genetics Crossword Puzzles

Genetics 2025-06-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a unit in the chemical structure of DNA
  2. the passing down of genetic info from the parents to the children
  3. DNA
  4. determined by the genetic code also together combinations can proteins
  5. a set of instructions for an inherited trait
  6. the trait that reappears in the second generation after disappearing in the first generation
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  1. passing of traits from parents to offspring
  2. a long threadlike strand of DNA that carries a hundred of genes
  3. the trait observed in the first generation
  4. different versions of the same gene. slightly different

10 Clues: DNA • a unit in the chemical structure of DNA • the trait observed in the first generation • passing of traits from parents to offspring • a set of instructions for an inherited trait • different versions of the same gene. slightly different • a long threadlike strand of DNA that carries a hundred of genes • ...

genetics 2026-01-23

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The complete set of an organism’s DNA
  2. DNA structures that carry many genes
  3. A change in DNA sequence
  4. A variant form of a gene
  5. Mutations in these cells can be inherited
  6. The physical traits of an organism
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  1. Unit used to measure genetic linkage
  2. Chemical tags that influence gene expression
  3. Unit of heredity made of DNA that codes for a protein
  4. The genetic makeup of an individual

10 Clues: A change in DNA sequence • A variant form of a gene • The physical traits of an organism • The genetic makeup of an individual • Unit used to measure genetic linkage • DNA structures that carry many genes • The complete set of an organism’s DNA • Mutations in these cells can be inherited • Chemical tags that influence gene expression • ...

Genetics 2026-01-26

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ""hidden"" allele that only shows up if there is no dominant one."
  2. versions of the same gene (e.g., Blue eyes vs. Brown eyes)."
  3. section of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
  4. ""stronger"" allele that shows up even if only one is present."
  5. study of how traits are passed down.
  6. two different alleles (Bb).
  7. two of the same alleles (BB or bb).
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  1. actual process of passing on traits.
  2. letters representing the genes (e.g., Tt, GG)."
  3. you see on the outside (e.g., Tall, Green)."

10 Clues: two different alleles (Bb). • two of the same alleles (BB or bb). • actual process of passing on traits. • study of how traits are passed down. • you see on the outside (e.g., Tall, Green)." • letters representing the genes (e.g., Tt, GG)." • section of DNA that codes for a specific trait. • versions of the same gene (e.g., Blue eyes vs. Brown eyes)." • ...

Genetics 2024-04-30

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an individual's observable traits
  2. the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.
  3. One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
  4. a trait that appears more frequently than another trait, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
  5. a special tool used to predict the offspring from a cross, or mating between two parents
  6. a measurement tool that calculates the chance or likelihood of occurrence of an event.
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  1. a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
  2. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  3. The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization
  4. 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. • ...

Genetics 2024-11-21

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In pea plants, tall is dominant to short. If two heterozygous parents reproduce, there is a 75% chance the offspring will be ____.
  2. a purebred white mouse and a purebred gray mouse reproduce. All 10 offspring are gray. This tells you that gray is the _______ allele.
  3. rr
  4. 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.
  5. the passing of traits from parent to offspring
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  1. type of asexual reproduction where a segment of the old organism is cut off and a new organism grows from this
  2. type of asexual reproduction used by bacteria
  3. Pp
  4. Genetic makeup of an organism; also called allele combination
  5. 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 • ...

Genetics 2024-04-26

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
  2. 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.
  3. a change in the gene
  4. a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
  5. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
  6. 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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  1. a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  2. specific combination of genes
  3. 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.
  4. 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. • ...

Genetics 2025-01-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 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.
  2. having two different alleles for a particular gene. In this case, one allele is dominant, and the other is recessive.
  3. Alternative forms of a gene that result in different traits.
  4. having two identical alleles for a particular gene. It can be either homozygous dominant (two dominant alleles) or homozygous recessive (two recessive alleles).
  5. segment of DNA and the basic units of heredity and determine the traits and characteristics of an organism.
Down
  1. 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.
  2. the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction between its genotype and the environment.
  3. the branch of biology that studies how traits are inherited from one generation to the next.
  4. Fusion of male and female gametes to form a new individua
  5. 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. • ...

Genetics 2025-02-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of heredity.
  2. The name for a variation of a gene.
  3. The corkscrew shape of DNA.
  4. A type of variation that changes gradually.
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  1. Differences between organisms of the same species.
  2. A new organism with the same DNA.
  3. A type of variation that is qualitatively different.
  4. The section of DNA that codes for a trait.
  5. A characteristic of an organism.
  6. 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. • ...

Genetics 2025-02-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Different form of a gene
  2. Allele that is hidden or covered up any time the dominant allele is present
  3. The "father of genetics"
  4. Physical characteristics that describe an organism (eye color, height)
  5. Mendel studies pea plants looking for these
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  1. A section of DNA that determines a trait
  2. The scientific study of heredity
  3. allele Allele whose traits always shows up if present
  4. The passing of traits from parents to offspring (children)
  5. 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) • ...

genetics 2025-04-07

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one trait is being investigated; 2 letters per parent
  2. the genetic information for a trait (the letters)
  3. The study of genes
  4. the allele that is always expressed when present
  5. the trait that can be hidden
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  1. In gamete formation,genes are separated
  2. the letters for a trait are the same
  3. physical expression of genes
  4. the letters for a trait are different
  5. a single trait represented by a single letter

10 Clues: The study of genes • physical expression of genes • the trait that can be hidden • the letters for a trait are the same • the letters for a trait are different • In gamete formation,genes are separated • a single trait represented by a single letter • the allele that is always expressed when present • the genetic information for a trait (the letters) • ...

Genetics 2025-01-14

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A molecule that contains specific genetic code
  2. The gamete cell of a female
  3. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms
  4. A region of a chromosome which attaches to spindle fibers
  5. Half of a chromosome
  6. How traits are passed on another generation
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  1. The gamete cell of a male
  2. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
  3. One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome
  4. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child

10 Clues: Half of a chromosome • The gamete cell of a male • The gamete cell of a female • How traits are passed on another generation • A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell • A molecule that contains specific genetic code • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • A region of a chromosome which attaches to spindle fibers • ...

Genetics 2024-08-27

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People who are not very sensitive to the environment
  2. The genetic makeup a person inherits
  3. A weaker gene that can be dominated
  4. This discipline tries to understand evolved behaviour of species in their natural environments
  5. Change in the structure or arrangement of one or more genes that produces a new phenotype
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  1. This strategy is based on high investment in offspring
  2. When a whole segment of a genome is deleted or duplicated
  3. Process through which nature and nurture co-act to bring forth developmental outcomes
  4. The characteristic or trait the person eventually has
  5. Process that creates new cells to replace old ones

10 Clues: A weaker gene that can be dominated • The genetic makeup a person inherits • Process that creates new cells to replace old ones • People who are not very sensitive to the environment • The characteristic or trait the person eventually has • This strategy is based on high investment in offspring • When a whole segment of a genome is deleted or duplicated • ...

GENETICS 2024-11-07

GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who was the father of genetic
  2. The term genetics coined by
  3. Specific place occupied by a gene on the chromosome
  4. Physical appearance of a character
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  1. Two alternative forms of a gene
  2. An attribute of feature
  3. The region of DNA determine a character
  4. Similar alleles at a locus
  5. Dissimilar alleles at a locus
  6. Set of alleles possessed by an organism or genetic constitution of an organism

10 Clues: An attribute of feature • Similar alleles at a locus • The term genetics coined by • Dissimilar alleles at a locus • Who was the father of genetic • Two alternative forms of a gene • Physical appearance of a character • The region of DNA determine a character • Specific place occupied by a gene on the chromosome • ...

genetics 2024-11-11

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. trait you can physically see
  2. the genetic makeup
  3. the process of sexual reproduction
  4. the likelihood that a particular event will occur
  5. 2 identical alleles
Down
  1. one of a number of different forms of a gene
  2. a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
  3. 2 different alleles
  4. the scientific study of heredity
  5. a specific characteristic of an individual

10 Clues: the genetic makeup • 2 different alleles • 2 identical alleles • trait you can physically see • the scientific study of heredity • the process of sexual reproduction • a specific characteristic of an individual • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur

genetics 2026-03-24

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a genetically identical copy of an organism
  2. chemicals necessary for life
  3. a person who expresses doubt
  4. a hormone that sends a signal
  5. a variant that is overridden by other genes
  6. observable and expressed traits from genes
Down
  1. transfer of pollen in plants
  2. a fertilized egg
  3. a branch of biology that studies genes
  4. genetic transfer from parent to offspring

10 Clues: a fertilized egg • transfer of pollen in plants • chemicals necessary for life • a person who expresses doubt • a hormone that sends a signal • a branch of biology that studies genes • genetic transfer from parent to offspring • observable and expressed traits from genes • a genetically identical copy of an organism • a variant that is overridden by other genes

Genetics 2026-04-27

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A specific sequence of DNA that encodes for a protein and determines a trait.
  2. A heritable feature that varies among individuals, such as flower color.
  3. A pattern where two dominant alleles are expressed distinctly and simultaneously in the phenotype (e.g., AB blood type).
  4. Having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., "Pp").
Down
  1. When a single phenotypic character is determined by the additive effects of two or more genes (e.g., skin color or height).
  2. The transmission of traits from one generation to the next.
  3. A variant form of a gene that affects how a trait appears (e.g., the allele for purple vs. the allele for white).
  4. The particular physical location or "address" of a gene on a chromosome.
  5. Each variant for a character, such as purple or white flowers.
  6. The actual genetic makeup or combination of alleles for a trait (e.g., "Pp").

10 Clues: The transmission of traits from one generation to the next. • Each variant for a character, such as purple or white flowers. • Having two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., "Pp"). • A heritable feature that varies among individuals, such as flower color. • The particular physical location or "address" of a gene on a chromosome. • ...

Genetics 2021-03-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. model predicts offspring trait probab.
  2. traits passed down from your parents
  3. passing of characteristics between generations
  4. difference; variance in a gene
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  1. trait only shown when two of same allele
  2. trait shown with only one allele present
  3. carry instr. that determine traits
  4. "father of genetics"
  5. appearance of organism, trait you can see
  6. genetic makeup of organism

10 Clues: "father of genetics" • genetic makeup of organism • difference; variance in a gene • carry instr. that determine traits • traits passed down from your parents • model predicts offspring trait probab. • trait only shown when two of same allele • trait shown with only one allele present • appearance of organism, trait you can see • ...

Genetics 2021-01-11

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Genetic makeup of an organism
  2. Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  3. Traits passed through generations
  4. Traits that are passed down from your parent
Down
  1. The appearance of the organism or the trait you see
  2. Carry instructions that determine a person's traits
  3. trait Will show the trait when there is only one allele
  4. trait will show the trait when there are two copies of alleles
  5. Square Diagram that is used to determine the probability of a gene having a certain trait
  6. Difference in a gene that gives you a specific trait

10 Clues: Genetic makeup of an organism • Traits passed through generations • Traits that are passed down from your parent • The appearance of the organism or the trait you see • Carry instructions that determine a person's traits • Difference in a gene that gives you a specific trait • trait Will show the trait when there is only one allele • ...

Genetics 2020-04-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mendel's second conclusion
  2. organisms produce offspring identical to them
  3. specialized cell involved in reproduction
  4. different forms of a gene
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  1. sperm goes into egg
  2. a genotype with two different alleles.
  3. parental generation
  4. The scientific study of heredity
  5. Augustinian monk and botanist
  6. specific physical characteristic

10 Clues: sperm goes into egg • parental generation • 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 2021-05-10

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Trisomy of 21 chromosome
  2. sudden heritable change
  3. Chart of the family history
  4. Plant used by Mendel
  5. Unit of chromosome map
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  1. Chromosomal theory of Inheritance
  2. Autosomal recessive disease
  3. Genetic constitution of an individual
  4. Replacement of A with G
  5. Genes inherited together

10 Clues: Plant used by Mendel • Unit of chromosome map • sudden heritable change • Replacement of A with G • Trisomy of 21 chromosome • Genes inherited together • Autosomal recessive disease • Chart of the family history • Chromosomal theory of Inheritance • Genetic constitution of an individual

Genetics 2020-06-25

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Having two different alleles for a particular gene
  2. The molocule of life
  3. A distinctive feature of an organism
  4. The combination of two alleles for a particular gene
  5. THe structural and functional unite of living organisms
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  1. Opposite to recessive
  2. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
  3. Physical characteristics of an organism
  4. An allele that is always expressed despite other allele
  5. An alternative version of a gene

10 Clues: The molocule of life • Opposite to recessive • An alternative version of a gene • A distinctive feature of an organism • Physical characteristics of an organism • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • The combination of two alleles for a particular gene • ...

Genetics 2020-10-15

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a relationship between two versions of a gene where neither allele is recessive
  2. pair of alleles for a characteristic eg. Bb
  3. strongly inherited
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  1. less strongly inherited
  2. a pair of alleles that are the same
  3. a pair of alleles that are different
  4. physical properties of an organism (how it looks)
  5. the difference in DNA among individuals or a population
  6. the specific location of a gene
  7. he discovered basic principles of heredity

10 Clues: strongly inherited • less strongly inherited • the specific location of a gene • a pair of alleles that are the same • a pair of alleles that are different • he discovered basic principles of heredity • pair of alleles for a characteristic eg. Bb • physical properties of an organism (how it looks) • the difference in DNA among individuals or a population • ...

Genetics 2021-06-15

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an alternative form of a gene
  2. a category in which alternative characteristics can be observed
  3. 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele
  4. appearance of an organism
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  1. shuffling of genetic material
  2. allele masks another in a mixed trait individual
  3. will only show up if the dominant allele is not present
  4. transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring
  5. 2 dominant and 2 recessive alleles
  6. genetics makeup of an organism

10 Clues: appearance of an organism • shuffling of genetic material • an alternative form of a gene • genetics makeup of an organism • 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele • 2 dominant and 2 recessive alleles • allele masks another in a mixed trait individual • will only show up if the dominant allele is not present • transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring • ...

Genetics 2022-03-14

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a copy of one side of a piece of DNA used as a blueprint for amino acids
  2. the base that connects to guanine
  3. the base that connects to adenine
  4. one of four chemicals that can be on a DNA strand that tell a cell which amino acid to make.
  5. the process by which proteins are created
  6. a group of three bases
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  1. The combination of a base, sugar, and phosphate group
  2. the base that connects to thymine
  3. the base that connects to cytosine
  4. this connects the pieces of DNA to each other

10 Clues: a group of three bases • the base that connects to thymine • the base that connects to guanine • the base that connects to adenine • the base that connects to cytosine • the process by which proteins are created • this connects the pieces of DNA to each other • The combination of a base, sugar, and phosphate group • ...

Genetics 2021-11-22

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A trait that takes one copy to show
  2. A monk who studied pea plants
  3. The physical appearance of a genotype
  4. Having two different alleles
  5. Genetic makeup
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  1. A tool to predict genotypes
  2. An instruction for traits
  3. A trait on a certain spot of a chromosome
  4. Having two same alleles
  5. A trait that takes two copies to show

10 Clues: Genetic makeup • Having two same alleles • An instruction for traits • A tool to predict genotypes • Having two different alleles • A monk who studied pea plants • A trait that takes one copy to show • A trait that takes two copies to show • The physical appearance of a genotype • A trait on a certain spot of a chromosome

Genetics 2021-12-07

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. body instruction book
  2. passing for genetic material
  3. gene: always be expressed in child
  4. cross: crossing more than one gene on a Punnett square at a time
  5. different allele
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  1. cross: comparing one gene at a time on a Punnett square
  2. square: a cross to predict traits of a child
  3. letters in geneotype ex. AA or Aa
  4. gene: sometimes be expressed in child
  5. same allele

10 Clues: same allele • different allele • body instruction book • passing for genetic material • letters in geneotype ex. AA or Aa • gene: always be expressed in child • gene: sometimes be expressed in child • square: a cross to predict traits of a child • cross: comparing one gene at a time on a Punnett square • cross: crossing more than one gene on a Punnett square at a time

Genetics 2021-11-19

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. uncommon allele
  2. genetic makeup of an organism
  3. common allele
  4. the physical traits of an organism
  5. different variations of a gene
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  1. humans have 23 of them
  2. decides the traits of an organism
  3. physical characteristics of an organism
  4. the genetic data from an organism's code
  5. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the same dominant or recessive allele
  2. variant of a character.
  3. cross of one trait
  4. genetic makeup
  5. one receive and one dominant trait.
  6. cross of two traits
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  1. body cells each containing 46 chromosomes.
  2. physical makeup
  3. study of heredity.
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. also called inheritance or biological inheritance
  2. one of two, or more, forms of a given gene variant
  3. what DNA stands for
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  1. a branch of biology concerned with the study of genes
  2. 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
  3. split the DNA molecule into two rails and then transport corresponding nitrogenous bases to each rail
  4. an acronym for the four types of bases found in a DNA molecule
  5. a long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism
  6. basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that encodes the synthesis of a gene product, either RNA or protein
  7. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transmission of traits from one generation to the next
  2. The genetic makeup of a trait
  3. a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
  4. A trait that overpowers the ressesive
  5. 2 of the same alllels
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  1. the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
  2. study of heredity
  3. the form of the trait
  4. 2 opposite allels
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. genetic makeup
  2. what scientists use to predict the probability of a trait
  3. what Gregor Mendel used to observe heredity
  4. only needs one copy to show up
  5. the first name of the "father of genetics"
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  1. a variation of a gene
  2. one copy of each allele
  3. needs two copies to show up
  4. is the specific traits of appearance of an organism
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the original strand of DNA
  2. Deoxyribonucleic acid
  3. the type of cells get passed onto offspring
  4. traits like height shape texture color size
  5. substitution, insertion, deletion
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  1. set of 3 bases
  2. a and t, g and c
  3. Messenger RiboNucleic Acid
  4. The segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. activation of gene
  2. The only way mutation can pass to offspring
  3. Where RNA goes during the making of protein
  4. Double stranded, contains genes
  5. a feature of you that you inherited
  6. building blocks for thousands of proteins
  7. Single stranded
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  1. Copying before cell division
  2. Base that RNA has but DNA does not
  3. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smaller molecules
  2. membrane-bound organelle which contains chromatin
  3. Rule, the rules of base pairing in DNA
  4. diggest cell waste products
Down
  1. store pigments
  2. bigger molecules
  3. Basic Building Block of Nucleic acids
  4. an alternative form of a gene
  5. Small and help sequester waste products
  6. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the thing all living creatures are made of that tells the body how to work
  2. having two different alleles of a particular gene
  3. Characteristic specific to one organism
  4. study of genes and heredity
  5. Square a way to calculate certain percentages of a certain genome
Down
  1. genetic makeup of a organism
  2. most important trait/ main trait
  3. having two identical alleles of a particular gene
  4. characteristics resulting from different genomes
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 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
  2. a building or large room where people do scientific and medical experiments or research
  3. the process of mating and producing young animals
  4. the study of how the individual features and behaviour of living things are passed on through their genes
  5. the activity of designing things
Down
  1. someone’s child or children
  2. just beginning to exist or be noticed
  3. methods of doing something using a special skill that you have developed
  4. the total amount of genetic information in the chromosomes of a living thing, including its genes and DNA
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. blood is ________ to each person
  2. an individual that has the recessive trait but not the phenotype
  3. the characteristics that are passed down from one generation to the next
  4. overrides the recessive
  5. a tool used to determine the probability of inheriting the trait from a specific cross
  6. gene masked by the dominant
Down
  1. the dominant allele will not completely mask the recessive allele in a heterozygous individual
  2. chart showing genetic history of a family
  3. another way to say blood phenotype
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process describing the fusion of the sperm and egg cell
  2. A physical characteristic
  3. Together with a pentose sugar and base make up a nucleotide
  4. The allele which is always expressed
Down
  1. Made of two identical strands of chromatin. There are 23 pairs in humans
  2. A pair of alleles together
  3. The longest phase of the cell cycle
  4. this type of bond hold the two strands together
  5. Where DNA is stored in a cell
  6. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The characteristics of an organism.
  2. Category of proteins, which accelerate chemical reactions.
  3. The two copies of chromosome.
  4. The DNA found within all of our chromosomes.
  5. A Group of organisms that maintains a distinctive set of attributes in nature.
Down
  1. The pigmentation gene can exist in two differrent forms.
  2. All of the proteins that a cell makes at given time.
  3. Sperm and egg cells.
  4. expression The process of using a gene sequence to affect the characteristics of ce.lls and organisms.
  5. 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

GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ are inherited from biological parents
  2. 2 forms of a gene inherited from a person's biological parents
  3. genes are located on ______
  4. a copy of a gene is called an ______
  5. each person has ______ copies of a particular gene
Down
  1. physical traits; determined by genotype
  2. recessive alleles are represented with ______ letters
  3. a weaker allele is said to be ______
  4. dominant alleles are represented with ______ letters
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contains genetic material
  2. Instructions for living being
  3. A gene that form by a mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
  4. The combination of two organisms
  5. A mistake made in DNA coding/Can be both good and bad
  6. A unit of heredity
Down
  1. A set of viewable traits
  2. Is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring
  3. A complete set of genetic material
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An individual’s observable traits
  2. a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
  3. a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes
  4. The alternative form or versions of a gene
  5. The traits which are expressed more often and observed more commonly in the population
Down
  1. The genetic makeup of an individual cell or organism that determines or contributes to its phenotype
  2. The basic physical and functional unit of heredity
  3. The genetic heritage passed down by our biological parents
  4. The genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA
  2. A single-celled organism
  3. reproduction When an organism passes down it's genetics 100% to their offspring.
  4. An organisms that has the inability to produce it's own food, so it feeds off of other organisms.
  5. The process of when the autotroph takes energy from the sun along with water and carbon dioxide
Down
  1. A method to produce energy without sunlight
  2. A primitive,non-defined nucleus cell
  3. More than one cell in an organism
  4. Organisms that create their own food
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the father of genetics and discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.
  2. a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
  3. an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type.
  4. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
  5. much less likely to be expressed.
Down
  1. one of two or more versions of DNA sequence
  2. the genetic constitution of an organism.determines the hereditary potentials and limitations of an individual
  3. refers to having inherited different versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
  4. the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Characteristics that are inherited
  2. An individual's observable traits
  3. Master copy of an organism's information
  4. the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
  5. An individual with identical alleles of a gene
Down
  1. The paticular alleles an individual carries
  2. A tool used by scientists to predict the likelyhood the offspring will recieve a specific trait
  3. A trait that was passed down from your parents
  4. Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait
  5. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Genes in a strand of DNA are encoded into a complementary mRNA strand
  2. Organic acid with double stranded helical structure
  3. The physical, observable features of an organism
  4. One of multiple variations of a gene
  5. Genetic information from mRNA sequence is converted into a linear sequence of amino acids
  6. Cell division specialised for sexually reproducing eukaryotes
Down
  1. A change in DNA sequence due to copying errors or environmental damage
  2. The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism
  3. The process describing the relationship between base pairs on opposite nucleotides in nucleic acids
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organism that has two different genes for a particular trait
  2. all genes of the organism
  3. organism that has same genes for a particular trait (AA or aa)
  4. reproductive cells
Down
  1. molecule that is made of DNA and protein
  2. female reproductive cell
  3. physical appearance of the organism
  4. fusion of sperm and egg cell
  5. a particular part of the DNA that is responsible for a specific trait
  6. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an organisms children kids,youth.
  2. a mother or father of an organism.
  3. the passing of traits and characteristics from parent to offspring
  4. the gene from one parent that is seen on the offspring.
  5. a chain of genetic instructions from parents.
  6. all the DNA that makes up one trait.
Down
  1. something passed down from your parents
  2. the gene from one parent that is not seen on offspring.
  3. something you learn after birth
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 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.
  2. Having a normal number of Chromosomes
  3. Process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information
  4. The presence of one member of a pair of chromosomes.
  5. 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.
Down
  1. Having an abnormal number of Chromosomes
  2. The presence of three chromosomes instead of the usual pair of chromosomes
  3. A package of DNA with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.
  4. A polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having two different alleles
  2. chromosomes duplicate during which phase?
  3. only one set of chromosomes
  4. two sets of chromosomes in the cell
  5. what is genetics the study of?
  6. what results in four daughter cells?
Down
  1. sequence of DNA
  2. what is another name for the parent generation?
  3. what are the traits referred to as
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having two different alleles
  2. chromosomes duplicate during which phase?
  3. only one set of chromosomes
  4. two sets of chromosomes in the cell
  5. what is genetics the study of?
  6. what results in four daughter cells?
Down
  1. sequence of DNA
  2. what is another name for the parent generation?
  3. what are the traits referred to as
  4. 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 2022-05-22

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. physical appearance of gene
  2. shows up in every generation
  3. study of heredity and variation of genes
  4. two identical genes ex. AA or aa
  5. alternative forms of a gene
Down
  1. shows if 2 recessive traits are present
  2. different versions of a gene ex Aa
  3. altering genetic code
  4. genetic make up of gene
  5. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. deoxyribonucleic acid
  2. the name for sugar in dna
  3. the study of heredity
  4. cytosine goes with
Down
  1. you have 46 of these
  2. thynine goes with
  3. traits that you get through out your lifetime
  4. the shape of dna
  5. dna is made of units called
  6. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gel electrophoresis separates dna by this factor
  2. made by the laci gene
  3. limit the activity of enhancers
  4. this is what sticky ends want to do
  5. gene regulation unit that metabolizes lactose
Down
  1. this is dna plus histones
  2. HATs is the enzyme used for this histone mod
  3. this type of enzyme can be found as HindIII
  4. this type of mutation does not change amino acid
  5. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reproductive cell
  2. a physical characteristic
  3. when both traits are expressed separately
  4. is a way of making gametes
  5. deoxyribonucleic acid
Down
  1. can be heterozygous or homozygous
  2. carries genes
  3. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
  4. a characteristic
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when an organism as two different alleles for a trait
  2. An organism's genetic code making them up
  3. The allele who's traits are masked by the dominant gene
  4. When an organism is slightly different than the rest of the species
  5. a characteristic of an organism
  6. A diagram that shows a families traits as they are passed down
Down
  1. When an organism has two identical alleles for a given trait
  2. The allele that will always show up
  3. An alternate form of a gene caused by mutation
  4. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where you come from
  2. organism
  3. heredity
  4. type of organism
  5. sequence
  6. structure
Down
  1. characteristics
  2. gene
  3. dominant trait
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A Chart that shows the probability of offsprings inheriting traits
  2. A long molecule inside cells that has the code for living things
  3. An organism's complete genetic makeup
  4. A section of DNA that has instructions for a specific trait
  5. A variant of a gene passed down from parents
Down
  1. A coil of DNA; Humans have 23 pairs(46 in total)
  2. The building blocks of DNA, with 3 parts, sugar, phosphate and a nitrogen base
  3. The physical characteristics of an organism
  4. A special characteristic, for example, hair and eye color
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A characteristic or feature
  2. A certain region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made
  3. A type of molecule in our food that our bodies need to build muscle
  4. Having 2 of the same alleles for a gene
  5. Having different alleles for a gene
  6. An organized representation of biological relationships
Down
  1. The differences within a trait
  2. The combination of alleles that an animal has
  3. Different forms of genes which can cause different forms of protein
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next
  2. A trait of a specific character that appears in a hybrid organism
  3. The letters that symbolize an organism's alleles for a specific gene
  4. A trait of a specific character that is hidden by the dominant trait in a hybrid organism
Down
  1. The trait that an organism expresses as determined by it's genotype
  2. A form of a character such as tall or short
  3. An organism with a mix of alleles for a specific character
  4. An organism that always produces with the same trait
  5. A characteristic of a species such as size or shape
  6. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. feature distinct to plant cell on which the green pigments of the leaf
  2. do you call the protein that binds the DNA to form a chromosomes
  3. an example of Plant cell, animal cell andFungi
  4. Square, a table use to predict the genotypes of a particular breed
  5. Eukaryotes, the chromosomes are found in the?
Down
  1. stranded chromosomes are called
  2. Humans, 22 pair of homologous chromosomes constitute the chromosomes called
  3. where organelles are located in the cell
  4. membrane, guards what goes in and out of the cell
  5. 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 2026-03-11

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene
  2. Twins that come from the same egg.
  3. Environmental influences on gene expression that do not change the DNA sequence
  4. A statistical estimate of how much variation in a phenotypic trait within a population is due to genetic variation among individuals.
  5. Genetics A field examining the genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in behavior.
  6. The biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes
Down
  1. Thread-like structures in the nucleus that contain DNA; humans typically have 23 pairs.
  2. Environmental vs. Genetics
  3. Twins that do not come from the same egg.
  4. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Instructions for building living things.
  2. Threaded bundles of DNA molecules
  3. Double helix carries genetic code.
  4. Actions resulting from genetic expression
  5. Unique patterns of thinking and acting
  6. Passing traits from parents to offspring
Down
  1. Random change in genetic sequence
  2. Complete set of genetic instructions
  3. Basic building blocks of life.
  4. 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

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is represented with a capital letter and is used over recessive alleles
  2. traits that are not visible to the eye
  3. has different genes than parents and is made up of 50% of one parent and 50% of the other
  4. sudden change in sequence of DNA
  5. It is on a chromosome and can be heterozygous or homozygous
Down
  1. Traits that are visible to the eye
  2. Asexual reproduction having the same genes as the mother cell
  3. Made up of tightly Coiled DNA
  4. traits that make you
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two same allele
  2. DNA
  3. Condensed DNA found in a cell
  4. what DNA stands for
  5. 4 daughter cells
Down
  1. what RNA stands for
  2. cell reproduction
  3. Two different allele
  4. Weaker trait
  5. 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

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The complete set of genetic info in an organism.
  2. The physical characteristics of an organism due to its genotype.
  3. Different forms of a gene.
  4. Thread-like structures that carry genes in cells.
  5. Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic info.
  6. A characteristic or feature of an organism.
Down
  1. A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
  2. The genetic makeup of an organism.
  3. A change in the DNA sequence.
  4. 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 2026-02-11

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3 or more alleles for a gene
  2. spotted
  3. mixed colors
  4. 2 identical alleles
Down
  1. A physical trait/characteristic
  2. matching genes
  3. 2 different alleles
  4. alleles make this up
  5. the physical trait of the genotype
  6. 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 2026-03-31

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A structure made of DNA, found in the nucleus.
  2. A long molecule that carries genetic information.
  3. Having two different alleles for a trait.
  4. A section of DNA that codes for a specific characteristic.
  5. An allele that is expressed even if only one copy is present.
  6. The physical characteristics shown by an organism.
Down
  1. Having two identical alleles for a trait.
  2. A version of a gene.
  3. The combination of alleles an organism has.
  4. 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 2026-04-09

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. blending of traits
  2. different alleles
  3. physical expression
  4. genetic information for trait
  5. single trait
Down
  1. only need one
  2. need two to show
  3. shows both traits (not blended)
  4. same alleles
  5. genetics is the study of ?

10 Clues: same alleles • single trait • only need one • need two to show • different alleles • blending of traits • physical expression • genetics is the study of ? • genetic information for trait • shows both traits (not blended)

Genetics 2026-04-13

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The type of reproduction that results in genetic variation.
  2. A recessive phenotype will only be shown if the individual is _____ for that gene.
  3. Having brown eyes is an example of a
  4. a region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made
  5. type of reproduction where offspring are produced by only one parent.
  6. In sexual reproduction a sperm and egg combine to form a new
Down
  1. A __________ is like a family tree that can be used to organize genetic history.
  2. Individuals that are homozygous for a trait have two of the same ________ for a trait.
  3. The part of a cell that contains chromosomes.
  4. having two different alleles for a gene

10 Clues: Having brown eyes is an example of a • having two different alleles for a gene • The part of a cell that contains chromosomes. • The type of reproduction that results in genetic variation. • In sexual reproduction a sperm and egg combine to form a new • a region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made • ...

Genetics terminology 2022-01-23

Genetics terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process of adding genes to or removing genes from a plasmid (two words)
  2. the second step of PCR that cools to ~60 degrees to allow primers to dock to DNA templates
  3. regions of loosely condensed DNA where genes are available for expression
  4. the DNA backbone wraps around these positively charged protein during condensation
  5. the enzyme that can use mRNA as a template to synthesize DNA (two words)
  6. a gene whose mRNA encodes for multiple proteins
  7. an experiment that quantifies mRNA levels in a sample to correlate to protein expression levels
  8. the region upstream of the gene that is added to the mRNA during processing (contains a number)
Down
  1. the third step of PCR that warms to ~72 degrees to allow the polymerase to function
  2. a gene whose mRNA encodes for only one protein
  3. the portions of mRNA that are removed during splicing of eukaryotic genes
  4. regions of highly condensed DNA
  5. the region upstream of the gene that is removed during mRNA processing of eukaryotic genes (contains a number)
  6. the first step of PCR that heats to ~95 degrees to separate DNA strands
  7. the portions of mRNA that are retained during splicing of eukaryotic genes
  8. the region downstream of the gene that is removed during mRNA processing of eukaryotic genes (contains a number)
  9. 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

Genetics vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cell division where there ends up being four different cells with 23 chomosomes
  2. Spun up DNA
  3. Contains genetic code and makes up Chromosomes
  4. Holds together two chromatids
  5. Living thing with 2 different alleles
  6. A gene with more than two alleles
  7. A form of a gene, Represented with a letter
  8. When two different phenotypes show at the same time
  9. Two of the same chromosomes
  10. Specific part of a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
  11. Living thing with two of the same alleles
Down
  1. Half of a chromosome. Pulled apart during anaphase I of meiosis
  2. Represented with a capital letter. Shows when present
  3. When one allele is not fully dominant over the other and they mix
  4. Something an animal can pass on to it's children with genes.
  5. Two different chromosomes
  6. 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 • ...

Genetics crossword 2023-02-06

Genetics crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. using info in mrna to build proteins
  2. where mrna is translated into protein
  3. single stranded nucleotides that carry info to ribosome
  4. DNA that determines a trait
  5. where DNA is located in cell
  6. the building blocks of proteins
  7. A,C,G and T
  8. the function of DNA and RNA
  9. the structure of DNA
  10. made of amino acids using DNA instructions
  11. 3 nucleotides that code for an amino acid
Down
  1. process of making a DNA copy
  2. DNA in the nucleus that contains genes
  3. number of amino acids
  4. polymer in the nucleus that codes for proteins
  5. an idea that is accepted as true
  6. creating an mrna copy
  7. where mrna is produced
  8. 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

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The PASSING of traits from generation to generation.
  2. Sections of DNA on a chromosome that contain instructions for making specific proteins.
  3. Alleles are passed on independent of each other.
  4. TWO alleles that are the SAME for a trait.
  5. An alternate form that a gene may have for a single trait; can be dominant or recessive.
  6. SQUARE A tool to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring that shows the different ways alleles can combine.
Down
  1. Only one allele is passed from each parent organism.
  2. A quality or characteristic of an organism. Example: curly hair, freckles, dimples, etc.
  3. An organism’s GENETIC makeup.
  4. A diagram that shows the occurrence & appearance of a particular gene from 1 generation to another.
  5. The complete set of genes for an organism.
  6. Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait.
  7. Describes a trait that is covered over, or dominated by another form of that trait and seems to disappear.
  8. Outward PHYSICAL appearance/behavior of an organism.
  9. The STUDY of how traits pass from parent to offspring.
  10. TWO alleles that are DIFFERENT for a trait.
  11. 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

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Parental generation, the first two individuals that mate in a genetic cross
  2. Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884)
  3. Both alleles (factors) for a trait are the same and dominant (AA)
  4. Different forms of a gene
  5. A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
  6. Both alleles (factors) for a trait are the same and recessive (aa)
  7. the first generation of offspring obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms
  8. situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism
  9. The DNA on chromosomes is arranged into segments which control the production of proteins
  10. the probable ratio of genotypes produced by a cross
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  1. An inheritance pattern in which traits are controlled by genes located on the X chromosome.
  2. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
  3. 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.
  4. the characteristics expressed by individuals
  5. the ratio of phenotypes that could appear in offspring
  6. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
  7. 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) • ...

Genetics Revision 2025-06-03

Genetics Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two dominant genes are equally expressed
  2. Houses the DNA
  3. The two alleles are lowercase
  4. Where two alleles blend together to make a new phenotype
  5. Two dominant genes
  6. An abnormal change in genes
  7. A passed-down trait
  8. The way to map inheritance
Down
  1. A variant of the gene
  2. Found in pairs within the cell
  3. A person's two alleles
  4. The types of outcomes from a Punnett square
  5. One dominant and one recessive gene
  6. A structure with a double helix and four bases
  7. Sections of DNA
  8. A family tree used to find inherited genes
  9. 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 • ...

Genetics Crossword 2026-02-23

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A trait (allele) that is expressed regardless of the second allele - capital letters
  2. A chart (or family tree) that tracks which member(s) of a family have a particular trait
  3. A set of alleles
  4. A genetically determined characteristic
  5. When the two alleles are the same
  6. A trait that is only expressed when the second allele is the same - lower case letters
  7. The study of the traits people and other animals inherit from their family through DNA
  8. Reproduction involving only one parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring
Down
  1. A change in a gene or chromosome
  2. Type of cell reproduction which produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
  3. Alternate forms of a gene
  4. an organism’s physical appearance and behavior
  5. Type of cell reproduction which produces 4 cells which half of the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell
  6. One set of instructions for an inherited trait
  7. Reproduction involving two parents--male and female
  8. When the two alleles are different
  9. 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 • ...

Genetics-8 2023-02-25

Genetics-8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when a clade includes taxa that have more than one common ancestor
  2. a taxa that is closely related but not included in the taxa being analyzed
  3. a group of organisms that cluster together
  4. all of the life on this planet
  5. when there is no resolution to determine which taxa is oldest/newest
  6. a depiction of the distance from an ancestor to the particular taxa
  7. efforts to preserve species and biodiversity
  8. an organism that is towards the bottom of a tree, typically one of the oldest organisms on the tree
Down
  1. a permutation testing method to find the "most likely" tree
  2. when the entire clade has one common ancestor
  3. a central point in a phylogeny
  4. a phylogeny with the least possible number of changes
  5. using visible features to characterize a taxa
  6. a statistical method that uses prior knowledge to find the most likely scenario
  7. the biological concept is two individuals that can mate and create a viable offspring, but this concept is challenging in microbes
  8. an addition to a phylogeny that signifies a common ancestor to every taxa in the tree
  9. an individual at any taxonomic level

17 Clues: a central point in a phylogeny • all of the life on this planet • an individual at any taxonomic level • a group of organisms that cluster together • efforts to preserve species and biodiversity • when the entire clade has one common ancestor • using visible features to characterize a taxa • a phylogeny with the least possible number of changes • ...

Genetics Crossword 2023-05-19

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Creation of life
  2. Obtained from parents
  3. Has both dominant or both recessive alleles
  4. Parts of DNA
  5. Blueprint to human design
  6. A kid with either both dominant parents or both recessive parents
  7. A less prominent trait passed down from parents
  8. Uses alleles to determine genotype
Down
  1. A trait pointed out to describe organisms
  2. Has one dominant and one recessive allele
  3. A chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait
  4. A more prominent trait passed down from parents
  5. A mixture between dominant and recessive parents
  6. A clear or prominent trait
  7. A trait that isn't very prominent
  8. Two letters used to describe organisms
  9. Used on punnett squares either dominant or recessive

17 Clues: Parts of DNA • Creation of life • Obtained from parents • Blueprint to human design • A clear or prominent trait • A trait that isn't very prominent • Uses alleles to determine genotype • Two letters used to describe organisms • A trait pointed out to describe organisms • Has one dominant and one recessive allele • Has both dominant or both recessive alleles • ...

Genetics Vocab 2022-01-22

Genetics Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cards in the garage
  2. Geometric name for the shape of DNA
  3. How the nitrogen bases pair up
  4. DNA
  5. The study of heredity
  6. T
  7. Geometric name for the shape of RNA
  8. Chapter
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  1. Book
  2. G
  3. Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine
  4. Apples in the Tree
  5. RNA
  6. Smooshed DNA
  7. Three nitrogen bases
  8. C
  9. A

17 Clues: G • C • A • T • RNA • DNA • Book • Chapter • Smooshed DNA • Apples in the Tree • Cards in the garage • Three nitrogen bases • The study of heredity • How the nitrogen bases pair up • Geometric name for the shape of DNA • Geometric name for the shape of RNA • Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine

Genetics Crossword 2024-02-14

Genetics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When two alleles express themselves separately
  2. When a genotype is made up of two different alleles.
  3. A combination of alleles
  4. A part of the genetic material that is coiled together
  5. The trait expressed from a specific genotype
  6. A section of DNA that acts as a piece of information
  7. A genetic abnormality
  8. A family tree that informs the passing of the genes
  9. When a trait always expresses itself
Down
  1. When a third chromosome is present on a pair
  2. A hidden trait that can be carried and passed down
  3. When a gene has two identical alleles.
  4. The father of genetics
  5. A type of dominance where none of the alleles fully expresses
  6. A Piece of Cake Production
  7. A change in the genetic material
  8. A trait controlled by multiple genes

17 Clues: A genetic abnormality • The father of genetics • A combination of alleles • A Piece of Cake Production • A change in the genetic material • A trait controlled by multiple genes • When a trait always expresses itself • When a gene has two identical alleles. • When a third chromosome is present on a pair • The trait expressed from a specific genotype • ...

Genetics 2022-01-13

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One capital and one lower case allele
  2. Two lowercase alleles.
  3. Gives you an idea of what trait you will have.
  4. A trait where there are two allele.
  5. Is what trait that you are able to see.
  6. Traits that you get from your parents.
Down
  1. The father of genetics
  2. Two capital alleles
  3. A model that helps determine the percentage of an offspring that will have a particular trait.
  4. Is what makes up an organism.

10 Clues: Two capital alleles • The father of genetics • Two lowercase alleles. • Is what makes up an organism. • A trait where there are two allele. • One capital and one lower case allele • Traits that you get from your parents. • Is what trait that you are able to see. • Gives you an idea of what trait you will have. • ...

Genetics 2022-01-11

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The allele that does not appear when in the presence of a dominant allele.
  2. Two identical versions of the same gene
  3. The cellular division process that leads to genetic diversity
  4. Two different versions of the same gene
  5. The allele or letter combination
Down
  1. Where Genes are located
  2. The allele that appears when part of a genotype.
  3. The passing on of traits from parents to offspring.
  4. Sometimes referred to as the molecule of life
  5. The physical characteristic of a trait

10 Clues: Where Genes are located • The allele or letter combination • The physical characteristic of a trait • Two identical versions of the same gene • Two different versions of the same gene • Sometimes referred to as the molecule of life • The allele that appears when part of a genotype. • The passing on of traits from parents to offspring. • ...

genetics 2022-03-09

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the appearance of a gene
  2. is the genetic makeup of an organism
  3. are a difference or variation in a gene that gives you a specific trait
  4. carry instructions that determine a person's traits
  5. traits that are passed down
  6. will show with only one dominant trait
Down
  1. father of genetics
  2. a diagram that shows the probability of genes
  3. shows when two recessive traits
  4. the passing of DNA from one generation to another

10 Clues: father of genetics • is the appearance of a gene • traits that are passed down • shows when two recessive traits • is the genetic makeup of an organism • will show with only one dominant trait • a diagram that shows the probability of genes • the passing of DNA from one generation to another • carry instructions that determine a person's traits • ...

Genetics 2022-02-01

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. trait: dark hair over blonde
  2. traits: passed down
  3. trait: hidden gene
  4. genetic makeup
Down
  1. two identical blue eye alleles
  2. instructions that determine traits
  3. Square: method to predict crossings
  4. appearance
  5. a gene that gives a specific trait
  6. The passing of characteristics down generations

10 Clues: appearance • genetic makeup • trait: hidden gene • traits: passed down • trait: dark hair over blonde • two identical blue eye alleles • instructions that determine traits • a gene that gives a specific trait • Square: method to predict crossings • The passing of characteristics down generations

genetics 2022-02-02

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - two copies
  2. - genotype
  3. carries two copies of the same recessive allele
  4. -the genetic makeup of an organism
  5. -the appearance of an organism
  6. - on copy
Down
  1. -carries two different alleles
  2. -differences in a gene
  3. -carries two copies of the same dominant allele
  4. eyes - phentype

10 Clues: - on copy • - genotype • - two copies • eyes - phentype • -differences in a gene • -carries two different alleles • -the appearance of an organism • -the genetic makeup of an organism • -carries two copies of the same dominant allele • carries two copies of the same recessive allele

Genetics 2022-03-18

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. child
  2. passing on physical characteristics genetically from parent to offspring
  3. carries information that determine traits
  4. the long name for DNA
  5. a quality or characteristic of a living things
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  1. The study of how genes control the characteristics of plants and animals
  2. a characteristic a living thing gets from its parent
  3. altering the structure of a gene
  4. a characteristic a living thing develops after it is born
  5. instinct

10 Clues: child • instinct • the long name for DNA • altering the structure of a gene • carries information that determine traits • a quality or characteristic of a living things • a characteristic a living thing gets from its parent • a characteristic a living thing develops after it is born • The study of how genes control the characteristics of plants and animals • ...

genetics 2022-02-10

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the same dominant or recessive allele
  2. variant of a character.
  3. cross of one trait
  4. genetic makeup
  5. one receive and one dominant trait.
  6. cross of two traits
Down
  1. body cells each containing 46 chromosomes.
  2. physical makeup
  3. study of heredity.
  4. 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 2022-02-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. traits that are passed down from parent to offspring.
  2. carry instructions that determine traits
  3. a diagram that is used by geneticists
  4. the appearance of an organism or the trait you see
  5. The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus.
  6. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Down
  1. A dominant trait is opposed to a recessive trait which is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present
  2. the genetic makeup of an organism
  3. only shows the trait when there are 2 copies if an allele
  4. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

10 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • a diagram that is used by geneticists • carry instructions that determine traits • the appearance of an organism or the trait you see • traits that are passed down from parent to offspring. • only shows the trait when there are 2 copies if an allele • The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus. • ...

Genetics 2022-02-18

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein
  2. Replaces Thymine in RNA chemical bases
  3. Paired with Adenine in the DNA chemical bases
  4. Paired with Thymine in the DNA chemical bases
  5. Paired with Cytosine in the DNA chemical bases
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  1. Paired with Guanine in the DNA chemical bases
  2. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
  3. Thick, threadlike structure that contains genes, made of DNA
  4. Messenger Ribonucleic acid
  5. Reoxyribonucleic acid

10 Clues: Reoxyribonucleic acid • Messenger Ribonucleic acid • Replaces Thymine in RNA chemical bases • Paired with Guanine in the DNA chemical bases • Paired with Adenine in the DNA chemical bases • Paired with Thymine in the DNA chemical bases • Paired with Cytosine in the DNA chemical bases • A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein • ...

genetics 2022-02-04

genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. basic physical and functional unit of heredity
  2. how traits are passed from parents to offspring
  3. long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism
  4. it is paired with thymine in double-stranded DNA
  5. one of two or more versions of a gene
Down
  1. Acid DNA
  2. a compound which is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids.
  3. started the study of heredity with the pea plant
  4. a compound find in living tissue as a constituent base of nucleic acids
  5. A gene that is only expressed when a dominant gene isn’t present

10 Clues: Acid DNA • one of two or more versions of a gene • basic physical and functional unit of heredity • how traits are passed from parents to offspring • started the study of heredity with the pea plant • it is paired with thymine in double-stranded DNA • A gene that is only expressed when a dominant gene isn’t present • ...

Genetics 2022-02-15

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transmission of traits from one generation to the next
  2. The genetic makeup of a trait
  3. a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
  4. A trait that overpowers the ressesive
  5. 2 of the same alllels
Down
  1. the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
  2. study of heredity
  3. the form of the trait
  4. 2 opposite allels
  5. 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 2016-01-29

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Alternate form of a gene
  2. Two identical alleles
  3. Genetic makeup
  4. Observable physical and physiological traits
  5. Offspring cross between two individuals that breed true for different forms of a trait
  6. A cross of one trait
Down
  1. A trait that is masked
  2. Location of the genes in a chromosome
  3. Two different alleles in the gene
  4. A trait that masks

10 Clues: Genetic makeup • A trait that masks • A cross of one trait • Two identical alleles • A trait that is masked • Alternate form of a gene • Two different alleles in the gene • Location of the genes in a chromosome • Observable physical and physiological traits • Offspring cross between two individuals that breed true for different forms of a trait

Genetics 2023-03-18

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carries two copies of the dominant allele (PP)
  2. One member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromozone that controls the same trait
  3. Traits you get from your parents
  4. A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to their offpspring and is held to determine some characterists of the offspring.
Down
  1. A diagram used to predict the chance of an offspring having a specific trait.
  2. Known as the father of genetics
  3. Carries two copies of the recessive allele (pp)
  4. Complete genetic identity, unique to the organism
  5. Carries one dominant allele and one recessive allele.
  6. Your visable characteristics

10 Clues: Your visable characteristics • Known as the father of genetics • Traits you get from your parents • Carries two copies of the dominant allele (PP) • Carries two copies of the recessive allele (pp) • Complete genetic identity, unique to the organism • Carries one dominant allele and one recessive allele. • ...

Genetics 2023-02-13

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Characteristics that are inherited
  2. An individual's observable traits
  3. Master copy of an organism's information
  4. the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
  5. An individual with identical alleles of a gene
Down
  1. The paticular alleles an individual carries
  2. A tool used by scientists to predict the likelyhood the offspring will recieve a specific trait
  3. A trait that was passed down from your parents
  4. Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait
  5. 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 2023-02-16

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. physical or psychological feature
  2. different alleles
  3. trait that is visible
  4. determines a characteristic
  5. genetic identity of an organism
  6. descriptions of physical traits
  7. material that contains genetic info.
Down
  1. trait that is hidden
  2. visual representation of chance of trait in offspring
  3. same alleles

10 Clues: same alleles • different alleles • trait that is hidden • trait that is visible • determines a characteristic • genetic identity of an organism • descriptions of physical traits • physical or psychological feature • material that contains genetic info. • visual representation of chance of trait in offspring

Genetics 2020-03-24

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / Alleles that have two different forms of the same gene
  2. / Genetic material containing guidelines to grow and reproduce
  3. / Any change in DNA
  4. / A section of DNA that provides guidelines for specific traits
Down
  1. / Various forms of the same gene
  2. / Alleles that have the same form of the same gene
  3. / The physical features of an organism
  4. / The genes of an organism
  5. Reproduction / The use of cell division to reproduce
  6. Breeding / The process of selecting and breeding parent organism to pass on traits from each parent

10 Clues: / Any change in DNA • / The genes of an organism • / Various forms of the same gene • / The physical features of an organism • / Alleles that have the same form of the same gene • Reproduction / The use of cell division to reproduce • / Alleles that have two different forms of the same gene • / Genetic material containing guidelines to grow and reproduce • ...

Genetics 2020-04-02

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. specialized cell involved in reproduction.
  2. The scientific study of heredity.
  3. a genotype with two different alleles.
  4. sperm goes into egg.
  5. different forms of a gene.
Down
  1. parental generation.
  2. Mendel's second conclusion.
  3. Augustinian monk and botanist.
  4. organisms produce offspring identical.
  5. 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. • organisms produce offspring identical. • a genotype with two different alleles. • specialized cell involved in reproduction.

Genetics 2021-01-08

Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Genetic material that gives information about a living organism
  2. Having two different alleles for a trait such as (Aa)
  3. a natural change in a gene or chromosomes
  4. A piece of information from DNA that controls a trait
Down
  1. A number that shows how likely it is that an event will occur
  2. The scientific study of heredity
  3. A chart that shows all possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
  4. Having two of the same alleles for a trait such as (aa) or (AA)
  5. A characteristic that can be passed down for generations
  6. Different forms of genes that can be dominant and recessive

10 Clues: The scientific study of heredity • a natural change in a gene or chromosomes • Having two different alleles for a trait such as (Aa) • A piece of information from DNA that controls a trait • A characteristic that can be passed down for generations • Different forms of genes that can be dominant and recessive • ...

GENETICS 2020-11-10

GENETICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring
  2. A specific characteristic of an individual
  3. One of different forms of a gene
  4. Having two different alleles for a particular gene
Down
  1. The genetic makeup of an organism (ex: TT)
  2. The study of biological inheritance
  3. allele Allele that is phenotypically expressed over another allele
  4. allele Allele that is only expressed in absence of a dominant allele
  5. The physical characteristics of an organism (ex: tall)
  6. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene

10 Clues: One of different forms of a gene • The study of biological inheritance • The genetic makeup of an organism (ex: TT) • A specific characteristic of an individual • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • The physical characteristics of an organism (ex: tall) • ...