physical appearance
  2. Father of genetics
  3. Trait that overpowers a recessive one
  4. Table that predicts likelihood of phenotypes
  5. The mating of two organisms to create offspring
  6. Alleles are the same (GG,gg)
  7. Reproduction with two parents
  8. when the dominant trait does not completely mask the recessive trait
  9. Genetic syndrome that affected Joe
Down
  1. The process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits
  2. A picture of your chromosomes
  3. Alleles are different (Gg)
  4. Material that is represented in all living organisms
  5. Trait That is "hidden" by a dominant trait
  6. an inheritance pattern where two alleles are expressed equally, and neither allele is dominant or recessive
  7. Two letter combination of alleles
  8. Reproduction with one parent; exact clone
  9. An asexual reproduction method in which a new organism develops from a bud of an existing organism
  10. Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells
  11. Version of the gene

20 Clues: Father of genetics • Version of the gene • The physical appearance • Alleles are different (Gg) • Alleles are the same (GG,gg) • A picture of your chromosomes • Reproduction with two parents • Two letter combination of alleles • Genetic syndrome that affected Joe • Trait that overpowers a recessive one • Reproduction with one parent; exact clone • ...

Molecular Genetics 2024-05-05

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a type of cell division where gametes are made.
  2. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
  3. programmed cell death.
  4. a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to an organism.
  5. a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides.
  6. the smallest unit that can live on its own and makes up all living organisms and the tissues of their bodies.
  7. structure that holds together two chromatids.
  8. an individuals complete set of chromosomes
  9. the presence of one complete set of chromosomes in an organism's cell.
  10. first step of PMAT, chromosomes begin to condense.
Down
  1. a mixture of DNA and other proteins that forms chromosomes.
  2. the stage of the cell cycle that the cell spends the most time in.
  3. division of the cytoplasm, completely separating the two daughter cells.
  4. second step of PMAT, chromosomes line up in the middle.
  5. the presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism's cells.
  6. a disease caused by the uncontrollable division of cells.
  7. condensed dna
  8. a type of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
  9. fourth step of PMAT,the cells form new nuclear membranes and prepare to become separate cells.
  10. third step of PMAT, chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell.

20 Clues: condensed dna • programmed cell death. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • an individuals complete set of chromosomes • structure that holds together two chromatids. • a type of cell division where gametes are made. • first step of PMAT, chromosomes begin to condense. • second step of PMAT, chromosomes line up in the middle. • ...

microbial genetics 2022-09-26

microbial genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. links nitrogenous base to sugar from N1-pyrimidine and N9-purine
  2. acquisition of new genetic markers by incorporation of added DNA
  3. composed of a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar, and up to three phosphate groups
  4. movement of a transposon to a new site in the genome
  5. T/F DNA is located in the cytoplasm
  6. newly synthesized pieces that will join to lagging strand
  7. labeled 1-6
  8. the sequence is read from 5' to 3' end of the ______ strand is
  9. "mating" between two bacterial involving transfer of genetic material
  10. 1-9
  11. RNA becomes protein
  12. ______ mutation: inserting or deleting number of base pairs other than a multiple of 3
  13. '3 or '5
  14. five-carbon sugar in DNA
  15. sugar is connected to nitrogenous base via ______
  16. ______ mutation: no apparent effect, base change in DNA but no change in amino acid
Down
  1. backbone of DNA structure
  2. DNA becomes RNA
  3. pyrimidine that matches with guanine
  4. mRNA
  5. ______ mutation: change in codon to a stop codon, resulting in premature termination
  6. tRNA
  7. ________ mutation: change in codon causes change in AA and change in protein function
  8. _____ strand: bearing same sequence as mRNA
  9. purine that matches with thymine
  10. transfer of bacterial gene from one to another by a phage
  11. a six carbon ring
  12. RNA is _____ stranded
  13. consist of two joined carbon rings with 5 and 6 members
  14. _______ strand: directing synthesis of mRNA via complementary base pairing
  15. ________ mutation: mutagens act directly by modifying a particular base or being incorporated into the nucleic acid
  16. how many nucleotides are there in a codon
  17. T/F Thymidynic acid is found in RNA
  18. rRNA

34 Clues: 1-9 • mRNA • tRNA • rRNA • '3 or '5 • labeled 1-6 • DNA becomes RNA • a six carbon ring • RNA becomes protein • RNA is _____ stranded • five-carbon sugar in DNA • backbone of DNA structure • purine that matches with thymine • T/F DNA is located in the cytoplasm • T/F Thymidynic acid is found in RNA • pyrimidine that matches with guanine • how many nucleotides are there in a codon • ...

Genetics pt.II 2023-04-11

Genetics pt.II crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The middle of the Cell
  2. A variation or different form of a gene
  3. A trait that is passed down genetically from your parents
  4. The process of genes passing down from parents to kids
  5. Mr. Leatherman's favorite movie
  6. A trait that is developed from your environment or surroundings
  7. A set of alleles that are the same
  8. The genetic information or blueprints for all living organisms
  9. The study of Heredity
  10. The physical expression of the coding for a gene
  11. A specific characteristic that is passed on from biological parents
  12. A set of alleles that are different
  13. The building block for all living organisms
  14. A specific section of DNA
Down
  1. The shape of a DNA molecule
  2. When a trait shows up
  3. The middle/rungs of the DNA molecule
  4. A small dense strand of DNA. Humans have 23 pairs
  5. All sets of base pairs
  6. A specific code for 3 base pairs
  7. A trait that is masked or hidden
  8. The coding for a gene
  9. A trait that covers other traits

23 Clues: When a trait shows up • The study of Heredity • The coding for a gene • The middle of the Cell • All sets of base pairs • A specific section of DNA • The shape of a DNA molecule • Mr. Leatherman's favorite movie • A specific code for 3 base pairs • A trait that is masked or hidden • A trait that covers other traits • A set of alleles that are the same • ...

Cancer Genetics 2023-04-24

Cancer Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The one Angelina Jolie has.
  2. Inherited in an autosomal dominant manner this genetic variant predisposes the individual to familial isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA)
  3. Rare, dominantly inherited hereditary tumor syndrome characterised by the development of specific rare types of benign and malignant tumours. The most frequently reported tumours are pleuropulmonary blastoma, cystic nephroma, multinodular goitre and certain rare types of ovarian tumours
  4. We would specifically recommend colonoscopies as preventative screening method and appropriate colectomy to prevent FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis)
  5. von Hippel-Lindau, predisposition to renal clear cell carcinoma, phaeochromocytoma, retinal haemangioblastomas (commonly known as retinal angiomas) and central nervous system haemangioblastomas.
  6. If you had Familial melanoma with a risk calculation of 52% of developing one by age 80 yrs
  7. Li-Fraumeni
  8. Or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, classified as having predisposition to synchronous or metachronous endocrine tumours
  9. Paraganglioma-phaeochromocytoma (tumors that develop from cells in the nervous system that can produce adrenaline and other hormones)
  10. Cowden syndrome is part of these syndromes which is characterised by multiple non-cancerous growths (hamartomas)
Down
  1. Familial breast and prostate cancer predisposition; inherited autosomal dominant (also think Angelina Jolie)
  2. suspected in All individuals with a personal history of retinoblastoma.
  3. Related with Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome secondary to parathyroid neoplasm and ossifying fibromas/cemento-ossifying fibromas of the maxilla or mandible.
  4. Familial breast cancer predisposition due to a monoallelic germline loss-of-function with a 53% risk of developing breast cancer by age 80.
  5. Considered an autosomal dominant inherited condition that causes Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC)
  6. Characterised by the development of nerve cell tumors such as schwannomas and meningiomas, ophthalmological and skin lesions, and peripheral neuropathy.
  7. associated with a moderately increased risk of breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer
  8. Gastrointestinal polyposis and colorectal cancer, would be considered a gene of interest in and 20 or more adenomas any age
  9. Also known as Neurofibromatosis type 1, an autosomal dominant benign and malignant tumor predisposition syndrome, characterised by the development of benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours (neurofibromas)
  10. Also referred to as Birt-Hogg-Dubé an autosomal dominant condition with a predisposition to benign skin lesions, renal tumours and lung cysts leading to pneumothoraces
  11. development of various tumors, due to a heritable autosomal dominant misfunction. Associated with the following cancers: uveal melanoma, malignant mesothelioma, cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and rhabdoid meningioma.

21 Clues: Li-Fraumeni • The one Angelina Jolie has. • suspected in All individuals with a personal history of retinoblastoma. • associated with a moderately increased risk of breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer • If you had Familial melanoma with a risk calculation of 52% of developing one by age 80 yrs • ...

Genetics vocab 2023-01-19

Genetics vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The physical appearance of a genotype
  2. bundled up DNA
  3. A genetic disorder that occurs in a single gene
  4. What type of offspring does two prubred, one dominant, one recessive parent
  5. What organism made Gregor Mendel discover genetics
  6. What orginization had the goal of mapping the human genome
  7. the passing down of traits from parent to offspring
  8. the study of heredity
  9. A disease caused by a change in your DNA The code for an orginism made up of amino acids
  10. A change in the DNA secquence in an orginism
Down
  1. who made the punnett square
  2. A device used to determine the probabilty of certain offspring
  3. The weaker for of a trait
  4. The stronger form of a trait
  5. The the way the DNA is made up
  6. one of two or more forms of a gene/ a letter in a genotype
  7. The genetic code of an orginism
  8. The "brain" of a cell
  9. What genetic disorder affected the child named Hayden
  10. How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have

20 Clues: bundled up DNA • The "brain" of a cell • the study of heredity • The weaker for of a trait • who made the punnett square • The stronger form of a trait • The the way the DNA is made up • The genetic code of an orginism • The physical appearance of a genotype • How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have • A change in the DNA secquence in an orginism • ...

genetics crossword 2023-01-22

genetics crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when you take the dna of one person to create another
  2. development outside the living body and in an artificial environment
  3. medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
  4. what allows the transmission of genes
  5. it's people who are genetically modified
  6. the technology for cutting dna
  7. genetic information in the chromosome
  8. development in the living body of a plant or animal
  9. the smallest living unit
  10. error in the gene
  11. the science of the gene
Down
  1. the branch of science and technology that deals with the design, construction and use of engines, machines and structures
  2. the different possibilities of a gene
  3. genetically modified organism
  4. what is in our veins and arteries
  5. a set of moral principles, especially those that relate to or affirm a specific group, area or form of conduct
  6. composed of amino acids, they represent 15 to 20% of the total body mass and are found in eggs or chicken
  7. it's a disease like covid
  8. is when you take something from someone's body for another
  9. the genetic information is in

20 Clues: error in the gene • the science of the gene • the smallest living unit • it's a disease like covid • genetically modified organism • the genetic information is in • the technology for cutting dna • what is in our veins and arteries • the different possibilities of a gene • what allows the transmission of genes • genetic information in the chromosome • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2022-09-29

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The passing of traits from parents to offspring
  2. is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms.
  3. An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
  4. An offspring of crosses that has two different alleles for a trait
  5. An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  6. An allele that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
  7. A fertilized egg, produced by the joining of a sperm and an egg
  8. The process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and a sperm cell join to form a new cell
  9. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
  10. An offspring of crosses that has the same form of traits
Down
  1. an organism combines the genetic information from each of its parents and is genetically unique.
  2. A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
  3. A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
  4. one parent copies itself to form a genetically identical offspring.
  5. Having two different alleles for a particular gene
  6. A specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes
  7. the physical structure in a cell that contains genetic material
  8. An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits
  9. The scientific study of heredity
  10. The different forms of a gene

20 Clues: The different forms of a gene • The scientific study of heredity • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations • An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits • ...

Genetics Crossword 2022-11-29

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A specific version of a gene (each gene has two!).
  2. The weaker allele, represented by a lowercase letter.
  3. The genetic material of an organism.
  4. Contains two of the same alleles.
  5. A section of DNA that controls a specific trait.
  6. The scientist that discovered alleles interact to produce traits.
  7. Cell division that results in two, genetically identical body cells.
  8. A type of reproduction, results in genetically different offspring.
  9. Cell division that results in four, genetically different reproductive cells.
Down
  1. A tool used to determine the possible outcomes of offspring.
  2. The scientific name for egg and sperm cells.
  3. Traits that are gained from the environment.
  4. The stronger allele, represented by a capital letter.
  5. The organelle where genetic material is stored.
  6. Contains two different alleles.
  7. The physical appearance of an organism's genotype.
  8. Traits that are passed down from parents.
  9. The study of inherited traits being passed down from one organism to its offspring.
  10. The actual alleles in the organism's DNA.
  11. A type of reproduction, resulting in identical offspring.

20 Clues: Contains two different alleles. • Contains two of the same alleles. • The genetic material of an organism. • Traits that are passed down from parents. • The actual alleles in the organism's DNA. • The scientific name for egg and sperm cells. • Traits that are gained from the environment. • The organelle where genetic material is stored. • ...

11.2 Genetics 2023-06-04

11.2 Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring
  2. Father of Genetics
  3. reproduction, a single-parent organism produces offspring without the union of reproductive cells
  4. ________ chart is essentially a family tree that includes information on the trait being studied; they are most commonly used to study human genetic diseases
  5. the appearance that results from the genotype is
  6. reproductive cells; egg and sperm
  7. sexual reproduction is reproduction through _____________
  8. ribonucleic acid
  9. If an organism has two identical alleles for the same gene
  10. protein-producing factories in the cytoplasm
  11. the scientific study of heredity
  12. units of hereditary information stored on the cell's chromosomes
Down
  1. trait that does not appear in the offspring when the dominant allele is present
  2. the actual combination of alleles that the organism has for a particular trait
  3. when the gametes unite in the process of fertilization, the result is a single fertilized egg cell known as a _____________.
  4. _________ reproduction, the growth of a new plant from a leaf, stem, or root of an existing plant, is a form of asexual reproduction
  5. Nonseed plants and many fungi can reproduce asexually using one-celled reproductive structures called ______________.
  6. is the process by which the cell makes a copy of the DNA before dividing
  7. trait that shows up in the offspring even if an allele for a different trait is also present
  8. If two alleles are different
  9. RNA is produced through this process, in which the DNA information of a single gene is copied into a molecule of RNA
  10. the process by which a cell divides to form two new cells, both having identical characteristics and carrying on the same life functions as the parent cell
  11. _________ square, this is a chart that help us visualize all the possible combinations of alleles that could result from a cross
  12. involves two separate cell divisions, the chromosomes are distributed so that each of the four gametes cells total

24 Clues: ribonucleic acid • Father of Genetics • If two alleles are different • the scientific study of heredity • reproductive cells; egg and sperm • protein-producing factories in the cytoplasm • the appearance that results from the genotype is • sexual reproduction is reproduction through _____________ • If an organism has two identical alleles for the same gene • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-09-26

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A DNA molecule containing the genetic material of an organism
  2. A ______________backbone is what helps DNA maintain its structure
  3. In a punnet square, TT could be 25%, Tt could be 50%, and __could be 25%
  4. A ____________is a box with two lines along the length and width that is used to determine the likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits
  5. ______________is when a defective gene damages the lungs and affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and stomach acids
  6. ______________is when the double helix opens and DNA strands separate, assembling a new DNA segment
  7. When a parent cell produces two identical daughter cells
  8. ______________is when DNA is taken from a fingerprint to be analyzed to see who the fingerprint belongs to
  9. The three letters in a ______________determine what amino acid it represents because the acid corresponds with the letters
  10. A ________gene is a gene in a chromosome that is stronger than it's counterpart, making it the one people are more likely to inherit
  11. _______________is an inherited disorder that dulls or erases certain or all colours in one's vision
  12. ________are what is used in repairing muscles and bones, as well as producing hormones and enzymes
  13. ___________is when genes don't communicate to platelets properly, causing blood to have trouble clotting
  14. Colour blindness is a genetic cross with an _-linked trait
  15. The 4 _______________are the acids in DNA that make up the information, A pairs with T and G pairs with C
Down
  1. The likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits from their parents represented by numbers
  2. A _________gene is a gene in a chromosome that is weaker than it's counterpart, making it the one that people are less likely to inherit
  3. _________________is an inheretid disorder that kills nerve cells in the brain
  4. The likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits from their parents represented by letters
  5. When two genes are different
  6. When two genes are the same
  7. An example of an _________recessive trait is attached earlobes, while an _________recessive trait is Huntington's
  8. _____________is when a sperm cell with 26 chromosomes fuses with an egg that also has 26 chromosomes, creating a single cell with 46 chromosomes
  9. ____________is when a part of a gene is cut out and replaced with a part from another gene, giving the gene different information
  10. ___________is when genes are modified to help cure a disease
  11. _________________is an inherited disease that causes blood cells to warp into the shape of a sickle
  12. The shape that DNA takes is called a ___________
  13. The things that make it so that you inherit traits from your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are called _____
  14. The purpose of ___ is to carry genetic information and gene expression
  15. When a parent cell produces four different daughter cells
  16. _______is when a creature is made using the exact genes of another creature, creating a creature that is genetically identical to the first
  17. A Genetically Modified Organism ___is an organism that has had genetic information injected into it before it was born, causing immense changes

32 Clues: When two genes are the same • When two genes are different • The shape that DNA takes is called a ___________ • When a parent cell produces two identical daughter cells • When a parent cell produces four different daughter cells • Colour blindness is a genetic cross with an _-linked trait • ___________is when genes are modified to help cure a disease • ...

Mendelian Genetics 2025-04-03

Mendelian Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One phenotype is influenced by multiple genes
  2. Phenotypes of heterozygote and homozygous dominant is the same; ________ Dominance
  3. Phenotype of the heterozygote includes both phenotypes of the homozygotes (both dominant traits expressed)
  4. Environment favors one phenotype is favored over another to enhance an organism’s survival; ________ Selection
  5. Each pair of alleles separate independently of any other pair during Meiosis
  6. One gene influences expression of multiple phenotypes
  7. The slightly different versions of a gene on homologous chromosomes
  8. Humans favor one phenotype over another. They breed organisms over generations to select for that phenotype; _________ Selection
  9. Method of determining the unknown genotype of an individual by crossing them with a homozygous recessive individual
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  1. Phenotypes is a mix of both parent's phenotypes; _______ Dominance
  2. Genetic makeup of an individual
  3. Diploid individual has two identical alleles for a specific gene; Ex: YY
  4. Phenotype are influenced by genes on the X chromosome
  5. Crossing individuals with the same phenotype. Over generations, this leads to all individuals having the same genotype
  6. Observable characteristics (visible or behavior) of an individual resulting from their genotype
  7. The different alleles on homologous chromosomes separate during Meiosis. One allele is passed onto offspring; Mendel’s Law of __________
  8. Genes located near each other on the same chromosome are unlikely to cross over, so they are often inherited together
  9. Diploid individual has two different alleles for a specific gene; Ex: Yy
  10. one gene alters the phenotypic expression of another gene
  11. a specific characteristic of an individual's phenotype

20 Clues: Genetic makeup of an individual • One phenotype is influenced by multiple genes • Phenotype are influenced by genes on the X chromosome • One gene influences expression of multiple phenotypes • a specific characteristic of an individual's phenotype • one gene alters the phenotypic expression of another gene • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-11-14

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which type of cancer is common in albinism?
  2. random change in genetic code
  3. the structure of DNA
  4. which nucleotide bonds with adenine?
  5. shift type of mutation that adds or deletes a nucleotide and changes all of the rest
  6. type of point mutation that changes a start into a stop
  7. DNA is copied to create another strand
  8. Which molecule is not produced in albinism?
  9. type of point mutation where the amino acid stays the same
  10. large complex molecules in the body
  11. Which type of mutation affects only one single nucleotide?
Down
  1. organelle that builds proteins
  2. basic building blocks for DNA
  3. which nucleotide bonds with cytosine?
  4. used to build proteins
  5. copying DNA into RNA
  6. type of point mutation where the amino acid changes
  7. what causes an amino acid chain to become a protein?
  8. changing mRNA into an amino acid chain
  9. 3 nucleotides that make an amino acid

20 Clues: the structure of DNA • copying DNA into RNA • used to build proteins • basic building blocks for DNA • random change in genetic code • organelle that builds proteins • large complex molecules in the body • which nucleotide bonds with adenine? • which nucleotide bonds with cytosine? • 3 nucleotides that make an amino acid • changing mRNA into an amino acid chain • ...

Genetics Biology 2025-04-29

Genetics Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. variety natural difference in DNA between individuals in the same species
  2. Two alleles inherited for a particular gene
  3. both alleles are expressed equally with no blending
  4. the pairing up of two homologous chromosomes
  5. It is a diploid cell
  6. genotype is the same as the phenotype
  7. failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division
  8. segments of homologous chromosomes break and reattach to the other chromosome
  9. chromosomes line up and separate randomly during metaphase 1 and anaphase 1
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  1. trait a characteristic that is passed down from the parent to the child through DNA
  2. The way an organism looks or behaves
  3. the process by which organisms produce gametes
  4. contain DNA that codes for the same genes, but possibly different versions of those genes
  5. a new phenotype appears in the heterozygous condition as a BLEND of the dominant and recessive phenotypes
  6. Organism that receives different genetic information from each parent
  7. one specific trait that is inherited in the organisms genes
  8. the separation of allele pairs during meiosis into different gametes
  9. differences in traits passed down from parents through genes that exist between individuals in a population
  10. the pair of homologous chromosomes that forms in prophase 1 and separates in anaphase 1
  11. passing of traits from parents to child

20 Clues: It is a diploid cell • The way an organism looks or behaves • genotype is the same as the phenotype • passing of traits from parents to child • Two alleles inherited for a particular gene • the pairing up of two homologous chromosomes • the process by which organisms produce gametes • both alleles are expressed equally with no blending • ...

Mendelian Genetics 2024-12-13

Mendelian Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pink flowers, wavy hair
  2. a rare genetic disorder cause by the absence of an important enzyme
  3. different variants or whatever number allele is
  4. mechanism of evolution in which organisms that possess more advantageous traits for their environment are more “fit”
  5. aka variant that can be dominant or recessive.
  6. is used to identify relative positions of genes based on recombination frequencies
  7. altering traits to prevent diseases and promote health via genetic targeting
  8. this tool is used as a technique for studying genetic traits and contains a synthetic single-stranded DNA identical to the DNA of interest
  9. Scientists are working on developing a single test that sequences an individual’s entire___ at once
  10. Punnett squares are the visual representation of this mathematical concept
  11. one of the principles that explains how every offsprings inherits only one allele per parent
  12. mendelian genetics used to identify the patterns of these types of diseases such as sickle cell and cystic fibrosis
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  1. identifying genetic ____ tell us which genetic factors result in negative mutations and conditions or genetic factors that promote health
  2. can be used to develop crops with traits like drought resistance and higher yields.
  3. the second step in PCR
  4. a rule that is used to calculate the probability that any of several mutually exclusive events will occur (think “or”)
  5. uses chemical markers to label chromosomes of interest; also the general species of Nemo
  6. orange and while spotted cats, AB blood type
  7. famous for studying inheritance patterns using pea plants
  8. the phase where when genes are located near each other on a chromosome, they are less likely to be separated during recombination

20 Clues: the second step in PCR • pink flowers, wavy hair • orange and while spotted cats, AB blood type • aka variant that can be dominant or recessive. • different variants or whatever number allele is • famous for studying inheritance patterns using pea plants • a rare genetic disorder cause by the absence of an important enzyme • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2024-12-05

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A chart used to predict the genetic outcomes of a cross.
  2. The physical appearance of a trait (e.g., brown eyes).
  3. The likelihood of a genetic outcome.
  4. An allele that is hidden by a dominant allele.
  5. A characteristic, such as eye color or height, passed from parents to offspring.
  6. When neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a blend of traits.
  7. A structure in the cell's nucleus that contains DNA.
  8. A pair of chemical building blocks in DNA (A pairs with T, C pairs with G).
  9. The molecule that contains genetic information.
  10. The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., Bb or bb).
  11. The part of the cell that holds chromosomes.
Down
  1. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  2. A chart that shows family relationships and how traits are inherited.
  3. All the genetic material of an organism.
  4. An allele that hides the presence of a recessive allele in a trait.
  5. A segment of DNA that determines a specific trait.
  6. A version of a gene, such as dominant or recessive.
  7. An individual who has one recessive allele for a trait but does not show the trait.
  8. A change in the DNA sequence that can affect traits.
  9. When both alleles in a pair are expressed equally (e.g., AB blood type).
  10. Having two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., BB or bb).
  11. Having two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Bb).

22 Clues: The likelihood of a genetic outcome. • All the genetic material of an organism. • The part of the cell that holds chromosomes. • An allele that is hidden by a dominant allele. • The molecule that contains genetic information. • The passing of traits from parents to offspring. • A segment of DNA that determines a specific trait. • ...

Cancer Genetics 2024-12-09

Cancer Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _______ and Bacteria are estimated to cause around 18% of all cancer cases.
  2. Technology that is used in cancer research to create model tumors for drug testing.
  3. A ________ maps the record of descent from generation to generation and is used in cancer risk assessments.
  4. The ________ is related to 80% of cancers.
  5. Type of genetic testing that consumers can order and get results for without involving a healthcare provider, for short.
  6. Vaccine type that is efficient in inducing immune responses against cancer.
  7. Causes early aging of the skin through the destruction of collagen and elastin, which can cause cancer.
  8. Disease that occurs when cells in the body grow and divide uncontrollably and can invade other parts of the body.
  9. A mutated gene that can cause cancer.
  10. Low risk variants that associated with cancer risks, for short.
  11. The study of how environmental factors can alter a genes function but not the DNA sequence
  12. They shorten with age, which can cause increases in tumor cells through chromosome fusion.
  13. Type of medicine that is tailored specifically to a patient and their cancer.
Down
  1. Type of genetic testing that looks for inherited gene mutations that can increase the risk of developing cancers.
  2. ________ modifications are vital in the maintenance of genomic stability, and any errors can increase the likelihood of developing cancer.
  3. Type of gene mutation that is passed down from parent to offspring; cause of a small proportion of cancers, but creates a high risk for individuals who have the mutation.
  4. Occurs when a single base pair in a genetic sequence is changed via insertion or deletion.
  5. 3D tissues which capture the essential functions and characteristics of actual organs; created through in vitro stem cell culture.
  6. These are meant to detect and stop damaged cells from continuing through the cell cycle, but when they fail, damaged cells can continue to divide uncontrollably.
  7. P53 is a a protein that regulates ______ and has a mutation in half of all human cancers.
  8. ___________ analysis is used to compare the expression of genes in entire genomes, and is helpful to identify active genes cancerous cells.
  9. _______ rates for cancer are lower for non-white ethnicities.

22 Clues: A mutated gene that can cause cancer. • The ________ is related to 80% of cancers. • _______ rates for cancer are lower for non-white ethnicities. • Low risk variants that associated with cancer risks, for short. • _______ and Bacteria are estimated to cause around 18% of all cancer cases. • ...

Molecular Genetics 2025-09-11

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Endonucleases that recognize palindromic sequences, cutting DNA to generate sticky or blunt ends; foundational in cloning.
  2. Targets non-reproductive cells; effects limited to treated individual; applications include cancer and sickle cell therapies.
  3. DNA library made from mRNA using reverse transcriptase; lacks introns and represents expressed genes; useful for protein studies.
  4. High-throughput sequencing of the transcriptome to measure global gene expression.
  5. Delivery of functional genes to correct defective ones using viral or non-viral vectors; can be ex vivo or in vivo; challenges include immune response and insertional mutagenesis.
  6. DNA library containing entire genome including introns and regulatory sequences; useful for studying gene regulation and structure.
  7. Restriction enzymes, DNA ligases, vectors, and CRISPR-Cas9 used for manipulating DNA.
  8. Engineering organisms with novel genetic functions for agriculture, energy, and biosensors.
  9. Targets gametes or embryos, producing heritable changes; raises ethical issues like designer babies and off-target risks.
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  1. Includes cancer mutation discovery, pathogen genome tracking, rare disease diagnosis, pharmacogenomics, and precision medicine.
  2. High-throughput sequencing that generates millions of reads in parallel; applications include whole-genome sequencing, RNA-Seq, and epigenomics.
  3. Tools like CRISPR, TALENs, and ZFNs used to directly modify DNA sequences.
  4. Technique that identifies DNA-binding sites of transcription factors and histones.
  5. Study of the tools, methods, and applications of DNA technology, sequencing, gene expression, and editing.
  6. Genome editing system using guide RNA and Cas9 nuclease to create double-strand breaks; repaired by NHEJ (mutations) or HDR (precise editing).
  7. Protein detection method involving SDS-PAGE, membrane transfer, antibody probing, and detection; used for protein quantification and validation of gene expression.
  8. Traditional sequencing method with high accuracy but low throughput.
  9. Enzyme that seals phosphodiester bonds, joining DNA fragments to create stable recombinant DNA.
  10. DNA carriers including plasmids, bacteriophage vectors, BACs, YACs, and viral vectors, used for gene delivery and cloning.
  11. High-throughput technique measuring thousands of genes simultaneously via fluorescent cDNA hybridization to DNA probes on a chip.

20 Clues: Traditional sequencing method with high accuracy but low throughput. • Tools like CRISPR, TALENs, and ZFNs used to directly modify DNA sequences. • Technique that identifies DNA-binding sites of transcription factors and histones. • High-throughput sequencing of the transcriptome to measure global gene expression. • ...

สาขาทางชีววิทยา 1 2024-11-27

สาขาทางชีววิทยา 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับแบคทีเรีย
  2. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับตัวอ่อนของสิ่งมีชีวิต
  3. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับหนอนพยาธิชนิดต่างๆ
  4. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับเซลล์
  5. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับโครงสร้างส่วนต่างๆของสิ่งมีชีวิต
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  1. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการเจริญเปลี่ยนแปลของสิ่งมีชีวิตจากอดีตจนถึงปัจจุบัน
  2. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับโครงสร้างและกระบวนการเปลี่ยนแปลของสารชีวโมเลกุลในสิ่งมีชีวิต
  3. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพืช
  4. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับสาหร่าย
  5. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการถ่ายถอดลักษณะทางพันธุกรรมของสิ่งมีชีวิต
  6. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับปลา
  7. ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างสิ่งมีชีวิตด้วยกัน และสิ่งมีชีวิตกับสิ่งแวดล้อม

12 Clues: ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพืช • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับปลา • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับเซลล์ • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับสาหร่าย • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับแบคทีเรีย • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับหนอนพยาธิชนิดต่างๆ • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับตัวอ่อนของสิ่งมีชีวิต • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับโครงสร้างส่วนต่างๆของสิ่งมีชีวิต • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการถ่ายถอดลักษณะทางพันธุกรรมของสิ่งมีชีวิต • ศึกษาเกี่ยวกับการเจริญเปลี่ยนแปลของสิ่งมีชีวิตจากอดีตจนถึงปัจจุบัน • ...

Genetics & Neoplasms 2022-05-31

Genetics & Neoplasms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cancer of connective tissue origin
  2. found in the nucleus of a cell
  3. cell division in sperm & ovum
  4. extra number of chromosomes that is not a multiple
  5. A woman with 45 chromosome has ___ syndrome
  6. describes the degree of affectation
  7. genotype XXXY or XXXXY is ___ syndrome
  8. describes the number of people affected
  9. genes located at same level in homologous chromosomes
  10. 3 or 4 sets of chromosomes
  11. allelic genes are different
  12. study of expression of inherited traits
  13. cancer of epithelial origin
  14. ___ imperfecta due to deficient enamel formation
  15. malignant tumor of liver
  16. spread of cancer to distant site
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  1. cancer of bone
  2. this salivary gland is most common site of tumor
  3. physical & physiological traits of an individual
  4. allelic genes are the same
  5. "Brittle bone disease" is ___ imperfecta
  6. association of signs & symptoms that occur together
  7. point of attachment of two chromatids
  8. malignant tumor of vessels
  9. cancer of enamel-producing cells
  10. cancer of fatty tissue
  11. cell division in a somatic cell
  12. inactivated X chromosome forms a ___ body
  13. benign tumor of bone
  14. Trisomy 13 is ___ syndrome
  15. Trisomy 21 is ___ syndrome
  16. unit of genetic information that is transmitted

32 Clues: cancer of bone • benign tumor of bone • cancer of fatty tissue • malignant tumor of liver • allelic genes are the same • malignant tumor of vessels • 3 or 4 sets of chromosomes • Trisomy 13 is ___ syndrome • Trisomy 21 is ___ syndrome • allelic genes are different • cancer of epithelial origin • cell division in sperm & ovum • found in the nucleus of a cell • ...

Heredity & Genetics 2017-03-02

Heredity & Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  2. The process in which genetic material is passed from parents to their offspring.
  3. An organism's combinations of genes that determine their characteristics
  4. Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes.
  5. A molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes found in the nucleus of every cell
  6. The female reproductive cell that has half the amount of chromosomes as a body cell
  7. A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family.
  8. The male reproductive cell that has half the amount of chromosomes as a body cell
  9. Area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
  10. A chart that shows all the possible combinations of genes that can result from a genetic cross
  11. The part of the cell containing DNA
  12. The trait observed when at least one dominant gene for a characteristic is inherited
  13. An organized display of the chromosome pairs of a cell arranged by size and banding pattern.
  14. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
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  1. Specialized body cell that produces sperm
  2. A change in a gene or chromosome.
  3. A trait that is apparent only when two recessive genes for the same characteristic are inherited
  4. Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884)
  5. Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
  6. Specialized body cell that produces eggs
  7. A person whose genetic code includes a gene that is not expressed in that person, but can still pass it on to their offspring.

21 Clues: A change in a gene or chromosome. • The part of the cell containing DNA • Specialized body cell that produces eggs • Specialized body cell that produces sperm • Area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached • A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait • Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes. • ...

Science genetics 2019-08-29

Science genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "Vorhersage, Prognose" auf Englisch
  2. "Erbkrankheit" auf Englisch
  3. unter moralischen Gesichtspunkten vertretbar" auf Englisch
  4. "Betreuer, Wächter" auf Englisch
  5. "Krankheit, Leiden" (med.) auf Englisch
  6. "umstritten" auf Englisch
  7. "Genmanipulation, Gentechnik" auf Englisch
  8. "genetisch verändert" auf Englisch
  9. "ermutigen" auf Englisch
  10. "Behandlung" auf Englisch
  11. "ethische Bedenken" auf Englisch
  12. "jedoch" auf Englisch
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  1. "spenden" auf Englisch
  2. "Ausstellung" auf Englisch
  3. "Nachteil" auf Englisch
  4. "menschlicher Fortschritt" auf Englisch
  5. "verändern" (z.B. Pläne - synonym = change)
  6. "Spender" auf Englisch
  7. "wissenschaftliches Streben" auf Englisch
  8. "nützlich" auf Englisch (synonyms are helpful,advantageous)
  9. "Forschung" auf Englisch"
  10. "Herausforderung" auf Englisch
  11. "Handlung, Handlungsablauf" auf Englisch
  12. überwiegen (z.B. Vorteile) auf Englisch
  13. "nachhaltig, zukunftsfähig" auf Englisch
  14. "heilen" (z.B. Krankheiten) auf Englisch

26 Clues: "jedoch" auf Englisch • "spenden" auf Englisch • "Spender" auf Englisch • "Nachteil" auf Englisch • "ermutigen" auf Englisch • "Forschung" auf Englisch" • "umstritten" auf Englisch • "Behandlung" auf Englisch • "Ausstellung" auf Englisch • "Erbkrankheit" auf Englisch • "Herausforderung" auf Englisch • "Betreuer, Wächter" auf Englisch • "ethische Bedenken" auf Englisch • ...

Genetics 2000 2020-11-04

Genetics 2000 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. polymerase _____ to check if each base they add is correct.
  2. region of a gene that controls whether a gene is transcribed.
  3. what prevents supercoiling during replication?
  4. the nitrogenous base that pairs with Uracil.
  5. the synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA pattern.
  6. how do the leading and lagging strands run in relation to each other?
  7. DNA strands are facilitated to join together by a type of enzyme called?
  8. what molecules coordinate signals from activators?
  9. AUG is what type of codon
  10. a protein that has a negative effect on gene expression.
  11. DNA to MRNA to protein is an example of what?
  12. what enzyme opens the DNA at the replication fork?
  13. has one less oxygen atom than ribose.
  14. the addition of a cap on the 5’end of a nucleotide chain, protects it from what?
  15. the nitrogenous base that pairs with Guanine.
  16. type of RNA that contains the information which will be translated into a polypeptide.
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  1. the rule that states that in DNA the quantity between bases A and T and between bases G and C must always be equal is named after this biochemist.
  2. noncoding DNA strand of a gene
  3. non-abbreviated first part of DNA.
  4. female English chemist whose work was central in the understanding of the molecular structure of DNA.
  5. an RNA polymerase synthesizes short RNA primers which are complementary to template DNA
  6. cytosine and thymine are what type of heterocyclic nitrogenous bases
  7. avery and Macleod and McCarty all discovered genes are present in ____.
  8. what component of the DNA strand has the structural components: a 5-ribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base pair?
  9. When a DNA molecule is copied
  10. guanine and adenine are what type of heterocyclic nitrogenous bases
  11. type of cell that contains two sets of homologous chromosomes.
  12. molecular structure of nucleic acids was discovered by Watson and Crick in what month of 1953?
  13. the nitrogenous base that pairs with Adenine.
  14. famous genetic scientist

30 Clues: famous genetic scientist • AUG is what type of codon • When a DNA molecule is copied • noncoding DNA strand of a gene • non-abbreviated first part of DNA. • has one less oxygen atom than ribose. • DNA to MRNA to protein is an example of what? • what prevents supercoiling during replication? • the nitrogenous base that pairs with Guanine. • ...

Mendelian Genetics 2021-05-13

Mendelian Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. recessive
  2. Pisum sativum
  3. passing of traits from parent to
  4. mendel used garden peas
  5. Heterozygous genotypes are also called
  6. fertilization occurs between flowers
  7. cross involves two traits
  8. is the possible gene combinations
  9. physical feature resulting from genotype
  10. allele is stronger of the two genes
  11. genes come in
  12. How is Mendel referred to today
  13. possible answer to scientific question
  14. used to solve genetic crosses
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  1. passing of traits from, to offspring
  2. feature
  3. responsible for laws of inheritance
  4. 2 recessive genes
  5. is the study of heredity
  6. cross involves a single trait
  7. scientific concept explains pattern or behavior seen
  8. characteristic passed parent to offspring
  9. two forms of a gene
  10. one dominant and one recessive allele
  11. What organism did Mendel study
  12. flower color and plant height
  13. fertilization occurs in same flower
  14. combinations involving dominant genes
  15. dominate
  16. passing of traits parent to offspring

30 Clues: feature • dominate • recessive • Pisum sativum • genes come in • 2 recessive genes • two forms of a gene • mendel used garden peas • is the study of heredity • cross involves two traits • cross involves a single trait • flower color and plant height • used to solve genetic crosses • What organism did Mendel study • How is Mendel referred to today • passing of traits from parent to • ...

Mendelian Genetics 2021-05-13

Mendelian Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. recessive
  2. Pisum sativum
  3. passing of traits from parent to
  4. mendel used garden peas
  5. Heterozygous genotypes are also called
  6. fertilization occurs between flowers
  7. cross involves two traits
  8. is the possible gene combinations
  9. physical feature resulting from
  10. allele is stronger of the two genes
  11. genes come in
  12. How is Mendel referred to today
  13. possible answer to scientific question
  14. used to solve genetic crosses
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  1. passing of traits from, to offspring
  2. feature
  3. responsible for laws of inheritance
  4. 2 recessive genes
  5. is the study of heredity
  6. cross involves a single trait
  7. scientific concept explains pattern or
  8. characteristic passed parent to
  9. two forms of a gene
  10. one dominant and one recessive allele
  11. What organism did Mendel study
  12. flower color and plant height
  13. fertilization occurs in same flower
  14. combinations involving dominant genes
  15. dominate
  16. passing of traits parent to offspring

30 Clues: feature • dominate • recessive • Pisum sativum • genes come in • 2 recessive genes • two forms of a gene • mendel used garden peas • is the study of heredity • cross involves two traits • cross involves a single trait • flower color and plant height • used to solve genetic crosses • What organism did Mendel study • characteristic passed parent to • physical feature resulting from • ...

Genetics Crossword 2021-11-08

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
  2. Differences
  3. One or Two Versions of a gene
  4. the changing of the structure of a gene
  5. involves the combo of male and female gametes to form a zygote
  6. When an Organism Gets Adjusted to Its Environment
  7. to change the genetic makeup of an organism
  8. Reproductive Cell
  9. When both genotypes are of the same strength
  10. when the phenotype is influenced by more than one gene
  11. Comes from Two parents
  12. Ex. I have a 50% chance of having Freckles
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  1. The More Powerful Trait
  2. a distinguishing quality
  3. A trait that is passed down
  4. The genetic outcome of how it looks
  5. the genetic makeup of an organism.
  6. Traits that determines You
  7. When both alleles are the same
  8. Determines the chances of getting a certain trait
  9. A trait where the gene is located on the X chromosome
  10. Your genetic makeup
  11. Also Known As A "Carrier" Of A Trait
  12. Heterozygous
  13. A Chart that Tracks a gene through generations
  14. A Trait that determines You
  15. The Less Powerful Trait
  16. Produces Gamete Cells
  17. There are 23 of these

29 Clues: Differences • Heterozygous • Reproductive Cell • Your genetic makeup • Produces Gamete Cells • There are 23 of these • Comes from Two parents • The More Powerful Trait • The Less Powerful Trait • a distinguishing quality • Traits that determines You • A trait that is passed down • A Trait that determines You • One or Two Versions of a gene • When both alleles are the same • ...

Genetics & Reproduction 2023-04-18

Genetics & Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction
  2. Different forms of a gene
  3. fertilized egg
  4. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
  5. containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
  6. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
  7. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
  8. process of reproduction involving a single parent that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
  9. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
  10. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  11. a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes
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  1. A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents
  2. An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
  3. Father of genetics
  4. having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
  5. Differences among individuals in the composition of their genes and traits.
  6. having two different alleles for a trait
  7. a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells each with a full set of DNA, as in the production of body cells
  8. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
  9. Passing of traits from parents to offspring

20 Clues: fertilized egg • Father of genetics • Different forms of a gene • having two different alleles for a trait • having a single set of unpaired chromosomes • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • ...

Genetics & Reproduction 2023-04-17

Genetics & Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Passing of traits from parents to offspring
  2. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  3. having two different alleles for a trait
  4. reproduction process of reproduction involving a single parent that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
  5. Different forms of a gene
  6. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
  7. reproduction A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents
  8. a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes
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  1. specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction
  2. Mendel Father of genetics
  3. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
  4. An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
  5. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
  6. fertilized egg
  7. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
  8. containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
  9. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
  10. variation Differences among individuals in the composition of their genes and traits.
  11. a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells each with a full set of DNA, as in the production of body cells
  12. having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

20 Clues: fertilized egg • Mendel Father of genetics • Different forms of a gene • having two different alleles for a trait • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • having a single set of unpaired chromosomes • specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations. • ...

Genetics Code 2013-06-07

Genetics Code crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The complete set of genes in an organism.
  2. all of the genes in all of the individuals in a breeding population.
  3. The female reproductive cell, developed in the ovary.
  4. One of the most fundamental building substances of living organisms.
  5. Pertaining to an individual or a condition in a cell or an organism containing two copies of the same allele.
  6. One member of a pair or series of genes that occupy a specific position on a specific chromosome.
  7. diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
  8. small molecules that are the components of proteins and There are 20 different kinds of it in living things.
  9. Involves two divisions and results in four daughter cells, each containing only half the original number of chromosomes-23 in the case of humans.
  10. genetic change in a population of organisms that occurs over time.
  11. cell formed by the union of two gametes the developing individual produced from such a cell.
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  1. an organism's reproductive cells.
  2. the likelihood that a specific event will occur.
  3. DNA and histone proteins are packaged into structures called this.
  4. Offspring that are the result of mating between two genetically different kinds of species.
  5. A permanent heritable change in the nucleotide sequence in a gene or a chromosome and the process in which such a change occurs in a gene or in a chromosome.
  6. the process of change in the genetic composition of a population due to chance or random events rather than by natural selection, resulting in changes in allele frequencies over time.
  7. Any cell in the body except those directly involved with reproduction.
  8. a large organic molecule that stores the genetic code for the synthesis of proteins.
  9. A set of alleles that determines the expression of a particular characteristic or trait.

20 Clues: an organism's reproductive cells. • The complete set of genes in an organism. • the likelihood that a specific event will occur. • The female reproductive cell, developed in the ovary. • DNA and histone proteins are packaged into structures called this. • genetic change in a population of organisms that occurs over time. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2015-11-03

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. father of genetics
  2. process where the number of chromosomes is reduced to half
  3. any change in a gene or chromosome
  4. chart that show all the possible combination of alleles that result from genetic cross
  5. hidden whenever a dominant is present
  6. physical appearance or visible traits
  7. where genes are carried from parents to offspring
  8. number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur
  9. an organism who has two different alleles
  10. the scientific study of heredity
  11. offspring of many generations that have the same trait
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  1. organism has two different alleles for a trait
  2. always shows up when present
  3. carries amino acids to the ribosome and adds the protein
  4. copies the coded message from the DNA in the nucleus
  5. egg and sperm join to begin the process of a new organism
  6. genetic makeup of allele combination
  7. an organism who has two identical alleles
  8. different forms of a gene
  9. alleles are neither dominant nor recessive. Both are expressed
  10. passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
  11. different form of a characteristic
  12. factors that control a trait

23 Clues: father of genetics • different forms of a gene • always shows up when present • factors that control a trait • the scientific study of heredity • any change in a gene or chromosome • different form of a characteristic • genetic makeup of allele combination • hidden whenever a dominant is present • physical appearance or visible traits • an organism who has two identical alleles • ...

Plant Genetics 2016-02-02

Plant Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small synthetic organic compound.
  2. Fusion of gametes or of their nuclei in reproduction.
  3. part of the plant stem between nodes.
  4. where microtubules are produced
  5. Transports sucrose and other dissolved solids around the plant.
  6. genes which regulate how body parts are formed and in what location.
  7. region of the chromosome where microtubules attach.
  8. part of the stem from which a leaf, branch, or root grows.
  9. a gene or genetic material from one plant which has been place in another.
  10. process by which cells generate new proteins
  11. activity of getting rid of vermin.
  12. decomposition of a chemical compound by reaction with water.
  13. having a pair of each type of chromosome; chromosome number is doubled.
  14. loose membranous outer covering.
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  1. chromosome pairs, one from each parent which are similar in length, gene position, and centromere location.
  2. Having a single set of chromosomes.
  3. two identical copies of a single chromosome which are connected by centromeres.
  4. having the ability to differentiate into all cell types.
  5. sexual form of a plant in alternation of generations.
  6. asexual form of a plant in the alternation of generations.
  7. join plants by insertion or by placing in close contact.
  8. Over random exchange of genes which result in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring.
  9. refers to the passage of genetic code from parent to offspring
  10. destruction of the cells from the inside out.
  11. cytoplasmic division of a cell which results in two daughter cells.
  12. protein structures which move chromosomes through the cell.
  13. two strands into which move chromosomes divides during cell division.
  14. pair of homologous chromosomes.

28 Clues: where microtubules are produced • pair of homologous chromosomes. • loose membranous outer covering. • small synthetic organic compound. • activity of getting rid of vermin. • Having a single set of chromosomes. • part of the plant stem between nodes. • process by which cells generate new proteins • destruction of the cells from the inside out. • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2017-03-01

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. What does a pedigree use to represent males?
  2. For a recessive trait to be shown the alleles must be ____.
  3. Diploid cells contain ____ complete sets of chromosomes.
  4. ____ dominance occurs when one allele is not expressed over the other, resulting in a mix of the two.
  5. A gamete is a ____ cell.
  6. When a set of alleles are heterozygous, the ____ trait is shown.
  7. A set of alleles are ____ recessive if they are in the form aa.
  8. A trait passed on through the x chromosome.
  9. Chromosomes contain ____.
  10. Genotype determines ____ traits?
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  1. Autosomal chromosomes are labeled with ____.
  2. What do genotypes create?
  3. DNA includes instructions for synthesizing ____.
  4. Genes are located on ____.
  5. Predicts the outcome of breeding for one trait.
  6. What causes phenotypes?
  7. A set of alleles are homozygous dominant if both letters are ____.
  8. A ____ is a letter, which in a pair indicates a genotype.
  9. Mitosis is when a cell divides, producing two genetically ____ cells.
  10. A haploid cell has one set of ____ chromosomes.
  11. Meiosis is a process in which a cell divides to reduce its number of chromosomes, resulting in four ____ cells.

21 Clues: What causes phenotypes? • A gamete is a ____ cell. • What do genotypes create? • Chromosomes contain ____. • Genes are located on ____. • Genotype determines ____ traits? • A trait passed on through the x chromosome. • Autosomal chromosomes are labeled with ____. • What does a pedigree use to represent males? • Predicts the outcome of breeding for one trait. • ...

Genetics Review 2017-03-20

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. r in rRNA
  2. The physical characteristics an individual has
  3. The enzyme that "unzips" DNA
  4. When both genes are expressed or show up at the same time ex. Red x White = Red and White
  5. the structure of DNA discovered by Watson and Crick
  6. always matches with Guanine in DNA
  7. two genes are different ex.Tt
  8. the side rails of DNA are made up of alternating sugar and _____________
  9. Austrian Monk who studied genetics using pea plants
  10. When a sequence of DNA is copied into mRNA
  11. A cluster of histones with its wrapped DNA is called a ______________
  12. rungs of DNA are made up of nitrogenous __________
  13. t in tRNA
  14. the genes an individual has
  15. always matches with Cytosine in DNA
  16. genes that are covered or masked by dominant genes
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  1. always matches with Adenine in DNA
  2. __________ Inheritance is when a trait is controlled by more than one pair of genes
  3. When mRNA is used to create proteins from amino acid codons
  4. __________ Dominance occurs when the heterozygous offspring is a mix of the two original phenotypes ex. Red x White = Pink
  5. In RNA, this base replaces Thymine
  6. Both genes are the same ex.TT
  7. The enzyme that adds new nucleotides to DNA
  8. Process of producing two identical DNA strands from one parent strand of DNA
  9. diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding
  10. always matches with Thymine in DNA
  11. When one pair of genes prevents or blocks the expression of another pair of genes
  12. Building block of DNA made up of a pentose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
  13. m in mRNA
  14. type of bond between base pairs
  15. DNA is wrapped around proteins called __________
  16. genes that cover or mask the expression of recessive genes

32 Clues: r in rRNA • m in mRNA • t in tRNA • the genes an individual has • The enzyme that "unzips" DNA • Both genes are the same ex.TT • two genes are different ex.Tt • type of bond between base pairs • always matches with Adenine in DNA • In RNA, this base replaces Thymine • always matches with Guanine in DNA • always matches with Thymine in DNA • always matches with Cytosine in DNA • ...

Genetics Review 2017-03-20

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the genes an individual has
  2. type of bond between base pairs
  3. __________ Inheritance is when a trait is controlled by more than one pair of genes
  4. r in rRNA
  5. When mRNA is used to create proteins from amino acid codons
  6. always matches with Thymine in DNA
  7. When both genes are expressed or show up at the same time ex. Red x White = Red and White
  8. Both genes are the same ex.TT
  9. always matches with Guanine in DNA
  10. Process of producing two identical DNA strands from one parent strand of DNA
  11. Building block of DNA made up of a pentose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
  12. rungs of DNA are made up of nitrogenous __________
  13. two genes are different ex.Tt
  14. When one pair of genes prevents or blocks the expression of another pair of genes
  15. always matches with Cytosine in DNA
  16. the structure of DNA discovered by Watson and Crick
  17. always matches with Adenine in DNA
  18. m in mRNA
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  1. the side rails of DNA are made up of alternating sugar and _____________
  2. genes that cover or mask the expression of recessive genes
  3. DNA is wrapped around proteins called __________
  4. genes that are covered or masked by dominant genes
  5. The enzyme that adds new nucleotides to DNA
  6. __________ Dominance occurs when the heterozygous offspring is a mix of the two original phenotypes ex. Red x White = Pink
  7. When a sequence of DNA is copied into mRNA
  8. diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding
  9. The physical characteristics an individual has
  10. The enzyme that "unzips" DNA
  11. A cluster of histones with its wrapped DNA is called a ______________
  12. In RNA, this base replaces Thymine
  13. t in tRNA
  14. Austrian Monk who studied genetics using pea plants

32 Clues: r in rRNA • t in tRNA • m in mRNA • the genes an individual has • The enzyme that "unzips" DNA • Both genes are the same ex.TT • two genes are different ex.Tt • type of bond between base pairs • always matches with Thymine in DNA • always matches with Guanine in DNA • In RNA, this base replaces Thymine • always matches with Adenine in DNA • always matches with Cytosine in DNA • ...

Genetics Review 2017-03-20

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In RNA, this base replaces Thymine
  2. r in rRNA
  3. the genes an individual has
  4. __________ Inheritance is when a trait is controlled by more than one pair of genes
  5. When both genes are expressed or show up at the same time ex. Red x White = Red and White
  6. The enzyme that adds new nucleotides to DNA
  7. m in mRNA
  8. diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding
  9. always matches with Cytosine in DNA
  10. always matches with Adenine in DNA
  11. When mRNA is used to create proteins from amino acid codons
  12. genes that are covered or masked by dominant genes
  13. rungs of DNA are made up of nitrogenous __________
  14. always matches with Guanine in DNA
  15. genes that cover or mask the expression of recessive genes
  16. t in tRNA
  17. Austrian Monk who studied genetics using pea plants
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  1. Building block of DNA made up of a pentose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
  2. two genes are different ex.Tt
  3. __________ Dominance occurs when the heterozygous offspring is a mix of the two original phenotypes ex. Red x White = Pink
  4. Both genes are the same ex.TT
  5. When a sequence of DNA is copied into mRNA
  6. the structure of DNA discovered by Watson and Crick
  7. type of bond between base pairs
  8. The physical characteristics an individual has
  9. the side rails of DNA are made up of alternating sugar and _____________
  10. Process of producing two identical DNA strands from one parent strand of DNA
  11. When one pair of genes prevents or blocks the expression of another pair of genes
  12. A cluster of histones with its wrapped DNA is called a ______________
  13. The enzyme that "unzips" DNA
  14. always matches with Thymine in DNA
  15. DNA is wrapped around proteins called __________

32 Clues: r in rRNA • m in mRNA • t in tRNA • the genes an individual has • The enzyme that "unzips" DNA • two genes are different ex.Tt • Both genes are the same ex.TT • type of bond between base pairs • In RNA, this base replaces Thymine • always matches with Adenine in DNA • always matches with Thymine in DNA • always matches with Guanine in DNA • always matches with Cytosine in DNA • ...

genetics vocab 2022-03-28

genetics vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. contains the cells chromosomes
  2. when no allele can mask the expression of another allele
  3. Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  4. Having two of the same alleles of a particular gene.
  5. choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics
  6. reproduction with only one parent
  7. a trait that is homozygous
  8. the set of characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
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  1. A form of intermediate inheritance in which one allele for a specific trait is not completely expressed over its paired allele.
  2. when the offspring grows out of the parent organism
  3. Passing on physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generator to another
  4. the act or process of making a copy of something
  5. this is also known as cloning
  6. carries genetic information in the form of genes
  7. the smallest unit of life that makes up your body
  8. determines the characteristics of the offspring
  9. when cells break off into two different cells
  10. a specific form of a gene
  11. a trait that is heterozygous
  12. a type of reproduction where there are two parents
  13. a makeup of an individual organism

21 Clues: a specific form of a gene • a trait that is homozygous • a trait that is heterozygous • this is also known as cloning • contains the cells chromosomes • reproduction with only one parent • a makeup of an individual organism • when cells break off into two different cells • determines the characteristics of the offspring • the act or process of making a copy of something • ...

Genetics Crossword 2022-03-24

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of asexual reproduction where the organism splits into fragments
  2. a type of alle that only shows up when there is no dominant present
  3. creating offspring
  4. cells dividing to create new cells
  5. 2 organism create an offspring
  6. male reproductive cell;contains 23
  7. purposely making organisms have offspring for scientific purposes
  8. what shows on the organism;represents that gene
  9. offspring that is the exact copy of original organism
  10. genes and traits getting passed down from parents
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  1. found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
  2. a variant of a gene
  3. fusing of sperm and egg cells to create a new organism or offspring
  4. a type of alle that when there always shows up
  5. the genetic makeup of an individual organism
  6. female reproductive cell;contains 23 chromosomes
  7. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  8. one organism is involved; makes a copy or clone of themselves
  9. what becomes of sexual or asexual reproduction
  10. type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops straight of the organism

20 Clues: creating offspring • a variant of a gene • 2 organism create an offspring • cells dividing to create new cells • male reproductive cell;contains 23 • the genetic makeup of an individual organism • a type of alle that when there always shows up • what becomes of sexual or asexual reproduction • what shows on the organism;represents that gene • ...

Genetics Review 2021-12-13

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the messenger, single strand, contains ribose sugar
  2. deoxyribonucleic acid
  3. repeating subunits
  4. how many different amino acids
  5. make up proteins
  6. a change or mistake in the codon
  7. build proteins based on codes
  8. found in RNA but not DNA
  9. how DNA makes copies of itself
  10. sections of DNA code for...
  11. sugar alternates with this molecule
  12. abnormal shape because of a mutation
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  1. underlying genes that cause the appearance
  2. amino acids join together to make
  3. 3 bases of mRNA
  4. a protein that makes up blood cells
  5. process where proteins are made from RNA
  6. process where RNA is made form DNA
  7. the shape of DNA
  8. always pairs with cytosine
  9. always pairs with adenine
  10. the way an organism appears

22 Clues: 3 bases of mRNA • make up proteins • the shape of DNA • repeating subunits • deoxyribonucleic acid • found in RNA but not DNA • always pairs with adenine • always pairs with cytosine • the way an organism appears • sections of DNA code for... • build proteins based on codes • how many different amino acids • how DNA makes copies of itself • a change or mistake in the codon • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2022-01-10

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Having two of the same alleles of a particular gene
  2. Different versions of the same gene
  3. A change in a gene, one that may produce a new trait that can be inherited
  4. The product of the reproductive process
  5. An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
  6. The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to the next
  7. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  8. One of the four different chemical units that make up DNA
  9. An organism bred from parents of the same breed
  10. Threadlike structures found in the nucleus of most living cells that contains DNA
  11. The genetic makeup of an organism
  12. An allele whose trait always shows up
  13. An allele whose trait only shows up if there is no dominant alleles present.
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  1. The scientific study of heredity
  2. The physical makeup of an organism
  3. A unit of heredity which is transferred from parent to offspring and determines some characteristics
  4. Reproduction with only one parent
  5. The offspring of two plants or animals of differing species
  6. Having two different alleles of a particular gene
  7. A specific characteristic of an organism, determined by genes or the environment
  8. The Father of Modern Genetics
  9. A set of all the genes a species has in its chromosomes

22 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • The Father of Modern Genetics • The scientific study of heredity • Reproduction with only one parent • The genetic makeup of an organism • The physical makeup of an organism • Different versions of the same gene • An allele whose trait always shows up • The product of the reproductive process • An organism bred from parents of the same breed • ...

Genetics Review 2022-02-07

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. any change to an organism’s DNA. Can be caused by things in the environment like radiation or chemicals.
  2. Using enzymes to cut genes from an organism and move them into the DNA of another organism to produce organisms with traits we want.
  3. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a particular protein and trait.
  4. A pattern that is used to make a new molecule. DNA is an example of one when it is used for making proteins and for making more DNA.
  5. Choosing organisms of a species with desired traits to mate and produce offspring with these desired traits.
  6. To copy.
  7. (Deoxyribonucleic acid) Molecule found in all cells that carries the genetic information for that organism.
  8. A genetic disease which causes a change in the shape of red blood cells to cause clotting, strokes, and pain.
  9. Building block of proteins. They used at the ribosome to make the protein based on the bases in the mRNA.
  10. (Transfer RNA) Carries amino acids to the ribosome to build the protein.
  11. A special enzyme used to cut DNA. Used in the techniques of genetic engineering and electrophoresis.
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  1. The process of building protein from amino acids according to the DNA code. Occurs at ribosome.
  2. A test in which pictures of a person’s chromosomes are arranged by size in order to test for certain genetic diseases.
  3. A genetic disorder which causes a loss of motor coordination (muscle control) and memory loss.
  4. (Messenger RNA) Carries the DNA code from the nucleus to the ribosome.
  5. Building block of DNA and RNA. The sequence determines which proteins the cell makes.
  6. A structure in the nucleus that contains genes. There are 46 in every human body cell.
  7. A lab technique that cuts with restriction enzymes and then separates the DNA fragments based on size.
  8. A technique used to make identical organisms.
  9. A genetic disorder caused by having 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. Can cause delays in development.

20 Clues: To copy. • A technique used to make identical organisms. • (Messenger RNA) Carries the DNA code from the nucleus to the ribosome. • (Transfer RNA) Carries amino acids to the ribosome to build the protein. • A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a particular protein and trait. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-09-26

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A DNA molecule containing the genetic material of an organism
  2. A ______________backbone is what helps DNA maintain its structure
  3. In a punnet square, TT could be 25%, Tt could be 50%, and __could be 25%
  4. A ____________is a box with two lines along the length and width that is used to determine the likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits
  5. ______________is when a defective gene damages the lungs and affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and stomach acids
  6. ______________is when the double helix opens and DNA strands separate, assembling a new DNA segment
  7. When a parent cell produces two identical daughter cells
  8. ______________is when DNA is taken from a fingerprint to be analyzed to see who the fingerprint belongs to
  9. The three letters in a ______________determine what amino acid it represents because the acid corresponds with the letters
  10. A ________gene is a gene in a chromosome that is stronger than it's counterpart, making it the one people are more likely to inherit
  11. _______________is an inherited disorder that dulls or erases certain or all colours in one's vision
  12. ________are what is used in repairing muscles and bones, as well as producing hormones and enzymes
  13. ___________is when genes don't communicate to platelets properly, causing blood to have trouble clotting
  14. Colour blindness is a genetic cross with an _-linked trait
  15. The 4 _______________are the acids in DNA that make up the information, A pairs with T and G pairs with C
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  1. The likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits from their parents represented by numbers
  2. A _________gene is a gene in a chromosome that is weaker than it's counterpart, making it the one that people are less likely to inherit
  3. _________________is an inheretid disorder that kills nerve cells in the brain
  4. The likelihood of a child inheriting certain traits from their parents represented by letters
  5. When two genes are different
  6. When two genes are the same
  7. An example of an _________recessive trait is attached earlobes, while an _________recessive trait is Huntington's
  8. _____________is when a sperm cell with 26 chromosomes fuses with an egg that also has 26 chromosomes, creating a single cell with 46 chromosomes
  9. ____________is when a part of a gene is cut out and replaced with a part from another gene, giving the gene different information
  10. ___________is when genes are modified to help cure a disease
  11. _________________is an inherited disease that causes blood cells to warp into the shape of a sickle
  12. The shape that DNA takes is called a ___________
  13. The things that make it so that you inherit traits from your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are called _____
  14. The purpose of ___ is to carry genetic information and gene expression
  15. When a parent cell produces four different daughter cells
  16. _______is when a creature is made using the exact genes of another creature, creating a creature that is genetically identical to the first
  17. A Genetically Modified Organism ___is an organism that has had genetic information injected into it before it was born, causing immense changes

32 Clues: When two genes are the same • When two genes are different • The shape that DNA takes is called a ___________ • When a parent cell produces two identical daughter cells • When a parent cell produces four different daughter cells • Colour blindness is a genetic cross with an _-linked trait • ___________is when genes are modified to help cure a disease • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-04-05

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inheritance certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
  2. presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism's cells, with each parent contributing a chromosome to each pair
  3. Cell cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells.
  4. having different alleles for a particular trait.
  5. inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  6. A different version of a gene
  7. Assortment How many types of genes separate individually from one another when the reproductive cell develops.
  8. Reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
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  1. traits a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes.
  2. diagram of family history that shows relationship between family members and individuals that may have a specific genetic pathogenic variations, traits, or diseases that may run in the family
  3. inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
  4. Type of cell in sexually reproducing organisms
  5. A scoring type of variant at a given location in a genome
  6. the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells.
  7. Structure found in the nucleus of the cell
  8. A distinguishing quality or characteristic
  9. Section of DNA that contributes different traits functions, or characteristics.,
  10. the relationship between two versions of a gene.
  11. Structure that holds a genetic code
  12. Square diagram shaped as a square used to calculate and depict every frequency and combinations of different genotypes and phenotypes
  13. An individual's observable trait like height, eye color, blood type determined by the person's genetic makeup and their environmental factors
  14. dominance Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed, often resulting in an intermediate or different phenotype
  15. trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous

23 Clues: A different version of a gene • Structure that holds a genetic code • Reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • Structure found in the nucleus of the cell • A distinguishing quality or characteristic • Type of cell in sexually reproducing organisms • having different alleles for a particular trait. • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • ...

Genetics Vocab 2024-02-12

Genetics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how you look
  2. what you're made of
  3. what's inherited in a whole family
  4. separate
  5. if you dont look like your parents
  6. meiosis
  7. near your eggs or sperm
  8. overshadowed by it's opposite
  9. different forms of what decided your traits
  10. identical traits
Down
  1. will it happen?
  2. diagram and photos of chromosomes
  3. failure to copy chromosomes
  4. multiple of what chooses your traits
  5. the same everything
  6. both are in charge
  7. controlled by multiple genes
  8. "get it from my momma" (and dad)
  9. not sure who is in charge
  10. studying what you get from your mom
  11. what makes you have brown hair
  12. likes to overshadow it's opposite
  13. different traits

23 Clues: meiosis • separate • how you look • will it happen? • different traits • identical traits • both are in charge • the same everything • what you're made of • near your eggs or sperm • not sure who is in charge • failure to copy chromosomes • controlled by multiple genes • overshadowed by it's opposite • what makes you have brown hair • "get it from my momma" (and dad) • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2023-10-06

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Structure found in the nucleus that is made of DNA
  2. the action or process of fertilizing an egg involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  3. a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes
  4. multipotent somatic stem cells that can become any type of cell in the tissue or organ that they reside
  5. assortment how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop
  6. the changing of the structure of a gene
  7. the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells
  8. the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes, resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring.
  9. One half of a replicated double stranded chromosome
  10. the process by which cells become specialized in order to perform different functions.
Down
  1. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant (ex: egg and sperm)
  2. Structure that holds a chromosome together
  3. pluripotent stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an embryo
  4. a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus
  5. Cell with TWO of each kind of chromosome
  6. the series of events that take place in a cell that causes it to divide into two daughter cells.
  7. the process by which generic cells change into specific cells meant to do certain tasks
  8. a type of asexual reproduction where a parent cell divides, resulting in two identical cells
  9. the failure of one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division, usually resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter nuclei.
  10. Cell with ONE of each kind of chromosome
  11. cells any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.

21 Clues: the changing of the structure of a gene • Cell with TWO of each kind of chromosome • Cell with ONE of each kind of chromosome • Structure that holds a chromosome together • Structure found in the nucleus that is made of DNA • One half of a replicated double stranded chromosome • the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells • ...

Genetics & Inheritance 2024-09-09

Genetics & Inheritance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – One of two or more alternative forms of a gene.
  2. – The likelihood or chance of a particular genetic trait being passed down.
  3. – The passing of traits from parents to their offspring.
  4. – A change in the DNA sequence that may result in a different trait.
  5. – The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.
  6. – Molecules that play critical roles in the body, built from amino acids and determined by genes.
  7. Square – A chart used to determine the possible genetic outcomes for offspring.
  8. – The study of heredity and variation in organisms.
  9. – An organism with two different alleles for a particular trait.
  10. – The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by its alleles.
  11. – The process of cell division that results in four genetically different gametes.
  12. – An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait, often used in breeding.
  13. – Traits that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.
  14. – Characteristics that are passed from one generation to another.
  15. Plants – The organism Gregor Mendel used to study inheritance patterns.
Down
  1. – The organisms from which offspring inherit their genes.
  2. – The process of copying DNA before cell division.
  3. – Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
  4. – An allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present.
  5. – Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.
  6. – A trait that is masked by a dominant allele unless both alleles are the same.
  7. – A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.
  8. – Segments of DNA that determine traits.
  9. – The physical characteristics or traits of an organism.
  10. – The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
  11. – The molecule involved in protein synthesis, transcribed from DNA.

26 Clues: – Segments of DNA that determine traits. • – One of two or more alternative forms of a gene. • – The process of copying DNA before cell division. • – Having two identical alleles for a specific gene. • – The study of heredity and variation in organisms. • – Having two different alleles for a particular gene. • – The passing of traits from parents to their offspring. • ...

Genetics Review 2024-05-16

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
  2. A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  3. The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
  4. A change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome, which can result in a new trait or characteristic.
  5. The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
  6. A genetic trait that is expressed when it is present, overriding the expression of a recessive trait.
  7. The molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
  8. A genetic trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present, and the dominant allele is not present.
  9. Offspring resulting from the cross-breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds.
  10. A diagram used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of offspring from a cross between known genotypes.
Down
  1. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
  2. The genetic makeup of an organism, which determines its physical characteristics or phenotype.
  3. One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  4. Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
  5. The manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology techniques to produce desired traits or characteristics.
  6. A diagram that shows the occurrence and relationships of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors across generations.
  7. A characteristic or feature of an organism that can be inherited or determined by genes.
  8. A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  9. The differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population or species.
  10. An organism or cell produced asexually from one ancestor to which it is genetically identical.

20 Clues: Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. • The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism. • The differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population or species. • A characteristic or feature of an organism that can be inherited or determined by genes. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-05-07

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A molecule that contains genetic code for an organism
  2. Part of a gene located inside a cell
  3. A type of allele that can only show if there are 2 of them present
  4. A piece of an organism develops into a fully grown copy
  5. Only 1 parent is needed, offspring will be genetically identical
  6. Mistake/Alternation in the genetic code and DNA
  7. Family tree of traits, another way to predict offspring besides punnett square
  8. 2 parents needed, offspring will be a genetic mix of both
  9. When a second organism develops from an outgrowth of the original
  10. Some organisms such as fungi release these things that can grow into new organisms
  11. How a trait is expressed/shown in the organism
  12. Cell division where the cell divides into two copies
Down
  1. When a base is removed from the copy
  2. Forms of a gene found on a chromosome
  3. A type of allele that is always shown if present
  4. When one base is changed for another
  5. Gregor _______, the father of modern genetics
  6. When an extra base is added to the copy
  7. A basic unit of heredity passed down from parent to offspring
  8. The study of heredity

20 Clues: The study of heredity • When a base is removed from the copy • When one base is changed for another • Part of a gene located inside a cell • Forms of a gene found on a chromosome • When an extra base is added to the copy • Gregor _______, the father of modern genetics • How a trait is expressed/shown in the organism • Mistake/Alternation in the genetic code and DNA • ...

LEARNING GENETICS 2024-05-06

LEARNING GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The single base _____ in MC1R gene changing the amino acid sequence cause red hair in people.
  2. ________ in Biology Refers to the differences and variations between organisms
  3. The HA in HAS2 is the main cause the Skin to ____ more Becoming thick and wrinkled
  4. Species are groups of potential of interbreeding natural _________ that are reproductivley isolated from other groups.
  5. _____ in biology refers to the shared characteristicsand fundamentals that all living organisms have in common
  6. _____________ increases the resilience of ecosystems and ensures functions mantain a good balance and productivity.
  7. Some animals including but not limited to Shar Pei’s have more active skin do to the HAS2The HA in HAS2 is the main cause the Skin to (GROW) more Becoming thick and wrinkled
  8. The shuffling of Alleles are a huge ___________ to genetic variation within a population.
  9. The different verisons of genes are called _____
  10. What type of selection tends to increase genetic variation ________ selection
Down
  1. The two strands of gene trees are refered to as Mitocontral and _______ gene trees
  2. This ______ concept only fits some types of living things mainly plants and animals.
  3. A prime example of unity in ________ is the universal genetic code where DNA sequences are translated into proteins using the same set of codons in nearley all living organisms.
  4. is made of Nucleotides
  5. Alleles shuffle and switch at random creating whole new ___________
  6. Genetic variation is improtant because it allows species to _____
  7. According to research it has been proven that species can _________ producing stable offspring in naturally and in captivty
  8. Due to the two base substitution in the kertratin71 gene which changes a single _____ acid cause the vartion of curly hair in dogs.
  9. DNA is A very important organic chemical the contains _______ information
  10. Genetic variations can _____ and harm the host depending on type of situation

20 Clues: is made of Nucleotides • The different verisons of genes are called _____ • Genetic variation is improtant because it allows species to _____ • Alleles shuffle and switch at random creating whole new ___________ • DNA is A very important organic chemical the contains _______ information • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-04-24

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The genetic phenomenon in which a trait is not observed, or is "hidden," in the phenotype of a heterozygous individual.
  2. a display of chromosome pairs from smallest to largest
  3. Process by which a sperm cell from a male unites with an egg cell from a female to produce offspring that inherit traits from both
  4. physical characteristic
  5. the process of transmitting genes from parent to offspring
  6. a sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait
  7. produced by asexual reproduction
  8. the passing of genes from generation to generation
  9. a representation of something
  10. the process of creating new cells
Down
  1. an educated guess
  2. a trait that "dominates" or "covers" another trait
  3. the process where organisms create an exact clone of themselves
  4. new organism created by sexual or asexual reproduction
  5. two identical alleles
  6. mating or crossing plants to produce offspring
  7. a version of a gene
  8. two different alleles
  9. an exact set of DNA for one person
  10. a specific characteristic that is different for each individual

20 Clues: an educated guess • a version of a gene • two identical alleles • two different alleles • physical characteristic • a representation of something • produced by asexual reproduction • the process of creating new cells • an exact set of DNA for one person • mating or crossing plants to produce offspring • a trait that "dominates" or "covers" another trait • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2024-04-24

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 1 parent
  2. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  3. an exact copy
  4. HH or hh
  5. Mendel Father of genetics
  6. 2 parents
  7. Hh
  8. traits passed down from generations
  9. an educated guess
  10. the letters
  11. Capital Letter
Down
  1. crossing two organisms
  2. lowercase letter
  3. the physical trait
  4. the genetic makeup
  5. traits you get from your parents
  6. a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  7. representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure,
  8. they physical characteristic you get from your parents
  9. square graph used to see what traits the offspring will have

20 Clues: Hh • 1 parent • HH or hh • 2 parents • the letters • an exact copy • Capital Letter • lowercase letter • an educated guess • the physical trait • the genetic makeup • crossing two organisms • Mendel Father of genetics • traits you get from your parents • traits passed down from generations • they physical characteristic you get from your parents • ...

Genetics Crossword 2025-02-27

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. male part of a flower
  2. a common feature of most cells
  3. the sticky surface at the top of the pistil that receives pollen during pollination
  4. the part of a flower's stamen (the male reproductive part
  5. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
  6. holds the eggs or seeds
  7. Egg cell and sperm cell combine
  8. the thin, stalk-like structure that supports the anther
  9. aa
  10. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
  11. different forms of genes
  12. A type of molecule in our food that our bodies need
  13. a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
  14. the central and most important part of an object
  15. a certain region of chromosome
Down
  1. A original representation of biological relationships
  2. Aa
  3. Differences within a trait
  4. The way an individual looks for a specific trait
  5. eggs or seeds
  6. Having two alleles for a gene
  7. AA
  8. the narrow, elongated stalk-like structure
  9. Characteristic or feature
  10. 2x2 squares
  11. the female organs of a flower
  12. permanent change in DNA
  13. having different alleles for a gene
  14. aa
  15. combinations of alleles

30 Clues: Aa • AA • aa • aa • 2x2 squares • eggs or seeds • male part of a flower • holds the eggs or seeds • permanent change in DNA • combinations of alleles • different forms of genes • Characteristic or feature • Differences within a trait • Having two alleles for a gene • the female organs of a flower • a common feature of most cells • a certain region of chromosome • Egg cell and sperm cell combine • ...

Molecular Genetics 2024-07-22

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First step of protein synthesis
  2. Site of translation
  3. Sugar in DNA
  4. Start codon
  5. ___ unwinds DNA during replication
  6. Part of a nucleotide consisting of a base and a sugar
  7. Nitrogenous bases with two carbon rings
  8. Site of DNA replication
  9. DNA replication is a ___ process
  10. Branch of genetics that studies genomes
Down
  1. A unit of 8 histones
  2. Nitrogenous base unique to DNA
  3. Bond connecting phosphate with carbon
  4. Fragments made on the lagging strand
  5. Sugar in RNA
  6. Largest unit of DNA
  7. Nitrogenous bases with one carbon ring
  8. The S in S-phase stands for ___
  9. Nitrogenous base unique to RNA
  10. Contains the TATA box

20 Clues: Start codon • Sugar in RNA • Sugar in DNA • Site of translation • Largest unit of DNA • A unit of 8 histones • Contains the TATA box • Site of DNA replication • Nitrogenous base unique to DNA • Nitrogenous base unique to RNA • First step of protein synthesis • The S in S-phase stands for ___ • DNA replication is a ___ process • ___ unwinds DNA during replication • ...

Genetics - LBL 2024-10-29

Genetics - LBL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. States that Alleles segregate into
  2. The set of Observable Characteristics or traits of an organism.
  3. One of two or more different forms of a gene.
  4. The basic unit of Heredity passed from Parent to Child.
  5. a table in which all of the possible outcomes are given for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
  6. When you Inherit different alleles of a gene from each of your parents.
  7. An Individual's complete set of Chromosomes
  8. A diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two Haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
  9. Occurs when neither of the two Alleles is completely dominant over the Other.
  10. A trait that is only expressed when an organism has two recessive alleles for that trait.
Down
  1. A set of One maternal and one paternal chromosome that pair up inside a cell during fertilization.
  2. The sperm and egg unite in one of the Fallopian tubes to form a zygote.
  3. States that the Alleles of two or more different genes get sorted independently of one another.
  4. Any cross designed to study the inheritance of a single characteristic or gene.
  5. When Phenotypes from both Parents are simultaneously expressed in the same offspring organism.
  6. A classification of blood, based on the presence and absence of antibodies.
  7. A reproductive cell of a Animal or Plant.
  8. A mating experiment between two organisms that are identically hybrid for two traits.
  9. Having two different Alleles of a Particular gene or genes.
  10. The Presence of a single set of chromosomes in an Organism's Cells.
  11. How likely something is to occur.
  12. The passing on of traits from Parents to their Offspring.
  13. Those that are expressed or seen when a heterozygous genotype is present.
  14. The Genetic Make-up of an organism.
  15. The study of how Genes and how traits are passed down from generation to the next.

25 Clues: How likely something is to occur. • States that Alleles segregate into • The Genetic Make-up of an organism. • A reproductive cell of a Animal or Plant. • An Individual's complete set of Chromosomes • One of two or more different forms of a gene. • The basic unit of Heredity passed from Parent to Child. • The passing on of traits from Parents to their Offspring. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2024-11-14

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA
  2. Large complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body
  3. A type of mutation that inserts or deletes one or more nucleotides so the "reading frame" is shifted
  4. A random change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
  5. A type of mutation where the nucleotide changes and causes the amino acid to change
  6. Basic building blocks of RNA and DNA
  7. Number of chromosomes in your body
  8. People with albinism lack this in their bodies causing lighter features
  9. Last step to creating a protein
  10. A section of a chromosome that has instructions for one protein
  11. A type of mutation that where the nucleotide changes but the amino acid doesnt
Down
  1. Large molecules that have instructions to make your body
  2. Affects a single nucleotide
  3. An intercellar structure made of both RNA and Protein
  4. Molecules that combine to form proteins
  5. Chromosomes "read" the mRNA and use the information to build proteins
  6. DNA is copied as mRNA which can then travel outside the nucleus
  7. 3 nucleotide sequence that codes for amino acid
  8. A type of mutation where the nucleotide change creates/destroys a start or stop codon
  9. Shape of DNA

20 Clues: Shape of DNA • Affects a single nucleotide • Last step to creating a protein • Number of chromosomes in your body • Basic building blocks of RNA and DNA • Molecules that combine to form proteins • 3 nucleotide sequence that codes for amino acid • A random change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA • DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA • ...

แขนงชีววิทยา 2021-05-23

แขนงชีววิทยา crossword puzzle
Across
  1. บรรพชีวินวิทยา
  2. วิทยาเห็บไร
  3. วิทยาสัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนม
  4. พฤกษศาสตร์
  5. สาหร่ายวิทยา
  6. พันธุศาสตร์
  7. ชีวเคมี
  8. มีนวิทยา
  9. เห็ดราวิทยา
  10. ปักษีวิทยา
  11. สัตววิทยา
  12. กีฏวิทยา
  13. กายวิภาคศาสตร์
  14. เทคโนโลยีชีวภาพ
  15. สรีรวิทยา
  16. วิวัฒนาการ
  17. ปรสิตวิทยา
Down
  1. พยาธิวิทยา
  2. วิทยาหอย
  3. จุลชีววิทยา
  4. ไวรัสวิทยา
  5. แบคทีเรียวิทยา
  6. เซลล์วิทยา
  7. อนุกรมวิธาน
  8. โภชนาการ
  9. คัพภวิทยา
  10. นิเวศวิทยา
  11. พฤติกรรมศาสตร์
  12. โพรโตซัววิทยา
  13. สัณฐานวิทยา

30 Clues: ชีวเคมี • วิทยาหอย • โภชนาการ • มีนวิทยา • กีฏวิทยา • คัพภวิทยา • สัตววิทยา • สรีรวิทยา • พยาธิวิทยา • ไวรัสวิทยา • เซลล์วิทยา • พฤกษศาสตร์ • นิเวศวิทยา • ปักษีวิทยา • วิวัฒนาการ • ปรสิตวิทยา • จุลชีววิทยา • วิทยาเห็บไร • อนุกรมวิธาน • พันธุศาสตร์ • เห็ดราวิทยา • สัณฐานวิทยา • สาหร่ายวิทยา • โพรโตซัววิทยา • บรรพชีวินวิทยา • แบคทีเรียวิทยา • พฤติกรรมศาสตร์ • กายวิภาคศาสตร์ • เทคโนโลยีชีวภาพ • วิทยาสัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนม

Hi 2022-06-14

Hi crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 30
  2. 15
  3. 27
  4. 12
  5. 13
  6. 9
  7. 3
  8. 8
  9. 29
  10. 25
  11. 6
  12. 10
  13. 1
  14. 23
  15. 24
  16. 14
Down
  1. 11
  2. 17
  3. 21
  4. 5
  5. 16
  6. 22
  7. 2
  8. 7
  9. 19
  10. 26
  11. 4
  12. 20
  13. 18
  14. 28

30 Clues: 5 • 2 • 7 • 9 • 3 • 8 • 6 • 4 • 1 • 30 • 11 • 17 • 15 • 21 • 16 • 27 • 12 • 22 • 13 • 19 • 29 • 26 • 25 • 10 • 20 • 18 • 28 • 23 • 24 • 14

Botany 2022-12-01

Botany crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 24
  2. 19
  3. 20
  4. 3
  5. 13
  6. 6
  7. 2
  8. 4
  9. 9
  10. 16
  11. 29
  12. 26
  13. 25
  14. 1
  15. 10
Down
  1. 15
  2. 23
  3. 22
  4. 12
  5. 27
  6. 8
  7. 7
  8. 5
  9. 14
  10. 17
  11. 18
  12. 21
  13. 30
  14. 11
  15. 28

30 Clues: 8 • 7 • 5 • 3 • 6 • 2 • 4 • 9 • 1 • 15 • 24 • 23 • 22 • 12 • 27 • 19 • 20 • 13 • 14 • 17 • 18 • 16 • 29 • 26 • 21 • 30 • 11 • 28 • 25 • 10

Ciencia y Tecn. Vocab Pt. 1 2025-02-20

Ciencia y Tecn. Vocab Pt. 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. alternative medicine
  2. contamination
  3. harmful
  4. to secure
  5. discovery
  6. to threaten
  7. scarce
  8. injury
  9. epidemic
  10. symptoms
  11. insomnia
  12. fever
  13. controversial
  14. to exhaust/deplete
Down
  1. ethics
  2. research
  3. unexpected
  4. treatment
  5. improvement
  6. the challenge
  7. A threat
  8. flu
  9. medicine
  10. DNA
  11. genetics
  12. stress
  13. to spread

27 Clues: flu • DNA • fever • ethics • scarce • injury • stress • harmful • research • A threat • medicine • genetics • epidemic • symptoms • insomnia • to secure • treatment • discovery • to spread • unexpected • improvement • to threaten • contamination • the challenge • controversial • to exhaust/deplete • alternative medicine

Genetics and Heredity 2021-12-28

Genetics and Heredity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The entire set of an organism's genes.
  2. The different forms of a gene.
  3. A disease caused by a mutation in the code.
  4. Substances that create our traits.
  5. A scientist who studies genetics and heredity.
Down
  1. Tightly coiled up DNA.
  2. Sections of DNA.
  3. Double helix shaped molecules that code for every living thing.
  4. A specific characteristic of an organism.
  5. The process of passing down traits from the parents to the offspring.
  6. The scientific study of heredity.
  7. A random change in the DNA code.

12 Clues: Sections of DNA. • Tightly coiled up DNA. • The different forms of a gene. • A random change in the DNA code. • The scientific study of heredity. • Substances that create our traits. • The entire set of an organism's genes. • A specific characteristic of an organism. • A disease caused by a mutation in the code. • A scientist who studies genetics and heredity. • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2022-01-12

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A special type of cell division of germ cells in sexually-reproducing organisms used to produce the gametes, such as sperm or egg cells
  2. A mutation in which a part of a chromosome or a sequence of DNA is lost during DNA replication
  3. One of two or more versions of a gene
  4. The study of heredity
  5. Derive genetically from one's parents or ancestors
  6. The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
  7. A type of grid that can indicate all the possible outcomes of a genetic cross
  8. Comprised of sugar and phosphate backbone and A,T, C, G base pairs; located in the nucleus of each cell
  9. A section of DNA that codes for a specific trait
  10. A compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids; it is paired with adenine in double-stranded DNA
  11. The process in which new organisms are created by combining the genetic information from two individuals of different sexes
  12. The passing on of genetic information(physical or mental characteristics) from one generation to another
  13. The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism
  14. A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus
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  1. The expression of dominant alleles results in a blended phenotype
  2. A compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids, it is paired with guanine in double-stranded DNA
  3. A type of mutation where one base pair is replaced by a different base pair
  4. A compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids, it is paired with cytosine in double-stranded DNA
  5. A pair of matching alleles
  6. Involves a single parent, and results in offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent
  7. The genetic makeup of an organism
  8. Both dominant alleles are expressed
  9. A genetically determined characteristic or condition
  10. Diversity in gene frequencies among individuals or populations
  11. Discovered the basic principles of heredity
  12. The physical expression of an organism's traits
  13. An allele that does not produce a characteristic effect when present with a dominant allele, expressed only when the determining allele is present in the homozygous condition
  14. A compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids, it is paired with thymine in double-stranded DNA
  15. A pair of genes where one is dominant and one is recessive
  16. A threadlike structure of DNA coiled around proteins. Found in the nucleus of most living cells and carrying genetic information in the form of genes
  17. An allele that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive allele

31 Clues: The study of heredity • A pair of matching alleles • The genetic makeup of an organism • Both dominant alleles are expressed • One of two or more versions of a gene • Discovered the basic principles of heredity • The physical expression of an organism's traits • A section of DNA that codes for a specific trait • Derive genetically from one's parents or ancestors • ...

Genetics Review 2021-12-13

Genetics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DNA that codes for proteins
  2. abnormal shape because of a mutation
  3. the messenger, single strand, contains ribose sugar molecules found in mRNA
  4. how DNA makes copies of itself
  5. repeating subunits
  6. underlying genes that causes the appearance
  7. a change or mistake in the codon
  8. sugar molecule found in mRNA
  9. a protein that makes up blood cells
  10. code for DNA
  11. process where RNA is made form DNA
  12. make up proteins
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  1. how many different amino acids
  2. always pairs with adenine
  3. found in RNA but not DNA
  4. amino acids join together to make
  5. the way an organism appears
  6. the shape of DNA
  7. deoxyribonucleic acid
  8. always pairs with cytosine
  9. build proteins based on codes
  10. process where proteins are made from RNA
  11. 3 bases of mRNA

23 Clues: code for DNA • 3 bases of mRNA • the shape of DNA • make up proteins • repeating subunits • deoxyribonucleic acid • found in RNA but not DNA • always pairs with adenine • always pairs with cytosine • DNA that codes for proteins • the way an organism appears • sugar molecule found in mRNA • build proteins based on codes • how many different amino acids • how DNA makes copies of itself • ...

Genetics Crossword 2021-11-09

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Comes From Reproduction
  2. An Example Is a Mule
  3. E.X. 50% Chance of Detached Earlobes
  4. When a Trait is Passed Down
  5. A Chart Used To Find The Chances of Getting A Certain Trait
  6. Changing The gene
  7. A Chart That Tracks a Specific Trait
  8. E.X. You are Homozygous Dominant For Green Eyes
  9. Also Known As a Carrier of A Trait
  10. To Adapt To Its Environment
  11. The More Powerful Gene
  12. A Gene That Is On The X Chromosome
  13. You Have 23 of These
  14. The Genetic Outcome of How It Looks
  15. Reproductive Cell
  16. When The Genotype Is Influenced By More Than One Gene
  17. Process That Makes Reproductive Cells
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  1. Outcome of A Reproductive Process
  2. Different Forms of The Same Gene
  3. E.X. My Genotype Is Blue Eyes
  4. Diversety
  5. relationship between two versions of a gene
  6. To Alter The Genetics of an Organism
  7. E.X. Brown Hair
  8. The Less Powerful Gene
  9. Heterozygous
  10. When Both Alleles are The Same
  11. E.X. You have Brown Hair and Blue Eyes
  12. Your ___ Can Give You Very Good Looks

29 Clues: Diversety • Heterozygous • E.X. Brown Hair • Changing The gene • Reproductive Cell • An Example Is a Mule • You Have 23 of These • The Less Powerful Gene • The More Powerful Gene • Comes From Reproduction • When a Trait is Passed Down • To Adapt To Its Environment • E.X. My Genotype Is Blue Eyes • When Both Alleles are The Same • Different Forms of The Same Gene • ...

Evolutionary Genetics 2020-08-27

Evolutionary Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ mortality. A form of reproductive isolation, in which the egg is fertilized but no viable offspring are produced.
  2. Sympatric _______. The evolution of a new species from a surviving ancestral species while both continue to inhabit the same geographic region.
  3. Reproductively isolated populations of breeding individuals that produces fertile offspring.
  4. ________ isolation. Related species have different mating signals (calls, smells, displays) to attract mates.
  5. _______ species. Related but separate species living in the same area.
  6. Hardy-_______ equilibrium. A mathematical model to determine the genotypes of a population.
  7. ________ hybridization. Laboratory process that splits and recombines two strands of a DNA double helix.
  8. Punctuated ______. A modern interpretation of Cuvier's catastrophism.
  9. Change overtime in the characteristics of a species resulting from external environmental pressures.
  10. ________ selection. The environment applies pressure on a population so that some individuals have greater reproductive success than others.
  11. _______ evolution. Different traits evolve at different times and at different rates.
  12. The space inhabited by a species and the specific resources utilized by the species.
  13. Habitat _______. Decreased probability of mating due to different habitat preferences.
  14. Gene _______. Free exchange of genetic material between two populations.
  15. Genetic ______. Change in allele frequency due to random genetic fluctuations.
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  1. ________ DNA. DNA found in the cytoplasm of cells.
  2. _______ effect. A phenomena that occurs when a small group of individuals becomes isolated from a larger population.
  3. Sickle cell ________. Correspondence to high incidences of malaria.
  4. Temporary physiological responses in an individual.
  5. ________ evolution. Idea that evolution occurs over a long time with many small changes.
  6. ________ isolation. Physical equipment of males and females of a related species does not fit.
  7. Spontaneous change in genetic material.
  8. _______ mortality. A form of reproductive isolation, where the egg is not fertilized, due to the inhospitably of the female reproductive tract.
  9. Genetic changes within a population in response to natural selection.
  10. _______ isolation. Related species mate at different times of the year.
  11. _______ speciation. Speciation occurs at the edge of a species' range.

26 Clues: Spontaneous change in genetic material. • ________ DNA. DNA found in the cytoplasm of cells. • Temporary physiological responses in an individual. • Sickle cell ________. Correspondence to high incidences of malaria. • Punctuated ______. A modern interpretation of Cuvier's catastrophism. • Genetic changes within a population in response to natural selection. • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2020-05-21

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the molecule that carries genetic information in all living systems
  2. chart that shows the inheritance of certain traits through a line of descent
  3. the basic physical unit of heredity; a section of DNA occupying a specific location on a specific chromosome
  4. structure in a cell's nucleus that contains hereditary information
  5. a single step in natural descent; the individuals produced in each successive stage of natural descent
  6. tool used to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring; a grid that shows the alleles of each parent and the different ways in which those alleles can combine
  7. early type of animal or plant from which a later one has evolved; a person from whom another is directly descended
  8. the relationship between two quantities, normally expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other
  9. the genetic makeup of an organism; the combination of alleles situated on homologous chromosomes that determines a specific trait
  10. an organism with two different alleles for a single trait; having different alleles for any one gene
  11. the study of how traits are inherited; the science of heredity
  12. children or young born of a particular parent or set of parents; descendants
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  1. alternate form of a gene for a single trait; any of the possible forms in which a gene for a specific trait can occur
  2. Austrian monk and botanist who founded the science of genetics; "The Father of Modern Genetics"
  3. inheritance pattern in which two different alleles are both fully expressed in a heterozygous individual (ex: red x white = red/white stripes)
  4. the passing of traits from parent to offspring
  5. distinguishing characteristic or quality; genetically determined characteristics or conditions
  6. the likelihood or chance that something will occur; the relative frequency with which an event occurs or is likely to occur
  7. the outward physical appearance of an organism as a result of its genes; observable physical characteristics of an individual
  8. a trait which is covered over, or dominated, by another form of that trait and seems to disappear; an allele whose effect is masked by the activity of the second when both are present
  9. trait that covers over another form of that trait; allele that masks the effect of another when both are present
  10. an organism with two alleles that are the same for a single trait; having the same allele for any one gene

22 Clues: the passing of traits from parent to offspring • the study of how traits are inherited; the science of heredity • structure in a cell's nucleus that contains hereditary information • the molecule that carries genetic information in all living systems • chart that shows the inheritance of certain traits through a line of descent • ...

Genetics vocabulary 2022-03-06

Genetics vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an individuals collection of genes
  2. ways to modify gentics mechanically
  3. a variant form of a gene
  4. based on inheritance
  5. the trait is there but not visible
  6. is a process in which pollen from another plant arrives at the stigma of a flower or at the ovule.
  7. a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information
  8. something you inherit from biological family
  9. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  10. the most visible trait
  11. modifying over time
  12. the observable properties of an organism
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  1. choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
  2. an easy way of finding out dominant and receive genes
  3. a process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells
  4. something that structures how you body is
  5. thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
  6. a chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, and behavior.
  7. the presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus
  8. a process in which in which pollen from the same plant arrives at the stigma of a flower or at the ovule.

20 Clues: modifying over time • based on inheritance • the most visible trait • a variant form of a gene • an individuals collection of genes • the trait is there but not visible • ways to modify gentics mechanically • the observable properties of an organism • something that structures how you body is • something you inherit from biological family • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2022-03-11

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Reproductive cells that contain half the DNA for an organism. These cells can fuse together to form a new organism.
  2. A structure that contains a single molecule of DNA wrapped around proteins and found in the nucleus of eukaryotes.
  3. A permanent change in the DNA base sequence that causes changes in the proteins made. These changes can either be harmful or helpful to the organism.
  4. An allele that blocks another allele.
  5. A section of DNA that has information about a specific trait of an organism.
  6. Female reproductive cell produced in the ovaries.
  7. Large molecules made of amino acids that are required for structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs.
  8. Asexual reproduction that occurs when a bud forms on a parent organism and then breaks off once the cell is developed forming a new organism.
  9. An allele that is hidden by a dominant allele.
  10. Two alleles for a gene that have different information such as blond hair and brown hair.
  11. Male reproductive cell produced in the testicles.
  12. The process by which the information in DNA is copied for protein production.
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  1. Two alleles for a gene that have the same information.
  2. Asexual reproduction that occurs when a parent organism breaks into pieces and each piece develops into a new organism.
  3. The production of offspring by one organism without the joining of sperm and egg; offspring are genetically identical to the original organism.
  4. Alleles that make up an organism.
  5. Organic compounds that join together in large chains to make proteins.
  6. All forms of a gene with different information about a trait.
  7. Specific characteristics of an organism.
  8. Deoxyribonucleic acid is a complex molecule that contains all of the information necessary to build and maintain an organism and is passed from parent to offspring
  9. The final step by which DNA is coded to make proteins.
  10. A form of reproduction in which the genetic material from two different individuals combine to form a new organism.
  11. Observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.
  12. Asexual reproduction that happens when one cell splits into two identical daughter cells.

24 Clues: Alleles that make up an organism. • An allele that blocks another allele. • Specific characteristics of an organism. • An allele that is hidden by a dominant allele. • Female reproductive cell produced in the ovaries. • Male reproductive cell produced in the testicles. • Two alleles for a gene that have the same information. • ...

Science Genetics 2021-11-09

Science Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele
  2. money, property, etc., that is received from someone when that person dies
  3. all or part of the genetic constitution of an individual or group
  4. The trait that is present at the gene level but is masked and does not show itself in the organism is called the recessive trait.
  5. A trait resulting from an allele that is independently and equally expressed along with the other
  6. a register recording a line of ancestors
  7. the observable characteristics or traits of an organism that are produced by the interaction of the genotype and the environment : the physical expression of one or more genes
  8. the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual
  9. how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
  10. having the two alleles at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes different for one or more loci
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  1. a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms
  2. more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others
  3. in a heterozygote, one trait will conceal the presence of another trait for the same characteristic. Rather than both alleles contributing to a phenotype, the dominant allele will be expressed exclusively.
  4. an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds
  5. temperature, food, pollutants, population density, sound, light, and parasites
  6. a square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes and is used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross in accordance with Mendelian inheritance
  7. the observable characteristics or traits of an organism that are produced by the interaction of the genotype and the environment : the physical expression of one or more genes
  8. during the production of gametes the two copies of each hereditary factor segregate so that offspring acquire one factor from each parent.
  9. any of the alternative forms of a gene that may occur at a given locus
  10. The trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism
  11. a part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing
  12. bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations
  13. to determine all or part of the genetic constitution of

23 Clues: a register recording a line of ancestors • to determine all or part of the genetic constitution of • more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others • all or part of the genetic constitution of an individual or group • The trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism • ...

GENETICS TERMINOLOGIES 2022-03-26

GENETICS TERMINOLOGIES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. located within the nucleus; involves DNA and RNA that later on forms as chromosomes
  2. one's phenotype is influenced by a single gene
  3. wherein the expression of a single gene is
  4. a wide range of gene variation is present
  5. the relationship that pertains between two gene variations
  6. a process that fits a generalized linear representation to binomial information that has thinner tails than the average distribution
  7. two alternate forms of a gene
  8. a particular gene that have two different alleles
  9. is changed and caused by the expression of the inherited genes
  10. the genetic identity of an organism
  11. the representation of a collective phenotypes in an organism
  12. the organism's characteristics that can be observed
  13. the relationship between two alleles in which it over masks the recessive allele
  14. the genes equally contribute to the phenotype and no gene will dominate the other
  15. genes that act the same way as normal gene although they can only be used in aberrations.
  16. a gene considered to have several numbers of variations
  17. phenotypic expression is observed in the alleles of a heterozygous gene pair
  18. the organism's visual collection of chromosomes
  19. describes whether gene carriers of a specific condition come to develop the characteristics of the condition
  20. one's phenotype is influenced by more than a single gene
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  1. a single copy of a gene sequence can be found in diploid cells
  2. a form of intermediate inheritance in which an allele specific for a trait is not completely expressed over the other allele pair
  3. a particular gene that have two identical alleles
  4. a phase of cell division where in it results to two daughter cells that have inherited the same number and kind of the parental nucleus
  5. traits that are dependent on a certain number of causes
  6. have multiple numbers of alleles on a genetic marker
  7. fundamental unit of heredity that are passed from generations to generations
  8. genetic characteristics that follow Mendel's Law
  9. a combination of DNA variations that most likely be inherited together
  10. a certain period where a change or process occurs
  11. a fixed area on a chromosome where a genetic marker is found
  12. the relationship between two alleles in which it is the one being over masked by the dominant allele
  13. occupied by many different genes affecting the hereditary characters
  14. a positive or negative change in a gene sequence
  15. the method of combining derived DNA into the generational line of the microorganisms in order to be inherited by the latter lineages
  16. a bond of nucleic acids and protein that gives off a threadlike appearance; carries genetic information
  17. a process that fits a generalized linear representation to binomial information that follows an average distribution
  18. a gene considered to have no different variations
  19. a pair of genes in a particular area of a chromosome that have the same trait
  20. genetics characteristics that do not follow Mendel's Law
  21. phase of cell division where in it results to two daughter cells that have the half number and of the parental nucleus
  22. pertains to a gene that affects multiple traits
  23. areas within the region of a locus
  24. TRAIT traits that are influenced by more than just an environmental or genetic factor
  25. a representation of a genetic tree that clearly shows the inheritance of disease traits over generations

45 Clues: two alternate forms of a gene • areas within the region of a locus • the genetic identity of an organism • a wide range of gene variation is present • wherein the expression of a single gene is • one's phenotype is influenced by a single gene • pertains to a gene that affects multiple traits • the organism's visual collection of chromosomes • ...

Genetics Terminology 2022-03-26

Genetics Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Expression of two opposing alleles in a heterozygote, resulting in a phenotype that is hybrid.
  2. When three or more alleles occur at a site or locus.
  3. The size, banding patterns, and centromere position of an individual's chromosomes, as well as their number and appearance.
  4. Alleles that are involved in the majority of visible characteristics.
  5. Postulates developed by Mendel regarding genetics.
  6. Process where two haploid cells are produced by the parent cells and are fused to form a single, genetically recombined diploid cell.
  7. The trait which confers the same physical appearance.
  8. Trait that is not expressed when the dominant trait is present.
  9. It implies that more than one factor, whether genetic, environmental, or both, is involved in the phenotype's origin.
  10. Mutation-induced gene variants that occur at the same relative sites on homologous chromosomes.
  11. It is a structure in the nucleus that includes chromatin, which contains DNA, the genetic material.
  12. Multiple, seemingly unconnected phenotypic consequences caused by genes or mutations.
  13. Location
  14. It suggests that only genetic components are involved, generally additively, with the original definition implying that the number of factors (loci) is too big to be separately defined.
  15. A period of the cell cycle when the duplicated chromosomes are separated into identical nuclei; includes prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  16. An organism's inherited genetic basis, which includes both physically expressed and non-expressed alleles.
  17. Observable characteristics of an organism reflected from the genotype
  18. Antagonistic gene interaction in which one gene suppresses or interferes with the expression of another.
  19. Basic unit of heredity and unique DNA segment that codes for a functioning molecule.
  20. Analysis used to study the pattern in human inheritance.
  21. Two different alleles are present in a genotype.
  22. Other term for 'multiallelic'
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  1. Change or variation in the nucleotide sequence of a genome.
  2. Set of genotypes with the same phenotype.
  3. The chromosomes' building material
  4. Changes in chromosome structure or number
  5. The percentage of the time that a dominant or homozygous recessive gene or gene combination reveals itself in the carriers' phenotypic.
  6. Location of a gene in a chromosome.
  7. Stages or steps in cell division.
  8. Means segregation at a single locus.
  9. Term used to describe features that do not show clear one-locus ("Mendelian") segregation, frequently due to segregation at many loci.
  10. When two alleles occur at a site or locus.
  11. Similar alleles are present in a genotype.
  12. When only one allele occurs at a site or locus.
  13. A natural chromosomal or DNA variation. If a rare allele has a frequency of 1% or greater, a gene locus is said to be __________.
  14. Inheritance patterns that do not follow Mendelian principles.
  15. Expression of both alleles for the same trait in their whole and at the same time in heterozygous individuals.
  16. A set of alleles that are inherited together from closely related gene loci.
  17. Two or more alleles.
  18. The direct uptake and integration of external genetic material from its surroundings across the cell membrane causes a genetic change in a cell.
  19. Occurence of only one allele in a trait, as in X-linkage.

41 Clues: Location • Two or more alleles. • Other term for 'multiallelic' • Stages or steps in cell division. • The chromosomes' building material • Location of a gene in a chromosome. • Means segregation at a single locus. • Set of genotypes with the same phenotype. • Changes in chromosome structure or number • When two alleles occur at a site or locus. • ...

Molecular Genetics 2022-02-20

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A peptide hormone involved in blood sugar regulation
  2. Sudden temperature changes are applied to the bacterial cells so that they take up the recombinant plasmid.
  3. Complementary base pairs are held together by ______________ bonds formed between 2 complementary DNA polynucelotides.
  4. The basic unit of a DNA.
  5. ______________ enzymes are used to cut the gene of interest and the plasmid to create sticky ends.
  6. DNA has a _________________ structure.
  7. Process by which a gene is copied to form an mRNA.
  8. The DNA sugar-phosphate backbone between the plasmid and the gene of interest is repaired using this enzyme.
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  1. a RNA molecule is _________ stranded.
  2. Polynucleotides in a DNA molecule run in opposite direction.
  3. The complementary base pair of cytosine.
  4. The number of consecutive bases the ribosome reads on the mRNA at once.
  5. adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine and uracil are _________________ bases.
  6. Deoxyribose and ribose sugars have 5 _____ in their structure.
  7. Plasmid is described as that when it contains our gene of interest.
  8. An organism is described as such if it possesses gene(s) from another organism of another species.
  9. UAA, UAG, UGA are ______ codons.
  10. This nitrogenous base is found in RNA and not DNA.
  11. Circular double-stranded DNA from a bacteria that often contains antibiotic resistant genes.
  12. Process by which genetic information on the mRNA is read by a ribosome to synthesise a polypeptide.

20 Clues: The basic unit of a DNA. • UAA, UAG, UGA are ______ codons. • a RNA molecule is _________ stranded. • DNA has a _________________ structure. • The complementary base pair of cytosine. • This nitrogenous base is found in RNA and not DNA. • Process by which a gene is copied to form an mRNA. • A peptide hormone involved in blood sugar regulation • ...

Molecular Genetics 2022-02-20

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A peptide hormone involved in blood sugar regulation
  2. Sudden temperature changes are applied to the bacterial cells so that they take up the recombinant plasmid.
  3. Complementary base pairs are held together by ______________ bonds formed between 2 complementary DNA polynucelotides.
  4. The basic unit of a DNA.
  5. ______________ enzymes are used to cut the gene of interest and the plasmid to create sticky ends.
  6. DNA has a _________________ structure.
  7. Process by which a gene is copied to form an mRNA.
  8. The DNA sugar-phosphate backbone between the plasmid and the gene of interest is repaired using this enzyme.
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  1. a RNA molecule is _________ stranded.
  2. The 2 Polynucleotide chains in a DNA molecule run in opposite direction.
  3. The complementary base pair of cytosine.
  4. The number of consecutive bases the ribosome reads on the mRNA at once.
  5. adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine and uracil are _________________ bases.
  6. Deoxyribose and ribose sugars have 5 _____ in their structure.
  7. Plasmid is described as that when it contains our gene of interest.
  8. An organism is described as such if it possesses gene(s) from another organism of another species.
  9. UAA, UAG, UGA are ______ codons.
  10. This nitrogenous base is found in RNA and not DNA.
  11. Circular double-stranded DNA from a bacteria that often contains antibiotic resistant genes.
  12. Process by which genetic information on the mRNA is read by a ribosome to synthesise a polypeptide.

20 Clues: The basic unit of a DNA. • UAA, UAG, UGA are ______ codons. • a RNA molecule is _________ stranded. • DNA has a _________________ structure. • The complementary base pair of cytosine. • This nitrogenous base is found in RNA and not DNA. • Process by which a gene is copied to form an mRNA. • A peptide hormone involved in blood sugar regulation • ...

Genetics Crossword 2022-03-29

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when one allele cannot mask the other allele and both alleles are present
  2. A version of a gene
  3. Process by which a sperm cell from a male unites with an egg cell from a female to produce offspring that inherit traits from both
  4. A diagram for showing the likelihood of each outcome of a reproduction
  5. The genetic phenomenon in which a trait is not observed, or is hidden in the phenotype of a heterozygous individual
  6. a process that replicates chromosomes and makes two identical nuclei
  7. An organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait
  8. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
  9. when a person breeds two organisms with the same dominant trait to get the result that he wants
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  1. when a new organism grows out of the body of a parent organism
  2. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits
  3. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait
  4. special cells contributed by each parent that contain half of the normal number of chromosomes
  5. Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction
  6. An organism that has two different alleles for different traits
  7. The union of a male sperm and a female egg to form a fertilized egg
  8. An individual's pair of alleles for a specific gene or group of genes that determine a trait
  9. An observable trait, or physical characteristic, of an organism.
  10. The process of mating animals or crossing plants to produce offspring
  11. An offspring produced by asexual reproduction, either naturally or through artificial processes, that is identical to the parent

20 Clues: A version of a gene • Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction • A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits • when a new organism grows out of the body of a parent organism • An organism that has two different alleles for different traits • An organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait • ...

Genetics Crossword 2022-03-29

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when one allele cannot mask the other allele and both alleles are present
  2. A version of a gene
  3. Process by which a sperm cell from a male unites with an egg cell from a female to produce offspring that inherit traits from both
  4. A diagram for showing the likelihood of each outcome of a reproduction
  5. The genetic phenomenon in which a trait is not observed, or is hidden in the phenotype of a heterozygous individual
  6. a process that replicates chromosomes and makes two identical nuclei
  7. An organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait
  8. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
  9. when a person breeds two organisms with the same dominant trait to get the result that he wants
Down
  1. when a new organism grows out of the body of a parent organism
  2. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits
  3. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait
  4. special cells contributed by each parent that contain half of the normal number of chromosomes
  5. Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction
  6. An organism that has two different alleles for different traits
  7. The union of a male sperm and a female egg to form a fertilized egg
  8. An individual's pair of alleles for a specific gene or group of genes that determine a trait
  9. An observable trait, or physical characteristic, of an organism.
  10. The process of mating animals or crossing plants to produce offspring
  11. An offspring produced by asexual reproduction, either naturally or through artificial processes, that is identical to the parent

20 Clues: A version of a gene • Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction • A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits • when a new organism grows out of the body of a parent organism • An organism that has two different alleles for different traits • An organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait • ...

Molecular Genetics 2014-01-12

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This type of RNA is used to make ribosomes.
  2. Fragment end of DNA that is fully base-paired after having been cleaved by a restriction enzyme.
  3. 5' caps added onto transcripted DNA are made of this.
  4. This type of mutation results from base pairs switching sides; is the cause of sickle cell anemia.
  5. This sequence of DNA binds RNA polymerase to initiate transcription.
  6. This scientist discovered the base-pairing rule for DNA.
  7. Enzymes that are able to cleave double stranded DNA into fragments.
  8. A cluster of structural genes located on bacterial chromosomes.
  9. Coding region of DNA.
  10. Small circular pieces of DNA that can enter and exit bacteria.
  11. Adenine and thymine belong to this group of nucleotides.
  12. The third and final step of transcription.
Down
  1. A protein that releases a finished polypeptide from the ribosome after translation is completed.
  2. This enzyme removes the introns from the transcripted DNA.
  3. Replicating strand that is not synthesized continuously.
  4. A structure level of DNA that involves a 3D shape with major and minor grooves along its length.
  5. In translation, the mRNA start codon enters this site for translation to begin.
  6. This is the coding region of DNA in transcription.
  7. Enzyme that unwinds the DNA helix by severing H-bonds.
  8. Three bases that serve as a code for amino acids.

20 Clues: Coding region of DNA. • The third and final step of transcription. • This type of RNA is used to make ribosomes. • Three bases that serve as a code for amino acids. • This is the coding region of DNA in transcription. • 5' caps added onto transcripted DNA are made of this. • Enzyme that unwinds the DNA helix by severing H-bonds. • ...

Genetics Vocab 2012-11-21

Genetics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two copies of the chromosome
  2. allele is suppressed if the dominant allele is present
  3. cross with two traits (4 alleles)
  4. used to perform genetic cross
  5. allele masks the expression of the other allele
  6. hold genetic information
  7. genetic make up
  8. genes are connected because they are located on the same chromosome
  9. one allele does not mask the other, they make a new trait
Down
  1. version of the gene
  2. tool to trace traits through a family history
  3. sorting or chromosomes
  4. gene is on X or Y chromosome
  5. two different alleles
  6. chromosomes separate during meiosis
  7. one copy of the chromosome
  8. trait is determined by multiple genes
  9. cross with one trait (two alleles)
  10. two of the same alleles
  11. expression of the gene
  12. physical expression of traits

21 Clues: genetic make up • version of the gene • two different alleles • sorting or chromosomes • expression of the gene • two of the same alleles • hold genetic information • one copy of the chromosome • two copies of the chromosome • gene is on X or Y chromosome • used to perform genetic cross • physical expression of traits • cross with two traits (4 alleles) • ...

Genetics Vocab 2012-11-20

Genetics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one copy of the chromosome
  2. trait is determined by multiple genes
  3. physical expression of traits
  4. two of the same alleles
  5. chromosomes separate during meiosis
  6. expression of the gene
  7. two different alleles
  8. genes are connected because they are located on the same chromosome
  9. cross with one trait (two alleles)
  10. allele is suppressed if the dominant allele is present
  11. allele masks the expression of the other allele
Down
  1. version of the gene
  2. cross with two traits (4 alleles)
  3. used to perform genetic cross
  4. one allele does not mask the other, they make a new trait
  5. sorting or chromosomes
  6. genetic make up
  7. tool to trace traits through a family history
  8. hold genetic information
  9. two copies of the chromosome
  10. gene is on X or Y chromosome

21 Clues: genetic make up • version of the gene • two different alleles • sorting or chromosomes • expression of the gene • two of the same alleles • hold genetic information • one copy of the chromosome • two copies of the chromosome • gene is on X or Y chromosome • used to perform genetic cross • physical expression of traits • cross with two traits (4 alleles) • ...

Molecular Genetics 2013-04-19

Molecular Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enzyme that unwinds double helical DNA
  2. joins Okazaki fragments by phosphodiester bond
  3. three major classes of this
  4. amino acid, Thr
  5. adenine and guanine are these
  6. builds RNA primers
  7. inherited DNA changes
  8. strand of DNA not used for transcription
  9. sugar, nitrogenous base and phosphate grouping
  10. ribosomal RNA builds these
  11. site on ribosome where tRNA bring in an amino acid
  12. non-coding region of DNA
  13. the coding part of a gene
  14. carries genetic information, for short
  15. a group of 3 nitrogenous bases
  16. adding a 5’ end to mRNA
Down
  1. noncoding DNA on the end of chromosomes
  2. start codon, methionine
  3. when an extra nucleotide is placed in a DNA strand
  4. hereditary material in the nucleus experimenter
  5. how DNA replicates
  6. when one base replaces another
  7. complementary to mRNA codon
  8. string of adenine base pairs at the end of an mRNA transcript

24 Clues: amino acid, Thr • how DNA replicates • builds RNA primers • inherited DNA changes • start codon, methionine • adding a 5’ end to mRNA • non-coding region of DNA • the coding part of a gene • ribosomal RNA builds these • three major classes of this • complementary to mRNA codon • adenine and guanine are these • when one base replaces another • a group of 3 nitrogenous bases • ...

Genetics Vocabulary 2015-03-12

Genetics Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unusually advanced or mature
  2. dominance/ a trait that shows an intermediate phenotype for the heterozygote
  3. the study of heredity
  4. having 2 different alleles for a trait
  5. to work with one another
  6. to shorten by removing letters
  7. characterized by sudden or rash action- impulsive
  8. a form of a trait represented by a single letter
  9. separation of alleles
  10. the offspring of 2 different purebreds
  11. the genetic makeup of an organism for a trait
Down
  1. having identical alleles for a trait
  2. worthy of imitation/ commendable
  3. a genealogical chart showing the line of descent of a trait
  4. the union of male and female gametes
  5. the likelihood or chance of something occurring
  6. 2 different alleles are FULLY expressed in a heterozygous individual
  7. the basic unit of heredity
  8. assortment/ a principle originated by Gregor Mendel stating that when 2 or more characteristics are inherited, alleles assort independently during meiosis
  9. the appearance of an organism based on genotype
  10. a characteristic that may be inherited
  11. constant, does not quit
  12. mature sexual reproductive cell

23 Clues: the study of heredity • separation of alleles • constant, does not quit • to work with one another • the basic unit of heredity • unusually advanced or mature • to shorten by removing letters • mature sexual reproductive cell • worthy of imitation/ commendable • having identical alleles for a trait • the union of male and female gametes • having 2 different alleles for a trait • ...

Genetics Crossword 2015-11-30

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the characteristics something has
  2. a codominant inherited condition
  3. happens in metaphase of meiosis to increase variation
  4. the stage at which crossing over occurs
  5. two homologous chromosomes
  6. a recessive inherited condition
  7. the 'father of genetics'
  8. the point of crossing over
  9. 'half' a chromosome
  10. where one allele is inherited over another
Down
  1. the genes that something has
  2. the point which holds a chromosome together
  3. a dominant inherited condition
  4. the tool used for working out inheritance patterns
  5. probability number
  6. the inheritance of one characteristic
  7. the type of fly used to study inheritance patterns
  8. the test used to see if observed results and expected results are significantly different
  9. where neither allele is dominant over another
  10. the inheritance of two characteristics
  11. where one allele is 'hidden' in offspring

21 Clues: probability number • 'half' a chromosome • the 'father of genetics' • two homologous chromosomes • the point of crossing over • the genes that something has • a dominant inherited condition • a recessive inherited condition • a codominant inherited condition • the characteristics something has • the inheritance of one characteristic • the inheritance of two characteristics • ...

Genetics Revision 2015-05-17

Genetics Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. all where genetic information is stored
  2. the sequence of a three nucleotides which together form a unit of genetic coding
  3. a fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, horns, etc.
  4. long threads of protein apart of muscle contraction and relaxation and forms together with myosin
  5. the organelle where proteins are made
  6. a salt
  7. a full set of chromosome pairs
  8. responsible for the elastic and contractile properties of muscle. It combines with actin
  9. is the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids
  10. the gooey substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus
  11. a sugar component of DNA
  12. a compound of phosphate, sugar and bases
  13. the structural framework of nucleic acids
  14. has a double membrane and is responsible for energy production within the cell
  15. a sugar of RNA
  16. acts like a catalysts
  17. the base that joins with thymine
  18. responsible for breaking down molecules to be removed from the cell
  19. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring
  20. The constricted region joining the two sister chromatids that make up an X-shaped chromosome.
  21. the base that joins with guanine
  22. used for storage or for waste to be moved out of the cell
Down
  1. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes
  2. responsible for lipid synthesis and transporting molecules around the cell
  3. prevent infections and diseases
  4. a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood
  5. carries genetic information in the form of genes.
  6. DNA bases are held together by these
  7. carrier of genetic information
  8. the template of protein synthesis
  9. series is responsible for making new proteins
  10. responsible for packaging and transporting molecules to other parts of the cell
  11. a chain of amino acids
  12. one set of chromosomes
  13. is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene sequence in a DNA strand
  14. surrounds the cytoplam of the cell and controls what goes in and out of the cell
  15. the building blocks of proteins
  16. coding segments of DNA
  17. the base that joins with adenine
  18. a protein from milk
  19. the base that joins with cytosine
  20. two or more alternative forms of a gene that are responsible for hereditary variation
  21. a base that is one of the fundamental components of RNA
  22. inside the nucleus and to code RNA and produces ribosomes
  23. a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling protein synthesis

45 Clues: a salt • a sugar of RNA • a protein from milk • acts like a catalysts • a chain of amino acids • one set of chromosomes • coding segments of DNA • a sugar component of DNA • carrier of genetic information • a full set of chromosome pairs • prevent infections and diseases • the building blocks of proteins • the base that joins with adenine • the base that joins with thymine • ...