genetics Crossword Puzzles

Genetics 2021-11-19

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uncommon allele
genetic makeup of an organism
common allele
the physical traits of an organism
different variations of a gene

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humans have 23 of them
decides the traits of an organism
physical characteristics of an organism
the genetic data from an organism's code
considered the "father of genetics"

10 Clues: common allele • uncommon allele • humans have 23 of them • genetic makeup of an organism • different variations of a gene • decides the traits of an organism • the physical traits of an organism • considered the "father of genetics" • physical characteristics of an organism • the genetic data from an organism's code

genetics 2022-02-10

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is the same dominant or recessive allele
variant of a character.
cross of one trait
genetic makeup
one receive and one dominant trait.
cross of two traits

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body cells each containing 46 chromosomes.
physical makeup
study of heredity.
transmission of traits.

10 Clues: genetic makeup • physical makeup • cross of one trait • study of heredity. • cross of two traits • variant of a character. • transmission of traits. • one receive and one dominant trait. • is the same dominant or recessive allele • body cells each containing 46 chromosomes.

Genetics 2022-01-20

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also called inheritance or biological inheritance
one of two, or more, forms of a given gene variant
what DNA stands for

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a branch of biology concerned with the study of genes
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
split the DNA molecule into two rails and then transport corresponding nitrogenous bases to each rail
an acronym for the four types of bases found in a DNA molecule
a long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism
basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that encodes the synthesis of a gene product, either RNA or protein
contains DNA

10 Clues: contains DNA • what DNA stands for • also called inheritance or biological inheritance • one of two, or more, forms of a given gene variant • a branch of biology concerned with the study of genes • an acronym for the four types of bases found in a DNA molecule • a long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism • ...

Genetics 2022-02-15

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transmission of traits from one generation to the next
The genetic makeup of a trait
a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
A trait that overpowers the ressesive
2 of the same alllels

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the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
study of heredity
the form of the trait
2 opposite allels
variant of a character

10 Clues: study of heredity • 2 opposite allels • the form of the trait • 2 of the same alllels • variant of a character • The genetic makeup of a trait • A trait that overpowers the ressesive • a trait that is less seen and overpowerd • transmission of traits from one generation to the next • the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring

Genetics 2022-02-17

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genetic makeup
what scientists use to predict the probability of a trait
what Gregor Mendel used to observe heredity
only needs one copy to show up
the first name of the "father of genetics"

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a variation of a gene
one copy of each allele
needs two copies to show up
is the specific traits of appearance of an organism
two copies of the same allele

10 Clues: genetic makeup • a variation of a gene • one copy of each allele • needs two copies to show up • two copies of the same allele • only needs one copy to show up • the first name of the "father of genetics" • what Gregor Mendel used to observe heredity • is the specific traits of appearance of an organism • what scientists use to predict the probability of a trait

Genetics 2022-02-18

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the original strand of DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
the type of cells get passed onto offspring
traits like height shape texture color size
substitution, insertion, deletion

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set of 3 bases
a and t, g and c
Messenger RiboNucleic Acid
The segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein
where an organism's genes are located

10 Clues: set of 3 bases • a and t, g and c • Deoxyribonucleic acid • Messenger RiboNucleic Acid • the original strand of DNA • substitution, insertion, deletion • where an organism's genes are located • the type of cells get passed onto offspring • traits like height shape texture color size • The segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein

Genetics 2022-02-18

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activation of gene
The only way mutation can pass to offspring
Where RNA goes during the making of protein
Double stranded, contains genes
a feature of you that you inherited
building blocks for thousands of proteins
Single stranded

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Copying before cell division
Base that RNA has but DNA does not
Base that DNA has but RNA does not

10 Clues: Single stranded • activation of gene • Copying before cell division • Double stranded, contains genes • Base that RNA has but DNA does not • Base that DNA has but RNA does not • a feature of you that you inherited • building blocks for thousands of proteins • The only way mutation can pass to offspring • Where RNA goes during the making of protein

Genetics 2021-07-07

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smaller molecules
membrane-bound organelle which contains chromatin
Rule, the rules of base pairing in DNA
diggest cell waste products

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store pigments
bigger molecules
Basic Building Block of Nucleic acids
an alternative form of a gene
Small and help sequester waste products
wall, maintains cell shape

10 Clues: store pigments • bigger molecules • smaller molecules • wall, maintains cell shape • diggest cell waste products • an alternative form of a gene • Basic Building Block of Nucleic acids • Rule, the rules of base pairing in DNA • Small and help sequester waste products • membrane-bound organelle which contains chromatin

genetics 2021-09-28

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the thing all living creatures are made of that tells the body how to work
having two different alleles of a particular gene
Characteristic specific to one organism
study of genes and heredity
Square a way to calculate certain percentages of a certain genome

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genetic makeup of a organism
most important trait/ main trait
having two identical alleles of a particular gene
characteristics resulting from different genomes
a trait that is passed down from descendants

10 Clues: study of genes and heredity • genetic makeup of a organism • most important trait/ main trait • Characteristic specific to one organism • a trait that is passed down from descendants • characteristics resulting from different genomes • having two identical alleles of a particular gene • having two different alleles of a particular gene • ...

Genetics 2021-09-18

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the process of creating an animal or plant in a laboratory that is an exact copy of another using the original animal’s or plant’s DNA
a building or large room where people do scientific and medical experiments or research
the process of mating and producing young animals
the study of how the individual features and behaviour of living things are passed on through their genes
the activity of designing things

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someone’s child or children
just beginning to exist or be noticed
methods of doing something using a special skill that you have developed
the total amount of genetic information in the chromosomes of a living thing, including its genes and DNA
a chemical substance that contains genetic information and is found in all living cells and some viruses

10 Clues: someone’s child or children • the activity of designing things • just beginning to exist or be noticed • the process of mating and producing young animals • methods of doing something using a special skill that you have developed • a building or large room where people do scientific and medical experiments or research • ...

Genetics 2017-06-05

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blood is ________ to each person
an individual that has the recessive trait but not the phenotype
the characteristics that are passed down from one generation to the next
overrides the recessive
a tool used to determine the probability of inheriting the trait from a specific cross
gene masked by the dominant

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the dominant allele will not completely mask the recessive allele in a heterozygous individual
chart showing genetic history of a family
another way to say blood phenotype
trait that occurs more frequently in males than females

10 Clues: overrides the recessive • gene masked by the dominant • blood is ________ to each person • another way to say blood phenotype • chart showing genetic history of a family • trait that occurs more frequently in males than females • an individual that has the recessive trait but not the phenotype • the characteristics that are passed down from one generation to the next • ...

Genetics 2019-10-03

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The process describing the fusion of the sperm and egg cell
A physical characteristic
Together with a pentose sugar and base make up a nucleotide
The allele which is always expressed

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Made of two identical strands of chromatin. There are 23 pairs in humans
A pair of alleles together
The longest phase of the cell cycle
this type of bond hold the two strands together
Where DNA is stored in a cell
A double stranded polymer found in the nucleus

10 Clues: A physical characteristic • A pair of alleles together • Where DNA is stored in a cell • The longest phase of the cell cycle • The allele which is always expressed • A double stranded polymer found in the nucleus • this type of bond hold the two strands together • The process describing the fusion of the sperm and egg cell • ...

Genetics 2014-10-06

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The characteristics of an organism.
Category of proteins, which accelerate chemical reactions.
The two copies of chromosome.
The DNA found within all of our chromosomes.
A Group of organisms that maintains a distinctive set of attributes in nature.

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The pigmentation gene can exist in two differrent forms.
All of the proteins that a cell makes at given time.
Sperm and egg cells.
expression The process of using a gene sequence to affect the characteristics of ce.lls and organisms.
Contrasting forms within a single species.

10 Clues: Sperm and egg cells. • The two copies of chromosome. • The characteristics of an organism. • Contrasting forms within a single species. • The DNA found within all of our chromosomes. • All of the proteins that a cell makes at given time. • The pigmentation gene can exist in two differrent forms. • Category of proteins, which accelerate chemical reactions. • ...

GENETICS 2023-10-23

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______ are inherited from biological parents
2 forms of a gene inherited from a person's biological parents
genes are located on ______
a copy of a gene is called an ______
each person has ______ copies of a particular gene

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physical traits; determined by genotype
recessive alleles are represented with ______ letters
a weaker allele is said to be ______
dominant alleles are represented with ______ letters
a stronger allele is said to be ______

10 Clues: genes are located on ______ • a weaker allele is said to be ______ • a copy of a gene is called an ______ • a stronger allele is said to be ______ • physical traits; determined by genotype • ______ are inherited from biological parents • each person has ______ copies of a particular gene • dominant alleles are represented with ______ letters • ...

Genetics 2023-11-17

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Contains genetic material
Instructions for living being
A gene that form by a mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
The combination of two organisms
A mistake made in DNA coding/Can be both good and bad
A unit of heredity

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A set of viewable traits
Is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring
A complete set of genetic material
The bigger one/ Dominant

10 Clues: A unit of heredity • A set of viewable traits • The bigger one/ Dominant • Contains genetic material • Instructions for living being • The combination of two organisms • A complete set of genetic material • A mistake made in DNA coding/Can be both good and bad • Is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring • ...

Genetics 2024-01-29

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An individual’s observable traits
a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes
The alternative form or versions of a gene
The traits which are expressed more often and observed more commonly in the population

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The genetic makeup of an individual cell or organism that determines or contributes to its phenotype
The basic physical and functional unit of heredity
The genetic heritage passed down by our biological parents
The genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are
the characteristics that we receive from our parents

10 Clues: An individual’s observable traits • The alternative form or versions of a gene • The basic physical and functional unit of heredity • the characteristics that we receive from our parents • The genetic heritage passed down by our biological parents • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • ...

Genetics 2024-01-03

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Advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA
A single-celled organism
reproduction When an organism passes down it's genetics 100% to their offspring.
An organisms that has the inability to produce it's own food, so it feeds off of other organisms.
The process of when the autotroph takes energy from the sun along with water and carbon dioxide

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A method to produce energy without sunlight
A primitive,non-defined nucleus cell
More than one cell in an organism
Organisms that create their own food
The food made by these organisms is used as chemical energy for the organism

10 Clues: A single-celled organism • More than one cell in an organism • A primitive,non-defined nucleus cell • Organisms that create their own food • A method to produce energy without sunlight • Advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA • The food made by these organisms is used as chemical energy for the organism • ...

Genetics 2022-06-12

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the father of genetics and discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.
a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type.
having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
much less likely to be expressed.

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one of two or more versions of DNA sequence
the genetic constitution of an organism.determines the hereditary potentials and limitations of an individual
refers to having inherited different versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
they ultimately determine the expression of a trait.

10 Clues: much less likely to be expressed. • one of two or more versions of DNA sequence • they ultimately determine the expression of a trait. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • the father of genetics and discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance. • an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. • ...

Genetics 2023-02-13

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Characteristics that are inherited
An individual's observable traits
Master copy of an organism's information
the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
An individual with identical alleles of a gene

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The paticular alleles an individual carries
A tool used by scientists to predict the likelyhood the offspring will recieve a specific trait
A trait that was passed down from your parents
Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait
An individual that doesn't have identical alleles of a gene

10 Clues: An individual's observable traits • Characteristics that are inherited • Master copy of an organism's information • The paticular alleles an individual carries • A trait that was passed down from your parents • An individual with identical alleles of a gene • Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait • ...

genetics 2023-03-16

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Genes in a strand of DNA are encoded into a complementary mRNA strand
Organic acid with double stranded helical structure
The physical, observable features of an organism
One of multiple variations of a gene
Genetic information from mRNA sequence is converted into a linear sequence of amino acids
Cell division specialised for sexually reproducing eukaryotes

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A change in DNA sequence due to copying errors or environmental damage
The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism
The process describing the relationship between base pairs on opposite nucleotides in nucleic acids
Nuclear division in eukaryotic cells

10 Clues: Nuclear division in eukaryotic cells • One of multiple variations of a gene • The physical, observable features of an organism • Organic acid with double stranded helical structure • The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism • Cell division specialised for sexually reproducing eukaryotes • ...

Genetics 2024-03-21

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organism that has two different genes for a particular trait
all genes of the organism
organism that has same genes for a particular trait (AA or aa)
reproductive cells

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molecule that is made of DNA and protein
female reproductive cell
physical appearance of the organism
fusion of sperm and egg cell
a particular part of the DNA that is responsible for a specific trait
male reproductive cell

10 Clues: reproductive cells • male reproductive cell • female reproductive cell • all genes of the organism • fusion of sperm and egg cell • physical appearance of the organism • molecule that is made of DNA and protein • organism that has two different genes for a particular trait • organism that has same genes for a particular trait (AA or aa) • ...

Genetics 2024-03-06

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an organisms children kids,youth.
a mother or father of an organism.
the passing of traits and characteristics from parent to offspring
the gene from one parent that is seen on the offspring.
a chain of genetic instructions from parents.
all the DNA that makes up one trait.

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something passed down from your parents
the gene from one parent that is not seen on offspring.
something you learn after birth
a structure that carries all the genetic info of an organism.

10 Clues: something you learn after birth • an organisms children kids,youth. • a mother or father of an organism. • all the DNA that makes up one trait. • something passed down from your parents • a chain of genetic instructions from parents. • the gene from one parent that is not seen on offspring. • the gene from one parent that is seen on the offspring. • ...

Genetics 2024-04-27

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Polymeric molecule that is essential for most biological functions, either by performing the function itself or by forming a template for the production of proteins.
Having a normal number of Chromosomes
Process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information
The presence of one member of a pair of chromosomes.
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.

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Having an abnormal number of Chromosomes
The presence of three chromosomes instead of the usual pair of chromosomes
A package of DNA with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.
A polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
It’s a process in which the cell divides into daughter cell by duplicating itself

10 Clues: Having a normal number of Chromosomes • Having an abnormal number of Chromosomes • The presence of one member of a pair of chromosomes. • A package of DNA with part or all of the genetic material of an organism. • The presence of three chromosomes instead of the usual pair of chromosomes • ...

Genetics 2023-02-07

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having two different alleles
chromosomes duplicate during which phase?
only one set of chromosomes
two sets of chromosomes in the cell
what is genetics the study of?
what results in four daughter cells?

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sequence of DNA
what is another name for the parent generation?
what are the traits referred to as
having two identical alleles

10 Clues: sequence of DNA • only one set of chromosomes • having two different alleles • having two identical alleles • what is genetics the study of? • what are the traits referred to as • two sets of chromosomes in the cell • what results in four daughter cells? • chromosomes duplicate during which phase? • what is another name for the parent generation?

Genetics 2023-02-07

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having two different alleles
chromosomes duplicate during which phase?
only one set of chromosomes
two sets of chromosomes in the cell
what is genetics the study of?
what results in four daughter cells?

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sequence of DNA
what is another name for the parent generation?
what are the traits referred to as
having two identical alleles

Genetics 2022-05-22

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physical appearance of gene
shows up in every generation
study of heredity and variation of genes
two identical genes ex. AA or aa
alternative forms of a gene

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shows if 2 recessive traits are present
different versions of a gene ex Aa
altering genetic code
genetic make up of gene
nucleic acids carrying genetic info.

10 Clues: altering genetic code • genetic make up of gene • physical appearance of gene • alternative forms of a gene • shows up in every generation • two identical genes ex. AA or aa • different versions of a gene ex Aa • nucleic acids carrying genetic info. • shows if 2 recessive traits are present • study of heredity and variation of genes

genetics 2022-05-20

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deoxyribonucleic acid
the name for sugar in dna
the study of heredity
cytosine goes with

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you have 46 of these
thynine goes with
traits that you get through out your lifetime
the shape of dna
dna is made of units called
traits that you get from your parents

10 Clues: the shape of dna • thynine goes with • cytosine goes with • you have 46 of these • deoxyribonucleic acid • the study of heredity • the name for sugar in dna • dna is made of units called • traits that you get from your parents • traits that you get through out your lifetime

genetics 2022-05-04

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gel electrophoresis separates dna by this factor
made by the laci gene
limit the activity of enhancers
this is what sticky ends want to do
gene regulation unit that metabolizes lactose

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this is dna plus histones
HATs is the enzyme used for this histone mod
this type of enzyme can be found as HindIII
this type of mutation does not change amino acid
this can either be an insertion or deletion

10 Clues: made by the laci gene • this is dna plus histones • limit the activity of enhancers • this is what sticky ends want to do • this type of enzyme can be found as HindIII • this can either be an insertion or deletion • HATs is the enzyme used for this histone mod • gene regulation unit that metabolizes lactose • gel electrophoresis separates dna by this factor • ...

genetics 2023-05-15

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reproductive cell
a physical characteristic
when both traits are expressed separately
is a way of making gametes
deoxyribonucleic acid

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can be heterozygous or homozygous
carries genes
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
a characteristic
a cell coating two sets of chromosomes

10 Clues: carries genes • a characteristic • reproductive cell • deoxyribonucleic acid • a physical characteristic • is a way of making gametes • can be heterozygous or homozygous • a cell coating two sets of chromosomes • when both traits are expressed separately • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child

Genetics 2025-03-11

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when an organism as two different alleles for a trait
An organism's genetic code making them up
The allele who's traits are masked by the dominant gene
When an organism is slightly different than the rest of the species
a characteristic of an organism
A diagram that shows a families traits as they are passed down

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When an organism has two identical alleles for a given trait
The allele that will always show up
An alternate form of a gene caused by mutation
A organism's genetic code/make up and all of the possible allele combinations

10 Clues: a characteristic of an organism • The allele that will always show up • An organism's genetic code making them up • An alternate form of a gene caused by mutation • when an organism as two different alleles for a trait • The allele who's traits are masked by the dominant gene • When an organism has two identical alleles for a given trait • ...

genetics 2025-03-19

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where you come from
organism
heredity
type of organism
sequence
structure

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characteristics
gene
dominant trait
recessive trait

10 Clues: gene • organism • heredity • sequence • structure • characteristics • dominant trait • recessive trait • type of organism • where you come from

Genetics 2025-04-24

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A Chart that shows the probability of offsprings inheriting traits
A long molecule inside cells that has the code for living things
An organism's complete genetic makeup
A section of DNA that has instructions for a specific trait
A variant of a gene passed down from parents

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A coil of DNA; Humans have 23 pairs(46 in total)
The building blocks of DNA, with 3 parts, sugar, phosphate and a nitrogen base
The physical characteristics of an organism
A special characteristic, for example, hair and eye color
Traits passing from parents to offspring through genes

10 Clues: An organism's complete genetic makeup • The physical characteristics of an organism • A variant of a gene passed down from parents • A coil of DNA; Humans have 23 pairs(46 in total) • Traits passing from parents to offspring through genes • A special characteristic, for example, hair and eye color • A section of DNA that has instructions for a specific trait • ...

Genetics 2025-04-24

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A characteristic or feature
A certain region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made
A type of molecule in our food that our bodies need to build muscle
Having 2 of the same alleles for a gene
Having different alleles for a gene
An organized representation of biological relationships

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The differences within a trait
The combination of alleles that an animal has
Different forms of genes which can cause different forms of protein
The way an individual looks for a specific trait

10 Clues: A characteristic or feature • The differences within a trait • Having different alleles for a gene • Having 2 of the same alleles for a gene • The combination of alleles that an animal has • The way an individual looks for a specific trait • An organized representation of biological relationships • Different forms of genes which can cause different forms of protein • ...

Genetics 2025-03-03

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The study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next
A trait of a specific character that appears in a hybrid organism
The letters that symbolize an organism's alleles for a specific gene
A trait of a specific character that is hidden by the dominant trait in a hybrid organism

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The trait that an organism expresses as determined by it's genotype
A form of a character such as tall or short
An organism with a mix of alleles for a specific character
An organism that always produces with the same trait
A characteristic of a species such as size or shape
A section of a DNA molecule that codes for unique protein

10 Clues: A form of a character such as tall or short • A characteristic of a species such as size or shape • An organism that always produces with the same trait • A section of a DNA molecule that codes for unique protein • An organism with a mix of alleles for a specific character • A trait of a specific character that appears in a hybrid organism • ...

Genetics 2025-07-28

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feature distinct to plant cell on which the green pigments of the leaf
do you call the protein that binds the DNA to form a chromosomes
an example of Plant cell, animal cell andFungi
Square, a table use to predict the genotypes of a particular breed
Eukaryotes, the chromosomes are found in the?

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stranded chromosomes are called
Humans, 22 pair of homologous chromosomes constitute the chromosomes called
where organelles are located in the cell
membrane, guards what goes in and out of the cell
store water, nutrients and waste products

10 Clues: stranded chromosomes are called • where organelles are located in the cell • store water, nutrients and waste products • Eukaryotes, the chromosomes are found in the? • an example of Plant cell, animal cell andFungi • membrane, guards what goes in and out of the cell • do you call the protein that binds the DNA to form a chromosomes • ...

Genetics 2026-02-11

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3 or more alleles for a gene
spotted
mixed colors
2 identical alleles

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A physical trait/characteristic
matching genes
2 different alleles
alleles make this up
the physical trait of the genotype
unit of heredity

10 Clues: spotted • mixed colors • matching genes • unit of heredity • 2 different alleles • 2 identical alleles • alleles make this up • 3 or more alleles for a gene • A physical trait/characteristic • the physical trait of the genotype

Genetics 2026-03-11

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A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene
Twins that come from the same egg.
Environmental influences on gene expression that do not change the DNA sequence
A statistical estimate of how much variation in a phenotypic trait within a population is due to genetic variation among individuals.
Genetics A field examining the genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in behavior.
The biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes

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Thread-like structures in the nucleus that contain DNA; humans typically have 23 pairs.
Environmental vs. Genetics
Twins that do not come from the same egg.
The complete instructions for making an organism

10 Clues: Environmental vs. Genetics • Twins that come from the same egg. • Twins that do not come from the same egg. • The complete instructions for making an organism • The biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes • A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene • Environmental influences on gene expression that do not change the DNA sequence • ...

Genetics 2026-03-12

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Instructions for building living things.
Threaded bundles of DNA molecules
Double helix carries genetic code.
Actions resulting from genetic expression
Unique patterns of thinking and acting
Passing traits from parents to offspring

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Random change in genetic sequence
Complete set of genetic instructions
Basic building blocks of life.
Traits passed down through families

10 Clues: Basic building blocks of life. • Random change in genetic sequence • Threaded bundles of DNA molecules • Double helix carries genetic code. • Traits passed down through families • Complete set of genetic instructions • Unique patterns of thinking and acting • Instructions for building living things. • Passing traits from parents to offspring • ...

genetics 2025-10-17

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Is represented with a capital letter and is used over recessive alleles
traits that are not visible to the eye
has different genes than parents and is made up of 50% of one parent and 50% of the other
sudden change in sequence of DNA
It is on a chromosome and can be heterozygous or homozygous

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Traits that are visible to the eye
Asexual reproduction having the same genes as the mother cell
Made up of tightly Coiled DNA
traits that make you
Has codons A-T and G-C

10 Clues: traits that make you • Has codons A-T and G-C • Made up of tightly Coiled DNA • sudden change in sequence of DNA • Traits that are visible to the eye • traits that are not visible to the eye • It is on a chromosome and can be heterozygous or homozygous • Asexual reproduction having the same genes as the mother cell • ...

Genetics 2025-10-17

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Two same allele
DNA
Condensed DNA found in a cell
what DNA stands for
4 daughter cells

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what RNA stands for
cell reproduction
Two different allele
Weaker trait
Stronger trait

10 Clues: DNA • Weaker trait • Stronger trait • Two same allele • 4 daughter cells • cell reproduction • what RNA stands for • what DNA stands for • Two different allele • Condensed DNA found in a cell

Genetics 2025-10-17

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The complete set of genetic info in an organism.
The physical characteristics of an organism due to its genotype.
Different forms of a gene.
Thread-like structures that carry genes in cells.
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic info.
A characteristic or feature of an organism.

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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
The genetic makeup of an organism.
A change in the DNA sequence.
Passing traits from parents to offspring.

10 Clues: Different forms of a gene. • A change in the DNA sequence. • The genetic makeup of an organism. • Passing traits from parents to offspring. • A characteristic or feature of an organism. • The complete set of genetic info in an organism. • A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait. • Thread-like structures that carry genes in cells. • ...

Genetics 2026-03-31

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A structure made of DNA, found in the nucleus.
A long molecule that carries genetic information.
Having two different alleles for a trait.
A section of DNA that codes for a specific characteristic.
An allele that is expressed even if only one copy is present.
The physical characteristics shown by an organism.

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Having two identical alleles for a trait.
A version of a gene.
The combination of alleles an organism has.
An allele that is expressed when two copies are present.

10 Clues: A version of a gene. • Having two identical alleles for a trait. • Having two different alleles for a trait. • The combination of alleles an organism has. • A structure made of DNA, found in the nucleus. • A long molecule that carries genetic information. • The physical characteristics shown by an organism. • An allele that is expressed when two copies are present. • ...

Genetics terminology 2022-01-23

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the process of adding genes to or removing genes from a plasmid (two words)
the second step of PCR that cools to ~60 degrees to allow primers to dock to DNA templates
regions of loosely condensed DNA where genes are available for expression
the DNA backbone wraps around these positively charged protein during condensation
the enzyme that can use mRNA as a template to synthesize DNA (two words)
a gene whose mRNA encodes for multiple proteins
an experiment that quantifies mRNA levels in a sample to correlate to protein expression levels
the region upstream of the gene that is added to the mRNA during processing (contains a number)

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the third step of PCR that warms to ~72 degrees to allow the polymerase to function
a gene whose mRNA encodes for only one protein
the portions of mRNA that are removed during splicing of eukaryotic genes
regions of highly condensed DNA
the region upstream of the gene that is removed during mRNA processing of eukaryotic genes (contains a number)
the first step of PCR that heats to ~95 degrees to separate DNA strands
the portions of mRNA that are retained during splicing of eukaryotic genes
the region downstream of the gene that is removed during mRNA processing of eukaryotic genes (contains a number)
the region downstream of the gene that is added to the mRNA during processing (two words)

17 Clues: regions of highly condensed DNA • a gene whose mRNA encodes for only one protein • a gene whose mRNA encodes for multiple proteins • the first step of PCR that heats to ~95 degrees to separate DNA strands • the enzyme that can use mRNA as a template to synthesize DNA (two words) • regions of loosely condensed DNA where genes are available for expression • ...

Genetics vocab 2018-12-05

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Cell division where there ends up being four different cells with 23 chomosomes
Spun up DNA
Contains genetic code and makes up Chromosomes
Holds together two chromatids
Living thing with 2 different alleles
A gene with more than two alleles
A form of a gene, Represented with a letter
When two different phenotypes show at the same time
Two of the same chromosomes
Specific part of a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
Living thing with two of the same alleles

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Half of a chromosome. Pulled apart during anaphase I of meiosis
Represented with a capital letter. Shows when present
When one allele is not fully dominant over the other and they mix
Something an animal can pass on to it's children with genes.
Two different chromosomes
Cell division where there ends up being two identical cells

17 Clues: Spun up DNA • Two different chromosomes • Two of the same chromosomes • Holds together two chromatids • A gene with more than two alleles • Living thing with 2 different alleles • Living thing with two of the same alleles • A form of a gene, Represented with a letter • Contains genetic code and makes up Chromosomes • When two different phenotypes show at the same time • ...

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using info in mrna to build proteins
where mrna is translated into protein
single stranded nucleotides that carry info to ribosome
DNA that determines a trait
where DNA is located in cell
the building blocks of proteins
A,C,G and T
the function of DNA and RNA
the structure of DNA
made of amino acids using DNA instructions
3 nucleotides that code for an amino acid

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process of making a DNA copy
DNA in the nucleus that contains genes
number of amino acids
polymer in the nucleus that codes for proteins
an idea that is accepted as true
creating an mrna copy
where mrna is produced
the building blocks of DNA and RNA

19 Clues: A,C,G and T • the structure of DNA • number of amino acids • creating an mrna copy • where mrna is produced • DNA that determines a trait • the function of DNA and RNA • process of making a DNA copy • where DNA is located in cell • the building blocks of proteins • an idea that is accepted as true • the building blocks of DNA and RNA • using info in mrna to build proteins • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-05-26

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The PASSING of traits from generation to generation.
Sections of DNA on a chromosome that contain instructions for making specific proteins.
Alleles are passed on independent of each other.
TWO alleles that are the SAME for a trait.
An alternate form that a gene may have for a single trait; can be dominant or recessive.
SQUARE A tool to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring that shows the different ways alleles can combine.

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Only one allele is passed from each parent organism.
A quality or characteristic of an organism. Example: curly hair, freckles, dimples, etc.
An organism’s GENETIC makeup.
A diagram that shows the occurrence & appearance of a particular gene from 1 generation to another.
The complete set of genes for an organism.
Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
Describes a trait that is covered over, or dominated by another form of that trait and seems to disappear.
Outward PHYSICAL appearance/behavior of an organism.
The STUDY of how traits pass from parent to offspring.
TWO alleles that are DIFFERENT for a trait.
When a single gene has more than one dominant allele.

17 Clues: An organism’s GENETIC makeup. • The complete set of genes for an organism. • TWO alleles that are the SAME for a trait. • TWO alleles that are DIFFERENT for a trait. • Alleles are passed on independent of each other. • Only one allele is passed from each parent organism. • The PASSING of traits from generation to generation. • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-05-16

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Parental generation, the first two individuals that mate in a genetic cross
Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884)
Both alleles (factors) for a trait are the same and dominant (AA)
Different forms of a gene
A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
Both alleles (factors) for a trait are the same and recessive (aa)
the first generation of offspring obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms
situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism
The DNA on chromosomes is arranged into segments which control the production of proteins
the probable ratio of genotypes produced by a cross

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An inheritance pattern in which traits are controlled by genes located on the X chromosome.
An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
A pattern of inheritance in which two alleles, inherited from the parents, are neither dominant nor recessive. The resulting offspring have a phenotype that is a blending of the parental traits.
the characteristics expressed by individuals
the ratio of phenotypes that could appear in offspring
An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
the second generation of offspring, obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms; the offspring of the F1 generation

17 Clues: Different forms of a gene • the characteristics expressed by individuals • the probable ratio of genotypes produced by a cross • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations. • the ratio of phenotypes that could appear in offspring • Both alleles (factors) for a trait are the same and dominant (AA) • ...

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Two dominant genes are equally expressed
Houses the DNA
The two alleles are lowercase
Where two alleles blend together to make a new phenotype
Two dominant genes
An abnormal change in genes
A passed-down trait
The way to map inheritance

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A variant of the gene
Found in pairs within the cell
A person's two alleles
The types of outcomes from a Punnett square
One dominant and one recessive gene
A structure with a double helix and four bases
Sections of DNA
A family tree used to find inherited genes
The first allele is capitalised

17 Clues: Houses the DNA • Sections of DNA • Two dominant genes • A passed-down trait • A variant of the gene • A person's two alleles • The way to map inheritance • An abnormal change in genes • The two alleles are lowercase • Found in pairs within the cell • The first allele is capitalised • One dominant and one recessive gene • Two dominant genes are equally expressed • ...

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A trait (allele) that is expressed regardless of the second allele - capital letters
A chart (or family tree) that tracks which member(s) of a family have a particular trait
A set of alleles
A genetically determined characteristic
When the two alleles are the same
A trait that is only expressed when the second allele is the same - lower case letters
The study of the traits people and other animals inherit from their family through DNA
Reproduction involving only one parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring

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A change in a gene or chromosome
Type of cell reproduction which produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
Alternate forms of a gene
an organism’s physical appearance and behavior
Type of cell reproduction which produces 4 cells which half of the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell
One set of instructions for an inherited trait
Reproduction involving two parents--male and female
When the two alleles are different
An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced

17 Clues: A set of alleles • Alternate forms of a gene • A change in a gene or chromosome • When the two alleles are the same • When the two alleles are different • A genetically determined characteristic • an organism’s physical appearance and behavior • One set of instructions for an inherited trait • Reproduction involving two parents--male and female • ...

Assignment #1 2022-03-10

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when two alleles separate during gamete formation
There are 46 of these x shaped things in the human body
unlike alleles (Aa) are...
this is the non-physical
The study of genes and heredity
scientific factors passed from parents to offspring
when traits are inherited individually
this piece of a genotype is indicated by a lower case letter

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scientific name for a physical trait (eye color, height, hair color, etc.)
this is the law that states that if there is a dominant allele, it will always appear
a genotype with two identical alleles
a specific characteristic
The different forms of a gene
the man who founded the modern study of genetics
this piece of a genotype is indicated by a capital letter

15 Clues: this is the non-physical • a specific characteristic • unlike alleles (Aa) are... • The different forms of a gene • The study of genes and heredity • a genotype with two identical alleles • when traits are inherited individually • the man who founded the modern study of genetics • when two alleles separate during gamete formation • ...

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Having identical genes (one from each parent) for a particular characteristic
A unit of inheritance giving instructions for a cell
Two genes that occupy the same position on homologous chromosomes and that cover the same trait
The transmission of traits from parents to offspring
The genes present in an organism
Characteristics

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A dense compact structure of the DNA
Physical appearance of an organism
The father of genetics
Having two different genes for a particular characteristic

10 Clues: Characteristics • The father of genetics • The genes present in an organism • Physical appearance of an organism • A dense compact structure of the DNA • A unit of inheritance giving instructions for a cell • The transmission of traits from parents to offspring • Having two different genes for a particular characteristic • ...

Genetics 2022-09-13

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- a process during which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules
- a room or building equipped for scientific experiments
- the act or process of changing parts of something
- an organism with identical pairs of genes (or alleles) for a specific trait
- a usually round part of most cells that controls the activities of the cell and contains the chromosomes
- the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism

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- a structure in which DNA is found
- the ground medium or substance occupying spaces, such as tissues, aggregates of cells or inside the mitochondrion
- basic building blocks of all living things
- a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA

10 Clues: - a structure in which DNA is found • - basic building blocks of all living things • - the act or process of changing parts of something • - a room or building equipped for scientific experiments • - an organism with identical pairs of genes (or alleles) for a specific trait • - the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism • ...

genetics 2022-05-20

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deoxyribonucleic acid
the name for sugar in dna
the study of heredity
cytosine goes with

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you have 46 of these
thynine goes with
traits that you get through out your lifetime
the shape of dna
dna is made of units called
traits that you get from your parents

Genetics 2023-01-04

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make their own food with photosynthesis
produces energy without sunlight
many cells
has no defined nucleus

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survives with only one cell
two parents
gets food from other sources
has advanced nucleus that store dna
a plant that makes its own food and supplies energy
1 parent

10 Clues: 1 parent • many cells • two parents • has no defined nucleus • survives with only one cell • gets food from other sources • produces energy without sunlight • has advanced nucleus that store dna • make their own food with photosynthesis • a plant that makes its own food and supplies energy

Genetics 2020-07-01

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when the alleles are different it is called...
Inside a cell and contains chromosomes
The term used for the coding of a particular characteristic
A section of DNA coding

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forms the basic structural unit of DNA, composed of sugar, a phosphate and a base.
Chromosomes that come in pairs
The outcome of the organism
When two homologous organisms breed to create another organism with the same alleles
An alternative gene
Features that are passed down from parents and grandparents

10 Clues: An alternative gene • A section of DNA coding • The outcome of the organism • Chromosomes that come in pairs • Inside a cell and contains chromosomes • when the alleles are different it is called... • Features that are passed down from parents and grandparents • The term used for the coding of a particular characteristic • ...

Genetics 2020-04-02

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specialized cell involved in reproduction
The scientific study of heredity
a genotype with two different alleles.
sperm goes into egg
different forms of a gene

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parental generation
Mendel's second conclusion
Augustinian monk and botanist
organisms produce offspring identical to them
specific physical characteristic

10 Clues: parental generation • sperm goes into egg • different forms of a gene • Mendel's second conclusion • Augustinian monk and botanist • The scientific study of heredity • specific physical characteristic • a genotype with two different alleles. • specialized cell involved in reproduction • organisms produce offspring identical to them

Genetics 2020-04-02

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specialized cell involved in reproduction
The scientific study of heredity
a genotype with two different alleles.
sperm goes into egg
different forms of a gene

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parental generation
Mendel's second conclusion
Augustinian monk and botanist
organisms produce offspring identical to them
specific physical characteristic

Genetics 2021-01-08

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fingerprint biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases
a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid
purine base found in DNA and RNA
a threadlike strand of DNA that carries genes
any of the forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus
division the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells

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a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell
is reproduction without the fusion of gametes
an organism with a recessive gene masked by a dominant allele
an allele that produces the same phenotype
the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
a genetically identical organism derived from a single cell

12 Clues: purine base found in DNA and RNA • an allele that produces the same phenotype • is reproduction without the fusion of gametes • a threadlike strand of DNA that carries genes • a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell • the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms • any of the forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus • ...

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having two different alleles of a particular gene
characteristics resulting from different genomes
a trait that is passed down from descendants
most important trait/ main trait
Characteristic specific to one organism

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study of genes and heredity
having two identical alleles of a particular gene
genetic makeup of a organism
Square a way to calculate certain percentages of a certain genome
the thing all living creatures are made of that tells the body how to work

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DNA
A feature
Each person has their own genetics and environment and this makes them ______

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The condensed form of DNA
The passing on of information in a family
Different versions of the same
An allele which can be hidden if a dominant allele is present
An allele which is expressed over another type
Where the DNA is contained in our cells
A small portion of DNA which codes for one product

10 Clues: DNA • A feature • The condensed form of DNA • Different versions of the same • Where the DNA is contained in our cells • The passing on of information in a family • An allele which is expressed over another type • A small portion of DNA which codes for one product • An allele which can be hidden if a dominant allele is present • ...

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is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior
is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes
is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code.
relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something.
The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance.

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refers to the passing of genetic factors from parents to offspring or from one generation to the next
is the process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules
the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells.
The basic unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome

10 Clues: biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells. • is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. • The basic unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome • is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes • ...

Genetics 2023-02-13

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The genes that an organism has
another word for Heterozygous
Codes that control traits
Which allele is shown with a lowercase letter?
The physical trait
Another word for Homozygous

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2 different alleles
Which allele is shown with an uppercase letter?
The passing of traits through generations
Father of genetics

10 Clues: Father of genetics • The physical trait • 2 different alleles • Codes that control traits • Another word for Homozygous • another word for Heterozygous • The genes that an organism has • The passing of traits through generations • Which allele is shown with a lowercase letter? • Which allele is shown with an uppercase letter?

Genetics 2023-02-10

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two different alleles
the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
the genetic makeup of all a living organism's cells.
traits passed down from the father or mother.
two identical alleles
device that helps calculate the statistic of dominate or recessive

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actual characteristics
weaker trait
stronger trait
known as the father of genetics

10 Clues: weaker trait • stronger trait • two different alleles • two identical alleles • actual characteristics • known as the father of genetics • traits passed down from the father or mother. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the genetic makeup of all a living organism's cells. • device that helps calculate the statistic of dominate or recessive

Genetics 2023-02-07

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a feature that has been passed down from hereditary
When haploid sperm and egg combine
two complete homologous sets of chromosomes in an organism
youngest generation

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Child of p1 generation
parent generation
Specific characteristics of a feature
one complete set of chromosomes in an organism
When traits get passed on from generations
contain 46 chromosomes

10 Clues: parent generation • youngest generation • Child of p1 generation • contain 46 chromosomes • When haploid sperm and egg combine • Specific characteristics of a feature • When traits get passed on from generations • one complete set of chromosomes in an organism • a feature that has been passed down from hereditary • two complete homologous sets of chromosomes in an organism

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Term for the main process of evolution, where a new allele arises, providing an advantageous phenotypic characteristic against a specific selection pressure
The microscopic threadlike structure of the cell that carries hereditary information principally in the form of genes.
Refers to the relationship between complementary base pairs on the opposite nucleotides in nucleic acids.
A process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells that occurs when a parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
The observable features of an organism (morphological, physiological, and behavioural) brought about by the expression of their genotype, such as hair and eye colour in humans.

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One of multiple variations of a gene, or defined genetic region, located at a specific locus on homologous chromosomes.
A complex of DNA, RNA, and protein which is the primary substance of eukaryotic chromosomes.
The complete set of genetic information, including both genes and non-coding sequences, contained within an organism.
___ of inheritance refers to the passing of genes from organisms that sexually reproduce to their offspring.
A change within a sequence of DNA due to rarely occurring copying errors or damage as a result of factors such as UV radiation or substances chemically reacting with the genetic material.

10 Clues: A complex of DNA, RNA, and protein which is the primary substance of eukaryotic chromosomes. • Refers to the relationship between complementary base pairs on the opposite nucleotides in nucleic acids. • ___ of inheritance refers to the passing of genes from organisms that sexually reproduce to their offspring. • ...

genetics 2023-04-05

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what year did timothy mousseau take his first trip
shepherds/ what dogs did the god share ancestry with?
dogs living in a power plant and genetically ______ from other dog living farther away
how many more roamed farther out of the exclusion zone?
in what year did they encounter semi-feral dogs?
during mousseaus visit his team _____ blood sample from the dogs for DNA analysis.

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in what year did the explosion kick off another disaster?
his team found _____ with elevated mutation rates
he was _____ that the radiation had something to do with it.
how many stray were living in and around the power plant?

10 Clues: in what year did they encounter semi-feral dogs? • his team found _____ with elevated mutation rates • what year did timothy mousseau take his first trip • shepherds/ what dogs did the god share ancestry with? • how many more roamed farther out of the exclusion zone? • in what year did the explosion kick off another disaster? • ...

Genetics 2023-05-01

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certain traits that are always passed down
leader that blocks genetic factor
receiving
genes, heredity

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children
2 animals combined
genetic factor blocked by dom
passing traits
trait or feature
quality or characteristic

10 Clues: children • receiving • passing traits • genes, heredity • trait or feature • 2 animals combined • quality or characteristic • genetic factor blocked by dom • leader that blocks genetic factor • certain traits that are always passed down

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The basic unit of inheritance.
Large and complex molecular machine that serves as the primary site of biological protein synthesis
22 chromosome pairs that are homologous in both males and females.
The process by which DNA specifies a sequence of messenger RNA.
A chromosome having 4 copies of each chromosome (92)
Syndrome caused by an aberration of the 21st chromosome.

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Syndrome caused by aneuploidies of the 45, X karyotype.
The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
A condition in which a euploid cell has some multiple of the normal number of chromosomes.
The process by which RNA directs the synthesis of polypeptides.

10 Clues: The basic unit of inheritance. • A chromosome having 4 copies of each chromosome (92) • Syndrome caused by aneuploidies of the 45, X karyotype. • Syndrome caused by an aberration of the 21st chromosome. • The process by which DNA specifies a sequence of messenger RNA. • The process by which RNA directs the synthesis of polypeptides. • ...

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differences between individuals
variation in discrete groups e.g. eye colour
a form of breeding animals for the best traits
a different form of the same gene

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charles had this name and he sailed in the beagle
this structure is made up of DNA
gradual changes in a species over millions of years
part of a cell that contains chromosomes
the birds darwin studied
a section of a chromosome which codes for a characteristic

10 Clues: the birds darwin studied • differences between individuals • this structure is made up of DNA • a different form of the same gene • part of a cell that contains chromosomes • variation in discrete groups e.g. eye colour • a form of breeding animals for the best traits • charles had this name and he sailed in the beagle • gradual changes in a species over millions of years • ...

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process in which an organism becomes fitted for its environment
an event which alters the behavior and fitness of an organism
a unit of heredity transferred from parent to offspring
formation of new species over evolution
changing in the structure of a gene

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process by which heritable traits increase the chances of reproduction and survival
observable characteristics or traits
a distinguishing quality or characteristic
the genetic makeup of an organism
inability to breed successfully due to barriers or differences

10 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • changing in the structure of a gene • observable characteristics or traits • formation of new species over evolution • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • a unit of heredity transferred from parent to offspring • an event which alters the behavior and fitness of an organism • ...

Genetics 2016-09-10

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DNA is twisted together in a double...
The number of chromosomes inherited from one parent
A fertilised ovum contains 46...
The study of heredity

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DNA stands for
A trait most likely to appear
The result of two x chromosomes
The observable features of an organism
Blue eyes is this type of trait
The control centre for a cell

10 Clues: DNA stands for • The study of heredity • A trait most likely to appear • The control centre for a cell • The result of two x chromosomes • Blue eyes is this type of trait • A fertilised ovum contains 46... • DNA is twisted together in a double... • The observable features of an organism • The number of chromosomes inherited from one parent

Genetics 2018-11-14

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the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and sperm cell join to form a new cell
the trait that is hidden when the dominant allele is present
the offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait
is an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait

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the trait that always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
the scientific study of heredity
different forms of a gene
a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes

10 Clues: different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • is an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait • the trait that is hidden when the dominant allele is present • the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring • the offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait • ...

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is an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait
the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
the trait that is hidden when the dominant allele is present
the scientific study of heredity
different forms of a gene
a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes

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the trait that always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and sperm cell join to form a new cell
the offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait
a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring

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genetically determined characteristic
determine a persons trait
different alleles
used to find the probability of traits in offspring
father of genetics

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hidden trait
same alleles
appearance of a trait ex: brown hair
genetic makeup
masks the recessive trait - powerful trait

10 Clues: hidden trait • same alleles • genetic makeup • different alleles • father of genetics • determine a persons trait • appearance of a trait ex: brown hair • genetically determined characteristic • masks the recessive trait - powerful trait • used to find the probability of traits in offspring

Genetics 2021-12-07

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Basic unit of life
Segment of DNA found on a chromosome
Botanist whose experiment with peas lead to the discovery of the science of genetics
Contains genetic information that is needed to carry out cell functions
The passage of trait, or genetic instructions, from one generation to the next
Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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A Variant Of A Gene
An organism's physical appearance
The genetic makeup of an organism
Single stranded nucleic acid

10 Clues: Basic unit of life • A Variant Of A Gene • Deoxyribonucleic Acid • Single stranded nucleic acid • An organism's physical appearance • The genetic makeup of an organism • Segment of DNA found on a chromosome • Contains genetic information that is needed to carry out cell functions • The passage of trait, or genetic instructions, from one generation to the next • ...

Genetics 2021-11-19

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father of genetics, experimented on pea plants
passing of characteristics one generation to another
genetic makeup of an organism
masked under dominant traits

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traits passed down from parent to offspring
system used by scientists to calculate probability of a certain trait passing down
appearance of an organism based on
variances in genes
masks over recessive traits
parts of DNA that instruct the body's hair color, eye color, etc.

10 Clues: variances in genes • masks over recessive traits • masked under dominant traits • genetic makeup of an organism • appearance of an organism based on • traits passed down from parent to offspring • father of genetics, experimented on pea plants • passing of characteristics one generation to another • parts of DNA that instruct the body's hair color, eye color, etc. • ...

Genetics 2022-02-18

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Thick, threadlike structure that contains genes, made of DNA
A version or form of a gene
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein
The subunits that make up DNA; the 4 molecular bases are A, T, C & G
to copy DNA
Having 2 identical alleles for a single trait

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Process by which the information in a gene produces a useful product
The passing of traits from parents to offspring
Organelle that controls cell activity and contains genetic info
Deoxyribonucleic acid. Genetic information made up of 4 molecular bases

10 Clues: to copy DNA • A version or form of a gene • Having 2 identical alleles for a single trait • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein • Thick, threadlike structure that contains genes, made of DNA • Organelle that controls cell activity and contains genetic info • ...

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entire genetic makeup of an organism
alternative forms of a gene
an organism's appearance
transfer of traits from one generation to another
1 dominant and 2 recessive alles
diagram used to predict different genotypes
set of instructions for an inherited trait

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1 dominant and 1 recessive allele
hidden by dominant traits
allele that is fully expressed

10 Clues: an organism's appearance • hidden by dominant traits • alternative forms of a gene • allele that is fully expressed • 1 dominant and 2 recessive alles • 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele • entire genetic makeup of an organism • set of instructions for an inherited trait • diagram used to predict different genotypes • transfer of traits from one generation to another

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only shows the trait if there are two identical alleles
a tool used to determine which traits ar e shown on an offspring
genetcic makeup of an organism
unique body features

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a difference or variant in a gene
traits that are passed down by generations
Will show once that allele is present
the appearence of the trait you see
passing of characteristics from one generation to another
carry instruction to determine someones traits

10 Clues: unique body features • genetcic makeup of an organism • a difference or variant in a gene • the appearence of the trait you see • Will show once that allele is present • traits that are passed down by generations • carry instruction to determine someones traits • only shows the trait if there are two identical alleles • ...

Genetics 2022-01-13

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Traits that are inherited from your parents
One dominant allele is present
A graph that helps determine what traits an offspring may have
When there are copies of an allele
An organism that you can see and describe

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Carry instructions that determine a person’s traits.
Difference in a gene that gives you a specific trait
Genetic makeup of an organism
the father of genetics
Passing of characteristic from one generation to the next

10 Clues: the father of genetics • Genetic makeup of an organism • One dominant allele is present • When there are copies of an allele • An organism that you can see and describe • Traits that are inherited from your parents • Carry instructions that determine a person’s traits. • Difference in a gene that gives you a specific trait • ...

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Chromosome from your mom
Started the study of hereditary
Holds the DNA
Study of how genes pass from your parents to you
Deoxyribonucleic acid
You get two in each gene

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Chromosome from your dad
Something you get from your parents
Any change in the nucleotide sequence of the chain of dna/rna
If this is the case, you get all the genes from that parent

10 Clues: Holds the DNA • Deoxyribonucleic acid • Chromosome from your dad • Chromosome from your mom • You get two in each gene • Started the study of hereditary • Something you get from your parents • Study of how genes pass from your parents to you • If this is the case, you get all the genes from that parent • Any change in the nucleotide sequence of the chain of dna/rna

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transmission of traits from one generation to the next
The genetic makeup of a trait
a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
A trait that overpowers the ressesive
2 of the same alllels

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the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
study of heredity
the form of the trait
2 opposite allels
variant of a character

Genetics 2022-02-15

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transmission of traits from one generation to the next
The genetic makeup of a trait
a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
A trait that overpowers the ressesive
2 of the same alllels

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the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
study of heredity
the form of the trait
2 opposite allels
variant of a character

Genetics 2022-02-15

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transmission of traits from one generation to the next
The genetic makeup of a trait
a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
A trait that overpowers the ressesive
2 of the same alllels

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the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
study of heredity
the form of the trait
2 opposite allels
variant of a character

Genetics 2022-02-15

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transmission of traits from one generation to the next
The genetic makeup of a trait
a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
A trait that overpowers the ressesive
2 of the same alllels

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the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
study of heredity
the form of the trait
2 opposite allels
variant of a character

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an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different.
process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child
having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent
the sum of all biological processes by which particular characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring
an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type.
a type of allele which will not be manifested in an individual unless both of the individual's copies of that gene have that particular genotype.

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the basic physical and functional unit of heredity
one of two or more versions of a gene
an individual's collection of genes
a genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.

10 Clues: an individual's collection of genes • one of two or more versions of a gene • the basic physical and functional unit of heredity • process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child • having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent • an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. • ...

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Genetic makeup of an organism (Ex: Rr and rr)
Only requires 1 to be expressed (The gene that is stronger (represented by a capital letter)
The passing down of traits from parent to child
Physical characteristics of an organism (Ex: eye color)
2 different alleles for a gene (Ex: Rr)

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Refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed down (Mendelian: Dimples and Non-Mendelian: Height)
A table or list showing the line of ancestors of an organism.
Characteristics inherited from your parents
2 identical alleles for a gene (Ex: RR or rr)
Requires 2 of these to be expressed (represented by a lowercase letter)

10 Clues: 2 different alleles for a gene (Ex: Rr) • Characteristics inherited from your parents • Genetic makeup of an organism (Ex: Rr and rr) • 2 identical alleles for a gene (Ex: RR or rr) • The passing down of traits from parent to child • Physical characteristics of an organism (Ex: eye color) • A table or list showing the line of ancestors of an organism. • ...

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Father of Genetics
how traits are passed on to the next generation
where the two traits blend together
law stating that two traits don´t affect eachother

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Lowercase letter, overshadowed by dominant allele
a small part of DNA
a variation of a trait
where both traits equally show
the amount of pairs of chromosomes in the human body
Capital letter, overshadows recessive allele

10 Clues: Father of Genetics • a small part of DNA • a variation of a trait • where both traits equally show • where the two traits blend together • Capital letter, overshadows recessive allele • how traits are passed on to the next generation • Lowercase letter, overshadowed by dominant allele • law stating that two traits don´t affect eachother • ...

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XY
How traits are how traits are passed down from parents to
Children come from separate ova and sperm
contain genes that determine physical and mental characteristics

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XX
Overrules the other
unit of heredity
is determined at point of fertilization
Occur when, soon after fertilization, the dividing cells separate into 2 embryos
Can be overruled

10 Clues: XX • XY • unit of heredity • Can be overruled • Overrules the other • is determined at point of fertilization • Children come from separate ova and sperm • How traits are how traits are passed down from parents to • contain genes that determine physical and mental characteristics • Occur when, soon after fertilization, the dividing cells separate into 2 embryos

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an Australian monk who experimented on pea plants
the genetic makeup of a living thing
two different alleles for a trait
physical appearance of a living things
characteristics like hair, dimples, the color of eyes

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forms of a gene for each variation of traits
two identical alleles for a trait
segment of DNA that controls the protein production
the traits that are visible when other traits are present
that is hidden when other traits are present

10 Clues: two identical alleles for a trait • two different alleles for a trait • the genetic makeup of a living thing • physical appearance of a living things • forms of a gene for each variation of traits • that is hidden when other traits are present • an Australian monk who experimented on pea plants • segment of DNA that controls the protein production • ...

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description of physical characteristics
genetic identity and unique to an organism
one member of a pair of genes
Passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
Unit of heredity passed down from parent to offspring
carries two copies of a dominant allele

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a diagram to predict allele combinations
Traits passed down from parents
carries one dominant allele and one recessive allele
carries two copies of a recessive allele

10 Clues: one member of a pair of genes • Traits passed down from parents • description of physical characteristics • carries two copies of a dominant allele • a diagram to predict allele combinations • carries two copies of a recessive allele • genetic identity and unique to an organism • carries one dominant allele and one recessive allele • ...

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they are formed only in meiosis
one of the causes of non disjunction
this happens in prophase 1
in this phase chromatids separate
type of cell division in which gametes are produced

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cells having half number of chromosomes as that of parent cell
chromosomes appear in the middle of the cell during this phase
cell division in which new cells produced have same number of chromosome as parent cells
the last stage of cell division which happen in both type of cell division
decondensed chromosomes

10 Clues: decondensed chromosomes • this happens in prophase 1 • they are formed only in meiosis • in this phase chromatids separate • one of the causes of non disjunction • type of cell division in which gametes are produced • cells having half number of chromosomes as that of parent cell • chromosomes appear in the middle of the cell during this phase • ...

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The structure in which DNA is packaged during cell divisio
A priest who did fundamental work in the field of genetics.
Describes the process from the birth of a cell to the moment when it divides to form two new cells and is usually regulated by various checkpoints within the cell.
It is where genes are passed from one organism to another that diversity in genetic material is created.
The molecule that carries the genetic material of cells, has a double helix structure
It is the process by which DNA copies itself during a cell division.

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The process by which glucose is broken down to produce energy, and this process usually takes place in the cytoplasm.
He was the scientist who developed the theory of evolution and his work laid the foundation for modern biology.
A person who conducts scientific studies and tries to obtain new knowledge and findings.
A piece of genetic information that controls a particular trait of an organism

10 Clues: The structure in which DNA is packaged during cell divisio • A priest who did fundamental work in the field of genetics. • It is the process by which DNA copies itself during a cell division. • A piece of genetic information that controls a particular trait of an organism • The molecule that carries the genetic material of cells, has a double helix structure • ...

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having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
an observable trait
the relationship between two versions of a gene
a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given

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a change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene
the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring through reproduction
Varieties of genes
the genetic makeup of an organism
a characteristic feature or quality

10 Clues: Varieties of genes • an observable trait • the genetic makeup of an organism • a characteristic feature or quality • a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. • a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene • the relationship between two versions of a gene • the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring through reproduction • ...

Genetics 2024-04-30

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an individual's observable traits
the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.
One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
a trait that appears more frequently than another trait, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
a special tool used to predict the offspring from a cross, or mating between two parents
a measurement tool that calculates the chance or likelihood of occurrence of an event.

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a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization
the genetic makeup of an organism

10 Clues: an individual's observable traits • the genetic makeup of an organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next. • a measurement tool that calculates the chance or likelihood of occurrence of an event. • ...

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In pea plants, tall is dominant to short. If two heterozygous parents reproduce, there is a 75% chance the offspring will be ____.
a purebred white mouse and a purebred gray mouse reproduce. All 10 offspring are gray. This tells you that gray is the _______ allele.
rr
A process in which individuals that have certain inherited traits tend to survive and reproduce at higher rates than other individuals because of those traits.
the passing of traits from parent to offspring

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type of asexual reproduction where a segment of the old organism is cut off and a new organism grows from this
type of asexual reproduction used by bacteria
Pp
Genetic makeup of an organism; also called allele combination
Section of DNA that codes for a specific trait

10 Clues: Pp • rr • type of asexual reproduction used by bacteria • Section of DNA that codes for a specific trait • the passing of traits from parent to offspring • Genetic makeup of an organism; also called allele combination • type of asexual reproduction where a segment of the old organism is cut off and a new organism grows from this • ...

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an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.
a change in the gene
a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
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.

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a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
specific combination of genes
a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
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.

10 Clues: a change in the gene • specific combination of genes • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. • ...

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the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes the combination of alleles present for a particular trait. It represents the genetic information that an individual carries and is written in the form of letters.
having two different alleles for a particular gene. In this case, one allele is dominant, and the other is recessive.
Alternative forms of a gene that result in different traits.
having two identical alleles for a particular gene. It can be either homozygous dominant (two dominant alleles) or homozygous recessive (two recessive alleles).
segment of DNA and the basic units of heredity and determine the traits and characteristics of an organism.

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the passing on of traits from parents to offspring through genetic information. It is the reason why offspring often resemble their parents and share certain characteristics.
the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction between its genotype and the environment.
the branch of biology that studies how traits are inherited from one generation to the next.
Fusion of male and female gametes to form a new individua
Molecule present in all living things; contains the genetic information that determines the traits that an organism inherits and needs to live

10 Clues: Fusion of male and female gametes to form a new individua • Alternative forms of a gene that result in different traits. • the branch of biology that studies how traits are inherited from one generation to the next. • segment of DNA and the basic units of heredity and determine the traits and characteristics of an organism. • ...

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The study of heredity.
The name for a variation of a gene.
The corkscrew shape of DNA.
A type of variation that changes gradually.

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Differences between organisms of the same species.
A new organism with the same DNA.
A type of variation that is qualitatively different.
The section of DNA that codes for a trait.
A characteristic of an organism.
A picture of the complete set of chromosomes of an organism.

10 Clues: The study of heredity. • The corkscrew shape of DNA. • A characteristic of an organism. • A new organism with the same DNA. • The name for a variation of a gene. • The section of DNA that codes for a trait. • A type of variation that changes gradually. • Differences between organisms of the same species. • A type of variation that is qualitatively different. • ...

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Different form of a gene
Allele that is hidden or covered up any time the dominant allele is present
The "father of genetics"
Physical characteristics that describe an organism (eye color, height)
Mendel studies pea plants looking for these

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A section of DNA that determines a trait
The scientific study of heredity
allele Allele whose traits always shows up if present
The passing of traits from parents to offspring (children)
Scientists use these to represent alleles

10 Clues: Different form of a gene • The "father of genetics" • The scientific study of heredity • A section of DNA that determines a trait • Scientists use these to represent alleles • Mendel studies pea plants looking for these • allele Allele whose traits always shows up if present • The passing of traits from parents to offspring (children) • ...

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