genetics Crossword Puzzles

genetics 2023-11-15

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Physical appearance of an organism, This includes skin, hair, and eyes
  2. Branch of biology that studies heredity
  3. is a condition in which your body can't break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
  4. is The study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next
  5. a square box that is used to determine genotypes and phenotype ratio.
  6. segments of chromosomes that determine traits, codes for a particular protein
  7. is a type of disease that causes the cell to have the shape of a sickle
  8. Genotype with one dominant and one recessive allele, 2 different alleles for a trait
  9. Organisms with gene makeup up, a combination of genes in an organism
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  1. Diploid cell formed when sperm fertilizes the egg
  2. a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion.
  3. lung cancer, heart failure, and diabetes are examples of what type of effect?
  4. A person with XY chromosomes would biologically be what?
  5. an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
  6. Form of a gene that may not show even if it is there, a trait of an organism that can be masked by a dominant trait
  7. Form of a gene that prevents the other form from being expressed
  8. he assets that an individual bequeaths to their loved ones after they pass away
  9. A person with XX chromosomes would biologically be what?
  10. a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed, often resulting in an intermediate or different phenotype
  11. 2 genes alike, 2 identical alleles for a trait

20 Clues: Branch of biology that studies heredity • an individual's complete set of chromosomes. • 2 genes alike, 2 identical alleles for a trait • Diploid cell formed when sperm fertilizes the egg • A person with XY chromosomes would biologically be what? • A person with XX chromosomes would biologically be what? • ...

Genetics 2024-02-14

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. the basic "building block" of life
  2. not good
  3. an organism eats organic matter and breathes oxygen
  4. the "child" of an orgaism
  5. a list of steps and ingredients for cooking food
  6. a female parent
  7. a long thin strand of material (such as DNA)
  8. a male parent
  9. a section of DNA that has instructions about a trait
  10. a long "chain" of proteins: a blueprint for life
  11. how traits are determined and passed on to organisms
  12. the center of a cell
  13. an organism with XY organisms
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  1. an "X" or "Y" shaped bundle of DNA and protiens
  2. the most bad
  3. a detailed, written plan for building a house
  4. living things that can reproduce
  5. the #1 ultimate
  6. an organism with XX chromosomes
  7. not bad
  8. more bad
  9. one or more "sheets" covering the surface
  10. more good
  11. the scientific word for "living thing"
  12. an organism that gets "food" from sunlight, water & CO2

25 Clues: not bad • not good • more bad • more good • the most bad • a male parent • the #1 ultimate • a female parent • the center of a cell • the "child" of an orgaism • an organism with XY organisms • an organism with XX chromosomes • living things that can reproduce • the basic "building block" of life • the scientific word for "living thing" • one or more "sheets" covering the surface • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
  2. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  3. a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
  4. the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
  5. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  6. a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
  7. to child
  8. each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  9. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
  10. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
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  1. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  2. a form of short-limbed dwarfism
  3. a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
  4. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  5. the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
  6. a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
  7. a register recording a line of ancestors
  8. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  9. characteristic that can be passed from
  10. a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot

20 Clues: to child • a form of short-limbed dwarfism • characteristic that can be passed from • a register recording a line of ancestors • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
  2. a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
  3. each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  4. to child
  5. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  6. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  7. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  8. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  9. a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot
  10. the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
  11. a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
  12. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
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  1. a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
  2. characteristic that can be passed from
  3. a form of short-limbed dwarfism
  4. the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
  5. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  6. a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
  7. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
  8. a register recording a line of ancestors

20 Clues: to child • a form of short-limbed dwarfism • characteristic that can be passed from • a register recording a line of ancestors • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene • ...

genetics 2023-03-27

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
  2. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  3. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  4. the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
  5. a state of confusion.
  6. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  7. an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.
  8. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
  9. a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
  10. a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
  11. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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  1. a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
  2. the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
  3. a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
  4. In genetics, an organism with two recessive alleles would be referred to as homozygous recessive, while an organism with one dominant allele and one recessive allele would be heterozygous.
  5. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
  6. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  7. an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
  8. the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
  9. a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII.
  10. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  11. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  12. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
  13. The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
  14. a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection.

25 Clues: a state of confusion. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue. • an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

Genetics 2024-04-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
  2. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
  3. An educated guess based off evidence
  4. chromosomes are pulled to line up across the MIDDLE of the cell
  5. identical to the parent
  6. image that shows all of your chromosomes
  7. chromosomes become visible and look like thick strands
  8. TWO new nuclei form; nuclear membrane reforms
  9. A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
  10. regular life" for a cell; cell not dividing;DNA copies itself
  11. The process of mating animals or crossing plants to produce offspring
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  1. Cytoplasm splits
  2. Spindle fibers pull chromosomes APART
  3. the mixing of genes ex:black cow and white cow=spotted
  4. The alleles for a trait are different
  5. complete set of DNA
  6. Relating to genes or heredities of traits.
  7. A specific sequence or section of DNA that determines one or more traits
  8. Both alleles for a trait are the same
  9. The genetic phenomenon in which a trait is not observed, or is "hidden

20 Clues: Cytoplasm splits • complete set of DNA • identical to the parent • An educated guess based off evidence • Spindle fibers pull chromosomes APART • The alleles for a trait are different • Both alleles for a trait are the same • image that shows all of your chromosomes • Relating to genes or heredities of traits. • TWO new nuclei form; nuclear membrane reforms • ...

Genetics 2024-04-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
  2. reproduction A type of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent.
  3. father of genetics, studied pea plants; discovered patterns of inheritance
  4. A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another.
  5. exact copy of the parent
  6. dominant Both alleles for a trait are the same and dominant
  7. special cells contributed by each parent that contain half of the normal number of chromosomes.
  8. "regular life" for a cell; cell not dividing; DNA copies itself
  9. Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction.
  10. square A diagram for showing the likelihood of each outcome of a breeding experiment.
  11. Breeding is sexual reproduction that produces offspring, usually animals or plants.
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  1. type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  2. the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring.
  3. Relating to genes or heredity of traits.
  4. A version of a gene.
  5. The union of a male sperm and a female egg to form a fertilized egg.
  6. an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
  7. An observable trait, or physical characteristic, of an organism.
  8. chromosomes become visible and look like thick strands; chromosomes PAIR UP; nuclear membrane dissolves, spindle fibers form
  9. trait a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous.

20 Clues: A version of a gene. • exact copy of the parent • Relating to genes or heredity of traits. • an individual's complete set of chromosomes. • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • dominant Both alleles for a trait are the same and dominant • Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction. • ...

Genetics 2024-04-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Considered the father of genetics because he was the first to discover heredity
  2. Traits that are not observed. or “hidden”
  3. A version of a gene
  4. The traits that cover, or dominate another allele.
  5. is an organism that has two different alleles for a specific trait
  6. The matching chromosomes in a pair of chromosomes
  7. A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
  8. an organism’s physical appearance or an observable trait
  9. A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
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  1. A specific sequence of DNA that determines a trait
  2. a characteristic of something
  3. The transmission, or passing, of genes
  4. The type of plants Gregor Mendel used because they grew and reproduced quickly
  5. is an organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait
  6. A type of breeding used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics
  7. reproduction that requires the union of a sperm (male) and egg (female) to produce an offspring
  8. reproduction that produces offspring that are exact copies of themselves by cloning or budding
  9. An exact copy of something
  10. A threadlike, gene-carrying structure found in the nucleus
  11. an organism’s pair of alleles that determine a gene

20 Clues: A version of a gene • An exact copy of something • a characteristic of something • The transmission, or passing, of genes • Traits that are not observed. or “hidden” • The matching chromosomes in a pair of chromosomes • A specific sequence of DNA that determines a trait • The traits that cover, or dominate another allele. • ...

Genetics 2024-05-08

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Carries two copies of the same recessive allele (gg)
  2. Where animals are capable of producing offspring without mating
  3. Type of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single parent organism
  4. The father of modern genetics
  5. Organisms that release tiny balls of cells that can grow into new organisms
  6. A fertilized egg
  7. Carries two copies of the same dominant allele (RR)
  8. The genetic makeup of an organism
  9. Occurs when the cell divides into two copies
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  1. Occurs when a second organism develops from an overgrowth of the original
  2. A piece of an organism develops into a fully grown copy
  3. Alterations that occur within a DNA sequence
  4. Type of reproduction by which offspring arise from two parent organisms
  5. Deoxyribonueleic acid
  6. The physical appearance of an organism based on it's genetic makeup
  7. Variations in a gene
  8. Chromosomes are found here inside the cell
  9. The study of heredity
  10. Carries two different alleles of a gene (Yy)
  11. Shows all the possible ways the offspring could inherit the gene from two parents

20 Clues: A fertilized egg • Variations in a gene • Deoxyribonueleic acid • The study of heredity • The father of modern genetics • The genetic makeup of an organism • Chromosomes are found here inside the cell • Alterations that occur within a DNA sequence • Carries two different alleles of a gene (Yy) • Occurs when the cell divides into two copies • ...

genetics 2024-08-26

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. - XX The chromosome pair for females.
  2. reproduction Producing offspring without a mate.
  3. A single organism.
  4. breeding When organisms with the same traits breed.
  5. An organism that has offspring.
  6. variation Traits that vary smoothly, like height.
  7. The visible traits of an organism.
  8. Guessing what traits offspring might have.
  9. Reproductive cells like sperm and eggs.
  10. Having two different alleles for a gene.
  11. The first cell formed when sperm and egg joins
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  1. Having two identical alleles for a gene.
  2. variation: Traits that fall into distinct categories, like blood type.
  3. The joining of sperm and egg to make a new organism.
  4. reproduction Producing offspring with a mate.
  5. chart A family tree showing genetic traits.
  6. - XY The chromosome pair for males.
  7. square A chart to predict genetic outcomes.
  8. The genetic makeup of an organism.
  9. The process of making new organisms.
  10. Differences between individuals of the same species.
  11. The number and types of chromosomes in a cell.
  12. The babies or young produced by organisms.

23 Clues: A single organism. • An organism that has offspring. • The genetic makeup of an organism. • The visible traits of an organism. • The process of making new organisms. • - XY The chromosome pair for males. • - XX The chromosome pair for females. • Reproductive cells like sperm and eggs. • Having two identical alleles for a gene. • Having two different alleles for a gene. • ...

Genetics 2023-06-20

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Chromosome pairs that have the same types of genes (1 from mom and 1 from dad)
  2. acid The macromolecule that holds our genetic material
  3. The process of reading the instructions in DNA to make a polypeptide
  4. The process of cell division that makes gametes in the gonads for sexual reproduction
  5. The fusing of genetic information (gametes) from two parents to produce offspring that are a genetic mixture of both parents
  6. A set of 3 nucleotides on mRNA
  7. 2 full sets of chromosomes (2n); 1 set from mom, 1 set from dad
  8. The process of copying DNA into a complementary strand of mRNA that can carry the instructions out of the nucleus
  9. code Code of instructions for how to make proteins
  10. A diagram that shows the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in a cell
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  1. Tightly coiled strand of DNA that contains genes
  2. The monomer of nucleic acids
  3. The process of interpreting the message on mRNA into a polypeptide to make a protein
  4. A chain of amino acids that can bind to other polypeptides and fold into a protein
  5. 1 full set of chromosomes (n); 1 set that is a combination of chromosomes from mom and dad
  6. The monomer of proteins, linked together with peptide bonds to form a polypeptide
  7. A section of DNA (and thus of a chromosome) that has instructions to code for a protein
  8. The actual fusion of egg and sperm to form a zygote
  9. Complementary 3 nucleotides on tRNA
  10. The study of changes in gene expression that are heritable
  11. 2 identical copies of the same chromosome

21 Clues: The monomer of nucleic acids • A set of 3 nucleotides on mRNA • Complementary 3 nucleotides on tRNA • 2 identical copies of the same chromosome • Tightly coiled strand of DNA that contains genes • code Code of instructions for how to make proteins • The actual fusion of egg and sperm to form a zygote • acid The macromolecule that holds our genetic material • ...

Genetics 2022-12-19

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. a common type of inherited cancer
  2. the gene that shows up if heterozygous
  3. the nitrogen base that pairs to cytosine
  4. the chemical instructions for your cells
  5. section of DNA with instructions for a trait
  6. type of mutation where a letter is left out
  7. physical feature a gene controls
  8. the nitrogen base that pairs with adenine
  9. the 4 letters of the DNA sequence
  10. type of mutation where letters are flipped
  11. an individual with a gene but does not the trait
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  1. any change to the DNA
  2. a trait that will not show unless you get two alleles for it
  3. a trait controlled by many genes
  4. pigment in mammals to protect from UV rays
  5. what determines if a trait is good or bad
  6. a common type of cancer due to mutations caused by the environment
  7. the number of chromosomes humans get from parents
  8. large piece of DNA holding many genes
  9. lab work that offers the chance to find problem genes you might have
  10. condition of having an extra chromosome
  11. example of beneficial mutation
  12. mutation causing a total lack of pigment production
  13. the color city birds are changing to have less of
  14. California birds with a physical and behavior change
  15. different version of a gene

26 Clues: any change to the DNA • different version of a gene • example of beneficial mutation • a trait controlled by many genes • physical feature a gene controls • a common type of inherited cancer • the 4 letters of the DNA sequence • large piece of DNA holding many genes • the gene that shows up if heterozygous • condition of having an extra chromosome • ...

Genetics 2023-02-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. any change in DNA sequence of a cell
  2. technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease.
  3. breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
  4. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  5. the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
  6. choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
  7. an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
  8. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  9. A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell.
  10. how likely something is to happen
  11. a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
  12. an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.
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  1. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  2. When there is a gene existing in more than two allelic forms
  3. a mutation (a harmful change to a gene, also known as a pathogenic variant) affects your genes or when you have the wrong amount of genetic material.
  4. the scientific study of genes and heredity
  5. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  6. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  7. is the process in which two complementary single-stranded DNA and/or RNA molecules bond together to form a double-stranded molecule.
  8. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.

20 Clues: how likely something is to happen • any change in DNA sequence of a cell • the scientific study of genes and heredity • an individual's complete set of chromosomes. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

Genetics 2023-02-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Sinlge stranded genetic code
  2. Base pairs with cytosine
  3. This takes the place of thymine in RNA
  4. the number of bonds between guanine and cytosine
  5. Polymerase moves continuously on this strand
  6. Organelle that DNA is stored in
  7. A message carrying the genetic code to the ribosome
  8. Double helix that provides genetic information from one generation to the next
  9. the number of bonds between adenine and thymine
  10. Unzips the strand of DNA prior to replication
  11. short pieces of DNA formed on the lagging strand
  12. Works in the 5' to 3' direction
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  1. Base pairs with thymine
  2. This strand is formed by the creation of okazaki fragments
  3. Sets out a primer for polymerase to attach to
  4. DNA codes for these to be made
  5. this is th type of bond that holds the two strand together in DNA
  6. Base pairs with guanine
  7. attaches okazaki fragments together
  8. Made up of deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
  9. DNA is considered this becuase half of it is original and half of it is new
  10. Base pairs wtih adenine

22 Clues: Base pairs with thymine • Base pairs with guanine • Base pairs wtih adenine • Base pairs with cytosine • Sinlge stranded genetic code • DNA codes for these to be made • Organelle that DNA is stored in • Works in the 5' to 3' direction • attaches okazaki fragments together • This takes the place of thymine in RNA • Polymerase moves continuously on this strand • ...

GENETICS 2022-09-01

GENETICS crossword puzzle
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  1. A=T; G=?
  2. the growth of an organism from an embryo is explained through this theory by William Harvey.
  3. caused by mutant hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to cells in the body.
  4. the production of items using recombinant DNA technology and other molecular methods.
  5. complete haploid DNA content of a specific organism.
  6. receives a diploid set of chromosomes and produces identical nuclei.
  7. Plants where the long experiments on genetics were conducted in and were observed in.
  8. protein assembly is accomplished with the aid of adapter molecules called ____.
  9. the study of biology that focuses on heredity and variation.
  10. by examining this, one may ascertain how the trait under research is inherited.
  11. identifies the set of proteins present in a cell under a given set of conditions.
  12. it is associated with gamete formation.
  13. an easy technique to identify the genotype of organisms.
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  1. what the transfer of heritable traits across species using recombinant DNA technology creates.
  2. Selection a theory by Charles Darwin that presented the explanation of the mechanism of evolutionary change.
  3. it helps in unraveling the process behind the inheritance of phenotypic features.
  4. a diagram that illustrates how gametes are combined to form genotypes and phenotypes.
  5. explores genes and genomes to learn about their structure, purpose, and evolution.
  6. a monk who worked on pea plants.
  7. the chromosomal region on which a specific gene resides.

20 Clues: A=T; G=? • a monk who worked on pea plants. • it is associated with gamete formation. • complete haploid DNA content of a specific organism. • the chromosomal region on which a specific gene resides. • an easy technique to identify the genotype of organisms. • the study of biology that focuses on heredity and variation. • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. It is a measure of the tendency of the genotypes of a population to differentiate. Individuals of the same species are not identical. Although they are recognizable as belonging to the same species, there are many differences in their form, function and behavior.
  2. It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
  3. random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
  4. is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
  5. is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
  6. It is the basic component of all living things
  7. a relationship between alleles of the same gene
  8. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
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  1. An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
  2. is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
  3. loss of health
  4. is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
  5. They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
  6. Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
  7. It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
  8. structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
  9. sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
  10. It is the area of study of biology that seeks to understand and explain how biological inheritance is transmitted from generation to generation through DNA.
  11. is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  12. An individual identical to another obtained by genetic techniques

20 Clues: loss of health • They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms • It is the basic component of all living things • a relationship between alleles of the same gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. • It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions • is a quality that allows to identify something or someone • ...

GENETICS 2022-05-23

GENETICS crossword puzzle
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  1. a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct.
  2. refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene.
  3. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
  4. The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus
  5. matching genes; one from our biological mother, one from our biological father.
  6. a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene
  7. the condition of having multiple effects
  8. a specific characteristic that an organism can hold or portray.
  9. the complete set of genetic information in an organism.
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  1. The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus
  2. the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child.
  3. the observable physical properties of an organism
  4. the hybrid of two individuals with homozygous genotypes which result in the opposite phenotype for a certain genetic trait
  5. A living thing that has an organized structure, can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, adapt, and maintain homeostasis.
  6. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  7. a form of inheritance wherein the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed
  8. An alteration in the most common DNA nucleotide sequence.
  9. offspring of parents that differ in genetically determined traits
  10. a chart that allows you to determine the expected percentages of different genotypes in the offspring of two parents
  11. a similarity in internal or chromosomal structures
  12. the genetic makeup of an organism

21 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • the condition of having multiple effects • a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene • A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. • the observable physical properties of an organism • a similarity in internal or chromosomal structures • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • ...

Genetics 2022-05-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. It is a measure of the tendency of the genotypes of a population to differentiate. Individuals of the same species are not identical. Although they are recognizable as belonging to the same species, there are many differences in their form, function and behavior.
  2. It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
  3. random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
  4. is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
  5. is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
  6. It is the basic component of all living things
  7. a relationship between alleles of the same gene
  8. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
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  1. An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
  2. is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
  3. loss of health
  4. is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
  5. They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
  6. Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
  7. It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
  8. structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
  9. sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
  10. It is the area of study of biology that seeks to understand and explain how biological inheritance is transmitted from generation to generation through DNA.
  11. is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  12. An individual identical to another obtained by genetic techniques

20 Clues: loss of health • They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms • It is the basic component of all living things • a relationship between alleles of the same gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. • It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions • is a quality that allows to identify something or someone • ...

Genetics 2022-05-11

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Pattern of inheritance where both alleles in the heterozygous offspring are expressed
  2. alleles of a particular gene are identical
  3. family tree
  4. the life instructions of the cell
  5. Not expressed when the dominant allele is present
  6. section of a chromosome that codes for a trait
  7. is the passage of traits from a P ( parental) generation onto its offspring
  8. Different form of a gene
  9. alleles of a particular gene are non-identical
  10. Grid used for organizing genetic info and making predictions
  11. Organism with same genetic info from parents
  12. is expressed when different alleles are present
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  1. the carriers of genetic information
  2. Outward expression of a trait
  3. - dominance Everest Neither allele is expressed fully
  4. characteristic that can be passed from parent to child
  5. during cell division, chromosomes are distributed through them
  6. Genetic make-up of an organism
  7. father of genetics
  8. Organism with different forms of a genetic trait from each parent

20 Clues: family tree • father of genetics • Different form of a gene • Outward expression of a trait • Genetic make-up of an organism • the life instructions of the cell • the carriers of genetic information • alleles of a particular gene are identical • Organism with same genetic info from parents • section of a chromosome that codes for a trait • ...

Genetics 2022-05-18

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. material that carries genetic information in a cell
  2. the female reproductive cell
  3. an allele that is only expressed when the organism is homozygous for that allele and not expressed when heterozygous (when paired with a dominant allele)
  4. making productive by adding nutrients
  5. the physical or chemical expression of an organisms genes
  6. the scientific study of genes and heredity
  7. a heterozygous individual not expressing a recessive trait but capable of passing it on to its offspring
  8. the generation that supplies gametes to the filial generation.
  9. within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells composed of chromatin and visible at cell division (condensed chromatin)
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  1. possessing a pair of identical alleles for a particular gene
  2. alternative forms of a gene
  3. the production of new organisms by the combination of genetic information of two individuals of different sexes
  4. a region of DNA located on a chromosome that specifies a trait
  5. the male reproductive cell
  6. a change or alteration in form or qualities
  7. possessing a pair of unlike alleles for a particular gene
  8. two nitrogen-containing bases (or nucleotides) that pair together to form the structure of DNA.
  9. an allele that is always expressed when present, regardless of whether the organism is homozygous or heterozygous for that gene
  10. the generation that receives gametes from the parental generation
  11. the genetic make-up (the assemblage of alleles) of an individual

20 Clues: the male reproductive cell • alternative forms of a gene • the female reproductive cell • making productive by adding nutrients • the scientific study of genes and heredity • a change or alteration in form or qualities • material that carries genetic information in a cell • possessing a pair of unlike alleles for a particular gene • ...

genetics 2023-05-19

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. specializing in genetics
  2. makeup of an organism
  3. by dominant alleles
  4. two different alleles for a gene
  5. egg
  6. used to predict genetic outcomes
  7. of traits from parents to offspring
  8. or attribute determined by genes
  9. genetic code
  10. 1 Variant form of a gene
  11. of heredity
  12. division that produces gametes
  13. in DNA sequence
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  1. characteristic of an organism
  2. set of an organism's genetic material
  3. block of DNA and RNA
  4. of modern genetics
  5. two identical alleles for a gene
  6. Square
  7. responsible for various functions in cells
  8. genetic information
  9. of creating proteins from RNA
  10. material that encodes instructions for traits
  11. in genetic information among individuals
  12. of creating RNA from DNA
  13. that masks the effect of its counterpart
  14. of genetic material between chromosomes
  15. showing the inheritance of traits in a family

28 Clues: egg • Square • of heredity • genetic code • in DNA sequence • of modern genetics • by dominant alleles • genetic information • block of DNA and RNA • makeup of an organism • specializing in genetics • of creating RNA from DNA • 1 Variant form of a gene • characteristic of an organism • of creating proteins from RNA • division that produces gametes • two identical alleles for a gene • ...

Genetics 2024-11-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Regulates gene expression and controls cellular activities
  2. Is the entire complex of DNA and proteins that is the building material of chromosomes
  3. Double-membrane-bound organelles that produce energy through cellular respiration
  4. Determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences
  5. Membrane-bound organelles such as a nucleus, mitochondria, and an endoplasmic reticulum
  6. An allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present
  7. A membrane-bound organelle that contains digestive enzymes
  8. Type of cell that does not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles
  9. Crucial for growth, development, and tissue repair
  10. A thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information
  11. Essential for sexual reproduction and the formation of gametes
  12. The diagram is used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype
  13. A segment of a gene that contains the instructions for making proteins
  14. The parent
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  1. Is the division of the cytoplasm to the two genetically identical cells
  2. A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function
  3. It is made up of nucleotides
  4. Having two different alleles for a specific gene
  5. This refers to a trait that is influenced by multiple genes
  6. A variant form of a gene
  7. Can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum
  8. Are any cell in the body that are not gametes, germ cells, or stem cells
  9. Refers to an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present
  10. An individual who has one copy of a recessive allele for a genetic trait or condition
  11. The DNA in a cell
  12. Having two identical alleles for a specific gene

26 Clues: The parent • The DNA in a cell • A variant form of a gene • It is made up of nucleotides • Having two different alleles for a specific gene • Having two identical alleles for a specific gene • Crucial for growth, development, and tissue repair • Regulates gene expression and controls cellular activities • A membrane-bound organelle that contains digestive enzymes • ...

Genetics 2018-03-12

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. follows inheritance of one trait
  2. Father of Genetics
  3. the way things are passed down from parents
  4. both alleles determine the phenotype
  5. example:AA,Aa,aa
  6. traits you inherit from you parents
  7. one gene controls two or more traits
  8. two alleles that are the same
  9. gene mutation on X or Y chromosome
  10. sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule
  11. set of two genes
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  1. both alleles are expressed when present
  2. follows inheritance of two traits
  3. two alleles that are different
  4. two or more genes control one trait
  5. visual appearance of chromosomes
  6. gene that is less likely to determine the trait
  7. gene that ultimately determines the trait
  8. physical appearance of the genotype
  9. example:brown eyes, blue eyes, tall

20 Clues: example:AA,Aa,aa • set of two genes • Father of Genetics • two alleles that are the same • two alleles that are different • follows inheritance of one trait • visual appearance of chromosomes • follows inheritance of two traits • gene mutation on X or Y chromosome • two or more genes control one trait • physical appearance of the genotype • example:brown eyes, blue eyes, tall • ...

Genetics 2022-01-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The number of bases on DNA, which together from the 'genetic code'.
  2. ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease.
  3. Deoxyribonucleic acid.
  4. Proteins are made of twenty amino _____.
  5. In the name tRNA, t stands for _________.
  6. When certain traits are passed from parents to children.
  7. The part of a cell where DNA is found.
  8. Chemicals made by mRNA and tRNA in ribosomes.
  9. In the name mRNA, m stands for _________.
  10. The unit of heredity.
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  1. One of a pair of genes which always shows it characteristics, no matter what the other gene in the pair is.
  2. One of a pair of genes which only shows its characteristics when NOT paired with a dominant gene.
  3. The description of the physical characteristics of an organism.
  4. A particular characteristic controlled by alleles.
  5. You have 23 pairs of these.
  6. The part of the cell where proteins are made.
  7. The two parts of protein formation are called transcription and ___________.
  8. The part of a gene which controls a trait.
  9. Gregor ______, a scientist known as the father of genetics.
  10. The description of unique genetic makeup.

20 Clues: The unit of heredity. • Deoxyribonucleic acid. • You have 23 pairs of these. • The part of a cell where DNA is found. • ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease. • Proteins are made of twenty amino _____. • In the name tRNA, t stands for _________. • The description of unique genetic makeup. • The part of a gene which controls a trait. • ...

Genetics 2022-01-26

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Building blocks of proteins
  2. Protein __________. Determined by the genes
  3. all of the things around an organism that contribute to its growth
  4. Pathways that send signals from our cells to our brain
  5. Plant food that allows plants to grow
  6. Physical feature of an organism
  7. water, snow or sleet falling from the sky
  8. _____________ variable - the variable that we change
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  1. Groups of cells on our tongue that allow us to taste
  2. ___________ variable - a variable that remains the same throughout the investigation
  3. The Organelle that creates proteins
  4. Protein _________. Determined by the structure of the protein
  5. how organisms produce more organisms
  6. _____________ variable - the variable that changes based on another variable. Usually the results of an experiment
  7. The code for the amino acids that make up a protein
  8. a resource that plants get from the sun
  9. When organisms are trying to get limited resources
  10. a resource that plants get from precipitation
  11. made up from amino acids. These determine the traits of an organism
  12. Plant food that is added by humans to the soil

20 Clues: Building blocks of proteins • Physical feature of an organism • The Organelle that creates proteins • how organisms produce more organisms • Plant food that allows plants to grow • a resource that plants get from the sun • water, snow or sleet falling from the sky • Protein __________. Determined by the genes • a resource that plants get from precipitation • ...

Genetics 2022-03-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. same letters
  2. form of a gene
  3. (not natural) Artificial process of asexual reproduction producing an identical offspring to the parent.
  4. The process of mating two organisms to produce an offspring.
  5. it will be the upper case
  6. characteristic that vary from one individual to another.
  7. physical characteristics
  8. When a sperm and an egg unite to produce an offspring.
  9. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
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  1. two same lower case letters
  2. The allele (gene) that is always expressed.
  3. When an organism produces an exact copy of itself.
  4. two same capital letters
  5. passing traits from parents
  6. T he allele (gene) that is not observed (hidden).
  7. will be the lower case letter
  8. genetic makeup of an organism
  9. The passage of traits from parent to offspring.
  10. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait.
  11. Possible explanation to a theory.

20 Clues: same letters • form of a gene • two same capital letters • physical characteristics • it will be the upper case • two same lower case letters • passing traits from parents • will be the lower case letter • genetic makeup of an organism • Possible explanation to a theory. • The allele (gene) that is always expressed. • The passage of traits from parent to offspring. • ...

Genetics 2022-03-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. same letters
  2. form of a gene
  3. (not natural) Artificial process of asexual reproduction producing an identical offspring to the parent.
  4. The process of mating two organisms to produce an offspring.
  5. it will be the upper case
  6. characteristic that vary from one individual to another.
  7. physical characteristics
  8. When a sperm and an egg unite to produce an offspring.
  9. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
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  1. two same lower case letters
  2. The allele (gene) that is always expressed.
  3. When an organism produces an exact copy of itself.
  4. two same capital letters
  5. passing traits from parents
  6. T he allele (gene) that is not observed (hidden).
  7. will be the lower case letter
  8. genetic makeup of an organism
  9. The passage of traits from parent to offspring.
  10. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait.
  11. Possible explanation to a theory.

20 Clues: same letters • form of a gene • two same capital letters • physical characteristics • it will be the upper case • two same lower case letters • passing traits from parents • will be the lower case letter • genetic makeup of an organism • Possible explanation to a theory. • The allele (gene) that is always expressed. • The passage of traits from parent to offspring. • ...

Genetics 2022-03-31

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Reproduction Reproduction that requires two parents. Sperm and egg cells unite and make a fertilized egg.
  2. Things that parents pass on to their offspring that define how the offspring will look and act.
  3. Cell The male cell that fertilizes the female egg cell.
  4. DNA that contains traits
  5. The organisms parents birthed.
  6. What an organism’s gene combination is.
  7. Division A cell divides and creates a copy of itself.
  8. An organism asexually reproduces by splitting into pieces, which grow into new clones.
  9. Obtained from a parent
  10. The gene that will overpower the recessive gene.
  11. An organism ‘sprouts’ off of its parent, asexual reproduction.
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  1. Slightly different genes from the ones parents passed.
  2. When a parent organism reproduces completely by itself, creating an exact copy of itself.
  3. What an organism’s genes look like.
  4. When the sperm and egg cell unite and create a fertilized egg.
  5. A gene that is overpowered by a dominant gene.
  6. Cell The female reproductive cell that gets fertilized.
  7. An exact copy of a parent organism.
  8. The passing of traits from parent to child.
  9. Two animals being placed together in hopes of them reproducing.

20 Clues: Obtained from a parent • DNA that contains traits • The organisms parents birthed. • What an organism’s genes look like. • An exact copy of a parent organism. • What an organism’s gene combination is. • The passing of traits from parent to child. • A gene that is overpowered by a dominant gene. • The gene that will overpower the recessive gene. • ...

Genetics 2014-01-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. / An allele which is expressed (masks the other)
  2. / Father of genetics
  3. / An allele which is present but remains unexpressed
  4. / Cases in which one allele is not completely dominant over another
  5. / Both alleles contribute to the phenotype
  6. / Chart that shows the relationships within a family
  7. organism / any organism with genes from other species
  8. / crossing dissimilar individuals to bring out the best of both organisms
  9. /Combination of alleles an organism has
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  1. / Traits controlled by two or more genes
  2. / Both alleles for a trait are the same
  3. /picture of organisms
  4. / Common genetic disease which involves a very small genetic change
  5. / the likelihood that an event will happen.
  6. / Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
  7. / offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
  8. / Process of reduction division where the number of chromosomes in each cell is divided through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
  9. / continued breeding of individuals with a similar characteristic
  10. / The organisms alleles for a trait are different.
  11. / Alternate forms of a gene

20 Clues: / Father of genetics • /picture of organisms • / Alternate forms of a gene • / Both alleles for a trait are the same • /Combination of alleles an organism has • / Traits controlled by two or more genes • / Both alleles contribute to the phenotype • / the likelihood that an event will happen. • / An allele which is expressed (masks the other) • ...

Genetics 2016-04-19

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Physical appearance
  2. Two identical alleles for the genotype are known as __________
  3. How many haploid daughter cells are formed during telophase 2?
  4. Mendel's first law of _________ states that when gametes are formed, pairs of alleles for a specific trait will separate
  5. At what stage do the chromosomes line up horizontally?
  6. What are identical twins also known as?
  7. what does DNA stand for?
  8. A package of DNA that codes for protein is called a _________
  9. At what stage does the cytoplasm divide?
  10. Genetic make-up of the organism.
  11. A form of asexual reproduction
  12. What is are the repeating molecules that DNA is made of called?
  13. At what stage of mitosis nuclear membrane reform?
  14. A form of sexual reproduction
  15. Adenine and Guanine are _________
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  1. At what stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids split?
  2. The study of heredity
  3. The middle part of the chromosome that holds the sister chromatids
  4. At what stage of mitosis does the nuclear membrane break down?
  5. Crossing over happens at what stage of meiosis?
  6. What is the twist component to the DNA called?
  7. Guanine is complementary pair _________
  8. What are fraternal twins also known as?
  9. The traits that appear in the F1 generation are called ________ traits.
  10. At what stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equator (centre)
  11. who is known as the father of genetics?
  12. Two different alleles for the genotype are known as _________
  13. Thymine and Cytosine are _________
  14. What holds the nitrogen bases together?
  15. The traits that are hidden in the F1 generation are called _________ traits.
  16. Each nuclei contains of the _________ number of chromosomes as the parent cell
  17. How many chromosomes does the human have?
  18. Adenine is complementary pair _________

33 Clues: Physical appearance • The study of heredity • what does DNA stand for? • A form of sexual reproduction • A form of asexual reproduction • Genetic make-up of the organism. • Adenine and Guanine are _________ • Thymine and Cytosine are _________ • Guanine is complementary pair _________ • What are fraternal twins also known as? • who is known as the father of genetics? • ...

Genetics 2016-03-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Ernährung
  2. giftig
  3. Widerstand
  4. künstliche Befruchtung
  5. gentechnisch verändert (Abkürzung)
  6. Impfstoff
  7. Überwachung
  8. Gehorsamkeit
  9. spenden
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  1. Ethik
  2. Forscher(in)
  3. Verspätung
  4. anspruchsvoll
  5. Erbe
  6. Rückenmark
  7. bestimmen
  8. Gebärmutter
  9. erben
  10. beurteilen
  11. abtreiben

20 Clues: Erbe • Ethik • erben • giftig • spenden • Ernährung • bestimmen • Impfstoff • abtreiben • Verspätung • Widerstand • Rückenmark • beurteilen • Gebärmutter • Überwachung • Forscher(in) • Gehorsamkeit • anspruchsvoll • künstliche Befruchtung • gentechnisch verändert (Abkürzung)

Genetics 2020-03-18

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. Square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
  2. Parental generation, the first two purebred individuals that mate in a genetic cross
  3. one of a number of different forms of a single gene
  4. An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
  5. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  6. Law that states that a recessive allele will always be masked by a dominant allele.
  7. Passing of traits from parents to offspring
  8. Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884)
  9. An allele that can be hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
  10. the first generation of offspring obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms
  11. Cross A genetic cross in which only one trait is tracked
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  1. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
  2. An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
  3. Assortment Mendel's second law, stating that allele pairs are not linked and separate independently from one another during gamete formatio
  4. An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
  5. An organism that always produces offspring with the same form of a trait as the parent. Often also called a "true-bred"
  6. Characteristics that are inherited
  7. the second generation of offspring, obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms; the offspring of the F1 generation
  8. of Segregation Mendelian law stating that two alleles for each trait separate during meiosis
  9. The field of biology that studies heredity
  10. Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
  11. Cross A genetic cross in which the inheritance of two traits are tracked at the same time.

22 Clues: Characteristics that are inherited • The field of biology that studies heredity • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • one of a number of different forms of a single gene • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • ...

Genetics 2020-04-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. shows the chromosomes of an organism in homologous pairs of decreasing length
  2. ___________ chromosomes are those with the same shape, size and carry the same genes on the same locus
  3. cells that are neither diploid or haploid
  4. heritable factor that influences a specific characteristic
  5. process in which homologous chromosomes come together
  6. type of base substitution that causes sickle cell anemia
  7. process in which chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate during meiosis
  8. small circular extra DNA molecules found only in prokaryotes
  9. diploid cell that is made after 2 gametes fuse
  10. syndrome that s caused by trisomy of chromosome 21
  11. insertion and deletion are types of _______ mutations
  12. various types of genes
  13. cells with haploid number of chromosomes
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  1. meiosis phase in which homologous chromosomes are pulled to the opposite poles
  2. the entire base sequence of human genes was sequenced in the ________________
  3. specie that contains between 20000 and 25000 genes
  4. karyotype test for nondisjunction disorder with lower risk
  5. fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene is located
  6. process in which gene segments of one homologous chromosome are exchanged with the same genes of the other one
  7. proteins found in eukaryotic cell that package the DNA into nucleosomes

20 Clues: various types of genes • cells with haploid number of chromosomes • cells that are neither diploid or haploid • diploid cell that is made after 2 gametes fuse • specie that contains between 20000 and 25000 genes • syndrome that s caused by trisomy of chromosome 21 • process in which homologous chromosomes come together • ...

Genetics 2020-12-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. alleles for a specific trait
  2. alleles for a specific trait.
  3. reproduction A process by which organisms make exact copies of themselves without the union of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
  4. a specific gene or group of genes that determine a trait.
  5. Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction.
  6. square A diagram for showing the likelihood of each outcome of a breeding experiment
  7. Form of asexual reproduction when a new organism grows out of the body of a parent.
  8. An observable trait, or physical characteristic, of an
  9. (gametes) special reproductive cells (sperm and egg) contributed by parents that have half the number of chromosomes.
  10. The genetic phenomenon in
  11. or crossing plants to
  12. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits.
  13. An offspring produced by asexual reproduction, either naturally or through artificial processes, that is identical to the parent.
  14. Relating to genes or heredity of traits
  15. An organism that has two
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  1. An organism that has two
  2. Describes a trait that covers, or dominates, another form of the trait. Is the allele that is always expressed when present in the genotype.
  3. offspring.
  4. An individual’s pair of alleles
  5. A version of a gene.
  6. a trait is not observed, or is “hidden,” in the phenotype of a
  7. The process of mating
  8. a female egg to form a fertilized egg
  9. individual.
  10. reproduction Process by which a sperm cell from a male units with an egg cell from a female to produce offspring that inherit traits from both.
  11. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
  12. The union of a male sperm

27 Clues: offspring. • individual. • A version of a gene. • The process of mating • or crossing plants to • An organism that has two • An organism that has two • The union of a male sperm • The genetic phenomenon in • alleles for a specific trait • alleles for a specific trait. • An individual’s pair of alleles • a female egg to form a fertilized egg • Relating to genes or heredity of traits • ...

Genetics 2021-01-28

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The phase where chromosomes break at the centromeres
  2. Number of bases in an amino acid
  3. Sugar in RNA
  4. Pulls apart the genetic material in the cell
  5. DNA is stored here in eukaryotic cells
  6. The protein DNA is coiled around
  7. Process by which a protein is synthesised
  8. What genes code for
  9. The sugar in DNA
  10. The enzyme that breaks bonds between bases
  11. The base that bonds with Adenine in RNA
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  1. Bond holding the nucleotides together
  2. The shape of DNA
  3. Process by which information on DNA is copied into RNA
  4. The ____ is the group found on the 5' end of each nucleotide
  5. The protein that bonds with Guanine
  6. Loop of DNA found in bacteria
  7. The centre point of a chromosome
  8. Sequences of nucleotides complimentary to codons
  9. The base that bonds with Adenine in DNA

20 Clues: Sugar in RNA • The shape of DNA • The sugar in DNA • What genes code for • Loop of DNA found in bacteria • Number of bases in an amino acid • The centre point of a chromosome • The protein DNA is coiled around • The protein that bonds with Guanine • Bond holding the nucleotides together • DNA is stored here in eukaryotic cells • The base that bonds with Adenine in DNA • ...

Genetics 2021-02-14

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. It is a box that gives the probability of the characteristics of the offsprings.
  2. It is made up of DNA
  3. It is one pair of genes that appear at a particular location on a particular chromosome and control the same characteristics.
  4. It can be done by isolating the DNA of another species and insulating into another species.
  5. It is the part of the cell cycle in which replicated chromosomes are separated into two nuclei.
  6. It is a pair of chromosomes that determines the gender of an individual.
  7. It is a molecule that contains biological instructions that makes each species unique.
  8. It occurs when the pollen from the anther is deposited on the stigma of the same flower or another flower of the same plant.
  9. It is the changes of characteristics of species.
  10. It is the observable physical properties of an organism.
  11. It is the special type of cell division of germ cell in sexually reproducing organisms.
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  1. It involves choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offsprings with more desirable characteristics.
  2. It is an individual’s collection of genes.
  3. It is expressed in a person who has only one copy of that gene.
  4. An individual must have two copies of its allele to express it.
  5. It is a state of having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each of your biological parents.
  6. It is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another on a different individual of the same species.
  7. It is a long DNA It involves choosing parents in particular with a part or all of the genetics material of an organism.
  8. It is the passing on traits from parents to their offsprings.
  9. It is a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.

20 Clues: It is made up of DNA • It is an individual’s collection of genes. • It is the changes of characteristics of species. • It is the observable physical properties of an organism. • It is the passing on traits from parents to their offsprings. • It is expressed in a person who has only one copy of that gene. • ...

Genetics 2021-03-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. 7
  2. 10
  3. 4
  4. 5
  5. 2
  6. 19
  7. 3
  8. 1
  9. 16
  10. 17
  11. 13
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  1. 12
  2. 8
  3. 18
  4. 14
  5. 11
  6. 9
  7. 15
  8. 20
  9. 6

20 Clues: 8 • 7 • 4 • 9 • 5 • 2 • 3 • 1 • 6 • 12 • 18 • 14 • 10 • 11 • 15 • 19 • 20 • 16 • 17 • 13

Genetics 2021-04-13

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  2. covers the organism's morphology or physical form and structure
  3. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
  4. A branch of biology
  5. can occur because neither of the two alleles is fully dominant over the other, or because the dominant allele does not fully dominate the recessive allele
  6. A long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism
  7. A basic unit of heredity
  8. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  9. is a non-heritable change in a function or structure of a living organism
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  1. A person who planted pea plants and stuied there genetics.
  2. derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors
  3. is the weak, unexpressed trait of a dichotomous pair of alleles
  4. molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms
  5. a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment
  6. A trait that one thing got a genetic from their parents or ancestors.
  7. is opposed to a recessive trait which is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present
  8. A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  9. an alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
  10. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  11. not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material
  12. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes

21 Clues: A branch of biology • A basic unit of heredity • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors • molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • A person who planted pea plants and stuied there genetics. • ...

Genetics 2021-04-12

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. that trait that overpower the recessive
  2. a trait that is passed down from a parent
  3. a very long strand of DNA
  4. the study of heredity in general and of genes in particular.
  5. known as the founder of genetics
  6. something that makes up your genes
  7. genetic makeup of something (ex.GG)
  8. the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
  9. when something is a blend of two genes
  10. when something is homozygous
  11. the changing of something
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  1. a trait that you get over time
  2. passed down from a parent
  3. when something is heterozzygous
  4. physical looks of something (ex.yellow body color
  5. when the two allels are different
  6. located in the center of the cell contains the dna
  7. something that shows whether you will have a dominant or recessive genotype
  8. the traits that are overpowered by the dominant
  9. something you use to figure out the genotype
  10. when the two allels are the same

21 Clues: passed down from a parent • a very long strand of DNA • the changing of something • when something is homozygous • a trait that you get over time • when something is heterozzygous • known as the founder of genetics • when the two allels are the same • when the two allels are different • something that makes up your genes • genetic makeup of something (ex.GG) • ...

genetics 2021-04-14

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Situation in which one allele is not completely dominant over another allele
  2. An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
  3. An organism that always produces offspring with the same form of a trait as the parent
  4. Father of gentics
  5. An allele that is always expressed
  6. control center of the cell
  7. An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
  8. threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes.
  9. A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring
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  1. A change in a gene or chromsome
  2. An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
  3. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
  4. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  5. The scientific study of heredity
  6. offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
  7. A chart that shows the possible combination of alleles due to fertilization
  8. Different forms of a gene
  9. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  10. A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes. deoxyribonucleic acid.
  11. A trait that is not in your genes but is picked up from environmental factors
  12. A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring

21 Clues: Father of gentics • Different forms of a gene • control center of the cell • A change in a gene or chromsome • The scientific study of heredity • An allele that is always expressed • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • ...

Genetics 2021-07-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. genetics a form of genetic analysis that manipulates DNA to disrupt or affect the product of a gene to analyze the gene’s function
  2. map an outline of genes and their location on a chromosome that is based on recombination frequencies between markers
  3. the production of an exact copy—specifically, an exact genetic copy—of a gene, cell, or organism
  4. engineering alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism using the molecular methods of biotechnology
  5. describing an organism that receives DNA from a different species
  6. cloning cloning of entire organisms
  7. the study of drug interactions with the genome or proteome; also called toxicogenomics physical map a representation of the physical distance between genes or genetic markers
  8. electrophoresis a technique used to separate molecules on the basis of their ability to migrate through a semisolid gel in response to an electric current
  9. the study of the collective genomes of multiple species that grow and interact in an environmental niche model organism a species that is studied and used as a model to understand the biological processes in other species
  10. or to perform new functions
  11. enzyme an enzyme that recognizes a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA and cuts the DNA double strand at that recognition site, often with a staggered cut leaving short single strands or “sticky” ends
  12. genome sequencing a process that determines the nucleotide sequence of an entire genome
  13. a small circular molecule of DNA found in bacteria that replicates independently of the main bacterial chromosome; plasmids code for some important traits for bacteria and can be used as vectors to transport DNA into bacteria in genetic engineering applications
  14. therapy the technique used to cure heritable diseases by replacing mutant genes with good genes
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  1. chain reaction (PCR) a technique used to make multiple copies of DNA
  2. study of the function of proteomes
  3. protein a protein that is expressed from recombinant DNA molecules
  4. signature a set of over- or under-expressed proteins characteristic of cells in a particular diseased tissue
  5. the study of entire genomes, including the complete set of genes, their nucleotide sequence and organization, and their interactions within a species and with other species
  6. testing identifying gene variants in an individual that may lead to a genetic disease in that individual
  7. in molecular biology, the process by which two single strands of DNA hydrogen bond at complementary nucleotides to form a double-stranded molecule
  8. by the model organism
  9. the use of artificial methods to modify the genetic material of living organisms or cells to produce novel
  10. modified organism (GMO) an organism whose genome has been artificially changed
  11. DNA a combination of DNA fragments generated by molecular cloning that does not exist in nature
  12. an individual protein that is uniquely produced in a diseased state

26 Clues: by the model organism • or to perform new functions • study of the function of proteomes • cloning cloning of entire organisms • describing an organism that receives DNA from a different species • protein a protein that is expressed from recombinant DNA molecules • an individual protein that is uniquely produced in a diseased state • ...

Genetics 2022-04-26

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Masks the effects of the recessive trait.
  2. The observable characteristics of something
  3. Result of a Punnett Square
  4. Passing of a characteristic
  5. relationship between two versions of a gene
  6. Having 1 dominate and one recessive allele
  7. One is looked at in a punnett square
  8. _______ is in all living cells
  9. How likely something is to happen
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  1. Who founded genetics?
  2. Caused by an alteration of base unit in DNA
  3. Used to cross a genotype
  4. A genetic constitution of an individual organism
  5. Having 2 identical alleles
  6. A fertilized ovum
  7. Opposite of #4
  8. Mendel used ________ for experimenting.
  9. Characteristic belonging to a person.
  10. The scientific study of genes and heredity
  11. Mixing of 2 Species

20 Clues: Opposite of #4 • A fertilized ovum • Mixing of 2 Species • Who founded genetics? • Used to cross a genotype • Result of a Punnett Square • Having 2 identical alleles • Passing of a characteristic • _______ is in all living cells • How likely something is to happen • One is looked at in a punnett square • Characteristic belonging to a person. • Mendel used ________ for experimenting. • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is a measure of the tendency of the genotypes of a population to differentiate. Individuals of the same species are not identical. Although they are recognizable as belonging to the same species, there are many differences in their form, function and behavior.
  2. It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
  3. random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
  4. is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
  5. is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
  6. It is the basic component of all living things
  7. a relationship between alleles of the same gene
  8. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
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  1. An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
  2. is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
  3. loss of health
  4. is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
  5. They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
  6. Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
  7. It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
  8. structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
  9. sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
  10. It is the area of study of biology that seeks to understand and explain how biological inheritance is transmitted from generation to generation through DNA.
  11. is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  12. An individual identical to another obtained by genetic techniques

20 Clues: loss of health • They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms • It is the basic component of all living things • a relationship between alleles of the same gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. • It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions • is a quality that allows to identify something or someone • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
  2. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  3. a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
  4. the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
  5. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  6. a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
  7. to child
  8. each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  9. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
  10. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
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  1. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  2. a form of short-limbed dwarfism
  3. a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
  4. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  5. the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
  6. a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
  7. a register recording a line of ancestors
  8. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  9. characteristic that can be passed from
  10. a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot

20 Clues: to child • a form of short-limbed dwarfism • characteristic that can be passed from • a register recording a line of ancestors • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene • ...

Genetics 2022-05-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a procedure done to make a discovery
  2. causes fat build-up in the brain
  3. father of genetics and Austrian monk
  4. propogation of living organisms
  5. section of DNA with different instructions
  6. disease where the blood doesn't clot well
  7. an organism that doesn't make melanin
  8. characteristic passed from parent to child
  9. where DNA is packed in a cell
  10. observable expression of a trait
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  1. gene that is overpowered by a dominant one
  2. different form of a gene
  3. a gene that affects various traits
  4. the study of inheritence
  5. disease that gives you extra fingers & toes
  6. genetic make-up of an organism
  7. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  8. result of procreation
  9. powerful over another gene
  10. light brown spots on the skin
  11. smallest living part of an organism

21 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • result of procreation • different form of a gene • the study of inheritence • powerful over another gene • light brown spots on the skin • where DNA is packed in a cell • genetic make-up of an organism • propogation of living organisms • causes fat build-up in the brain • observable expression of a trait • a gene that affects various traits • ...

Genetics 2022-05-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
  2. is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
  3. It is the area of ​​study of biology that seeks to understand and explain how biological inheritance is transmitted from generation to generation through DNA.
  4. It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
  5. It is a measure of the tendency of the genotypes of a population to differentiate. Individuals of the same species are not identical. Although they are recognizable as belonging to the same species, there are many differences in their form, function and behavior.
  6. is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
  7. Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
  8. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
  9. sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
  10. An individual identical to another obtained by genetic techniques
  11. They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
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  1. is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
  2. An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
  3. loss of health
  4. is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  5. is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
  6. It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
  7. random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
  8. a relationship between alleles of the same gene
  9. It is the basic component of all living things

20 Clues: loss of health • They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms • It is the basic component of all living things • a relationship between alleles of the same gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. • is a quality that allows to identify something or someone • It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions • ...

Genetics 2022-07-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. female reproduction cell
  2. is the gene that has two type for each parent
  3. the change of a allele or DNA
  4. is thhe scientific mode to represennt a family tree
  5. is the group of genotypes that has a function
  6. the action that dooes the alleles to be dominant
  7. is a cell reproduction that can have mutations
  8. the gene that comes from the male parent
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  1. is a desase that makes a person have more fingers
  2. The Person that created the genetics as we know
  3. is te part of a DNA
  4. male reprooduction cel
  5. when a cell split in two
  6. is a disease that make no have melanine in the cells
  7. the allele that is he most important and that would be applied in the next generation
  8. is a disease that make the blood cells die
  9. the gene that comes from the female parent
  10. the allele that is he least important and that would´nt be applied in the next generation
  11. is the group of genes
  12. is when a organism meets another organism that has different genes

20 Clues: is te part of a DNA • is the group of genes • male reprooduction cel • female reproduction cell • when a cell split in two • the change of a allele or DNA • the gene that comes from the male parent • is a disease that make the blood cells die • the gene that comes from the female parent • is the gene that has two type for each parent • ...

Genetics 2022-10-19

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. uses DNA as a template to make RNA
  2. uses mRNA as a template to make protein
  3. organism that expresses recombinant DNA
  4. only see phenotype if individual is homozygous
  5. individual has 2 different copies of allele
  6. modify genes using artificial methods
  7. binds to operator and prevents transcription; switches off operon
  8. 3 nucleotides
  9. what you physically see
  10. nitrogenous base that binds/pairs with guanine
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  1. procedure used to amplify/increase amount of DNA
  2. entire set of proteins produced by cell
  3. both alleles are expressed
  4. enzyme that glues DNA fragments together
  5. nitrogenous base found only in DNA
  6. enzymes that cut DNA at specific sites
  7. two copies of same allele
  8. tool used to predict probable outcomes of genetic crosses
  9. exact replica
  10. study of entire genomes

20 Clues: 3 nucleotides • exact replica • what you physically see • study of entire genomes • two copies of same allele • both alleles are expressed • uses DNA as a template to make RNA • nitrogenous base found only in DNA • modify genes using artificial methods • enzymes that cut DNA at specific sites • entire set of proteins produced by cell • uses mRNA as a template to make protein • ...

Genetics 2017-02-05

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. genetic makeup of an organism.
  2. Cells any biological cell that gives rise to the gametes of an organism that reproduces sexually.
  3. One member of a pair of genes found at a specific position on a chromosome
  4. an enzyme that bind and may even remodel nucleic acid or nucleic acid protein complexes.
  5. Cells any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.
  6. the second stage of cell division, between prophase and anaphase, during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
  7. an important part of DNA and RNA, where it is one of the nitrogenous bases coding the genetic information these molecules carry.
  8. a structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.
  9. the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
  10. the main building block of DNA and is found in every nucleotide that makes up the long chain of genetic information.
  11. Polymerase enzymes that synthesize DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.
  12. Fork the area where the replication of DNA will actually take place.
  13. an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene
  14. an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes.
  15. thread-like structures that contain the genes
  16. the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.
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  1. one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, the others being adenine, cytosine, and thymine.
  2. one of the five bases that form nucleic acids that is always paired up with adenine through two hydrogen bonds only in DNA
  3. a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.
  4. the first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.
  5. the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria are composed.
  6. the composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits
  7. the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.
  8. a purine base present in nucleoproteins of cells of plants and animals
  9. a complex of proteins associated with the centromere of a chromosome during cell division, to which the microtubules of the spindle attach.
  10. a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
  11. an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene.
  12. Any of a group of compounds consisting of a nucleoside combined with a phosphate group and constituting the units that make up DNA and RNA molecules.
  13. Acid a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino group
  14. 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 and plant spores.

30 Clues: genetic makeup of an organism. • thread-like structures that contain the genes • a compound structure at the end of a chromosome. • an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene • an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. • an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene. • ...

Genetics 2017-02-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the genetic information passing for traits from parents to their offspring, either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction
  2. those that are expressed or seen when a heterozygous genotype is present
  3. an organism that has two different alleles for the same trait
  4. specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction
  5. one in which the effect is not tangible, or is masked by the effects of the dominant gene
  6. sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait
  7. dominance- situation in which one allele is not completely dominant over another
  8. scientific study of heredity
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  1. likelihood that a particular event will occur
  2. offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
  3. situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism
  4. an organism that has two identical alleles for a particular trait
  5. one of a number of different forms of a gene
  6. themselves if allowed to self-pollinate
  7. separation of alleles during gamete formation
  8. square- diagram showing the gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross
  9. breeding- describes organisms that produce offspring identical
  10. alleles- a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene
  11. physical characteristics of an organism
  12. genetic makeup of an organism
  13. specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another

21 Clues: scientific study of heredity • genetic makeup of an organism • themselves if allowed to self-pollinate • physical characteristics of an organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • likelihood that a particular event will occur • separation of alleles during gamete formation • specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction • ...

Genetics 2017-11-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The father of genetics
  2. a genetic family tree
  3. passing of traits to offspring
  4. A result of Gel Electrphoresis
  5. A trait found on chromosome 1-22
  6. two of the same alleles
  7. A punnett square involving two traits
  8. breeding 2 different species (Liger)
  9. combination of alleles for a trait
  10. a diagram used in genetic crosses
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  1. branch of biology that studies heredity
  2. a segment of DNA for a trait
  3. A technique that seperates DNA fragments using gel
  4. a profile of an individual's chromosomes
  5. Physical characteristic of a trait
  6. two different alleles
  7. one allele is not dominant over another
  8. a woman that has an allele for a trait but does not express it
  9. an organism that contains a foreign gene
  10. An allele that can cover a recessive trait

20 Clues: a genetic family tree • two different alleles • The father of genetics • two of the same alleles • a segment of DNA for a trait • passing of traits to offspring • A result of Gel Electrphoresis • A trait found on chromosome 1-22 • a diagram used in genetic crosses • Physical characteristic of a trait • combination of alleles for a trait • breeding 2 different species (Liger) • ...

Genetics 2019-04-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of generations of pea plants that Mendel studied.
  2. A mathematical way of predicting an outcome based on chance
  3. Contrasting genes for a trait
  4. A pair of genes separate to form the gametes according to the law of __________________
  5. A cross involving two traits
  6. A trait that can be hidden and skip generations.
  7. A cross involving one trait.
  8. The outward physical appearance of an organism.
  9. The number of traits that Mendel studied in his pea plants
  10. A gene that could hide another gene's effect.
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  1. Son or daughter
  2. A gene pair containing two identical genes. (ex: HH or hh)
  3. A gene pair containing two different genes. (ex: Hh)
  4. The reproductive cells (egg or sperm)
  5. The type of genes.
  6. The body cells
  7. The type of plants Mendel used to study heredity with.
  8. Traits carried on the x chromosome
  9. The difference between what you predicted and what you actually got
  10. What Mendel called factors. They are passed from parents to offspring.
  11. The study of heredity
  12. The father of genetics

22 Clues: The body cells • Son or daughter • The type of genes. • The study of heredity • The father of genetics • A cross involving two traits • A cross involving one trait. • Contrasting genes for a trait • Traits carried on the x chromosome • The reproductive cells (egg or sperm) • A gene that could hide another gene's effect. • The outward physical appearance of an organism. • ...

Genetics 2023-05-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is a term used when you share a common ancestor.
  2. Where was the body of the dolly preserved and displayed?
  3. A genetically-engineered animal created to help scientists study tumors better.
  4. Genetic disorder caused by one amino acid change in the gene found in Chromosome 11.
  5. These control the phenotype of an individual and thereby allow people to study its frequency in a population.
  6. It contains two different copies of alleles coding for a particular trait.
  7. The FBN1 gene is responsible for up to 4cm height decrease and has been learned by scientists to be present specifically among which kind of citizens?.
  8. In humans, designed mating is not possible so, what was used?
  9. It is debatable because it is quite expensive to do this kind of cloning and experiments.
  10. An interesting and common case study when it comes to analyzing genetics.
  11. It is responsible for newborns with congenital disorders or deformities.
  12. The acronym for the cloning technique which was used for the cloning of the first mammal.
  13. A branch of science that is literally defined as “good appearance” or “normal appearing”.
  14. He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes.
  15. Encompasses all alleles present for a certain trait in an organism.
  16. The last name of the scientist who discovered that the genetic information in a eukaryotic cell is housed within the nucleus.
  17. The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
  18. The theory first proposed in the 17th century, which is in direct conflict with the Theory of Epigenesis.
  19. Changes in this process can lead to the development of malfunctioning proteins.
  20. First mammal cloned from an adult cell.
  21. Used to study a chromosome’s structure and possible abnormalities, and is used to predict genetic disorders.
  22. Rare disorder that slows down the process of blood clotting.
  23. A complete miniature adult contained in a fertilized egg, as stated by the Theory of Preformationism.
  24. The collection of all genetic information found in an organism.
  25. The study of the total or part of the genetic or epigenetic sequence information of organisms.
  26. Compartment within the cell that contains the entire genome.
  27. Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations.
  28. Subject of the Father of Genetics’ study on heredity.
  29. It states that an organism is derived from substances present in the egg that differentiate into adult structures during embryonic development.
  30. Genetic information transfer across several generations is explained by this theory.
  31. Cause of genetic variation amongst organisms and/or species.
  32. It encompasses the general process by which the traits controlled by the factors (genes) are transmitted through gametes from generation to generation.
  33. The Greek word from which the term “Genetics” is derived and means “Generative”.
  34. One of the impacts of the advent of eugenics and euphenics in society.
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  1. The study of chromosomes, further improved with the use of microscopes.
  2. An animal that is susceptible to cancer and is used to study cancer.
  3. Synonymous to computational biology.
  4. It helps people to understand the evolutionary process.
  5. It identifies, sequences, clones and manipulates the genes using recombinant DNA technology.
  6. A rule stating that the amounts of guanine and cytosine are the same, while the ratios of adenine and thiamine are also the same.
  7. Large-scale analysis of proteins.
  8. The father of genetics.
  9. The development or creation of living organisms from non-living organisms.
  10. These have very small amounts of genetic material making them easy to manipulate and easy to understand their genetic variation.
  11. NEEMO is an acronym for?
  12. Enzymes that bind to specific recognition sequences to cleave double-stranded DNA.
  13. Hair color is an example of this.
  14. What do you call the pattern of how genetic information is transmitted per generation?
  15. A record from museums and old churches.
  16. What kind of insects scientists began studying the inheritance of traits in the fruit fly.
  17. Twenty-two pairs of these are found in most human cells.
  18. The storage units of genes.
  19. Variant form of a gene found in a particular locus.
  20. Bacteria protects themselves from viral infection by producing enzymes that cut the viral DNA at specific sites.
  21. The location of a gene on a chromosome.
  22. Observable or physical trait of an organism, and is typically influenced by the environment.
  23. The last name of the scientist who demonstrated genetic recombination in corn.
  24. It led to a start-up in other countries to create a similar database.
  25. The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
  26. The branch of biology that deals with the study of genes, genetic variations, and heredity among organisms.

60 Clues: The father of genetics. • NEEMO is an acronym for? • The storage units of genes. • Large-scale analysis of proteins. • Hair color is an example of this. • Synonymous to computational biology. • A record from museums and old churches. • The location of a gene on a chromosome. • First mammal cloned from an adult cell. • He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes. • ...

Genetics 2023-06-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A gene that is found in one of two different forms in a chromosome
  2. trait Result from variation within multiple genes and their interaction with behavioral and environmental factors
  3. A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
  4. Two of the same form of a particular gene for something
  5. A chromosome or DNA variant that is observed in natural populations
  6. The molecule inside the cells that contains the genetic information
  7. An organism possessing one copy ( heterozygous) of a recessive allele
  8. The expressed characteristic or trait of an organism
  9. over The exchange of genetic material between members of a pair of homologous chromosomes
  10. An allele that is almost always expressed, even if only one copy is present
  11. Physical structure that stores the genetic information
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  1. Changes in the DNA that codes for a gene
  2. The genetic constitution of an individual organism
  3. An organisms complete DNA sequence found in one set of its chromosomes
  4. The rearrangement of genetic material
  5. The cell division process that eggs and sperm go through which halves the chromosome number from 46 to 23
  6. pair A pair of complementary bases in a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule
  7. A disease or quality passed on from a parent to a child
  8. Membrane bound organelles, or specialized parts of cells
  9. Controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents

20 Clues: The rearrangement of genetic material • Changes in the DNA that codes for a gene • The genetic constitution of an individual organism • The expressed characteristic or trait of an organism • Physical structure that stores the genetic information • Two of the same form of a particular gene for something • A disease or quality passed on from a parent to a child • ...

Genetics 2023-10-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Trait or condition passed from one generation to the next through genes.
  2. Diagram showing the genetic relationships among a set of individuals.
  3. Molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.
  4. Segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building one or more proteins.
  5. Pertaining to the genome or the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
  6. Passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  7. Process of translating RNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.
  8. Change in the DNA sequence of a gene.
  9. Observable characteristics of an organism, resulting from its genetic makeup and environmental influences.
  10. Process of creating a complementary RNA copy of a gene.
  11. Change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
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  1. Scientist specializing in the study of genes and heredity.
  2. Thread-like structure in cells that carries genetic information.
  3. Manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
  4. Genetic makeup of an individual or organism.
  5. One of two or more versions of a gene that are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  6. Complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
  7. Molecule that plays a central role in protein synthesis.
  8. Process of making an identical copy of DNA.
  9. Medical treatment that involves altering the genes inside an individual's cells to treat or cure a disease.

20 Clues: Change in the DNA sequence of a gene. • Process of making an identical copy of DNA. • Genetic makeup of an individual or organism. • Passing of traits from parents to offspring. • Process of creating a complementary RNA copy of a gene. • Manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. • Molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. • ...

Genetics. 2023-11-16

Genetics. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. RNA molecule that carries copies of instructions for the assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to the rest of the cell
  2. three-nucleotide sequence on messenger RNA that codes for a single amino acid
  3. Down syndrome,extra chromosome 21
  4. An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
  5. A change in the structure of a chromosome
  6. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
  7. The control center of the cell
  8. A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
  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. group of three bases on a tRNA molecule that are complementary to an mRNA codon
  11. A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
  12. the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA
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  1. site of protein synthesis
  2. type of RNA molecule that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
  3. A display of the chromosome pairs of a cell arranged by size and shape.
  4. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
  5. synthesis the formation of proteins by using information contained in DNA and carried by mRNA
  6. having two different alleles for a trait
  7. A genetic trait is considered dominant if it is expressed in a person who has only one copy of the gene associated with the trait.
  8. Process of making changes in the DNA code of living organisms
  9. An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait

21 Clues: site of protein synthesis • The control center of the cell • Down syndrome,extra chromosome 21 • having two different alleles for a trait • A change in the structure of a chromosome • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations. • An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait • ...

Genetics 2023-11-22

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there are ______ billion nucleotides in the human genome
  2. _____ DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA
  3. ______ mutation affects a single nucleotide, usually by substituting one nucleotide for another
  4. ______ ribosomes "read" the mRNA and use the information to build proteins
  5. form of a gene
  6. having identical alleles for a gene
  7. _____ mutation when the nucleotide changes and causes an amino acid to change
  8. covered up by the dominate trait
  9. DNA shape, double _____ structure
  10. ______ mutation, the nucleotide changes creates/destroys a start or stop codon
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  1. observable traits of an organism
  2. ______ DNA is copied a mRNA, can travel outside the nucleus
  3. scientific study or heredity
  4. Amino ______ folds to form a protein
  5. a length of DNA carrying the code for one feature
  6. an allele that controls the phenotype regardless of what the other allele is
  7. ______ mutation inserts or deletes one or more nucleotide
  8. having different alleles for a gene
  9. Three "letters" of DNA
  10. ______ mutation is when the nucleotide changes but amino acid doesn't

20 Clues: form of a gene • Three "letters" of DNA • scientific study or heredity • observable traits of an organism • covered up by the dominate trait • DNA shape, double _____ structure • having different alleles for a gene • having identical alleles for a gene • Amino ______ folds to form a protein • a length of DNA carrying the code for one feature • ...

Genetics 2023-09-21

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. phase of mitosis in which the mitotic spindle is completely formed
  2. having two matched sets of chromosomes
  3. a disease of the cell cycle in which cells divide uncontrollably and destroy healthy tissues
  4. an individual who is heterozygous for a recessive genetic trait
  5. any chromosome that does not determine gender
  6. one single unit of chromatin
  7. a segment of DNA that carries coded information for making a protein
  8. phase of mitosis in which the nuclear envelope reappears
  9. having two identical alleles for a gene
  10. a gene allele that is only expressed if two copies are present
  11. having only one set of chromosomes
  12. a term used to indicate the alleles that are present for any gene
Down
  1. protein synthesis
  2. phase of mitosis in which the nuclear envelope disintegrates
  3. a chromosome that determines gender
  4. a term used to describe the detectable expression of a trait, based on alleles present for a gene
  5. an alternative form of a gene
  6. the enzyme that transcribes a gene to make RNA from a DNA template
  7. having two different alleles for a gene
  8. the enzyme that replicates DNA from a DNA template
  9. entire series of steps a cell undergoes from one cell division to the next
  10. division of the cytoplasm of a cell
  11. division of the nucleus of a cell
  12. the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
  13. a gene allele that is always expressed
  14. phase of mitosis in which sister chromatids separate

26 Clues: protein synthesis • one single unit of chromatin • an alternative form of a gene • division of the nucleus of a cell • having only one set of chromosomes • a chromosome that determines gender • division of the cytoplasm of a cell • having two matched sets of chromosomes • a gene allele that is always expressed • having two different alleles for a gene • ...

Genetics 2024-02-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the polymer that codes for proteins
  2. the passing on of genetic information from parents to offspring
  3. a variety of gene
  4. a chain of subunits
  5. gametes from the same plant combine
  6. the process of converting DNA to RNA
  7. an allele that is only carried on the X chromosome
  8. protein that unwinds the double helix
  9. took the first pictures of DNA
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  1. the result or expression of an allele
  2. monomer of RNA
  3. an allele that is always expressed
  4. a group of individuals of the same species
  5. allele only expressed when homozygous, never with heterozygous
  6. a combination between individuals involving two genes
  7. the change in gene frequency over time
  8. organism made of solidified dihydrogen monoxide
  9. monomer of protein
  10. the father of genetics
  11. organisms that do not contain a nucleus
  12. the genetic representation of alleles
  13. organelle responsible for processing mRNA

22 Clues: monomer of RNA • a variety of gene • monomer of protein • a chain of subunits • the father of genetics • took the first pictures of DNA • an allele that is always expressed • the polymer that codes for proteins • gametes from the same plant combine • the process of converting DNA to RNA • the result or expression of an allele • protein that unwinds the double helix • ...

genetics 2024-04-11

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. change over time
  2. Process by which a single parent reproduces by itself
  3. Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
  4. An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
  5. a random error in gene replication that leads to a change
  6. Passing of traits from parents to offspring
  7. genetic makeup of an organism
  8. Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
  9. A form of asexual reproduction of yeast in which a new cell grows out of the body of a parent.
  10. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
  11. A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family.
Down
  1. Any difference between individuals of the same species.
  2. threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes
  3. DNA segments that serve as the key functional units in hereditary transmission.
  4. An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
  5. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
  6. Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents
  7. A form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size
  8. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
  9. different forms of a gene

20 Clues: change over time • different forms of a gene • genetic makeup of an organism • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • Process by which a single parent reproduces by itself • An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • Any difference between individuals of the same species. • ...

Genetics 2024-11-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the physical characteristic is known as
  2. aa is an example of a __________ trait.
  3. If you cross two heterozygous people that can roll their tongue, how many tongue rollers will you get?
  4. Once we determine the genetic probability, the cell makes the correct _________, that is made by the ribosome.
  5. Genetics is passed on when we make egg/sperm in a process called __________.
  6. Each parent gives ________ chromosomes to their child. This is why we have 2 alleles for genetics.
  7. Process and packages in the cell
  8. Where the DNA is found
  9. If you cross a heterozygous tongue roller with a homozygous tongue roller, how many non tongue rollers will you get?
  10. What do the letters on the outside of the punnett square represent?
Down
  1. Another word we could use for homozygous.
  2. Aa is an example of a ____________ trait.
  3. Another word we could use for heterozygous.
  4. DNA is found on this structure in our cell.
  5. If you cross a homozygous recessive white plant with a homozygous dominant red plant, how many red plants do you get?
  6. If you cross two heterozygous brown eyed people together, how many will have brown eyes?
  7. a is an example of a _________ trait.
  8. What do the letters on the inside of the punnett square represent?
  9. the letters that represent a gene are called the
  10. A is an example of a ___________ trait.

20 Clues: Where the DNA is found • Process and packages in the cell • a is an example of a _________ trait. • the physical characteristic is known as • aa is an example of a __________ trait. • A is an example of a ___________ trait. • Another word we could use for homozygous. • Aa is an example of a ____________ trait. • Another word we could use for heterozygous. • ...

Wonder Vocab List (Chapters: Apparition, Breakfast, Genetics 101) 2024-09-12

Wonder Vocab List (Chapters: Apparition, Breakfast, Genetics 101) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. changes in one’s DNA (Genetics 101)
  2. predict (Genetics 101)
  3. unusual from a foreign country (Genetics 101)
  4. feeling annoyed or frustrated (Breakfast)
  5. shining light on something (Apparition)
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  1. not caring or showing little interest (Breakfast)
  2. to notice something hidden (Genetics 101)
  3. to speak to someone (Breakfast)
  4. in a mean or hurtful way (Breakfast)
  5. to get traits from one’s parents (Genetics 101)

10 Clues: predict (Genetics 101) • to speak to someone (Breakfast) • changes in one’s DNA (Genetics 101) • in a mean or hurtful way (Breakfast) • shining light on something (Apparition) • to notice something hidden (Genetics 101) • feeling annoyed or frustrated (Breakfast) • unusual from a foreign country (Genetics 101) • to get traits from one’s parents (Genetics 101) • ...

Genetics 2021-05-20

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Inheritance that produce a heterozygote with a phenotype that is intermediate or in between the phenotypes of the homozygote parent
  2. allele that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele and can only appear phenotypically if homozygous.
  3. number of chromosomes in the cell (46n)
  4. Genetic make up of an organismPhenotype - Physical appearance of an organism
  5. is the pattern of inheritance in individuals that have two different alleles for a certain gene, one allele is dominant and the other is recessive.
  6. is a section of DNA that contains the information for a particular genetic characteristics.
  7. are thread-like structure that are made up of a long molecule of DNA
  8. is the ability of one parent to pass its genetic characteristics onto their offspring
  9. is the study of heredity or how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.
  10. Inheritance refers to two or more genes that have influence on the phenotype of an organisms
  11. is a type of cell division that forms four haploid cells
  12. is the reappearance of an ancestral characteristics after it has apparently not come to light for few generation
  13. Occurs when the contribution of both alleles are visible in phenotype
Down
  1. different form of the same gene
  2. condition in which one allele of a gene is dominant over the other (recessive) such that only the dominant allele influence the phenotype in the heterozygous condition
  3. a genetic cross between parents that have different alleles for one particular gene
  4. half the number of chromosomes in the cell (23n)
  5. characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring.
  6. alleles is a mechanisms of inheritence that involves more than two alleles for one genes
  7. individual has different alleles for a particular gene
  8. cross genetic cross between parents that differ in two characteristics controlled by two genes
  9. Individual has the same alleles for a particular gene on both chromosomes.
  10. is the transfer of characteristics(such as height, colour)from parent to their offspring
  11. Inheritance in which the expression of one gene is controlled by the another gene
  12. position of a gene on a chromosome.

25 Clues: different form of the same gene • position of a gene on a chromosome. • number of chromosomes in the cell (46n) • half the number of chromosomes in the cell (23n) • individual has different alleles for a particular gene • is a type of cell division that forms four haploid cells • characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring. • ...

Genetics 2022-06-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is a measure of the tendency of the genotypes of a population to differentiate. Individuals of the same species are not identical. Although they are recognizable as belonging to the same species, there are many differences in their form, function and behavior.
  2. It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
  3. random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
  4. is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
  5. is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
  6. It is the basic component of all living things
  7. a relationship between alleles of the same gene
  8. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
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  1. An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
  2. is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
  3. loss of health
  4. is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
  5. They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
  6. Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
  7. It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
  8. structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
  9. sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
  10. It is the area of study of biology that seeks to understand and explain how biological inheritance is transmitted from generation to generation through DNA.
  11. is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  12. An individual identical to another obtained by genetic techniques

20 Clues: loss of health • They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms • It is the basic component of all living things • a relationship between alleles of the same gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. • It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions • is a quality that allows to identify something or someone • ...

GENETICS 2022-06-10

GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. light brown spots on the skin, dominant trait
  2. A characteristic inherited by your relatives
  3. a cell connected with sexual reproduction
  4. outward expression of a trait
  5. thread-shaped structures that contains genes
  6. all the people who are the same age
  7. disease that cause having extra fingers
  8. an illness
  9. the father of genetics
  10. old hypothesis that explains heritage
Down
  1. explanation of something based on know facts
  2. different form of a gene
  3. the child of a person or animal
  4. a living thing, often a very small one
  5. the scientific study of genes
  6. genetic make-up of an organism
  7. not express when the dominant trait is present
  8. a quality or characteristic of a person
  9. opposite form of recessive
  10. section of a chromosome that codes a trait

20 Clues: an illness • the father of genetics • different form of a gene • opposite form of recessive • the scientific study of genes • outward expression of a trait • genetic make-up of an organism • the child of a person or animal • all the people who are the same age • old hypothesis that explains heritage • a living thing, often a very small one • ...

Genetics 2022-07-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the change of a allele or DNA
  2. is the group of genes
  3. the gene that comes from the male parent
  4. the allele that is he most important and that would be applied in the next generation
  5. is a disease that make the blood cells die
  6. is the gene that has two type for each parent
  7. is thhe scientific mode to represennt a family tree
  8. is the group of genotypes that has a function
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  1. the action that dooes the alleles to be dominant
  2. is a desase that makes a person have more fingers
  3. the gene that comes from the female parent
  4. when a cell split in two
  5. is a cell reproduction that can have mutations
  6. female reproduction cell
  7. the allele that is he least important and that would´nt be applied in the next generation
  8. is when a organism meets another organism that has different genes
  9. The Person that created the genetics as we know
  10. is a disease that make no have melanine in the cells
  11. is te part of a DNA
  12. male reprooduction cel

20 Clues: is te part of a DNA • is the group of genes • male reprooduction cel • when a cell split in two • female reproduction cell • the change of a allele or DNA • the gene that comes from the male parent • the gene that comes from the female parent • is a disease that make the blood cells die • is the gene that has two type for each parent • ...

Genetics 2022-09-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The small piece of a chromosome that controls a trait.
  2. This is what DNA makes in the cell.
  3. The number of chromosomes that a human generally has.
  4. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  5. When we are writing the genotype for a recessive trait we use ___ letters.
  6. When a child looks like a parent we say the child ______ their looks from their parent.
  7. The different choices for a gene or trait.
  8. The base that always pairs with adenine.
  9. The ____ square is used to predict the possible outcomes of a pairing.
  10. The study of how traits are passed is called.
  11. These is what we call the letters we use to represent the alleles.
  12. When alleles are the same, like AA or aa we say the alleles are ________.
  13. The instructions for making an organism are?
  14. The trait that isn't common in a population, like being left-handed.
Down
  1. An organism like a Pitbull puppy that has exactly the same traits as its parents is called a ___.
  2. The base that always pairs with cytosine.
  3. When two genes control for the same trait.
  4. An organism like a person that is a mix of traits is called a _____.
  5. This is how a trait looks.
  6. The characteristics of an organism are called it's ___.
  7. Blood type O is called the ____ donor because everyone can take blood from them.
  8. The base that always pairs with guanine.
  9. When we are writing the genotype for a dominant trait we use ____ letters.
  10. When the alleles are different, like Aa we say that the alleles are ______.
  11. The doctor that figured out how to keep blood so that it could be transported was Charles ____.
  12. The scientist who is considered the "Father" of genetics is?
  13. The base that always pairs with thymine.
  14. Genes are found on these, this is how DNA is stored in the nucleus.
  15. Where we find the chromosomes in the cell.
  16. The trait that is the most common in a population, like being right-handed.

30 Clues: This is how a trait looks. • This is what DNA makes in the cell. • The base that always pairs with guanine. • The base that always pairs with adenine. • The base that always pairs with thymine. • The base that always pairs with cytosine. • When two genes control for the same trait. • The different choices for a gene or trait. • Where we find the chromosomes in the cell. • ...

Genetics 2022-06-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
  2. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  3. a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
  4. the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
  5. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  6. a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
  7. to child
  8. each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  9. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
  10. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
Down
  1. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  2. a form of short-limbed dwarfism
  3. a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
  4. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  5. the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
  6. a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
  7. a register recording a line of ancestors
  8. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  9. characteristic that can be passed from
  10. a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot

20 Clues: to child • a form of short-limbed dwarfism • characteristic that can be passed from • a register recording a line of ancestors • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene • ...

Genetics 2022-05-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Different form of a gene
  2. Practice of different topics to check any hypothesis
  3. The different rules that genes follow
  4. control of or dominion over an area
  5. Generations of descendants in humans and animals
  6. A dominant trait that means little dots on the face and the body
  7. A mix, in this case could be the allele
  8. Outward expression of a trait
  9. A recessive allele "disease" that causes no-pigmented skin, between others
  10. A theory created to study any topic
Down
  1. A gene that define the physical traits
  2. The father of genetics, creating the most important gene theory
  3. A microscope body that is found in different organisms
  4. This change when we are growing
  5. Dominant disease that means having extra fingers on hands or toes
  6. The physical characteristics that we have
  7. An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
  8. Genetic make-up of an organism
  9. Structure formed by DNA and proteins
  10. A medical problem that can be created between the recessive or dominant allele

20 Clues: Different form of a gene • Outward expression of a trait • Genetic make-up of an organism • This change when we are growing • control of or dominion over an area • A theory created to study any topic • Structure formed by DNA and proteins • The different rules that genes follow • A gene that define the physical traits • A mix, in this case could be the allele • ...

Genetics 2022-06-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transmissible from parent to offspring.
  2. a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl
  3. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  4. a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location
  5. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  6. Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  7. Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.
  8. The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA.
  9. A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place,ETC.
Down
  1. the weakest gene.
  2. The strongest gene
  3. When the two alleles encode the same information for a trait
  4. Characteristic that can be passed from parent to child
  5. Each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation
  6. he passed on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
  7. A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells.
  8. Study of inheritance
  9. participates in the synthesis of proteins and performs function of the messenger of genetic information.
  10. It is found in the nucleus of cells and is the main constituent of the genetic material of living beings.
  11. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

20 Clues: the weakest gene. • The strongest gene • Study of inheritance • transmissible from parent to offspring. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl • Characteristic that can be passed from parent to child • Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

Genetics 2020-07-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _____ plants are what the father of modern genetics used to observe the passing on inheritable traits
  2. The _________ trait is the trait that is only expressed when two copies are present
  3. This is what certain combination of genes a person has at a particular locus
  4. The science of “fixing” or “restoring” problematic phenotypes to a normalized condition
  5. The study of how living things receive common traits from previous generations
  6. The arrangement of chromosomes according to size, centromere location, and bands.
  7. The study of how to arrange the reproduction of the human population such that the resulting generation has desirable traits
  8. Having 3 copies of a chromosome
  9. A genetic change that involves a change in chromosomal structure or nucleotide base pair which can result in a change in phenotype
  10. In humans, the 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____________
  11. The collection of genetic information
  12. Last name of the Father of Modern Genetics
  13. The era of preformation believed that sperm contained a miniature adult called _____________
Down
  1. Variant form of a gene at a locus
  2. The outward physical characteristic that can be observed either because of ^ or the environment
  3. Watson and ________, with the help of Rosalind Franklin, discovered DNA.
  4. The central dogma of molecular biology can be summarized in three steps: replication, _________, and translation.
  5. It is the term used when an organism’s trait is composed of two unidentical alleles
  6. Thread-like structures that contain DNA that serves as the basis for inheritance
  7. The _________ trait is the trait that is always expressed when at least one copy is present
  8. Having only 1 copy of a chromosome
  9. It is the term used when an organism has a trait that is composed of two identical alleles
  10. Location of a gene

23 Clues: Location of a gene • Having 3 copies of a chromosome • Variant form of a gene at a locus • Having only 1 copy of a chromosome • The collection of genetic information • Last name of the Father of Modern Genetics • In humans, the 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____________ • Watson and ________, with the help of Rosalind Franklin, discovered DNA. • ...

Genetics 2021-01-28

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The phase where chromosomes break at the centromeres
  2. Number of bases in an amino acid
  3. Sugar in RNA
  4. Pulls apart the genetic material in the cell
  5. DNA is stored here in eukaryotic cells
  6. The protein DNA is coiled around
  7. Process by which a protein is synthesised
  8. What genes code for
  9. The sugar in DNA
  10. The enzyme that breaks bonds between bases
  11. The base that bonds with Adenine in RNA
Down
  1. Bond holding the nucleotides together
  2. The shape of DNA
  3. Process by which information on DNA is copied into RNA
  4. The ____ is the group found on the 5' end of each nucleotide
  5. The protein that bonds with Guanine
  6. Loop of DNA found in bacteria
  7. The centre point of a chromosome
  8. Sequences of nucleotides complimentary to codons
  9. The base that bonds with Adenine in DNA

20 Clues: Sugar in RNA • The shape of DNA • The sugar in DNA • What genes code for • Loop of DNA found in bacteria • Number of bases in an amino acid • The centre point of a chromosome • The protein DNA is coiled around • The protein that bonds with Guanine • Bond holding the nucleotides together • DNA is stored here in eukaryotic cells • The base that bonds with Adenine in DNA • ...

Genetics 2021-02-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bred from parents of the same breed or variety
  2. Therapy/ an experimental technique that used genes to treat or prevent disease
  3. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
  4. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  5. Engineering/ the process of using recombinant DNA technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism
  6. Inheritance/ occurs when one characteristic is controlled by two or more genes
  7. the process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety
  8. Allele/ refers to the relationship between between two versions of a gene; if the alleles of a gene are different, the allele that is expressed is the dominant gene
  9. breed from closely related people or animals
  10. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring
  11. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  12. Allele/ the effect of the other allele; not expressed
  13. a distinguishing quality or characteristic
  14. having two identical alleles alleles of a particular gene(s)
  15. Alleles/ three or more possible alleles for one individual trait
Down
  1. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  2. the likelihood of something occurring
  3. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
  4. relationship between two versions of a gene
  5. Breeding/ a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics
  6. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
  7. Square/ a square diagram used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross
  8. having two different alleles of a particular gene(s)
  9. Dominance/ when a dominant allele does not completely mask the effects of a recessive allele and the resulting physical appearance shows a blending of both alleles
  10. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
  11. an organism or cell produced asexually from one ancestor or stock to which they are genetically identical

26 Clues: the likelihood of something occurring • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • relationship between two versions of a gene • breed from closely related people or animals • bred from parents of the same breed or variety • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • having two different alleles of a particular gene(s) • ...

Genetics 2021-04-12

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. traits on the inside that you can't see
  2. the changing of the structure of a gene
  3. the gene is different
  4. what determines the traits that are passed on from parent to child
  5. occurs on a fixed spot of a chromosome
  6. carries 2 different alleles
  7. a non-heritable change in a function or structure of a living organism
  8. derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors
  9. a membrane-bound organelle that contains the entire genetic information of the cell
  10. the scientific study of heredity
Down
  1. used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring
  2. both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed
  3. characteristics that are passed from the parent to the offspring
  4. always passes down certain phenotypic traits
  5. discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance
  6. traits you can see
  7. carries 2 of the same alleles
  8. whats around the DNA
  9. the main gene
  10. mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both
  11. the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms

21 Clues: the main gene • traits you can see • whats around the DNA • the gene is different • carries 2 different alleles • carries 2 of the same alleles • the scientific study of heredity • occurs on a fixed spot of a chromosome • traits on the inside that you can't see • the changing of the structure of a gene • always passes down certain phenotypic traits • ...

Genetics 2023-01-20

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Another term for homozygous
  2. – Pollen from one plant is carried to the flower of another plant
  3. – A section of DNA that carries the information on how to make one protein
  4. – the likelihood that a specific event will occur
  5. – The study of how characteristics are transmitted from parents to offspring
  6. – The passing on of genetic characteristics from one generation to another
  7. – A cross in which one characteristic is tracked
  8. – Offspring of the F1 generation
  9. – An allele that is expressed only when there is no dominant allele present in an individual
Down
  1. – A plant with both male and female reproductive organs that fertilizes itself
  2. – the appearance of an organism
  3. – Offspring of the P generation
  4. – the genetic makeup of an organism
  5. – used to predict the outcome of genetic crosses
  6. – An alternative form of a gene
  7. – having identical alleles
  8. – The original pair of parents at the start of a genetic cross
  9. – Another term for heterozygous
  10. – An allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual
  11. – having different alleles

20 Clues: – having identical alleles • – having different alleles • – Another term for homozygous • – the appearance of an organism • – Offspring of the P generation • – An alternative form of a gene • – Another term for heterozygous • – Offspring of the F1 generation • – the genetic makeup of an organism • – used to predict the outcome of genetic crosses • ...

Genetics 2023-02-08

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. any change in DNA sequence of a cell
  2. technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease.
  3. breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
  4. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  5. the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
  6. choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
  7. an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
  8. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
  9. A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell.
  10. how likely something is to happen
  11. a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
  12. an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.
Down
  1. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  2. When there is a gene existing in more than two allelic forms
  3. a mutation (a harmful change to a gene, also known as a pathogenic variant) affects your genes or when you have the wrong amount of genetic material.
  4. the scientific study of genes and heredity
  5. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  6. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  7. is the process in which two complementary single-stranded DNA and/or RNA molecules bond together to form a double-stranded molecule.
  8. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.

20 Clues: how likely something is to happen • any change in DNA sequence of a cell • the scientific study of genes and heredity • an individual's complete set of chromosomes. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

genetics 2023-03-27

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
  2. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  3. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  4. the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
  5. a state of confusion.
  6. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  7. an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.
  8. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
  9. a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
  10. a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
  11. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
Down
  1. a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
  2. the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
  3. a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
  4. In genetics, an organism with two recessive alleles would be referred to as homozygous recessive, while an organism with one dominant allele and one recessive allele would be heterozygous.
  5. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
  6. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  7. an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
  8. the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
  9. a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII.
  10. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  11. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  12. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
  13. The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
  14. a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection.

25 Clues: a state of confusion. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue. • an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

genetics 2023-03-27

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
  2. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  3. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  4. the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
  5. a state of confusion.
  6. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  7. an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.
  8. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
  9. a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
  10. a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
  11. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
Down
  1. a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
  2. the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
  3. a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
  4. In genetics, an organism with two recessive alleles would be referred to as homozygous recessive, while an organism with one dominant allele and one recessive allele would be heterozygous.
  5. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
  6. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  7. an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
  8. the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
  9. a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII.
  10. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  11. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  12. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
  13. The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
  14. a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection.

25 Clues: a state of confusion. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue. • an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

genetics 2023-03-27

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
  2. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  3. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  4. the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
  5. a state of confusion.
  6. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  7. an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.
  8. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
  9. a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
  10. a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
  11. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
Down
  1. a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
  2. the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
  3. a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
  4. In genetics, an organism with two recessive alleles would be referred to as homozygous recessive, while an organism with one dominant allele and one recessive allele would be heterozygous.
  5. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
  6. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  7. an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
  8. the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
  9. a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII.
  10. a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
  11. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  12. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
  13. The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
  14. a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection.

25 Clues: a state of confusion. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue. • an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...

Genetics 2023-05-08

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the male reproductive cell
  2. receive traits from previous generation
  3. cross between parents with different traits
  4. A small part of DNA
  5. has 2 different alleles for a gene
  6. the chance that something will happen
  7. the female part of a plant
  8. Fusion of male cell with female cell
  9. the veggie that Mendel experimented with
  10. allele that masks the recessive allele
  11. the genes expressed as letters
Down
  1. the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
  2. father of genetics
  3. an equal mixing of traits
  4. a version of the gene
  5. strands of genes that code for traits
  6. has 2 identical alleles for a particular gene
  7. to mate
  8. allele who is masked by the dominant allele
  9. physical appearance
  10. deoxyribonucleic acid

21 Clues: to mate • father of genetics • A small part of DNA • physical appearance • a version of the gene • deoxyribonucleic acid • an equal mixing of traits • the male reproductive cell • the female part of a plant • the genes expressed as letters • has 2 different alleles for a gene • Fusion of male cell with female cell • strands of genes that code for traits • ...

Genetics 2023-05-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One or more forms of a gene
  2. The process during which young, immature (unspecialized) cells take on individual characteristics and reach their mature (specialized) form and function.
  3. The trait that is there but is hidden
  4. type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes
  5. Type of RNA that is necessary for protein production.
  6. Either homozygous Dominant or homozygous Recessive
  7. Animals that have had a foreign gene deliberately inserted into their genome.
  8. 2 Capital Letter AA BB
  9. The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  10. The process by which the information encoded in a gene is turned into a function.
  11. Self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
  12. Tabular summary of possible combinations of maternal alleles with paternal alleles
Down
  1. 2 Lower letter aa bb
  2. Type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
  3. Laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge.
  4. The trait that always shows up
  5. The scientific study of genes and heredity
  6. Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  7. Heterozygous
  8. Allele combination for a trait
  9. Unit of information on DNA
  10. Plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
  11. The study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work.
  12. Test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells.
  13. The treatment of disease by transfer of genetic material into cells.
  14. DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

26 Clues: Heterozygous • 2 Lower letter aa bb • 2 Capital Letter AA BB • Unit of information on DNA • One or more forms of a gene • The trait that always shows up • Allele combination for a trait • The trait that is there but is hidden • The scientific study of genes and heredity • Test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells. • Either homozygous Dominant or homozygous Recessive • ...

GENETICS 2012-04-25

GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protein coding DNA sequence of a gene
  2. A-T, G-C
  3. self-replicating structures of a cell containging DNA
  4. DNA encodes genetic info
  5. synthesizing proteins encoded in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
  6. physical or functional unit of heredity
  7. permanent of heritable chang in DNA
  8. all forms of a gene ready to be drawn for gametes
  9. method of separating large molecules frm a mix of similar molecules
  10. DNA interrupting protein coding, RNA cut out before translation
  11. adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine; weak hydrogen
  12. DNA strands
  13. outside a living organism
Down
  1. basic research & now applied to product development
  2. joining DNA segments in cell free environment
  3. crick; sequence of nucleotides in DNA/RNA, responsible for corresponding to 1 or 20 amino acids
  4. appearnace of an organism
  5. material that chromosomes are composed with during mitosis
  6. group of cells indentical to an ancestor cell
  7. enzymes that catalyze nucleic acids synthesis; DNA to RNA
  8. mature sperm or ovum cell with haploid set; humans have 23
  9. all genetic material in the chromosomes
  10. full set of genetic material, one from each parent; humans hav 46
  11. all different forms of a cell

24 Clues: A-T, G-C • DNA strands • DNA encodes genetic info • appearnace of an organism • outside a living organism • all different forms of a cell • permanent of heritable chang in DNA • protein coding DNA sequence of a gene • physical or functional unit of heredity • all genetic material in the chromosomes • joining DNA segments in cell free environment • ...

Genetics 2016-07-28

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The complete set of genes present in a cell organism
  2. The site in the genome where a single DNA letter often differs from person to person
  3. deoxyribonucleic acid
  4. Scientist who studies heredity
  5. Actual gene makeup (letters)
  6. Trait that seems to disappear when 2 different genes are present
  7. Physical appearance of a trait
  8. Father of genetics
  9. Each gene pair is inherited independently for other gene pairs for other traits
  10. First generation after the P generation
  11. The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
  12. Another term for heterozygous gene pair
  13. Rod shaped structures found in the nucleus of a cell
Down
  1. Neither of the genes in a pair masks the other
  2. Term for a homozygous gene pair
  3. Physical characteristics that are inherited
  4. second generation after the P generation
  5. Type of plant used in Mendel's experiments
  6. The parental generation
  7. One member of a gene pair
  8. Gene pAir that consists of 2 dominant or 2 recessive alleles
  9. The smallest structural unit of an organism consisting of a cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
  10. Gene pair that consists of a dominant allele and a recessive allele
  11. Of a gene be responsible for producing a substance or behavior
  12. trait that masks another trait

25 Clues: Father of genetics • deoxyribonucleic acid • The parental generation • One member of a gene pair • Actual gene makeup (letters) • Scientist who studies heredity • Physical appearance of a trait • trait that masks another trait • Term for a homozygous gene pair • First generation after the P generation • Another term for heterozygous gene pair • ...

Genetics 2016-05-04

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Variant of a character (Ex: White or Purple flowers)
  2. Study that began by Gregor Mendel
  3. Physical appearance (Ex: Purple or white flowers)
  4. Passing on traits
  5. Called a heterozygote, has two different alleles
  6. 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4
  7. Genes are found here on chromosomes
  8. Characterized by thick mucus, which can interfere with other functions of the body
  9. Called the parental plants
Down
  1. Genetic makeup (Ex: PP, Pp, pp)
  2. Called the filial, or son/daughter plants
  3. Called a homozygote, has two identical alleles
  4. Parental plants differ in only one character, which is flower color
  5. Varies among individuals (Ex: flower color)
  6. Allele that determines appearance of a character
  7. Contains squares representing probable products of fertilization (PP, Pp, Pp, pp)
  8. "Family tree" of traits
  9. Allele that doesn't make a noticeable effect
  10. Also known as hybridization
  11. Parental plants differ in two characters

20 Clues: 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4 • Passing on traits • "Family tree" of traits • Called the parental plants • Also known as hybridization • Genetic makeup (Ex: PP, Pp, pp) • Study that began by Gregor Mendel • Genes are found here on chromosomes • Parental plants differ in two characters • Called the filial, or son/daughter plants • Varies among individuals (Ex: flower color) • ...

genetics 2017-02-28

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. mendel / father of genetics
  2. square / a method for predicting genetic crosses
  3. / an offspring with members 1 dominant
  4. / characteristics that organisms have
  5. / a genetic trait you can actually see
  6. / one of the alternative form of a gene
  7. / the passing of traits
  8. / a weak gene
  9. / an offspring that 2 dominant
  10. / found in the nucleus of all cells
  11. / a molecule present in all living cells
  12. / the study of heredity of traits pass down
  13. traits / individual differences among group members
  14. / after a female egg is fertilized it becomes known as a zygote
Down
  1. / organism's genetic makeup
  2. / same as a pure
  3. traits / certain characteristics that all members have
  4. / hybrid= 1 dominant and 1 recessive allies
  5. / a reproductive cell
  6. reproduction / when a egg meets a sperm
  7. / determine the traits
  8. reproduction / does not require gametes
  9. / this is a strong form of a gene

23 Clues: / a weak gene • / same as a pure • / a reproductive cell • / determine the traits • / the passing of traits • / organism's genetic makeup • mendel / father of genetics • / an offspring that 2 dominant • / this is a strong form of a gene • / found in the nucleus of all cells • / characteristics that organisms have • / an offspring with members 1 dominant • ...

Genetics 2017-02-05

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the five bases that form nucleic acids that is always paired up with adenine through two hydrogen bonds only in DNA
  2. Fork the area where the replication of DNA will actually take place.
  3. the composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits
  4. thread-like structures that contain the genes
  5. genetic makeup of an organism.
  6. a complex of proteins associated with the centromere of a chromosome during cell division, to which the microtubules of the spindle attach.
  7. the main building block of DNA and is found in every nucleotide that makes up the long chain of genetic information.
  8. One member of a pair of genes found at a specific position on a chromosome
  9. the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
  10. an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene
  11. the first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.
  12. 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 and plant spores.
  13. the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.
  14. one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, the others being adenine, cytosine, and thymine.
  15. a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
  16. a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.
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  1. Cells any biological cell that gives rise to the gametes of an organism that reproduces sexually.
  2. a structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.
  3. Acid a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino group
  4. an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene.
  5. the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.
  6. an important part of DNA and RNA, where it is one of the nitrogenous bases coding the genetic information these molecules carry.
  7. Any of a group of compounds consisting of a nucleoside combined with a phosphate group and constituting the units that make up DNA and RNA molecules.
  8. Polymerase enzymes that synthesize DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.
  9. the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria are composed.
  10. Cells any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.
  11. an enzyme that bind and may even remodel nucleic acid or nucleic acid protein complexes.
  12. the second stage of cell division, between prophase and anaphase, during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
  13. a purine base present in nucleoproteins of cells of plants and animals
  14. an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes.

30 Clues: genetic makeup of an organism. • thread-like structures that contain the genes • a compound structure at the end of a chromosome. • an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene • an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. • an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene. • ...

Genetics 2022-03-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. a specific characteristic of an organism
  2. this law states the two alleles for a heritable character separate during gamete formation and end up in different gametes
  3. an allele that will not how unless both of the individuals copies of that gene have this genotype
  4. a gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at a second locus
  5. Gregor Mendel created this many concepts of inheritance
  6. true breeding parents
  7. alternate versions of a gene
  8. tool used to cross genotypes of two individuals
  9. genetic makeup of an organism
  10. both traits are shown
  11. an additive effect of two or more genes on a single phenotype
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  1. organism with two identical alleles
  2. the organism that Gregor Mendel experimented on
  3. disease that the heterozygotes are resistant to malaria
  4. family tree that describes the interrelationships of parents and children across generations
  5. an individual that is heterozygote for a trait and can pass it on
  6. dominance when traits are blended
  7. the recessive blood type
  8. organism that has two different alleles for a gene
  9. a variation of a gene that will produce a certain phenotype, even in the presence of other alleles
  10. one gene with multiple phenotypic effects
  11. physical characteristics of an organism

22 Clues: true breeding parents • both traits are shown • the recessive blood type • alternate versions of a gene • genetic makeup of an organism • dominance when traits are blended • organism with two identical alleles • physical characteristics of an organism • a specific characteristic of an organism • one gene with multiple phenotypic effects • ...

Genetics 2022-03-23

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of mating two organisms to produce an offspring
  2. the changing of the structure of a gene
  3. A representation of a system or idea in science
  4. When an organism produces an exact copy of itself
  5. When a sperm and an egg unite to produce an offspring.
  6. same alleles (H H)
  7. The allele (gene) that is not observed (hidden).
  8. different alleles (H h)
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  1. carrying genetic information in the form of genes
  2. a form of a gene
  3. The passage of traits from parent to offspring.
  4. A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait
  5. The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
  6. physical characteristics
  7. characteristic that vary from one individual to another
  8. the product of the reproductive processes
  9. The allele (gene) that is always expressed (over powers)
  10. genetic makeup of a organism
  11. Possible explanation to a theory
  12. Artifical process of asexual reproduction producing an identical offspring to the parent.

20 Clues: a form of a gene • same alleles (H H) • different alleles (H h) • physical characteristics • genetic makeup of a organism • Possible explanation to a theory • the changing of the structure of a gene • the product of the reproductive processes • The passage of traits from parent to offspring. • A representation of a system or idea in science • ...

Genetics 2022-01-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The two parts of protein formation are called transcription and ___________.
  2. ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease.
  3. When certain traits are passed from parents to children.
  4. In the name tRNA, t stands for _________.
  5. The description of the physical characteristics of an organism.
  6. In the name mRNA, m stands for _________.
  7. Proteins are made of twenty amino _____.
  8. Chemicals made by mRNA and tRNA in ribosomes.
  9. The unit of heredity.
  10. The part of the cell where proteins are made.
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  1. The part of a gene which controls a trait.
  2. One of a pair of genes which always shows it characteristics, no matter what the other gene in the pair is.
  3. One of a pair of genes which only shows its characteristics when NOT paired with a dominant gene.
  4. You have 23 pairs of these.
  5. The description of unique genetic makeup.
  6. Deoxyribonucleic acid.
  7. Gregor ______, a scientist known as the father of genetics.
  8. The number of bases on DNA, which together from the 'genetic code'.
  9. A particular characteristic controlled by alleles.
  10. The part of a cell where DNA is found.

20 Clues: The unit of heredity. • Deoxyribonucleic acid. • You have 23 pairs of these. • The part of a cell where DNA is found. • ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease. • Proteins are made of twenty amino _____. • The description of unique genetic makeup. • In the name tRNA, t stands for _________. • The part of a gene which controls a trait. • ...

Genetics 2022-01-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. In the name mRNA, m stands for _________.
  2. In the name tRNA, t stands for _________.
  3. The number of bases on DNA, which together from the 'genetic code'.
  4. The part of a gene which controls a trait.
  5. ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease.
  6. One of a pair of genes which always shows it characteristics, no matter what the other gene in the pair is.
  7. The part of a cell where DNA is found.
  8. One of a pair of genes which only shows its characteristics when NOT paired with a dominant gene.
  9. The description of the physical characteristics of an organism.
  10. Gregor ______, a scientist known as the father of genetics.
  11. A particular characteristic controlled by alleles.
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  1. The part of the cell where proteins are made.
  2. You have 23 pairs of these.
  3. The two parts of protein formation are called transcription and ___________.
  4. Proteins are made of twenty amino _____.
  5. The description of unique genetic makeup.
  6. Deoxyribonucleic acid.
  7. When certain traits are passed from parents to children.
  8. The unit of heredity.
  9. Chemicals made by mRNA and tRNA in ribosomes.

20 Clues: The unit of heredity. • Deoxyribonucleic acid. • You have 23 pairs of these. • The part of a cell where DNA is found. • ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease. • Proteins are made of twenty amino _____. • In the name tRNA, t stands for _________. • The description of unique genetic makeup. • In the name mRNA, m stands for _________. • ...

Genetics 2022-02-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The stronger trait that shows up more often
  2. The type of plant Mendel studied to learn about heredity
  3. Your genetic makeup or inherited alleles
  4. Characteristics of organisms
  5. Having two different alleles (hybrid)
  6. The physical trait resulting from your genotype
  7. The male reproductive system of a flower
  8. Various forms genes can come in
  9. Instructions along your DNA that code for your traits
  10. The sticky top of the female reproductive system designed to catch the pollen
  11. The type of pollination involving two plants transferring pollen to the other's stigma
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  1. The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma
  2. A tool used to help you predict genetic outcomes in offspring
  3. Having two of the same alleles (purebred)
  4. The passing down of traits from parent to offspring
  5. The type of pollination involving one plant transferring pollen to its own stigma
  6. The weaker trait that can hide
  7. The female reproductive system of a flower
  8. Holds the pollen in a flower
  9. Created once the egg cell in the ovary of the flower has been fertilized by the sperm cell
  10. The study of heredity
  11. The Father of Genetics

22 Clues: The study of heredity • The Father of Genetics • Characteristics of organisms • Holds the pollen in a flower • The weaker trait that can hide • Various forms genes can come in • Having two different alleles (hybrid) • Your genetic makeup or inherited alleles • The male reproductive system of a flower • Having two of the same alleles (purebred) • ...

GENETICS 2022-05-12

GENETICS crossword puzzle
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  1. RNA which is bound to the ribosome
  2. allele expressing itself
  3. process where proteins are built from the mRNA blueprint
  4. portions of DNA molecules that determine characteristics of living things
  5. gene composition of a living organism
  6. how many copies of each gene every person has
  7. cells in most complex organisms
  8. first step towards making proteins
  9. developed by biologists
  10. study of how genes bring about characteristics or traits
  11. expression of the genes of living things
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  1. recessive allele
  2. situation in which both alleles are equally strong and both alleles are visible in the hybrid genotype
  3. consists for about 100,000 genes for a human cell
  4. different forms of gene
  5. Mendel believed that certain factors are passed from parents to their ---------
  6. model for the structure of DNA was proposed by them
  7. science of genetics was developed by him
  8. the true structure of a DNA molecule
  9. cells formed through meiosis

20 Clues: recessive allele • different forms of gene • developed by biologists • allele expressing itself • cells formed through meiosis • cells in most complex organisms • RNA which is bound to the ribosome • first step towards making proteins • the true structure of a DNA molecule • gene composition of a living organism • science of genetics was developed by him • ...

Genetics 2023-09-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, forming messenger RNA (mRNA).
  2. The process of gradual change in the genetic composition of populations over time, leading to the development of new species.
  3. The repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from degradation.
  4. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
  5. The crossing of two genetically different individuals to produce offspring with desirable traits.
  6. One of the two identical halves of a replicated chromosome, held together by a centromere.
  7. The addition of a segment of DNA into an existing genetic sequence.
  8. The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote.
  9. The specialized region of a chromosome that holds sister chromatids together during cell division.
  10. Complex molecules composed of amino acids that perform various biological functions in cells.
  11. The study of the structure, function, and interactions of proteins within an organism.
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  1. The transfer of a segment of DNA from one chromosome to another.
  2. An enzyme that maintains the length of telomeres, which protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration.
  3. A segment of DNA that codes for a specific functional product, such as a protein or RNA molecule.
  4. A segment of DNA or RNA that codes for a functional protein or RNA molecule after being transcribed and spliced.
  5. The process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins based on the information carried by mRNA.
  6. A region of DNA that initiates the transcription of a gene and regulates its expression.
  7. The creation of new molecules, such as proteins, through a series of chemical reactions.
  8. The process by which genetic material is passed from parent to offspring.
  9. A mutation that shifts the reading frame of a genetic sequence, often resulting in nonfunctional proteins.
  10. A segment of DNA that does not code for a functional protein and is spliced out during RNA processing.
  11. A thread-like structure composed of DNA and proteins, carrying genetic information that is passed from one generation to the next.

22 Clues: Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • The transfer of a segment of DNA from one chromosome to another. • The addition of a segment of DNA into an existing genetic sequence. • The process by which genetic material is passed from parent to offspring. • The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote. • ...

Genetics 2024-02-06

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Number of strands DNA has
  2. Made of amino acids and assembled at the ribosome
  3. What the m in mRNA stands for
  4. Building block of protein
  5. Protein that DNA is wrapped around to mahavechromatin
  6. Made of histones and DNA
  7. RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome
  8. Nucleic base that starts with A
  9. Made of DNA and has all of the instructions for life (humans have 46)
  10. Sugar in DNA
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  1. Sugar in RNA
  2. What the t in tRNA stands for
  3. Where proteins are made in the cell
  4. Nucleic base that starts with U
  5. Master instructions to make a living thing
  6. The shape of DNA
  7. Nucleic base that starts with G
  8. RNA that copies the DNA and takes info to the ribosome
  9. Nucleic base that starts with C
  10. Where you would find DNA in the cell
  11. Nucleic base that starts with T
  12. Number of strands RNA has
  13. A portion of a chromosome that determines a trait

23 Clues: Sugar in RNA • Sugar in DNA • The shape of DNA • Made of histones and DNA • Number of strands DNA has • Building block of protein • Number of strands RNA has • What the t in tRNA stands for • What the m in mRNA stands for • Nucleic base that starts with U • Nucleic base that starts with G • Nucleic base that starts with C • Nucleic base that starts with A • ...

Genetics 2023-12-13

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. A chart that describes the possible combination of alleles from a genetic cross
  2. Traits or characteristics that are transferred from parent to offspring
  3. The offspring of crosses that has the same form of traits
  4. The scientific study of heredity
  5. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  6. The traits that are physically expressed
  7. A threadlike structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA
  8. An offspring that of crosses that have two different alleles for a trait
  9. Factors that control a trait
  10. The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
  11. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
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  1. An allele whose traits always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
  2. The basic building block of nucleic acids
  3. The genetic material that carries information of an organism
  4. A number that describes how likely it is for an event to occur
  5. An allele that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
  6. An organism that always passes down certain physically expressed traits
  7. The different form of a gene
  8. Specific characteristics from a parent
  9. Two different alleles for a particular gene

20 Clues: The different form of a gene • Factors that control a trait • The scientific study of heredity • Specific characteristics from a parent • The traits that are physically expressed • The basic building block of nucleic acids • Two different alleles for a particular gene • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • ...

Genetics 2023-12-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. relating to the origin of diverse individuals or kinds by descent from a single ancestral individual or kind
  2. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
  3. through his work on pea plants, discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance
  4. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  5. having two identical alleles of a particular gene
  6. a grid that tells the probability and trait
  7. determines if you’re a boy or girl
  8. inheritance with two alleles of the same gene are expressed separately to different traits
  9. one of the numbered chromosomes, numbered roughly in relation to their sizes
  10. A genotypic ratio is a numerical comparison of the allele combinations
  11. (mutt): the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse)
  12. a chance of something
  13. having two different alleles of a particular gene
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  1. the 23rd chromosome
  2. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in an organism
  3. a trait that is expressed whenever an allele for it is present
  4. having more than one origin or source
  5. In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures
  6. ratio depicting the different genotypes of the offspring from a test cross
  7. Same alleles
  8. a mixture of proteins and phospholipids forming a whitish insulating sheath around many nerve fibers, increasing the speed at which impulses are conducted
  9. a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed
  10. forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  11. Refers to a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
  12. If the alleles of a gene are different, one allele will be expressed
  13. disease when you get high levels of saturated, very long chain fatty acids build in the nervous system and adrenal cortex
  14. refers to the genetic background

27 Clues: Same alleles • the 23rd chromosome • a chance of something • refers to the genetic background • determines if you’re a boy or girl • having more than one origin or source • a grid that tells the probability and trait • having two identical alleles of a particular gene • having two different alleles of a particular gene • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • ...

Genetics 2024-03-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DNA's messenger
  2. process of DNA being recreated exactly through many processes
  3. type of inheritance where two alleles of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits
  4. small RNA used in protein synthesis
  5. proteins that speed up metabolism
  6. chromosome pairs with the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern
  7. amino acids residues
  8. coping on genetic sequence of DNA onto RNA
  9. cell having a single set on chromosomes
  10. different alleles from each parent
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  1. the process of the cell making proteins using the instructions from the mRNA
  2. made of chromosomes
  3. genetic makeup of an organism
  4. the physical appearance of an organism
  5. one version of a gene that is only shown when the genotype is homozygous
  6. alternate form of a gene from mutations
  7. one version of a gene overpowers the other
  8. single stranded RNA
  9. the same alleles from each parent
  10. a cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes

20 Clues: DNA's messenger • made of chromosomes • single stranded RNA • amino acids residues • genetic makeup of an organism • proteins that speed up metabolism • the same alleles from each parent • different alleles from each parent • small RNA used in protein synthesis • the physical appearance of an organism • alternate form of a gene from mutations • ...

genetics 2024-04-11

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. always expressed with a capital letter
  2. if both alleles are different
  3. combonation of sperm and egg
  4. hereditary unit
  5. a family chart
  6. sexual reproduction cell
  7. when two or more genes influence a trait
  8. a protein produced by the bodies immune system
  9. rbc have B antigen
  10. transmisson of traits from parent to offspring
  11. a square diagram
  12. an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
  13. maker of theories
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  1. the physical appearence
  2. the genetic combination
  3. part of dna that controls physical characteristics
  4. if both alleles are the same
  5. cell reproduction
  6. always expressed with a lowercase letter
  7. a toxin which causes a immune response
  8. one of mendels laws
  9. certain pattern how parents pass traits to offspring
  10. each form of a gene
  11. animal made from 2 of the same species
  12. rbc have A antigen

25 Clues: a family chart • hereditary unit • a square diagram • cell reproduction • maker of theories • rbc have B antigen • rbc have A antigen • one of mendels laws • each form of a gene • the physical appearence • the genetic combination • sexual reproduction cell • if both alleles are the same • combonation of sperm and egg • if both alleles are different • always expressed with a capital letter • ...

Genetics 2024-05-08

Genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. The Shape of DNA
  2. Genetic Code
  3. Study of genes and how they're passed down
  4. Reproduction with one parent
  5. Observable Characteristics
  6. Type of Asexual Reproduction where an parent organism grows a fragment of a new organism out of their body and breaks them off, then leaves them to mature
  7. Specific characteristic of an organism
  8. Where the genetic code is stored
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  1. Having two of the same Allele
  2. Having two different Alleles
  3. Reproduction with two parents
  4. The passing on of traits from the parents to the offspring
  5. A small packet of DNA, humans have a total of 46
  6. A square that helps predict the Genotype of an organism's offspring based on the parent's genotype
  7. A special chromosome that comes from your parents, if you're a boy you have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome, and if you're a girl you have two X Chromosomes
  8. A kind of a gene
  9. An Allele that doesn't overpower Dominant Alleles
  10. An Allele that overpowers Recessive Alleles
  11. Type of Asexual Reproduction where an organism grows a new organism out of the parent's body until they mature and break off
  12. Any change in the gene structure of an organism

20 Clues: Genetic Code • The Shape of DNA • A kind of a gene • Observable Characteristics • Having two different Alleles • Reproduction with one parent • Having two of the same Allele • Reproduction with two parents • Where the genetic code is stored • Specific characteristic of an organism • Study of genes and how they're passed down • An Allele that overpowers Recessive Alleles • ...

genetics 2024-05-07

genetics crossword puzzle
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  1. A genotype (bb) in which both alleles are recessive.
  2. The variation of a gene.
  3. An organism that inherited a recessive allele.
  4. The father of genetics.
  5. A tool that can show inherited traits.
  6. The likelihood of something.
  7. A thread-like structure that, contains genetic information.
  8. A genotype (BB) in which both alleles are dominant.
  9. The genetic makeup of an organism.allelesygousDominant.
  10. How you find the genes.
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  1. When gametes come together to fertilize.
  2. Stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid
  3. The number of chromosomes a human has.
  4. When a fragment or piece of an organism develops into a fully grown copy.
  5. A specific characteristics, such as seed shape.
  6. An organism's physical appearance is based on genotype.
  7. Where an organism comes from.
  8. Chromosomes are found here.
  9. A random change in an organism.
  10. A section on a chromosome that contains genetic information.

20 Clues: The father of genetics. • How you find the genes. • The variation of a gene. • Chromosomes are found here. • The likelihood of something. • Where an organism comes from. • A random change in an organism. • Stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid • The number of chromosomes a human has. • A tool that can show inherited traits. • When gametes come together to fertilize. • ...