genetics Crossword Puzzles
Genetics 2023-05-16
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- This is a term used when you share a common ancestor.
- Where was the body of the dolly preserved and displayed?
- A genetically-engineered animal created to help scientists study tumors better.
- Genetic disorder caused by one amino acid change in the gene found in Chromosome 11.
- These control the phenotype of an individual and thereby allow people to study its frequency in a population.
- It contains two different copies of alleles coding for a particular trait.
- 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?.
- In humans, designed mating is not possible so, what was used?
- It is debatable because it is quite expensive to do this kind of cloning and experiments.
- An interesting and common case study when it comes to analyzing genetics.
- It is responsible for newborns with congenital disorders or deformities.
- The acronym for the cloning technique which was used for the cloning of the first mammal.
- A branch of science that is literally defined as “good appearance” or “normal appearing”.
- He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes.
- Encompasses all alleles present for a certain trait in an organism.
- The last name of the scientist who discovered that the genetic information in a eukaryotic cell is housed within the nucleus.
- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- The theory first proposed in the 17th century, which is in direct conflict with the Theory of Epigenesis.
- Changes in this process can lead to the development of malfunctioning proteins.
- First mammal cloned from an adult cell.
- Used to study a chromosome’s structure and possible abnormalities, and is used to predict genetic disorders.
- Rare disorder that slows down the process of blood clotting.
- A complete miniature adult contained in a fertilized egg, as stated by the Theory of Preformationism.
- The collection of all genetic information found in an organism.
- The study of the total or part of the genetic or epigenetic sequence information of organisms.
- Compartment within the cell that contains the entire genome.
- Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations.
- Subject of the Father of Genetics’ study on heredity.
- It states that an organism is derived from substances present in the egg that differentiate into adult structures during embryonic development.
- Genetic information transfer across several generations is explained by this theory.
- Cause of genetic variation amongst organisms and/or species.
- It encompasses the general process by which the traits controlled by the factors (genes) are transmitted through gametes from generation to generation.
- The Greek word from which the term “Genetics” is derived and means “Generative”.
- One of the impacts of the advent of eugenics and euphenics in society.
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- The study of chromosomes, further improved with the use of microscopes.
- An animal that is susceptible to cancer and is used to study cancer.
- Synonymous to computational biology.
- It helps people to understand the evolutionary process.
- It identifies, sequences, clones and manipulates the genes using recombinant DNA technology.
- A rule stating that the amounts of guanine and cytosine are the same, while the ratios of adenine and thiamine are also the same.
- Large-scale analysis of proteins.
- The father of genetics.
- The development or creation of living organisms from non-living organisms.
- These have very small amounts of genetic material making them easy to manipulate and easy to understand their genetic variation.
- NEEMO is an acronym for?
- Enzymes that bind to specific recognition sequences to cleave double-stranded DNA.
- Hair color is an example of this.
- What do you call the pattern of how genetic information is transmitted per generation?
- A record from museums and old churches.
- What kind of insects scientists began studying the inheritance of traits in the fruit fly.
- Twenty-two pairs of these are found in most human cells.
- The storage units of genes.
- Variant form of a gene found in a particular locus.
- Bacteria protects themselves from viral infection by producing enzymes that cut the viral DNA at specific sites.
- The location of a gene on a chromosome.
- Observable or physical trait of an organism, and is typically influenced by the environment.
- The last name of the scientist who demonstrated genetic recombination in corn.
- It led to a start-up in other countries to create a similar database.
- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- 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
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- A gene that is found in one of two different forms in a chromosome
- trait Result from variation within multiple genes and their interaction with behavioral and environmental factors
- A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
- Two of the same form of a particular gene for something
- A chromosome or DNA variant that is observed in natural populations
- The molecule inside the cells that contains the genetic information
- An organism possessing one copy ( heterozygous) of a recessive allele
- The expressed characteristic or trait of an organism
- over The exchange of genetic material between members of a pair of homologous chromosomes
- An allele that is almost always expressed, even if only one copy is present
- Physical structure that stores the genetic information
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- Changes in the DNA that codes for a gene
- The genetic constitution of an individual organism
- An organisms complete DNA sequence found in one set of its chromosomes
- The rearrangement of genetic material
- The cell division process that eggs and sperm go through which halves the chromosome number from 46 to 23
- pair A pair of complementary bases in a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule
- A disease or quality passed on from a parent to a child
- Membrane bound organelles, or specialized parts of cells
- 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
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- Trait or condition passed from one generation to the next through genes.
- Diagram showing the genetic relationships among a set of individuals.
- Molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.
- Segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building one or more proteins.
- Pertaining to the genome or the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- Process of translating RNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.
- Change in the DNA sequence of a gene.
- Observable characteristics of an organism, resulting from its genetic makeup and environmental influences.
- Process of creating a complementary RNA copy of a gene.
- Change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
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- Scientist specializing in the study of genes and heredity.
- Thread-like structure in cells that carries genetic information.
- Manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
- Genetic makeup of an individual or organism.
- One of two or more versions of a gene that are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- Complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Molecule that plays a central role in protein synthesis.
- Process of making an identical copy of DNA.
- 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
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- RNA molecule that carries copies of instructions for the assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to the rest of the cell
- three-nucleotide sequence on messenger RNA that codes for a single amino acid
- Down syndrome,extra chromosome 21
- An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- A change in the structure of a chromosome
- An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
- The control center of the cell
- A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- 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.
- group of three bases on a tRNA molecule that are complementary to an mRNA codon
- A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
- the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA
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- site of protein synthesis
- type of RNA molecule that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
- A display of the chromosome pairs of a cell arranged by size and shape.
- An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
- synthesis the formation of proteins by using information contained in DNA and carried by mRNA
- having two different alleles for a trait
- 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.
- Process of making changes in the DNA code of living organisms
- 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
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- there are ______ billion nucleotides in the human genome
- _____ DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA
- ______ mutation affects a single nucleotide, usually by substituting one nucleotide for another
- ______ ribosomes "read" the mRNA and use the information to build proteins
- form of a gene
- having identical alleles for a gene
- _____ mutation when the nucleotide changes and causes an amino acid to change
- covered up by the dominate trait
- DNA shape, double _____ structure
- ______ mutation, the nucleotide changes creates/destroys a start or stop codon
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- observable traits of an organism
- ______ DNA is copied a mRNA, can travel outside the nucleus
- scientific study or heredity
- Amino ______ folds to form a protein
- a length of DNA carrying the code for one feature
- an allele that controls the phenotype regardless of what the other allele is
- ______ mutation inserts or deletes one or more nucleotide
- having different alleles for a gene
- Three "letters" of DNA
- ______ 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
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- phase of mitosis in which the mitotic spindle is completely formed
- having two matched sets of chromosomes
- a disease of the cell cycle in which cells divide uncontrollably and destroy healthy tissues
- an individual who is heterozygous for a recessive genetic trait
- any chromosome that does not determine gender
- one single unit of chromatin
- a segment of DNA that carries coded information for making a protein
- phase of mitosis in which the nuclear envelope reappears
- having two identical alleles for a gene
- a gene allele that is only expressed if two copies are present
- having only one set of chromosomes
- a term used to indicate the alleles that are present for any gene
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- protein synthesis
- phase of mitosis in which the nuclear envelope disintegrates
- a chromosome that determines gender
- a term used to describe the detectable expression of a trait, based on alleles present for a gene
- an alternative form of a gene
- the enzyme that transcribes a gene to make RNA from a DNA template
- having two different alleles for a gene
- the enzyme that replicates DNA from a DNA template
- entire series of steps a cell undergoes from one cell division to the next
- division of the cytoplasm of a cell
- division of the nucleus of a cell
- the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
- a gene allele that is always expressed
- 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
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- the polymer that codes for proteins
- the passing on of genetic information from parents to offspring
- a variety of gene
- a chain of subunits
- gametes from the same plant combine
- the process of converting DNA to RNA
- an allele that is only carried on the X chromosome
- protein that unwinds the double helix
- took the first pictures of DNA
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- the result or expression of an allele
- monomer of RNA
- an allele that is always expressed
- a group of individuals of the same species
- allele only expressed when homozygous, never with heterozygous
- a combination between individuals involving two genes
- the change in gene frequency over time
- organism made of solidified dihydrogen monoxide
- monomer of protein
- the father of genetics
- organisms that do not contain a nucleus
- the genetic representation of alleles
- 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
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- change over time
- Process by which a single parent reproduces by itself
- Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- a random error in gene replication that leads to a change
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring
- genetic makeup of an organism
- Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
- A form of asexual reproduction of yeast in which a new cell grows out of the body of a parent.
- Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
- A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family.
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- Any difference between individuals of the same species.
- threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes
- DNA segments that serve as the key functional units in hereditary transmission.
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
- cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
- Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents
- A form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
- 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 2014-01-23
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- / Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
- / An allele which is present but remains unexpressed
- / crossing dissimilar individuals to bring out the best of both organisms
- / Cases in which one allele is not completely dominant over another
- traits / Traits controlled by two or more genes
- / Alternate forms of agene
- /picture of organisms
- /Combination of alleles an organism has
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- / Chart that shows the relationships within a family
- / Father of genetics
- organism / any organism with genes from other species
- / Common genetic disease which involves a very small genetic change
- / An allele which is expresses(masks the other)
- / Process of reduction division where the number of chromosomes in each cell is divided through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
- / The organisms alleles for a trait are different.
- / Both alleles or a trait are the same
- / continued breeding of individuals with a similar characteristic
- / the likelihood that an event will happen.
- / Both alleles contribute to the phenotype
- / offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
20 Clues: / Father of genetics • /picture of organisms • / Alternate forms of agene • / Both alleles or a trait are the same • /Combination of alleles an organism has • / Both alleles contribute to the phenotype • / the likelihood that an event will happen. • / An allele which is expresses(masks the other) • traits / Traits controlled by two or more genes • ...
Genetics 2014-01-23
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- / Both alleles contribute to the phenotype
- / crossing dissimilar individuals to bring out the best of both organisms
- / continued breeding of individuals with a similar characteristic
- / An allele which is present but remains unexpressed
- / any organism with genes from other species
- / Both alleles for a trait are the same
- / Chart that shows the relationships within a family
- /Combination of alleles an organism has
- / The organisms alleles for a trait are different.
- / Alternate forms of a gene
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- / Traits controlled by two or more genes
- / Cases in which one allele is not completely dominant over another
- / offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
- / Common genetic disease which involves a very small genetic change
- / Father of genetics
- /picture of organisms
- / Process of reduction division where the number of chromosomes in each cell is divided through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
- / An allele which is expressed (masks the other)
- / the likelihood that an event will happen.
- / Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
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. • / any organism with genes from other species • ...
Genetics 2014-03-04
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- An analogy for this word could be using words.
- Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait.
- A sequence of words could than create sentences.
- External influences and failing to copy can also create these.
- Robert read an mRNA code and strung together amino acids to create a protein. What is this an example of?
- A __________ is a compact storage unit in the human body.
- Two parents want to know if their child will have dimples. How can they find out?
- An analogy for this word is an architect using a blueprint.
- Two letters that are your actual genes.
- The main idea, what are we learning about?
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- When translated mRNA has this while when translated DNA does not.
- This usually ends in a frameshift.
- One can chart the inheritance of trait in a family, this is called _______.
- Two parents had the trait. Their ten offsprings also had the trait. What is the most likely genotype of the parents?
- Red Gummy Bear + Green Gummy Bear = Christmas Gummy Bear
- Steven copied a code from DNA and put it in the form of mRNA. What is this an example of?
- Jerry and his parents all have a knack for math skills. Jerry inherited a ______ from his parents.
- In basketball one may pass the basketball to another teammate.
- One whom is _____________ for a trait is also a carrier of that trait.
- Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager.
- A naturally red hair colored boy is an example of this word.
21 Clues: This usually ends in a frameshift. • Two letters that are your actual genes. • The main idea, what are we learning about? • An analogy for this word could be using words. • A sequence of words could than create sentences. • Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager. • Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait. • ...
Genetics 2017-02-10
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- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
- the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- a genetic situation in which one allele does not completely dominate another allele.
- record of the DNA sequence of a gene.
- a word that refers to a particular gene that has identical alleles on both homologous chromosomes.
- the separation of pairs of alleles at meiosis and their independent transmission via separate gametes.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- a mature haploid male or female germ cell.
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- a relationship between two versions of a gene.
- the parents will also pass down a specific phenotypic trait to their offspring.
- a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene.
- process in genetics by which the two chromosomes of a homologous pair exchange equal segments with each other.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- a basic principle of genetics developed by a monk named Gregor Mendel in the 1860's.
- relating to or determined by polygenes.
- similar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin but not necessarily in function.
- a scientific prediction being true.
- a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information.
21 Clues: a scientific prediction being true. • record of the DNA sequence of a gene. • relating to or determined by polygenes. • a mature haploid male or female germ cell. • a relationship between two versions of a gene. • a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene. • containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. • ...
Genetics 2018-03-04
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- Different forms of a gene
- 1 set of chromosomes (half the "normal" number) GAMETES
- series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide
- 3rd phase of mitosis; chromosomes move APART
- 2nd phase of mitosis; chromosomes in the MIDDLE
- 1st stage of mitosis - Chromosomes become visable, nuclear envelope dissolves, spindle forms
- A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
- A change in a gene or chromosome.
- Cell's division (PMAT) of the nucleus. Final product is 2 cells that are exactly like the parent cell.
- 2 different alleles
- An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- An organism's genetic makeup
- genetic code
- Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
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- 2 sets of chromosomes - the normal number - SOMATIC/BODY CELLS
- An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
- 4th phase of mitosis; TWO new nuclei
- The process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring
- Scientific study of heredity
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
- A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
23 Clues: genetic code • 2 different alleles • Different forms of a gene • Scientific study of heredity • An organism's genetic makeup • A change in a gene or chromosome. • 4th phase of mitosis; TWO new nuclei • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • 3rd phase of mitosis; chromosomes move APART • 2nd phase of mitosis; chromosomes in the MIDDLE • ...
Genetics 2017-05-22
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- The first filial, or hybrid, offspring in a series of genetic crosses
- determines the probability of two or more independent events by multiplying the probability of one event by the probabilities of the other events
- organisms that produce offspring of the same variety over many generations of self pollination
- having two identical alleles for a given gene
- The situation in which the phenotype of heterozygotes is intermediate between the phenotypes of individuals homozygous for either allele
- stating that when two or more characteristics are inherited, individual hereditary factors assort independently during gamete production
- situation where the phenotypes of both alleles are exhibited in the heterozygote because both alleles affect the phenotype in separate ways
- genetic makeup, or set of alleles, of an organism
- Gene interaction in which the phenotypic expression of one gene alters that of another independently inherited gene
- Offspring resulting from interbreeding of the hybrid F1 generation.
- the mating or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties
- A diagram used in the study of inheritance to show the predicted results of random fertilization in genetic crosses observed
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- individual who is heterozygous for a given locus for a recessively inherited disorder
- rule of probability stating that the probability of any one of two mutually exclusive events occurring can be determined by adding their individual probabilities
- A single gene with multiple phenotypic effects
- range of phenotypes produced by a single genotype due to environmental influences
- An allele whose phenotypic effect is not observed in a heterozygote
- cross between two organisms that are heterozygous for a character
- observable physical and physiological traits of an organism determined by genetic makeup
- An additive effect of two or more genes on a single phenotypic character
- situation where the phenotypes of the heterozygote and the dominant homozygote are indistinguishable
- heritable feature that varies continuously over a range rather than in an either or fashion
- organism that is heterozygous with respect to two genes of interest
- Any detectable variant in a genetic character
- An organism that is heterozygous with respect to a single gene of interest
- stating that the two alleles in a pair segregate into different gametes during gamete formation
- cross between two organisms that are each heterozygous for both characteristics
- observable inheritable feature that varies among individuals
- allele that is fully expressed in the phenotype of a heterozygote
- having two different alleles for a given gene
- phenotypic character that is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors
- The parent individuals from which offspring are derived in studies of inheritance
- A diagram of a family tree showing the occurrence of heritable characters in parents and offspring over multiple generations
33 Clues: Any detectable variant in a genetic character • having two identical alleles for a given gene • having two different alleles for a given gene • A single gene with multiple phenotypic effects • genetic makeup, or set of alleles, of an organism • the mating or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties • observable inheritable feature that varies among individuals • ...
Genetics 2017-11-16
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- two of the same alleles
- A trait found on chromosome 1-22
- a genetic family tree
- A technique that seperates DNA fragments using gel
- An allele that can cover a recessive trait
- Physical characteristic of a trait
- an organism that contains a foreign gene
- The father of genetics
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- one allele is not dominant over another
- breeding 2 different species (Liger)
- a profile of an individual's chromosomes
- a woman that has an allele for a trait but does not express it
- two different alleles
- a diagram used in genetic crosses
- A result of Gel Electrphoresis
- combination of alleles for a trait
- A punnett square involving two traits
- branch of biology that studies heredity
- passing of traits to offspring
- a segment of DNA for a trait
20 Clues: two different alleles • a genetic family tree • The father of genetics • two of the same alleles • a segment of DNA for a trait • A result of Gel Electrphoresis • passing of traits to offspring • A trait found on chromosome 1-22 • a diagram used in genetic crosses • combination of alleles for a trait • Physical characteristic of a trait • breeding 2 different species (Liger) • ...
Genetics 2016-07-28
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- second generation after the P generation
- Scientist who studies heredity
- The parental generation
- The smallest structural unit of an organism consisting of a cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
- The site in the genome where a single DNA letter often differs from person to person
- Term for a homozygous gene pair
- Neither of the genes in a pair masks the other
- Gene pair that consists of a dominant allele and a recessive allele
- The complete set of genes present in a cell organism
- First generation after the P generation
- Rod shaped structures found in the nucleus of a cell
- Physical characteristics that are inherited
- trait that masks another trait
- Actual gene makeup (letters)
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- Each gene pair is inherited independently for other gene pairs for other traits
- Physical appearance of a trait
- Trait that seems to disappear when 2 different genes are present
- Type of plant used in Mendel's experiments
- One member of a gene pair
- Father of genetics
- Of a gene be responsible for producing a substance or behavior
- Another term for heterozygous gene pair
- The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- Gene pAir that consists of 2 dominant or 2 recessive alleles
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 • Another term for heterozygous gene pair • First generation after the P generation • ...
Genetics 2016-07-28
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- The site in the genome where a single DNA letter often differs from person to person
- Gene pair that consists of a dominant allele and a recessive allele
- Each gene pair is inherited independently for other gene pairs for other traits
- Flying mammal
- Neither of the genes in a pair masks the other
- Term for a homozygous gene pair
- Scientist who studies heredity
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- Large marsupial
- Likes to chase mice
- The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- trait that masks another trait
- Man's best friend
- Father of genetics
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- Rod shaped structures found in the nucleus of a cell
- Physical appearance of a trait
- The complete set of genes present in a cell organism
- The smallest structural unit of an organism consisting of a cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
- First generation after the P generation
- second generation after the P generation
- Has a trunk
- Actual gene makeup (letters)
- One member of a gene pair
- Gene pAir that consists of 2 dominant or 2 recessive alleles
- Type of plant used in Mendel's experiments
- Trait that seems to disappear when 2 different genes are present
- The parental generation
- Another term for heterozygous gene pair
- Physical characteristics that are inherited
- Of a gene be responsible for producing a substance or behavior
30 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Father of genetics • Likes to chase mice • deoxyribonucleic acid • The parental generation • One member of a gene pair • Actual gene makeup (letters) • Physical appearance of a trait • Scientist who studies heredity • trait that masks another trait • Term for a homozygous gene pair • First generation after the P generation • ...
Genetics 2016-07-28
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- First generation after the P generation
- Of a gene be responsible for producing a substance or behavior
- Scientist who studies heredity
- Neither of the genes in a pair masks the other
- Rod shaped structures found in the nucleus of a cell
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- Type of plant used in Mendel's experiments
- Gene pair that consists of a dominant allele and a recessive allele
- second generation after the P generation
- Trait that seems to disappear when 2 different genes are present
- The site in the genome where a single DNA letter often differs from person to person
- Father of genetics
- Physical characteristics that are inherited
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- Another term for heterozygous gene pair
- The smallest structural unit of an organism consisting of a cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
- The parental generation
- Each gene pair is inherited independently for other gene pairs for other traits
- Physical appearance of a trait
- The complete set of genes present in a cell organism
- Actual gene makeup (letters)
- The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- Gene pAir that consists of 2 dominant or 2 recessive alleles
- Term for a homozygous gene pair
- One member of a gene pair
- 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 • Another term for heterozygous gene pair • First generation after the P generation • ...
Genetics 2016-05-25
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- I am the ingredients that make up sugar
- I am shortened to the letters dna
- I am the space between two restriction sites
- I bring instructions from dna to the cytoplasm
- I am the start codon
- I am the bottom strand of dna
- before the gene leaves the nucleus I occur, I cut away the introns because they do nothing
- I am the three base code for a specific amino acid
- I am the top strand of dna
- I am any group of molecules that when joined together form the building blocks for dna or rna
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- I break apart anything (I am not what is in your hair!)
- I am the blueprint to making protein
- the manner in which the nitrogenous bases of the DNA molecules align with each other
- I code the gene
- I am the universal reciptant
- I am the universal donor
- I am a string of amino acids
- I am the name of the fragments that are built because of the lagging standard
- anything ending with "ose" is me
- I code protein
- I am a process that occurs when enzymes make an rna copy of a portion of a dna strand
- I am the abbreviated version ribo nucleac acid
22 Clues: I code protein • I code the gene • I am the start codon • I am the universal donor • I am the top strand of dna • I am the universal reciptant • I am a string of amino acids • I am the bottom strand of dna • anything ending with "ose" is me • I am shortened to the letters dna • I am the blueprint to making protein • I am the ingredients that make up sugar • ...
Genetics 2019-10-13
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- a photographic representation of the chromosomes within a cell
- the region that joins the two sister chromatids, or each half of the chromosome
- structures that contain genetic material
- the stage of mitosis or meiosis in which the nuclear membrane disintegrates and the centrioles reach the poles of the cell wh
- the stage in mitosis or meiosis following metaphase in which the daughter chromosomes move away from each other to opposite ends of the cell
- the place on either side of the centromere to which the spindle fibers are attached during cell division
- the physical location of a gene
- true nucleus, containing nucleus
- primary purpose of it is to divide one cell nucleus into two nuclei
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- the stage in mitosis or meiosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate of the spindle
- the division of the cell cytoplasm that usually follows mitotic or meiotic division of the nucleus
- prenucleus, without nucleus (bacteria and archaea)
- the region in the prokaryotic cell (irregular shape) that contains the main DNA material
- the field of genetics that involves the microscopic examination of chromosomes
- highly specialized compartment within the internal membrane with specific functions
- G1, S and G2 phases
- the first stage of mitosis or meiosis in eukaryotic cell division, during which the nuclear envelope breaks down and strands
- a complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
- one of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome
- the chromosomes reach the poles and nuclear envelopes appear. When this phase is over, cell division is complete
20 Clues: G1, S and G2 phases • the physical location of a gene • true nucleus, containing nucleus • structures that contain genetic material • prenucleus, without nucleus (bacteria and archaea) • one of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome • a photographic representation of the chromosomes within a cell • ...
Genetics 2021-03-02
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- the term introduced to replace 'global warming'
- toads, frogs and newts belong to this class
- different versions of a gene are called ...... eg Blue/brown eyes
- changing the characteristic of an organism by transplanting a gene from one organsim into the DNA of another.
- section of DNA that is responsible for a characteristic like eye colour or blood group.
- the differences between individuals within a species.
- the chemicals that make up DNA (A, T, C and G) are examples of these
- continuous data is displayed in this type of graph
- the name of the male gamete
- the variety of living organisms in an area.
- class of organisms that have mammary glands therefore feeding their offspring with milk
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- Scientist who won the Nobel prize alongside Crick
- Blood group is an example of this type of variation
- Darwins theory behind evolution
- occurs between organisms over mates, food, habitats.
- organelle within the cell where the chromosomes are found
- type of breeding where organisms are deliberately bred so their offspring have the desirable characteristics.
- group of organisms that interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
- the allele that is always expressed whether one copy is inherited or not
- double stranded molecule found in the nucleus
- organisms with a backbone belong to this group
- the group that comes after phylum but before order
- living organisms are divided into 5 (technically 7) of these, including ... animal, plant, monera, fungal and protist
- the allele that is only expressed if 2 copies are inherited
- body cells have 46 of these, gametes have only 23
- when a species is no longer in existance
- DNA structure is a double ....
- this class of organsims are covered in scales/bony plates, cold-blooded and have at least one lung
28 Clues: the name of the male gamete • DNA structure is a double .... • Darwins theory behind evolution • when a species is no longer in existance • toads, frogs and newts belong to this class • the variety of living organisms in an area. • double stranded molecule found in the nucleus • organisms with a backbone belong to this group • ...
Genetics 2019-12-04
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- One of the different forms of a gene or DNA sequence that can exist at a single locus.
- An organism without a nucleus; eubacteria, archaebacteria, and blue-green algae.
- Having two different alleles at a given locus on a pair of homologous chromosomes.
- Procedure to transfer RNA from an agarose gel to a nylon membrane.
- The fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity, which carries information from one generation to the next; a segment of DNA, composed of a transcribed region and a regulatory sequence that makes transcription possible.
- Any detectable phenotypic variation of a particular inherited character.
- A group of cells or molecules that are identical by having arisen from a single ancestral cell or molecule.
- An allele differing from the allele found in the standard, or wild type.
- An overall direction.
- A gene that can mutate to an allele, an oncogene, that causes a cell to become cancerous.
- Mutation in which the function of the protein product of the gene is unaltered.
- The configuration of two sites refers to their presence on two different molecules of DNA (chromosomes).
- Proteins that recognize specific, short nucleotide sequences in DNA and catalyze cutting at those sites.
- An allele whose phenotypic effect is not expressed in a heterozygote.
- A virus for which the natural host is a bacterial cell. Literally "bacteria eaters."
- A gene coding for a mutant tRNA able to respond to one or more of the termination codons.
- The process of joining two complementary strands of DNA or one each of DNA and RNA to from a double-stranded molecule.
- One whose genome has been modified by externally applied new DNA; a term applied to metazoans.
- Small single-stranded segments of DNA typically 20-30 nucleotide bases in size which are synthesized in vitro.
- One of the two side-by-side replicas produced by chromosome duplication.
- The process where researchers obtain the clone of a gene without prior knowledge of its protein product or function.
- Any change in DNA that causes a (termination) codon to replace a codon representing an amino acid.
- Any one of three triplets (UAG, UAA, UGA) that cause termination of protein sysnthesis.
- An RNA molecule, transcribed from a gene, from which a protein is translated by the action of ribosomes.
- An allele that makes no gene product or whose product has no activity of any kind; a deletion of a gene is necessarily a null allele.
- Short pre-existing oligonucleotide or polynucleotide cahin to which new DNA can be added by DNA polymerase.
- Organisms (ranging from yeast to humans) which have nucleated cells.
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- The formation of a new combination of alleles through independent assortment or crossing-over.
- The distance between sites of initiation and termination by RNA polymerase; may include more than one gene.
- The proportion of individuals with a specific genotype who manifest that genotype at the phenotype level.
- A change in a single base pair.
- Any agent that is capable of increasing the mutation rate.
- The strand of the DNA double helix that is copied by base pair complementarity to make an RNA.
- A class of conditional mutations; the mutant phenotype is observed in one temperature range and the wild-type phenotype is observed in another temperature range.
- A chromosome site with two or more identifiable alleleic DNA sequences. Also called a polymorphic locus.
- DNA molecules A combinatin of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined experimentally.
- A single set of chromosomes present in the egg and sperm cells of animals, in the egg and pollen cells of plants, and in stable or transient life cycle forms of some other organisms such as yeast.
- A mutation that counteracts the effects of another mutation.
- This hypothesis is tested by statisical analysis, and accepted or rejected.
- An allele of a normal gene, called a proto-oncogene, that causes a cell to become cancerous.
- All the cells of an organism except those of the germ line.
- Self-replicating structures of cells that carry in their nucleotide sequences the linear array of genes.
- Observable characterisics of an organism.
- A sequence of sense codons such that each suceeding triplet generates the correct order of amino acids resulting in a polypeptide chain.
- Physical or chemical agent which induces cancer.
- The reassociation of denatured complementary single strands of a DNA double helix.
- Changes that eliminate the effects of a mutation without reversing the original change in DNA.
- Cytoplasmic, autonomously replicating extrachromosomal DNA molecule.
- A region of DNA involved in binding of RNA polymerase to initiate transcription.
- In bacterial virus analysis, a clear area of a petri dish, devoid of bacterial cells, indicating the presence of viral particles.
50 Clues: An overall direction. • A change in a single base pair. • Observable characterisics of an organism. • Physical or chemical agent which induces cancer. • Any agent that is capable of increasing the mutation rate. • All the cells of an organism except those of the germ line. • A mutation that counteracts the effects of another mutation. • ...
Genetics 2020-04-01
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- insertion and deletion are types of _______ mutations
- meiosis phase in which homologous chromosomes are pulled to the opposite poles
- type of base substitution that causes sickle cell anemia
- small circular extra DNA molecules found only in prokaryotes
- number of chromosomes after diploid cell with 40 chromosomes undergoes meiosis
- diploid cell that is made after 2 gametes fuse
- specie that contains between 20000 and 25000 genes
- proteins found in eukaryotic cell that package the DNA into nucleosomes
- shows the chromosomes of an organism in homologous pairs of decreasing length
- fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene is located
- cells that are neither diploid or haploid
- various types of genes
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- process in which gene segments of one homologous chromosome are exchanged with the same genes of the other one
- process in which chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate during meiosis
- heritable factor that influences a specific characteristic
- karyotype test for nondisjunction disorder with lower risk
- the entire base sequence of human genes was sequenced in the ________________
- ___________ chromosomes are those with the same shape, size and carry the same genes on the same locus
- cells with haploid number of chromosomes
- process in which homologous chromosomes come together
- syndrome that s caused by trisomy of chromosome 21
21 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 • insertion and deletion are types of _______ mutations • ...
genetics 2020-03-17
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- squares predict outcomes among two crosses
- female reproductive cell
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- finder of genetics
- passing of traits
- lowercase letter
- physical quality
- (3:1,1:2:1)
- alleles are different
- 23 chromosomes
- distinguishing quality or characteristic
- genetic make-up
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- male reproductive cell
- homozygous dominate
- branch of biology
- 2 forms(sperm and egg)
- capital letter
- combination example(Tt,TT.tt)
- alleles are the same
- same characteristics as the parent
20 Clues: (3:1,1:2:1) • capital letter • 23 chromosomes • genetic make-up • lowercase letter • physical quality • branch of biology • passing of traits • finder of genetics • homozygous dominate • alleles are the same • deoxyribonucleic acid • alleles are different • male reproductive cell • 2 forms(sperm and egg) • female reproductive cell • combination example(Tt,TT.tt) • same characteristics as the parent • ...
Genetics 2021-05-11
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- the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- the study of living organisms
- the trait that first appears or is visibly expressed in the organism.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- the young born of living organisms.
- the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
- change or cause to change in form or nature.
- a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
- the trait that is present at the gene level but is masked and does not show itself in the organism.
- based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
- the progressive changes in size, shape, and function during the life of an organism.
- an organism that produces or generates offspring.
- derive genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
- the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
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- the haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism.
- the sum of all biological processes by which particular characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring.
- the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
- the number of all the organisms of the same group or species who live in a particular geographical area and are capable of interbreeding.
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- a genetically determined characteristic.
- affecting some things and not others.
- the process in which ribosomes in the cytoplasm or endoplasmic reticulum synthesize proteins after the process of transcription of DNA to RNA in the cell's nucleus.
- the production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process.
- the difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations.
- a molecule composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses.
- relating to or consisting of molecules.
- an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development.
30 Clues: the study of living organisms • the young born of living organisms. • affecting some things and not others. • relating to or consisting of molecules. • a genetically determined characteristic. • change or cause to change in form or nature. • an organism that produces or generates offspring. • the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA. • ...
Genetics 2020-10-15
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- scientific inquiry that may be tested
- get as one's own
- Deoxyribonucleic acid
- all the organisms of the same group
- specific physical location of a gene
- relationship between two versions of a gene
- another word for not finished
- They consist of strands of DNA
- another word for characteristics
- an organism that always passes down certain phenotypic traits
- to receive from an ancestor
- basic physical and functional unit of heredity
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- inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent
- differences between individuals
- having the same or a similar relation
- one of two or more versions of a gene
- phenotypically expressed in heterozygotes
- is a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells
- 46 is a _______ set of chromosomes for a person
- used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment
- specialised structures within a living cell
- gene that can be masked by a dominant gene
22 Clues: get as one's own • Deoxyribonucleic acid • to receive from an ancestor • another word for not finished • They consist of strands of DNA • differences between individuals • another word for characteristics • all the organisms of the same group • specific physical location of a gene • scientific inquiry that may be tested • having the same or a similar relation • ...
Genetics 2021-04-13
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- hybrid
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene
- not superior
- only has one type of gene
- scientist
- superior
- predict the genotypes of a
- dominance/does not completely mask the effects of a recessive allele
- living thing became different
- one that is genetically determined
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- got from parents
- pure-bred
- traits of an organ
- genetic constitution of an individual organism
- dna molecule
- most important part
- gene from parents
- has little of the type of gene
- thing from parents
- u got it
- everyone
21 Clues: hybrid • u got it • superior • everyone • pure-bred • scientist • dna molecule • not superior • got from parents • gene from parents • traits of an organ • thing from parents • most important part • only has one type of gene • predict the genotypes of a • living thing became different • has little of the type of gene • one that is genetically determined • genetic constitution of an individual organism • ...
Genetics 2021-04-12
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- The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
- The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- (of a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
- Father of genetics.
- A double helix carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses.
- The observable traits expressed by an organism.
- Alteration of genetic material such that a new variation is produced.
- Offspring that are the result of mating between genetically similar kinds of parents--the opposite of hybrid.
- An organism’s underlying genetic makeup, consisting of both the physically visible and the non-expressed alleles.
- When P plants with contrasting traits were cross-fertilized.
- Are expressed in the phenotype when the genotype is homozygous recessive (aa).
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- Is an important concept in the study of genetics. It refers to a circumstance in which the two copies of a gene for a particular trait, or alleles, combine so that neither dominates the other.
- A trait that is not inherited; one resulting from the effects of the environment.
- Offspring that are the result of mating between two genetically different kinds of parents--the opposite of purebred.
- Is one that is genetically determined.
- A trait are usually expressed if an individual is homozygous dominant or heterozygous.
- The P plants that Mendel used in his experiments.
- Are commonly used by genetics counselors to predict the odds of a couple passing on particular inherited traits.
- A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- A gene is a basic unit of heredity.
- Gene variants that arise by mutation and exist at the same relative locations on homologous chromosomes.
21 Clues: Father of genetics. • A gene is a basic unit of heredity. • Is one that is genetically determined. • The observable traits expressed by an organism. • The P plants that Mendel used in his experiments. • When P plants with contrasting traits were cross-fertilized. • The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. • ...
Genetics 2022-03-24
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- a new organism produced by one or more parents
- reproduction 2 parents
- A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.
- the mating and production of offspring typically in plants
- cell male reproductive cell
- division process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells
- A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
- A means of asexual reproduction whereby a single parent breaks into parts that regenerate into whole new individuals.
- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- the mating and production of offspring by animals.
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- Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- reproduction 1 parent
- form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism grows on the body of its parent
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
- cell female reproductive cell
- An organism that is genetically identical to its parent
- A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
- Different forms of a gene
- An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- the blueprints of an organism
20 Clues: reproduction 1 parent • reproduction 2 parents • Different forms of a gene • cell male reproductive cell • cell female reproductive cell • the blueprints of an organism • a new organism produced by one or more parents • the passing of traits from parent to offspring • the mating and production of offspring by animals. • An organism that is genetically identical to its parent • ...
Genetics 2022-03-25
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- same letters
- form of a gene
- (not natural) Artificial process of asexual reproduction producing an identical offspring to the parent.
- The process of mating two organisms to produce an offspring.
- it will be the upper case
- characteristic that vary from one individual to another.
- physical characteristics
- When a sperm and an egg unite to produce an offspring.
- The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
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- two same lower case letters
- The allele (gene) that is always expressed.
- When an organism produces an exact copy of itself.
- two same capital letters
- passing traits from parents
- T he allele (gene) that is not observed (hidden).
- will be the lower case letter
- genetic makeup of an organism
- The passage of traits from parent to offspring.
- A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait.
- 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 2022-02-25
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- This is codominant for Blood Type
- Genetics can be as simple as folding your _____
- If you have these chromosomes XY your this gender
- Chances of occurrence
- When two different alleles combine to make a gene
- Genes are packaged in 46 of these
- Dominant trait for eye color
- the bases of all genetics
- Trait that is carried on the X chromosome
- A square that give you possible crosses
- The alleles Bb are the _________
- This is the same as Hybrid
- The stronger of the two alleles
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- A picture of your chromosomes to see if things are normal
- When a gene changes form resulting in a new trait
- graph that shows a family tree and passed on traits
- When two dominant traits share
- This is a dominant trait for HT
- Will be covered or masked by a dominant gene
- Some genes paaed on are bad and can cause.
- The appearance of the gene
- Both parents are hybrid percent chance of offspring result is recessive
22 Clues: Chances of occurrence • the bases of all genetics • The appearance of the gene • This is the same as Hybrid • Dominant trait for eye color • When two dominant traits share • This is a dominant trait for HT • The stronger of the two alleles • The alleles Bb are the _________ • This is codominant for Blood Type • Genes are packaged in 46 of these • ...
Genetics 2023-06-20
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- Chromosome pairs that have the same types of genes (1 from mom and 1 from dad)
- acid The macromolecule that holds our genetic material
- The process of reading the instructions in DNA to make a polypeptide
- The process of cell division that makes gametes in the gonads for sexual reproduction
- The fusing of genetic information (gametes) from two parents to produce offspring that are a genetic mixture of both parents
- A set of 3 nucleotides on mRNA
- 2 full sets of chromosomes (2n); 1 set from mom, 1 set from dad
- The process of copying DNA into a complementary strand of mRNA that can carry the instructions out of the nucleus
- code Code of instructions for how to make proteins
- A diagram that shows the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in a cell
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- Tightly coiled strand of DNA that contains genes
- The monomer of nucleic acids
- The process of interpreting the message on mRNA into a polypeptide to make a protein
- A chain of amino acids that can bind to other polypeptides and fold into a protein
- 1 full set of chromosomes (n); 1 set that is a combination of chromosomes from mom and dad
- The monomer of proteins, linked together with peptide bonds to form a polypeptide
- A section of DNA (and thus of a chromosome) that has instructions to code for a protein
- The actual fusion of egg and sperm to form a zygote
- Complementary 3 nucleotides on tRNA
- The study of changes in gene expression that are heritable
- 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
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- a common type of inherited cancer
- the gene that shows up if heterozygous
- the nitrogen base that pairs to cytosine
- the chemical instructions for your cells
- section of DNA with instructions for a trait
- type of mutation where a letter is left out
- physical feature a gene controls
- the nitrogen base that pairs with adenine
- the 4 letters of the DNA sequence
- type of mutation where letters are flipped
- an individual with a gene but does not the trait
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- any change to the DNA
- a trait that will not show unless you get two alleles for it
- a trait controlled by many genes
- pigment in mammals to protect from UV rays
- what determines if a trait is good or bad
- a common type of cancer due to mutations caused by the environment
- the number of chromosomes humans get from parents
- large piece of DNA holding many genes
- lab work that offers the chance to find problem genes you might have
- condition of having an extra chromosome
- example of beneficial mutation
- mutation causing a total lack of pigment production
- the color city birds are changing to have less of
- California birds with a physical and behavior change
- 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
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- any change in DNA sequence of a cell
- technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease.
- breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
- choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
- an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell.
- how likely something is to happen
- a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
- 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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- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- When there is a gene existing in more than two allelic forms
- 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.
- the scientific study of genes and heredity
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- is the process in which two complementary single-stranded DNA and/or RNA molecules bond together to form a double-stranded molecule.
- 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
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- Sinlge stranded genetic code
- Base pairs with cytosine
- This takes the place of thymine in RNA
- the number of bonds between guanine and cytosine
- Polymerase moves continuously on this strand
- Organelle that DNA is stored in
- A message carrying the genetic code to the ribosome
- Double helix that provides genetic information from one generation to the next
- the number of bonds between adenine and thymine
- Unzips the strand of DNA prior to replication
- short pieces of DNA formed on the lagging strand
- Works in the 5' to 3' direction
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- Base pairs with thymine
- This strand is formed by the creation of okazaki fragments
- Sets out a primer for polymerase to attach to
- DNA codes for these to be made
- this is th type of bond that holds the two strand together in DNA
- Base pairs with guanine
- attaches okazaki fragments together
- Made up of deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
- DNA is considered this becuase half of it is original and half of it is new
- 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
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- A=T; G=?
- the growth of an organism from an embryo is explained through this theory by William Harvey.
- caused by mutant hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to cells in the body.
- the production of items using recombinant DNA technology and other molecular methods.
- complete haploid DNA content of a specific organism.
- receives a diploid set of chromosomes and produces identical nuclei.
- Plants where the long experiments on genetics were conducted in and were observed in.
- protein assembly is accomplished with the aid of adapter molecules called ____.
- the study of biology that focuses on heredity and variation.
- by examining this, one may ascertain how the trait under research is inherited.
- identifies the set of proteins present in a cell under a given set of conditions.
- it is associated with gamete formation.
- an easy technique to identify the genotype of organisms.
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- what the transfer of heritable traits across species using recombinant DNA technology creates.
- Selection a theory by Charles Darwin that presented the explanation of the mechanism of evolutionary change.
- it helps in unraveling the process behind the inheritance of phenotypic features.
- a diagram that illustrates how gametes are combined to form genotypes and phenotypes.
- explores genes and genomes to learn about their structure, purpose, and evolution.
- a monk who worked on pea plants.
- 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
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- 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.
- It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
- random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
- is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
- is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
- 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.
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- An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
- is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
- loss of health
- is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
- They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
- Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
- It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
- structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
- sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
- 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.
- is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
- 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
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- a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct.
- refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
- The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus
- matching genes; one from our biological mother, one from our biological father.
- a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene
- the condition of having multiple effects
- a specific characteristic that an organism can hold or portray.
- the complete set of genetic information in an organism.
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- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus
- the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child.
- the observable physical properties of an organism
- the hybrid of two individuals with homozygous genotypes which result in the opposite phenotype for a certain genetic trait
- A living thing that has an organized structure, can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, adapt, and maintain homeostasis.
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- a form of inheritance wherein the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed
- An alteration in the most common DNA nucleotide sequence.
- offspring of parents that differ in genetically determined traits
- a chart that allows you to determine the expected percentages of different genotypes in the offspring of two parents
- a similarity in internal or chromosomal structures
- 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
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- 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.
- It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
- random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
- is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
- is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
- 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.
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- An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
- is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
- loss of health
- is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
- They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
- Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
- It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
- structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
- sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
- 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.
- is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
- 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
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- Pattern of inheritance where both alleles in the heterozygous offspring are expressed
- alleles of a particular gene are identical
- family tree
- the life instructions of the cell
- Not expressed when the dominant allele is present
- section of a chromosome that codes for a trait
- is the passage of traits from a P ( parental) generation onto its offspring
- Different form of a gene
- alleles of a particular gene are non-identical
- Grid used for organizing genetic info and making predictions
- Organism with same genetic info from parents
- is expressed when different alleles are present
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- the carriers of genetic information
- Outward expression of a trait
- - dominance Everest Neither allele is expressed fully
- characteristic that can be passed from parent to child
- during cell division, chromosomes are distributed through them
- Genetic make-up of an organism
- father of genetics
- 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
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- material that carries genetic information in a cell
- the female reproductive cell
- 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)
- making productive by adding nutrients
- the physical or chemical expression of an organisms genes
- the scientific study of genes and heredity
- a heterozygous individual not expressing a recessive trait but capable of passing it on to its offspring
- the generation that supplies gametes to the filial generation.
- within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells composed of chromatin and visible at cell division (condensed chromatin)
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- possessing a pair of identical alleles for a particular gene
- alternative forms of a gene
- the production of new organisms by the combination of genetic information of two individuals of different sexes
- a region of DNA located on a chromosome that specifies a trait
- the male reproductive cell
- a change or alteration in form or qualities
- possessing a pair of unlike alleles for a particular gene
- two nitrogen-containing bases (or nucleotides) that pair together to form the structure of DNA.
- an allele that is always expressed when present, regardless of whether the organism is homozygous or heterozygous for that gene
- the generation that receives gametes from the parental generation
- 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
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- specializing in genetics
- makeup of an organism
- by dominant alleles
- two different alleles for a gene
- egg
- used to predict genetic outcomes
- of traits from parents to offspring
- or attribute determined by genes
- genetic code
- 1 Variant form of a gene
- of heredity
- division that produces gametes
- in DNA sequence
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- characteristic of an organism
- set of an organism's genetic material
- block of DNA and RNA
- of modern genetics
- two identical alleles for a gene
- Square
- responsible for various functions in cells
- genetic information
- of creating proteins from RNA
- material that encodes instructions for traits
- in genetic information among individuals
- of creating RNA from DNA
- that masks the effect of its counterpart
- of genetic material between chromosomes
- 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 2022-06-02
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- a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
- the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
- to child
- each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- 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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- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- a form of short-limbed dwarfism
- a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
- a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
- a register recording a line of ancestors
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- characteristic that can be passed from
- 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
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- a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
- a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
- each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- to child
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot
- the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
- a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
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- a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
- characteristic that can be passed from
- a form of short-limbed dwarfism
- the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
- the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
- 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
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
- a state of confusion.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- 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.
- 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.
- a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
- a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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- a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
- the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
- 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.
- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
- the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
- 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.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- 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 2023-11-21
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- structure of DNA
- thymine bonds with ____
- nucleotide changes but amino acid doesn't
- amino acid chain takes on its final shape and becomes a protein
- DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA
- nucleotide changes and causes an amino acid to change
- nucleotide changes, creates/destroys a start stop codon
- three nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
- cytosine bonds with ___
- inserts or deletes one or more nucleotides so the "reading frame" is shifted
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- building block of proteins
- random change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
- affects a single nucleotide, usually by substituting one nucleotide for another
- ribosomes "read" the mRNA and use the information to build proteins
- large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body
- DNA is copied as mRNA which can then travel outside the nucleus
- reads mRNA
- guanine bonds with ____
- DNA is composed of four ___
- adenine bonds with ____
20 Clues: reads mRNA • structure of DNA • thymine bonds with ____ • guanine bonds with ____ • cytosine bonds with ___ • adenine bonds with ____ • building block of proteins • DNA is composed of four ___ • nucleotide changes but amino acid doesn't • random change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA • DNA is copied to create an identical strand of DNA • ...
genetics 2023-11-15
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- Physical appearance of an organism, This includes skin, hair, and eyes
- Branch of biology that studies heredity
- is a condition in which your body can't break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
- is The study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next
- a square box that is used to determine genotypes and phenotype ratio.
- segments of chromosomes that determine traits, codes for a particular protein
- is a type of disease that causes the cell to have the shape of a sickle
- Genotype with one dominant and one recessive allele, 2 different alleles for a trait
- Organisms with gene makeup up, a combination of genes in an organism
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- Diploid cell formed when sperm fertilizes the egg
- a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion.
- lung cancer, heart failure, and diabetes are examples of what type of effect?
- A person with XY chromosomes would biologically be what?
- an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
- 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
- Form of a gene that prevents the other form from being expressed
- he assets that an individual bequeaths to their loved ones after they pass away
- A person with XX chromosomes would biologically be what?
- 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
- 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
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- the basic "building block" of life
- not good
- an organism eats organic matter and breathes oxygen
- the "child" of an orgaism
- a list of steps and ingredients for cooking food
- a female parent
- a long thin strand of material (such as DNA)
- a male parent
- a section of DNA that has instructions about a trait
- a long "chain" of proteins: a blueprint for life
- how traits are determined and passed on to organisms
- the center of a cell
- an organism with XY organisms
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- an "X" or "Y" shaped bundle of DNA and protiens
- the most bad
- a detailed, written plan for building a house
- living things that can reproduce
- the #1 ultimate
- an organism with XX chromosomes
- not bad
- more bad
- one or more "sheets" covering the surface
- more good
- the scientific word for "living thing"
- 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 2024-04-24
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- Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
- The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
- An educated guess based off evidence
- chromosomes are pulled to line up across the MIDDLE of the cell
- identical to the parent
- image that shows all of your chromosomes
- chromosomes become visible and look like thick strands
- TWO new nuclei form; nuclear membrane reforms
- A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
- regular life" for a cell; cell not dividing;DNA copies itself
- The process of mating animals or crossing plants to produce offspring
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- Cytoplasm splits
- Spindle fibers pull chromosomes APART
- the mixing of genes ex:black cow and white cow=spotted
- The alleles for a trait are different
- complete set of DNA
- Relating to genes or heredities of traits.
- A specific sequence or section of DNA that determines one or more traits
- Both alleles for a trait are the same
- 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
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- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- reproduction A type of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent.
- father of genetics, studied pea plants; discovered patterns of inheritance
- A specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another.
- exact copy of the parent
- dominant Both alleles for a trait are the same and dominant
- special cells contributed by each parent that contain half of the normal number of chromosomes.
- "regular life" for a cell; cell not dividing; DNA copies itself
- Each new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction.
- square A diagram for showing the likelihood of each outcome of a breeding experiment.
- Breeding is sexual reproduction that produces offspring, usually animals or plants.
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- type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring.
- Relating to genes or heredity of traits.
- A version of a gene.
- The union of a male sperm and a female egg to form a fertilized egg.
- an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
- An observable trait, or physical characteristic, of an organism.
- chromosomes become visible and look like thick strands; chromosomes PAIR UP; nuclear membrane dissolves, spindle fibers form
- 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
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- Considered the father of genetics because he was the first to discover heredity
- Traits that are not observed. or “hidden”
- A version of a gene
- The traits that cover, or dominate another allele.
- is an organism that has two different alleles for a specific trait
- The matching chromosomes in a pair of chromosomes
- A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
- an organism’s physical appearance or an observable trait
- A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
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- A specific sequence of DNA that determines a trait
- a characteristic of something
- The transmission, or passing, of genes
- The type of plants Gregor Mendel used because they grew and reproduced quickly
- is an organism that has two identical alleles for a specific trait
- A type of breeding used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics
- reproduction that requires the union of a sperm (male) and egg (female) to produce an offspring
- reproduction that produces offspring that are exact copies of themselves by cloning or budding
- An exact copy of something
- A threadlike, gene-carrying structure found in the nucleus
- 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
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- Carries two copies of the same recessive allele (gg)
- Where animals are capable of producing offspring without mating
- Type of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single parent organism
- The father of modern genetics
- Organisms that release tiny balls of cells that can grow into new organisms
- A fertilized egg
- Carries two copies of the same dominant allele (RR)
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- Occurs when the cell divides into two copies
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- Occurs when a second organism develops from an overgrowth of the original
- A piece of an organism develops into a fully grown copy
- Alterations that occur within a DNA sequence
- Type of reproduction by which offspring arise from two parent organisms
- Deoxyribonueleic acid
- The physical appearance of an organism based on it's genetic makeup
- Variations in a gene
- Chromosomes are found here inside the cell
- The study of heredity
- Carries two different alleles of a gene (Yy)
- 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
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- - XX The chromosome pair for females.
- reproduction Producing offspring without a mate.
- A single organism.
- breeding When organisms with the same traits breed.
- An organism that has offspring.
- variation Traits that vary smoothly, like height.
- The visible traits of an organism.
- Guessing what traits offspring might have.
- Reproductive cells like sperm and eggs.
- Having two different alleles for a gene.
- The first cell formed when sperm and egg joins
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- Having two identical alleles for a gene.
- variation: Traits that fall into distinct categories, like blood type.
- The joining of sperm and egg to make a new organism.
- reproduction Producing offspring with a mate.
- chart A family tree showing genetic traits.
- - XY The chromosome pair for males.
- square A chart to predict genetic outcomes.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- The process of making new organisms.
- Differences between individuals of the same species.
- The number and types of chromosomes in a cell.
- 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 2021-05-20
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- Inheritance that produce a heterozygote with a phenotype that is intermediate or in between the phenotypes of the homozygote parent
- allele that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele and can only appear phenotypically if homozygous.
- number of chromosomes in the cell (46n)
- Genetic make up of an organismPhenotype - Physical appearance of an organism
- 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.
- is a section of DNA that contains the information for a particular genetic characteristics.
- are thread-like structure that are made up of a long molecule of DNA
- is the ability of one parent to pass its genetic characteristics onto their offspring
- is the study of heredity or how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.
- Inheritance refers to two or more genes that have influence on the phenotype of an organisms
- is a type of cell division that forms four haploid cells
- is the reappearance of an ancestral characteristics after it has apparently not come to light for few generation
- Occurs when the contribution of both alleles are visible in phenotype
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- different form of the same gene
- 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
- a genetic cross between parents that have different alleles for one particular gene
- half the number of chromosomes in the cell (23n)
- characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring.
- alleles is a mechanisms of inheritence that involves more than two alleles for one genes
- individual has different alleles for a particular gene
- cross genetic cross between parents that differ in two characteristics controlled by two genes
- Individual has the same alleles for a particular gene on both chromosomes.
- is the transfer of characteristics(such as height, colour)from parent to their offspring
- Inheritance in which the expression of one gene is controlled by the another gene
- 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
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- 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.
- It is the science that studies life in all its dimensions
- random change in the nucleotide sequence or organization of the DNA or RNA of a living thing
- is a quality that allows to identify something or someone
- is all the people who are born and live more or less at the same time
- 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.
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- An individual who has two different abnormal or mutated alleles at the same locus
- is an individual whose genotype contains two different alleles. If the locus under study has only two alleles
- loss of health
- is a method that allows identifying the most frequent mutations associated with resistance to antituberculous drugs
- They are unicellular prokaryotic organisms
- Is the material that contains the hereditary information in humans and almost all other organisms
- It is a nucleic acid made up of a chain of ribonucleotides.
- structures found in the center of cells that carry long pieces of DNA
- sit close together on a chromosome, making them likely to be inherited together.
- 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.
- is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
- 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
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- light brown spots on the skin, dominant trait
- A characteristic inherited by your relatives
- a cell connected with sexual reproduction
- outward expression of a trait
- thread-shaped structures that contains genes
- all the people who are the same age
- disease that cause having extra fingers
- an illness
- the father of genetics
- old hypothesis that explains heritage
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- explanation of something based on know facts
- different form of a gene
- the child of a person or animal
- a living thing, often a very small one
- the scientific study of genes
- genetic make-up of an organism
- not express when the dominant trait is present
- a quality or characteristic of a person
- opposite form of recessive
- 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
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- the change of a allele or DNA
- is the group of genes
- the gene that comes from the male parent
- the allele that is he most important and that would be applied in the next generation
- is a disease that make the blood cells die
- is the gene that has two type for each parent
- is thhe scientific mode to represennt a family tree
- is the group of genotypes that has a function
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- the action that dooes the alleles to be dominant
- is a desase that makes a person have more fingers
- the gene that comes from the female parent
- when a cell split in two
- is a cell reproduction that can have mutations
- female reproduction cell
- the allele that is he least important and that would´nt be applied in the next generation
- is when a organism meets another organism that has different genes
- The Person that created the genetics as we know
- is a disease that make no have melanine in the cells
- is te part of a DNA
- 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
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- The small piece of a chromosome that controls a trait.
- This is what DNA makes in the cell.
- The number of chromosomes that a human generally has.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- When we are writing the genotype for a recessive trait we use ___ letters.
- When a child looks like a parent we say the child ______ their looks from their parent.
- The different choices for a gene or trait.
- The base that always pairs with adenine.
- The ____ square is used to predict the possible outcomes of a pairing.
- The study of how traits are passed is called.
- These is what we call the letters we use to represent the alleles.
- When alleles are the same, like AA or aa we say the alleles are ________.
- The instructions for making an organism are?
- The trait that isn't common in a population, like being left-handed.
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- An organism like a Pitbull puppy that has exactly the same traits as its parents is called a ___.
- The base that always pairs with cytosine.
- When two genes control for the same trait.
- An organism like a person that is a mix of traits is called a _____.
- This is how a trait looks.
- The characteristics of an organism are called it's ___.
- Blood type O is called the ____ donor because everyone can take blood from them.
- The base that always pairs with guanine.
- When we are writing the genotype for a dominant trait we use ____ letters.
- When the alleles are different, like Aa we say that the alleles are ______.
- The doctor that figured out how to keep blood so that it could be transported was Charles ____.
- The scientist who is considered the "Father" of genetics is?
- The base that always pairs with thymine.
- Genes are found on these, this is how DNA is stored in the nucleus.
- Where we find the chromosomes in the cell.
- 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
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- a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
- the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- a German surname, meaning "man from Saxony" or "man from Saxon extract"
- to child
- each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- 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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- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- a form of short-limbed dwarfism
- a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- the phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
- a hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene
- a register recording a line of ancestors
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- characteristic that can be passed from
- 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
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- Different form of a gene
- Practice of different topics to check any hypothesis
- The different rules that genes follow
- control of or dominion over an area
- Generations of descendants in humans and animals
- A dominant trait that means little dots on the face and the body
- A mix, in this case could be the allele
- Outward expression of a trait
- A recessive allele "disease" that causes no-pigmented skin, between others
- A theory created to study any topic
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- A gene that define the physical traits
- The father of genetics, creating the most important gene theory
- A microscope body that is found in different organisms
- This change when we are growing
- Dominant disease that means having extra fingers on hands or toes
- The physical characteristics that we have
- An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
- Genetic make-up of an organism
- Structure formed by DNA and proteins
- 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
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- transmissible from parent to offspring.
- a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.
- 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.
- A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place,ETC.
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- the weakest gene.
- The strongest gene
- When the two alleles encode the same information for a trait
- Characteristic that can be passed from parent to child
- Each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation
- he passed on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells.
- Study of inheritance
- participates in the synthesis of proteins and performs function of the messenger of genetic information.
- It is found in the nucleus of cells and is the main constituent of the genetic material of living beings.
- 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
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- _____ plants are what the father of modern genetics used to observe the passing on inheritable traits
- The _________ trait is the trait that is only expressed when two copies are present
- This is what certain combination of genes a person has at a particular locus
- The science of “fixing” or “restoring” problematic phenotypes to a normalized condition
- The study of how living things receive common traits from previous generations
- The arrangement of chromosomes according to size, centromere location, and bands.
- The study of how to arrange the reproduction of the human population such that the resulting generation has desirable traits
- Having 3 copies of a chromosome
- A genetic change that involves a change in chromosomal structure or nucleotide base pair which can result in a change in phenotype
- In humans, the 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____________
- The collection of genetic information
- Last name of the Father of Modern Genetics
- The era of preformation believed that sperm contained a miniature adult called _____________
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- Variant form of a gene at a locus
- The outward physical characteristic that can be observed either because of ^ or the environment
- Watson and ________, with the help of Rosalind Franklin, discovered DNA.
- The central dogma of molecular biology can be summarized in three steps: replication, _________, and translation.
- It is the term used when an organism’s trait is composed of two unidentical alleles
- Thread-like structures that contain DNA that serves as the basis for inheritance
- The _________ trait is the trait that is always expressed when at least one copy is present
- Having only 1 copy of a chromosome
- It is the term used when an organism has a trait that is composed of two identical alleles
- 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
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- The phase where chromosomes break at the centromeres
- Number of bases in an amino acid
- Sugar in RNA
- Pulls apart the genetic material in the cell
- DNA is stored here in eukaryotic cells
- The protein DNA is coiled around
- Process by which a protein is synthesised
- What genes code for
- The sugar in DNA
- The enzyme that breaks bonds between bases
- The base that bonds with Adenine in RNA
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- Bond holding the nucleotides together
- The shape of DNA
- Process by which information on DNA is copied into RNA
- The ____ is the group found on the 5' end of each nucleotide
- The protein that bonds with Guanine
- Loop of DNA found in bacteria
- The centre point of a chromosome
- Sequences of nucleotides complimentary to codons
- 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
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- bred from parents of the same breed or variety
- Therapy/ an experimental technique that used genes to treat or prevent disease
- the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- Engineering/ the process of using recombinant DNA technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism
- Inheritance/ occurs when one characteristic is controlled by two or more genes
- the process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety
- 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
- breed from closely related people or animals
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- Allele/ the effect of the other allele; not expressed
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- having two identical alleles alleles of a particular gene(s)
- Alleles/ three or more possible alleles for one individual trait
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- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- the likelihood of something occurring
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- relationship between two versions of a gene
- Breeding/ a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
- 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
- having two different alleles of a particular gene(s)
- 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
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- 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
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- traits on the inside that you can't see
- the changing of the structure of a gene
- the gene is different
- what determines the traits that are passed on from parent to child
- occurs on a fixed spot of a chromosome
- carries 2 different alleles
- a non-heritable change in a function or structure of a living organism
- derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors
- a membrane-bound organelle that contains the entire genetic information of the cell
- the scientific study of heredity
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- used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring
- both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed
- characteristics that are passed from the parent to the offspring
- always passes down certain phenotypic traits
- discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance
- traits you can see
- carries 2 of the same alleles
- whats around the DNA
- the main gene
- mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both
- 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
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- – Another term for homozygous
- – Pollen from one plant is carried to the flower of another plant
- – A section of DNA that carries the information on how to make one protein
- – the likelihood that a specific event will occur
- – The study of how characteristics are transmitted from parents to offspring
- – The passing on of genetic characteristics from one generation to another
- – A cross in which one characteristic is tracked
- – Offspring of the F1 generation
- – An allele that is expressed only when there is no dominant allele present in an individual
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- – A plant with both male and female reproductive organs that fertilizes itself
- – the appearance of an organism
- – Offspring of the P generation
- – the genetic makeup of an organism
- – used to predict the outcome of genetic crosses
- – An alternative form of a gene
- – having identical alleles
- – The original pair of parents at the start of a genetic cross
- – Another term for heterozygous
- – An allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual
- – 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
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- any change in DNA sequence of a cell
- technique used in an effort to treat or prevent disease.
- breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
- choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
- an individual's complete set of chromosomes.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell.
- how likely something is to happen
- a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
- 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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- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- When there is a gene existing in more than two allelic forms
- 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.
- the scientific study of genes and heredity
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- is the process in which two complementary single-stranded DNA and/or RNA molecules bond together to form a double-stranded molecule.
- 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
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
- a state of confusion.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- 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.
- 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.
- a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
- a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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- a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
- the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
- 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.
- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
- the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
- 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.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- 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
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
- a state of confusion.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- 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.
- 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.
- a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
- a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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- a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
- the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
- 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.
- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
- the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
- 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.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- 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
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
- a state of confusion.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- 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.
- 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.
- a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.
- a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
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- a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.
- the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
- 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.
- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.
- the inability to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.
- 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.
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- 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
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- the male reproductive cell
- receive traits from previous generation
- cross between parents with different traits
- A small part of DNA
- has 2 different alleles for a gene
- the chance that something will happen
- the female part of a plant
- Fusion of male cell with female cell
- the veggie that Mendel experimented with
- allele that masks the recessive allele
- the genes expressed as letters
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- the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
- father of genetics
- an equal mixing of traits
- a version of the gene
- strands of genes that code for traits
- has 2 identical alleles for a particular gene
- to mate
- allele who is masked by the dominant allele
- physical appearance
- 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
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- One or more forms of a gene
- The process during which young, immature (unspecialized) cells take on individual characteristics and reach their mature (specialized) form and function.
- The trait that is there but is hidden
- type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes
- Type of RNA that is necessary for protein production.
- Either homozygous Dominant or homozygous Recessive
- Animals that have had a foreign gene deliberately inserted into their genome.
- 2 Capital Letter AA BB
- The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- The process by which the information encoded in a gene is turned into a function.
- Self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Tabular summary of possible combinations of maternal alleles with paternal alleles
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- 2 Lower letter aa bb
- 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.
- Laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge.
- The trait that always shows up
- The scientific study of genes and heredity
- Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Heterozygous
- Allele combination for a trait
- Unit of information on DNA
- 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.
- The study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work.
- Test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells.
- The treatment of disease by transfer of genetic material into cells.
- 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
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- protein coding DNA sequence of a gene
- A-T, G-C
- self-replicating structures of a cell containging DNA
- DNA encodes genetic info
- synthesizing proteins encoded in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
- physical or functional unit of heredity
- permanent of heritable chang in DNA
- all forms of a gene ready to be drawn for gametes
- method of separating large molecules frm a mix of similar molecules
- DNA interrupting protein coding, RNA cut out before translation
- adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine; weak hydrogen
- DNA strands
- outside a living organism
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- basic research & now applied to product development
- joining DNA segments in cell free environment
- crick; sequence of nucleotides in DNA/RNA, responsible for corresponding to 1 or 20 amino acids
- appearnace of an organism
- material that chromosomes are composed with during mitosis
- group of cells indentical to an ancestor cell
- enzymes that catalyze nucleic acids synthesis; DNA to RNA
- mature sperm or ovum cell with haploid set; humans have 23
- all genetic material in the chromosomes
- full set of genetic material, one from each parent; humans hav 46
- 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
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- The complete set of genes present in a cell organism
- The site in the genome where a single DNA letter often differs from person to person
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- Scientist who studies heredity
- Actual gene makeup (letters)
- Trait that seems to disappear when 2 different genes are present
- Physical appearance of a trait
- Father of genetics
- Each gene pair is inherited independently for other gene pairs for other traits
- First generation after the P generation
- The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- Another term for heterozygous gene pair
- Rod shaped structures found in the nucleus of a cell
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- Neither of the genes in a pair masks the other
- Term for a homozygous gene pair
- Physical characteristics that are inherited
- second generation after the P generation
- Type of plant used in Mendel's experiments
- The parental generation
- One member of a gene pair
- Gene pAir that consists of 2 dominant or 2 recessive alleles
- The smallest structural unit of an organism consisting of a cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
- Gene pair that consists of a dominant allele and a recessive allele
- Of a gene be responsible for producing a substance or behavior
- 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
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- Variant of a character (Ex: White or Purple flowers)
- Study that began by Gregor Mendel
- Physical appearance (Ex: Purple or white flowers)
- Passing on traits
- Called a heterozygote, has two different alleles
- 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4
- Genes are found here on chromosomes
- Characterized by thick mucus, which can interfere with other functions of the body
- Called the parental plants
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- Genetic makeup (Ex: PP, Pp, pp)
- Called the filial, or son/daughter plants
- Called a homozygote, has two identical alleles
- Parental plants differ in only one character, which is flower color
- Varies among individuals (Ex: flower color)
- Allele that determines appearance of a character
- Contains squares representing probable products of fertilization (PP, Pp, Pp, pp)
- "Family tree" of traits
- Allele that doesn't make a noticeable effect
- Also known as hybridization
- 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
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- mendel / father of genetics
- square / a method for predicting genetic crosses
- / an offspring with members 1 dominant
- / characteristics that organisms have
- / a genetic trait you can actually see
- / one of the alternative form of a gene
- / the passing of traits
- / a weak gene
- / an offspring that 2 dominant
- / found in the nucleus of all cells
- / a molecule present in all living cells
- / the study of heredity of traits pass down
- traits / individual differences among group members
- / after a female egg is fertilized it becomes known as a zygote
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- / organism's genetic makeup
- / same as a pure
- traits / certain characteristics that all members have
- / hybrid= 1 dominant and 1 recessive allies
- / a reproductive cell
- reproduction / when a egg meets a sperm
- / determine the traits
- reproduction / does not require gametes
- / 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
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- one of the five bases that form nucleic acids that is always paired up with adenine through two hydrogen bonds only in DNA
- Fork the area where the replication of DNA will actually take place.
- the composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits
- thread-like structures that contain the genes
- genetic makeup of an organism.
- a complex of proteins associated with the centromere of a chromosome during cell division, to which the microtubules of the spindle attach.
- the main building block of DNA and is found in every nucleotide that makes up the long chain of genetic information.
- One member of a pair of genes found at a specific position on a chromosome
- the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
- an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene
- the first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.
- 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.
- the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.
- one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, the others being adenine, cytosine, and thymine.
- 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.
- a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.
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- Cells any biological cell that gives rise to the gametes of an organism that reproduces sexually.
- a structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.
- Acid a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino group
- an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene.
- the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.
- an important part of DNA and RNA, where it is one of the nitrogenous bases coding the genetic information these molecules carry.
- 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.
- Polymerase enzymes that synthesize DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.
- the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria are composed.
- Cells any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.
- an enzyme that bind and may even remodel nucleic acid or nucleic acid protein complexes.
- the second stage of cell division, between prophase and anaphase, during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
- a purine base present in nucleoproteins of cells of plants and animals
- 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
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- a specific characteristic of an organism
- this law states the two alleles for a heritable character separate during gamete formation and end up in different gametes
- an allele that will not how unless both of the individuals copies of that gene have this genotype
- a gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at a second locus
- Gregor Mendel created this many concepts of inheritance
- true breeding parents
- alternate versions of a gene
- tool used to cross genotypes of two individuals
- genetic makeup of an organism
- both traits are shown
- an additive effect of two or more genes on a single phenotype
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- organism with two identical alleles
- the organism that Gregor Mendel experimented on
- disease that the heterozygotes are resistant to malaria
- family tree that describes the interrelationships of parents and children across generations
- an individual that is heterozygote for a trait and can pass it on
- dominance when traits are blended
- the recessive blood type
- organism that has two different alleles for a gene
- a variation of a gene that will produce a certain phenotype, even in the presence of other alleles
- one gene with multiple phenotypic effects
- 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
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- The process of mating two organisms to produce an offspring
- the changing of the structure of a gene
- A representation of a system or idea in science
- When an organism produces an exact copy of itself
- When a sperm and an egg unite to produce an offspring.
- same alleles (H H)
- The allele (gene) that is not observed (hidden).
- different alleles (H h)
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- carrying genetic information in the form of genes
- a form of a gene
- The passage of traits from parent to offspring.
- A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more trait
- The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
- physical characteristics
- characteristic that vary from one individual to another
- the product of the reproductive processes
- The allele (gene) that is always expressed (over powers)
- genetic makeup of a organism
- Possible explanation to a theory
- 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
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- The two parts of protein formation are called transcription and ___________.
- ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease.
- When certain traits are passed from parents to children.
- In the name tRNA, t stands for _________.
- The description of the physical characteristics of an organism.
- In the name mRNA, m stands for _________.
- Proteins are made of twenty amino _____.
- Chemicals made by mRNA and tRNA in ribosomes.
- The unit of heredity.
- The part of the cell where proteins are made.
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- The part of a gene which controls a trait.
- One of a pair of genes which always shows it characteristics, no matter what the other gene in the pair is.
- One of a pair of genes which only shows its characteristics when NOT paired with a dominant gene.
- You have 23 pairs of these.
- The description of unique genetic makeup.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid.
- Gregor ______, a scientist known as the father of genetics.
- The number of bases on DNA, which together from the 'genetic code'.
- A particular characteristic controlled by alleles.
- 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
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- In the name mRNA, m stands for _________.
- In the name tRNA, t stands for _________.
- The number of bases on DNA, which together from the 'genetic code'.
- The part of a gene which controls a trait.
- ______ cell anaemia, a genetic disease.
- One of a pair of genes which always shows it characteristics, no matter what the other gene in the pair is.
- The part of a cell where DNA is found.
- One of a pair of genes which only shows its characteristics when NOT paired with a dominant gene.
- The description of the physical characteristics of an organism.
- Gregor ______, a scientist known as the father of genetics.
- A particular characteristic controlled by alleles.
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- The part of the cell where proteins are made.
- You have 23 pairs of these.
- The two parts of protein formation are called transcription and ___________.
- Proteins are made of twenty amino _____.
- The description of unique genetic makeup.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid.
- When certain traits are passed from parents to children.
- The unit of heredity.
- 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
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- The stronger trait that shows up more often
- The type of plant Mendel studied to learn about heredity
- Your genetic makeup or inherited alleles
- Characteristics of organisms
- Having two different alleles (hybrid)
- The physical trait resulting from your genotype
- The male reproductive system of a flower
- Various forms genes can come in
- Instructions along your DNA that code for your traits
- The sticky top of the female reproductive system designed to catch the pollen
- The type of pollination involving two plants transferring pollen to the other's stigma
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- The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma
- A tool used to help you predict genetic outcomes in offspring
- Having two of the same alleles (purebred)
- The passing down of traits from parent to offspring
- The type of pollination involving one plant transferring pollen to its own stigma
- The weaker trait that can hide
- The female reproductive system of a flower
- Holds the pollen in a flower
- Created once the egg cell in the ovary of the flower has been fertilized by the sperm cell
- The study of heredity
- 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
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- RNA which is bound to the ribosome
- allele expressing itself
- process where proteins are built from the mRNA blueprint
- portions of DNA molecules that determine characteristics of living things
- gene composition of a living organism
- how many copies of each gene every person has
- cells in most complex organisms
- first step towards making proteins
- developed by biologists
- study of how genes bring about characteristics or traits
- expression of the genes of living things
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- recessive allele
- situation in which both alleles are equally strong and both alleles are visible in the hybrid genotype
- consists for about 100,000 genes for a human cell
- different forms of gene
- Mendel believed that certain factors are passed from parents to their ---------
- model for the structure of DNA was proposed by them
- science of genetics was developed by him
- the true structure of a DNA molecule
- 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
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- The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, forming messenger RNA (mRNA).
- The process of gradual change in the genetic composition of populations over time, leading to the development of new species.
- The repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from degradation.
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- The crossing of two genetically different individuals to produce offspring with desirable traits.
- One of the two identical halves of a replicated chromosome, held together by a centromere.
- The addition of a segment of DNA into an existing genetic sequence.
- The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote.
- The specialized region of a chromosome that holds sister chromatids together during cell division.
- Complex molecules composed of amino acids that perform various biological functions in cells.
- The study of the structure, function, and interactions of proteins within an organism.
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- The transfer of a segment of DNA from one chromosome to another.
- An enzyme that maintains the length of telomeres, which protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration.
- A segment of DNA that codes for a specific functional product, such as a protein or RNA molecule.
- A segment of DNA or RNA that codes for a functional protein or RNA molecule after being transcribed and spliced.
- The process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins based on the information carried by mRNA.
- A region of DNA that initiates the transcription of a gene and regulates its expression.
- The creation of new molecules, such as proteins, through a series of chemical reactions.
- The process by which genetic material is passed from parent to offspring.
- A mutation that shifts the reading frame of a genetic sequence, often resulting in nonfunctional proteins.
- A segment of DNA that does not code for a functional protein and is spliced out during RNA processing.
- 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
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- Number of strands DNA has
- Made of amino acids and assembled at the ribosome
- What the m in mRNA stands for
- Building block of protein
- Protein that DNA is wrapped around to mahavechromatin
- Made of histones and DNA
- RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome
- Nucleic base that starts with A
- Made of DNA and has all of the instructions for life (humans have 46)
- Sugar in DNA
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- Sugar in RNA
- What the t in tRNA stands for
- Where proteins are made in the cell
- Nucleic base that starts with U
- Master instructions to make a living thing
- The shape of DNA
- Nucleic base that starts with G
- RNA that copies the DNA and takes info to the ribosome
- Nucleic base that starts with C
- Where you would find DNA in the cell
- Nucleic base that starts with T
- Number of strands RNA has
- 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
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- A chart that describes the possible combination of alleles from a genetic cross
- Traits or characteristics that are transferred from parent to offspring
- The offspring of crosses that has the same form of traits
- The scientific study of heredity
- An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
- The traits that are physically expressed
- A threadlike structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA
- An offspring that of crosses that have two different alleles for a trait
- Factors that control a trait
- The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
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- An allele whose traits always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- The basic building block of nucleic acids
- The genetic material that carries information of an organism
- A number that describes how likely it is for an event to occur
- An allele that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
- An organism that always passes down certain physically expressed traits
- The different form of a gene
- Specific characteristics from a parent
- 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
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- relating to the origin of diverse individuals or kinds by descent from a single ancestral individual or kind
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- through his work on pea plants, discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene
- a grid that tells the probability and trait
- determines if you’re a boy or girl
- inheritance with two alleles of the same gene are expressed separately to different traits
- one of the numbered chromosomes, numbered roughly in relation to their sizes
- A genotypic ratio is a numerical comparison of the allele combinations
- (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)
- a chance of something
- having two different alleles of a particular gene
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- the 23rd chromosome
- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in an organism
- a trait that is expressed whenever an allele for it is present
- having more than one origin or source
- In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures
- ratio depicting the different genotypes of the offspring from a test cross
- Same alleles
- a mixture of proteins and phospholipids forming a whitish insulating sheath around many nerve fibers, increasing the speed at which impulses are conducted
- a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed
- forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- Refers to a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- If the alleles of a gene are different, one allele will be expressed
- disease when you get high levels of saturated, very long chain fatty acids build in the nervous system and adrenal cortex
- 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
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- DNA's messenger
- process of DNA being recreated exactly through many processes
- type of inheritance where two alleles of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits
- small RNA used in protein synthesis
- proteins that speed up metabolism
- chromosome pairs with the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern
- amino acids residues
- coping on genetic sequence of DNA onto RNA
- cell having a single set on chromosomes
- different alleles from each parent
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- the process of the cell making proteins using the instructions from the mRNA
- made of chromosomes
- genetic makeup of an organism
- the physical appearance of an organism
- one version of a gene that is only shown when the genotype is homozygous
- alternate form of a gene from mutations
- one version of a gene overpowers the other
- single stranded RNA
- the same alleles from each parent
- 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
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- always expressed with a capital letter
- if both alleles are different
- combonation of sperm and egg
- hereditary unit
- a family chart
- sexual reproduction cell
- when two or more genes influence a trait
- a protein produced by the bodies immune system
- rbc have B antigen
- transmisson of traits from parent to offspring
- a square diagram
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- maker of theories
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- the physical appearence
- the genetic combination
- part of dna that controls physical characteristics
- if both alleles are the same
- cell reproduction
- always expressed with a lowercase letter
- a toxin which causes a immune response
- one of mendels laws
- certain pattern how parents pass traits to offspring
- each form of a gene
- animal made from 2 of the same species
- 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
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- The Shape of DNA
- Genetic Code
- Study of genes and how they're passed down
- Reproduction with one parent
- Observable Characteristics
- 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
- Specific characteristic of an organism
- Where the genetic code is stored
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- Having two of the same Allele
- Having two different Alleles
- Reproduction with two parents
- The passing on of traits from the parents to the offspring
- A small packet of DNA, humans have a total of 46
- A square that helps predict the Genotype of an organism's offspring based on the parent's genotype
- 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
- A kind of a gene
- An Allele that doesn't overpower Dominant Alleles
- An Allele that overpowers Recessive Alleles
- Type of Asexual Reproduction where an organism grows a new organism out of the parent's body until they mature and break off
- 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
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- A genotype (bb) in which both alleles are recessive.
- The variation of a gene.
- An organism that inherited a recessive allele.
- The father of genetics.
- A tool that can show inherited traits.
- The likelihood of something.
- A thread-like structure that, contains genetic information.
- A genotype (BB) in which both alleles are dominant.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.allelesygousDominant.
- How you find the genes.
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- When gametes come together to fertilize.
- Stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid
- The number of chromosomes a human has.
- When a fragment or piece of an organism develops into a fully grown copy.
- A specific characteristics, such as seed shape.
- An organism's physical appearance is based on genotype.
- Where an organism comes from.
- Chromosomes are found here.
- A random change in an organism.
- 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. • ...
Genetics 2024-06-06
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- when there is no allele that can block or mask the expression of the other allele
- a structure made up of DNA, is found in the nucleus of each cell
- a table where all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross with two individuals with known genotypes are given
- the basic unit of heredity passed from a parent to the child
- a cell that only contains one set of chromosomes
- a trait that can be masked by stronger traits
- an individual observable trait like eye color and hair color
- when you inherit the same version of a gene from each parent (have two matching genes)
- a cell that contains two sets of chromosomes
- when different types of genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop
- certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
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- a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes
- where a dominant allele does not completely mask the effects of a recessive allele
- a unique trait and characteristic
- a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes.
- a quality that an individual or group has different from others
- family history that indicates which individuals have certain genetic traits, and diseases
- genetic material that makes up someone's qualities, characteristics, traits etc. It is self replicating
- when you inherit a different version of a gene from each parent
- a characteristic of a person
- any living cell other than the sperm and egg cells (reproductive cells)
- a trait that is much more noticeable than others
- one of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant
24 Clues: a characteristic of a person • a unique trait and characteristic • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant • a cell that contains two sets of chromosomes • a trait that can be masked by stronger traits • a cell that only contains one set of chromosomes • a trait that is much more noticeable than others • the basic unit of heredity passed from a parent to the child • ...
Genetics - Lafayette Logan 2024-05-13
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- The study of genes and heredity
- The physical or physiological trait resulting from the expression of a gene
- The passing on of traits from parents to offspring
- The different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus
- two identical versions of the same gene
- The father of genetics.
- relationship between two versions of a gene
- A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring
- genetics The study of how genes influence the behavior of organisms.
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- the genetic makeup of an organism
- two different versions of the same gene
- The process by which organisms produce offspring
- genetics The study of how genes affect the evolution of organisms
- The genetic material in living organisms
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
15 Clues: The father of genetics. • The study of genes and heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • two different versions of the same gene • two identical versions of the same gene • The genetic material in living organisms • relationship between two versions of a gene • The process by which organisms produce offspring • The passing on of traits from parents to offspring • ...
Genetics 2014-03-04
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- An analogy for this word could be using words.
- An analogy for this word is an architect using a blueprint.
- Steven copied a code from DNA and put it in the form of mRNA. What is this an example of?
- Robert read an mRNA code and strung together amino acids to create a protein. What is this an example of?
- Two parents had the trait. Their ten offsprings also had the trait. What is the most likely genotype of the parents?
- One can chart the inheritance of trait in a family, this is called _______.
- One whom is _____________ for a trait is also a carrier of that trait.
- Two letters that are your actual genes.
- A sequence of words could than create sentences.
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- The main idea, what are we learning about?
- A naturally red hair colored boy is an example of this word.
- Red Gummy Bear + Green Gummy Bear = Christmas Gummy Bear
- External influences and failing to copy can also create these.
- This usually ends in a frameshift.
- Two parents want to know if their child will have dimples. How can they find out?
- Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager.
- Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait.
- A __________ is a compact storage unit in the human body.
- In basketball one may pass the basketball to another teammate.
- Jerry and his parents all have a knack for math skills. Jerry inherited a ______ from his parents.
- When translated mRNA has this while when translated DNA does not.
21 Clues: This usually ends in a frameshift. • Two letters that are your actual genes. • The main idea, what are we learning about? • An analogy for this word could be using words. • A sequence of words could than create sentences. • Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager. • Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait. • ...
Genetics 2014-03-04
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- A sequence of words could than create sentences.
- External influences and failing to copy can also create these.
- When translated mRNA has this while when translated DNA does not.
- Steven copied a code from DNA and put it in the form of mRNA. What is this an example of?
- Two parents had the trait. Their ten offsprings also had the trait. What is the most likely genotype of the parents?
- A naturally red hair colored boy is an example of this word.
- Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait.
- An analogy for this word could be using words.
- Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager.
Down
- Jerry and his parents all have a knack for math skills. Jerry inherited a ______ from his parents.
- The main idea, what are we learning about?
- A __________ is a compact storage unit in the human body.
- This usually ends in a frameshift.
- Two parents want to know if their child will have dimples. How can they find out?
- One whom is _____________ for a trait is also a carrier of that trait.
- Robert read an mRNA code and strung together amino acids to create a protein. What is this an example of?
- Red Gummy Bear + Green Gummy Bear = Christmas Gummy Bear
- In basketball one may pass the basketball to another teammate.
- Two letters that are your actual genes.
- An analogy for this word is an architect using a blueprint.
- One can chart the inheritance of trait in a family, this is called _______.
21 Clues: This usually ends in a frameshift. • Two letters that are your actual genes. • The main idea, what are we learning about? • An analogy for this word could be using words. • A sequence of words could than create sentences. • Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager. • Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait. • ...
Genetics 2014-03-04
Across
- A naturally red hair colored boy is an example of this word.
- An analogy for this word could be using words.
- Two parents had the trait. Their ten offsprings also had the trait. What is the most likely genotype of the parents?
- This usually ends in a frameshift.
- An analogy for this word is an architect using a blueprint.
- Steven copied a code from DNA and put it in the form of mRNA. What is this an example of?
- One whom is _____________ for a trait is also a carrier of that trait.
- Two letters that are your actual genes.
- Robert read an mRNA code and strung together amino acids to create a protein. What is this an example of?
- Jerry and his parents all have a knack for math skills. Jerry inherited a ______ from his parents.
- When translated mRNA has this while when translated DNA does not.
- One can chart the inheritance of trait in a family, this is called _______.
- A sequence of words could than create sentences.
Down
- External influences and failing to copy can also create these.
- Red Gummy Bear + Green Gummy Bear = Christmas Gummy Bear
- In basketball one may pass the basketball to another teammate.
- A __________ is a compact storage unit in the human body.
- Two parents want to know if their child will have dimples. How can they find out?
- Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager.
- Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait.
- The main idea, what are we learning about?
21 Clues: This usually ends in a frameshift. • Two letters that are your actual genes. • The main idea, what are we learning about? • An analogy for this word could be using words. • A sequence of words could than create sentences. • Sam is a tall, black haired, and green eyed teenager. • Each parent passes on one of these for any given trait. • ...
GENETICS 2015-02-05
Across
- Discovered by morgan and an exception to principle of independent assortment
- Genetic representation of a trait
- Adenine and guanine are ____ bases
- Crossing over b/w non-homologous traits
- Name for garden pea
- Position where genes are located on chromosomes
- The first living being
- Those organs which are no longer functional
- Cross b/w F1 generation and any of the parent
- Study of heredity and variation
- Theory of evolution given by richter
- Term gene was introduced by him
Down
- Alternative form of genes
- Includes those traits which are transmitted from generation to generation
- Deoxyribo-nucleotides are joined together by ____ bonds
- Dna was first discovered by him
- Removal of anther from a flower
- Cross b/w F1 generation and recessive parent
- Sequential arrangement of stages in evolution
- Father of genetics
20 Clues: Father of genetics • Name for garden pea • The first living being • Alternative form of genes • Dna was first discovered by him • Removal of anther from a flower • Study of heredity and variation • Term gene was introduced by him • Genetic representation of a trait • Adenine and guanine are ____ bases • Theory of evolution given by richter • Crossing over b/w non-homologous traits • ...
Genetics 2018-02-15
Across
- The alleles of an organism. An organism's genetics.
- Location where homologous chromosomes are attached.
- Process in which chromosomes exchange material to ensure genetic diversity.
- A cell with one set of chromosomes.
- A cell with one or more extra sets of chromosomes.
- Two alleles that are the same.
- A genetic condition caused by an extra #21 chromosome.
- The expression of an organism's genotype. The way an organism looks.
- Process in which cells divide for tissue repair or growth.
Down
- The number of chromosomes in a typical cell. (Human)
- One half of a gene.
- The number of chromosomes in one set. (Human)
- A genetic condition caused by a partial deletion of chromosome#5.
- A new combination of genes as a result of crossing over.
- Process that forms gametes.
- The weaker of two alleles.
- The stronger of two alleles.
- Two alleles that are different.
- A cell with three sets of chromosomes.
- A cell with two sets of chromosomes.
- Name for a chromosome and its exact copy.
- Two alleles
22 Clues: Two alleles • One half of a gene. • The weaker of two alleles. • Process that forms gametes. • The stronger of two alleles. • Two alleles that are the same. • Two alleles that are different. • A cell with one set of chromosomes. • A cell with two sets of chromosomes. • A cell with three sets of chromosomes. • Name for a chromosome and its exact copy. • ...
Genetics 2017-03-28
Across
- the BEST math teacher you had this year
- our own personal genetic code
- a group or section of your chromosomes
- less probable trait
- the BEST Science and English you had this year
- these combine to make your DNA
- the best 7th and 8th grade we have EVER taught aka thebomb.com
- Having two of the same alleles Ex. SS
- the passing on of traits from parent to offspring
- the percentage or chance that a specific trait will occur
- Characteristics that are inherited or acquired
Down
- the BEST social sciences and Spanish teacher you had this year
- breeding together of the same species to make offspring
- The letters we use to associate a specific variety of a gene
- The science of heredity and passing on traits
- The physical appearance of a trait, what you see
- The gene composition for a trait. Ex. BB Bb bb
- having two different alleles Ex. Ss
- more probable trait
- breeding together two different species to make offspring
20 Clues: less probable trait • more probable trait • our own personal genetic code • these combine to make your DNA • having two different alleles Ex. Ss • Having two of the same alleles Ex. SS • a group or section of your chromosomes • the BEST math teacher you had this year • The science of heredity and passing on traits • The gene composition for a trait. Ex. BB Bb bb • ...
Genetics 2017-05-22
Across
- situation where the phenotypes of both alleles are exhibited in the heterozygote because both alleles affect the phenotype in separate ways
- observable inheritable feature that varies among individuals
- rule of probability stating that the probability of any one of two mutually exclusive events occurring can be determined by adding their individual probabilities
- The first filial, or hybrid, offspring in a series of genetic crosses
- allele that is fully expressed in the phenotype of a heterozygote
- stating that when two or more characteristics are inherited, individual hereditary factors assort independently during gamete production
- stating that the two alleles in a pair segregate into different gametes during gamete formation
- A single gene with multiple phenotypic effects
- range of phenotypes produced by a single genotype due to environmental influences
- Gene interaction in which the phenotypic expression of one gene alters that of another independently inherited gene
- cross between two organisms that are heterozygous for a character
- genetic makeup, or set of alleles, of an organism
- situation where the phenotypes of the heterozygote and the dominant homozygote are indistinguishable
- the mating or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties
- phenotypic character that is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors
- A diagram used in the study of inheritance to show the predicted results of random fertilization in genetic crosses observed
Down
- organisms that produce offspring of the same variety over many generations of self pollination
- An organism that is heterozygous with respect to a single gene of interest
- Any detectable variant in a genetic character
- organism that is heterozygous with respect to two genes of interest
- observable physical and physiological traits of an organism determined by genetic makeup
- heritable feature that varies continuously over a range rather than in an either or fashion
- An additive effect of two or more genes on a single phenotypic character
- determines the probability of two or more independent events by multiplying the probability of one event by the probabilities of the other events
- individual who is heterozygous for a given locus for a recessively inherited disorder
- cross between two organisms that are each heterozygous for both characteristics
- Offspring resulting from interbreeding of the hybrid F1 generation.
- having two different alleles for a given gene
- having two identical alleles for a given gene
- The situation in which the phenotype of heterozygotes is intermediate between the phenotypes of individuals homozygous for either allele
- A diagram of a family tree showing the occurrence of heritable characters in parents and offspring over multiple generations
- An allele whose phenotypic effect is not observed in a heterozygote
- The parent individuals from which offspring are derived in studies of inheritance
33 Clues: Any detectable variant in a genetic character • having two different alleles for a given gene • having two identical alleles for a given gene • A single gene with multiple phenotypic effects • genetic makeup, or set of alleles, of an organism • the mating or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties • observable inheritable feature that varies among individuals • ...