genetics Crossword Puzzles
GENETICS 2020-11-10
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- 2 things that are the same bred together
- 2 things that are different bred together
- we dominate the court
- things we can see
- Moving trait from parent to offspring
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- 50-50 percent of getting what you want
- commands/heart of the cell
- grow vegetables in his garden
- made of DNA and is found in the heart of the cell
- we hide at the court
10 Clues: things we can see • we hide at the court • we dominate the court • commands/heart of the cell • grow vegetables in his garden • Moving trait from parent to offspring • 50-50 percent of getting what you want • 2 things that are the same bred together • 2 things that are different bred together • made of DNA and is found in the heart of the cell
Genetics 2021-02-17
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- description of your actual physical characteristics.
- One member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromosome that controls the same trait.
- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristics of the offspring.
- carries two copies of the same recessive allele.
- Who is the father of genetics?
- A diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
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- carries two copies of the same dominant allele.
- traits passed down from your parents.
- complete genetic identity and unique to the organism.
- carries one recessive allele and one dominant allele.
10 Clues: Who is the father of genetics? • traits passed down from your parents. • carries two copies of the same dominant allele. • carries two copies of the same recessive allele. • description of your actual physical characteristics. • complete genetic identity and unique to the organism. • carries one recessive allele and one dominant allele. • ...
GENETICS 2021-02-26
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- the physical appearance of a trait
- trait that overshadows and is expressed(capital letters)
- two/alleles letters for one trait that are different
- combination of alleles (letters)
- trait that hides in the background (lowercase letter)
- the different forms of a characteristic
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- two alleles/letters for one trait that are the same
- letters that represent the different forms of a gene
- the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
- the scientific study of heredity
10 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • combination of alleles (letters) • the physical appearance of a trait • the different forms of a characteristic • two alleles/letters for one trait that are the same • letters that represent the different forms of a gene • two/alleles letters for one trait that are different • trait that hides in the background (lowercase letter) • ...
Genetics 2021-03-18
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- A _____ square is used to write out the pattern of inheritance
- Screening to assess whether two individuals who wish to become parents a recessive gene mutation.
- , Term used to explores the effects of genetic information on drug responses.
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- a support group that assists people with genetic conditions.
- Medicare funds these kinds of testing.
- The tool used to map familial links for the purpose of genetic testing.
- Symptomatic individual that sufficiently suggest a genetic disorder.
- Pre-symptomatic testing for the presence of a gene that has a mutation, which may cause disease even if the symptoms associated with the disease are not yet present.
- Online and available genetic testing is commonly called direct to ________
- Genetic Material can be taken from a variety of specimens including _____, urine, saliva, body tissues , bone, or hair.
10 Clues: Medicare funds these kinds of testing. • a support group that assists people with genetic conditions. • A _____ square is used to write out the pattern of inheritance • Symptomatic individual that sufficiently suggest a genetic disorder. • The tool used to map familial links for the purpose of genetic testing. • ...
Genetics 2021-04-19
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- _____ carry instructions that determine a person's trait hair color eye color etc. These instructions are found on alleles.
- _________ is the appearance of an organism or the trait that you see,which is dependent on the genotype.
- traits ___________ are are traits that are passed down from your parents.
- __________ Ex RR
- _______ are a difference or a variance in a gene that gives you the specific trait brown hair blonde hair or black hair for example alleles can be dominant or recessive you receive one allele from each parent.
- square _______ ______ what is a diagram that is used by genetics to determine the probability that an offspring would have a particular trait.
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- ________ is the genetic makeup of an organism.
- trait _________ _____ only shows the trait when there are two copies of an allele.
- trait ________ _____ will show that trait when only one dominant allele is present.
- ________ is the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next.
10 Clues: __________ Ex RR • ________ is the genetic makeup of an organism. • traits ___________ are are traits that are passed down from your parents. • ________ is the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next. • trait _________ _____ only shows the trait when there are two copies of an allele. • ...
genetics 2021-09-28
Across
- having two different alleles of a particular gene
- characteristics resulting from different genomes
- a trait that is passed down from descendants
- most important trait/ main trait
- Characteristic specific to one organism
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- study of genes and heredity
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene
- genetic makeup of a organism
- Square a way to calculate certain percentages of a certain genome
- the thing all living creatures are made of that tells the body how to work
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 2021-05-18
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- carries two of each kind of allele
- square: used to find probability of traits
- complete genetic identity
- the passing of traits through generations
- traits: traits you learn in life, not from birth
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- description of physical characteristics
- traits: traits that you get from parents
- carries two copies of the same allele
- the least powerful allele
- the more overpowering allele
10 Clues: the least powerful allele • complete genetic identity • the more overpowering allele • carries two of each kind of allele • carries two copies of the same allele • description of physical characteristics • traits: traits that you get from parents • the passing of traits through generations • square: used to find probability of traits • ...
Genetics 2022-05-04
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- One of each allele is inherited
- One copy of this allele is required for this trait to be shown
- Genetic representation of a family tree
- Two copies of the same allele is inherited
- Two copies of this allele before the trait appears
- The gene (letters) you inherit
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- Pairs with adenine in DNA
- Observable or features shown or characteristics
- Genetic make-up
- Pairs with cytosine in DNA
10 Clues: Genetic make-up • Pairs with adenine in DNA • Pairs with cytosine in DNA • The gene (letters) you inherit • One of each allele is inherited • Genetic representation of a family tree • Two copies of the same allele is inherited • Observable or features shown or characteristics • Two copies of this allele before the trait appears • ...
Genetics 2022-04-29
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- You acquire of Inherit this thing
- The thing that is the code in your body
- One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with T)
- Things that can define yourself
- You got your traits from your parents
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- One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with G)
- One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with A)
- You got your traits from your environment
- A mistake in a gene
- One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with C)
10 Clues: A mistake in a gene • Things that can define yourself • You acquire of Inherit this thing • You got your traits from your parents • The thing that is the code in your body • You got your traits from your environment • One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with G) • One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with A) • One of the 4 things in your DNA (Starts with C) • ...
genetics 2022-05-20
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 2022-11-09
Across
- a _________ trait masks the recessive trait
- the appearance of an organism
- traits that are passed down from your parents
- instructions found in DNA that determine an organisms traits
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- the passing of traits from one generation to the next
- a _________ trait only shows up when there is more than one of them
- A digram used by geneticists to determine an organisms traits
- the difference in a gene that gives an organism specific traits (ex: brown hair)
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- Gregory ________ is considered the father of genetics
10 Clues: the appearance of an organism • the genetic makeup of an organism • a _________ trait masks the recessive trait • traits that are passed down from your parents • the passing of traits from one generation to the next • Gregory ________ is considered the father of genetics • instructions found in DNA that determine an organisms traits • ...
Genetics 2018-11-14
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- is an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait
- the trait that is hidden when the dominant allele is present
- different forms of a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
- a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes
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- the trait that always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- the offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait
- the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and sperm cell join to form a new cell
- a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
- the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
10 Clues: different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • is an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait • the trait that is hidden when the dominant allele is present • the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring • the offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait • ...
Genetics 2019-10-03
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- The longest phase of the cell cycle
- The allele which is always expressed
- There are 23 pairs in humans
- A double stranded polymer found in the nucleus
- A pair of alleles together
- Where DNA is stored in a cell
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- A physical characteristic
- The process describing the fusion of the sperm and egg cell
- Together with a pentose sugar and base make up a nucleotide
- this type of bond hold the two strands together
10 Clues: A physical characteristic • A pair of alleles together • There are 23 pairs in humans • 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 2023-05-07
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- An organisms trait that is visible
- "Father of heredity"
- Traits passed down from parents to offspring
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- Diagram to show the chance of a trait in offspring
- Shows when two recessive alleles are present
- Variance in a gene that gives an organism a trait
- Will show when one dominant allele is present
- Carry organism's instructions
- Passing of traits from one generation to the next
- The genetic makeup of an organism
10 Clues: "Father of heredity" • Carry organism's instructions • The genetic makeup of an organism • An organisms trait that is visible • Shows when two recessive alleles are present • Traits passed down from parents to offspring • Will show when one dominant allele is present • Variance in a gene that gives an organism a trait • Passing of traits from one generation to the next • ...
Genetics 2023-05-24
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- Two different alleles (Bb).
- The "father of genetics."
- Two recessive alleles (bb).
- Physical manifestation of genotype.
- Pieces of DNA that determine a person's traits.
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- Genetic makeup of an organism.
- Varients on a gene that determines specific traits.
- A diagram used to find the probability of offspring having a certain trait.
- Two dominant alleles (BB).
- The passing of traits from one generation to the next.
10 Clues: The "father of genetics." • Two dominant alleles (BB). • Two different alleles (Bb). • Two recessive alleles (bb). • Genetic makeup of an organism. • Physical manifestation of genotype. • Pieces of DNA that determine a person's traits. • Varients on a gene that determines specific traits. • The passing of traits from one generation to the next. • ...
genetics 2023-05-12
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- Made from one or two parents
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- The same trait in different forms
- The trait that always shows up when the allele is present
- Factors that determine your traits
- The trait that only shows if the dominant allele is absent
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- Tiny structures in the nucleus: made from DNA and protein
- Traits determined by your genes
- Two of these make a gene
- A characteristic passed from parent to offspring
10 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • Two of these make a gene • Made from one or two parents • Traits determined by your genes • The same trait in different forms • Factors that determine your traits • A characteristic passed from parent to offspring • Tiny structures in the nucleus: made from DNA and protein • The trait that always shows up when the allele is present • ...
Genetics 2023-11-14
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- 2 genes alike, 2 identical alleles for a trait
- rod-shaped bodies in the nucleus
- of chromosomes that determine traits, codes for a particular protein
- Squares A way to show how alleles combine during fertilization, shows genotypes/phenotypes of two individuals’ offspring
- study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next
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- with genetic make up, combination of genes in an organism
- of a gene that may not show even if it is there, trait of an organism that can be masked by a dominant trait
- appearance of an organism
- Branch of biology that studies heredity
- with one dominant and one recessive allele, 2 different alleles for a trait
10 Clues: appearance of an organism • rod-shaped bodies in the nucleus • Branch of biology that studies heredity • 2 genes alike, 2 identical alleles for a trait • with genetic make up, combination of genes in an organism • study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next • of chromosomes that determine traits, codes for a particular protein • ...
Genetics 2024-01-11
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- A variation of a gene.
- The basic unit of heredity.
- A form of cellular reproduction that results in 2 identical daughter cells.
- A pairing of 2 alleles.
- The structures located in the nucleus that contain DNA
- The study of heredity.
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- The trait that is not expressed when paired with a dominant gene. This is generally written as a lower case letter.
- Observed characteristics determined by a genotype.
- The version of the gene written with a capital letter, this version overrides the other.
- A form of cellular reproduction that results in 4 genetically different cells.
10 Clues: A variation of a gene. • The study of heredity. • A pairing of 2 alleles. • The basic unit of heredity. • Observed characteristics determined by a genotype. • The structures located in the nucleus that contain DNA • A form of cellular reproduction that results in 2 identical daughter cells. • ...
Genetics 2024-01-25
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- material that carries genetic information
- a trait that you get later in life, NOT BORN with
- part of a chromosome, made up of DNA
- a trait that you are BORN with
- structures that carry gene information
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- a kind of trait that is MORE LIKELY to show up in offspring
- characteristic
- the study of how traits are passed down
- the passing down of traits
- a kind of trait that is LESS LIKELY to show up in offspring
10 Clues: characteristic • the passing down of traits • a trait that you are BORN with • part of a chromosome, made up of DNA • structures that carry gene information • the study of how traits are passed down • material that carries genetic information • a trait that you get later in life, NOT BORN with • a kind of trait that is MORE LIKELY to show up in offspring • ...
Genetics 2024-02-06
Across
- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring
- complete genetic identity and unique to the organism
- father of genetics
- one member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromosome that controls the same trait
- carries two copies of the same recessive alleles
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- traits passed down from your parents
- a diagram used to predict the outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment
- description of you actual physical characteristics
- carries two copies of the same dominant alleles
- carries one dominant and one recessive allele
10 Clues: father of genetics • traits passed down from your parents • carries one dominant and one recessive allele • carries two copies of the same dominant alleles • carries two copies of the same recessive alleles • description of you actual physical characteristics • complete genetic identity and unique to the organism • ...
Genetics 2024-03-19
Across
- The changing of a structure of a gene
- One of two or more versions of a dna sequence
- The study of how genes and traits are passed down
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene
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- The complete set of genetic material in an organism
- Thread like structure found in nucleus
- having two different alleles of a particular gene
- The acid that carries genetic information
- The study of life
- Basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
10 Clues: The study of life • The changing of a structure of a gene • Thread like structure found in nucleus • The acid that carries genetic information • One of two or more versions of a dna sequence • having two different alleles of a particular gene • The study of how genes and traits are passed down • having two identical alleles of a particular gene • ...
Genetics 2024-02-18
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- a diagram that is used by genetics to determine the probability that an offspring would have a particular trait
- a variant of a gene
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the appearance of an organism or the trait that you see
- the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
- will show this trait when one dominant allele is present
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- Alleles are different
- only shows when there are two copies of this allele
- both alleles are identical
- carries instructions that determines a persons trait
10 Clues: a variant of a gene • Alleles are different • both alleles are identical • the genetic makeup of an organism • only shows when there are two copies of this allele • carries instructions that determines a persons trait • the appearance of an organism or the trait that you see • will show this trait when one dominant allele is present • ...
Genetics 2024-03-06
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- an organisms children kids,youth.
- a mother or father of an organism.
- the passing of traits and characteristics from parent to offspring
- the gene from one parent that is seen on the offspring.
- a chain of genetic instructions from parents.
- all the DNA that makes up one trait.
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- something passed down from your parents
- the gene from one parent that is not seen on offspring.
- something you learn after birth
- a structure that carries all the genetic info of an organism.
10 Clues: something you learn after birth • an organisms children kids,youth. • a mother or father of an organism. • all the DNA that makes up one trait. • something passed down from your parents • a chain of genetic instructions from parents. • the gene from one parent that is not seen on offspring. • the gene from one parent that is seen on the offspring. • ...
Genetics 2024-04-30
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- an individual's observable traits
- the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- a trait that appears more frequently than another trait, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
- a special tool used to predict the offspring from a cross, or mating between two parents
- a measurement tool that calculates the chance or likelihood of occurrence of an event.
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- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization
- the genetic makeup of an organism
10 Clues: an individual's observable traits • the genetic makeup of an organism • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next. • a measurement tool that calculates the chance or likelihood of occurrence of an event. • ...
GENETICS 2024-04-30
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- Offspring with two different alleles for the same gene
- The version of a gene that defines a trait (T) or (t)
- Two different alleles for the same trait
- Two identical alleles for the same trait
- The pair of alleles that make up a particular trait
- A physical characteristic
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- The physical appearance of a trait
- A tool to used to predict the outcome of offspring
- An inherited trait that is present even when inherited from only one parent
- The passing of genetic material from one generation to another
10 Clues: A physical characteristic • The physical appearance of a trait • Two different alleles for the same trait • Two identical alleles for the same trait • A tool to used to predict the outcome of offspring • The pair of alleles that make up a particular trait • The version of a gene that defines a trait (T) or (t) • Offspring with two different alleles for the same gene • ...
GENETICS 2024-04-26
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- Non-overlapping sequence of 3 nucleotides in mRNA
- Molecule that carries amino acids to the ribosome
- Nitrogenous base modified to allow wobble base-pairing
- Type of RNA that forms the ribosomal machinery
- Process that adds nucleotides to a growing RNA
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- DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription
- Genetic code is _____ , with multiple codons for most amino acids
- Molecular process that translates mRNA into proteins
- Type of mutation that changes one amino acid to another
- RNA primer required for DNA replication initiation
10 Clues: Type of RNA that forms the ribosomal machinery • Process that adds nucleotides to a growing RNA • Non-overlapping sequence of 3 nucleotides in mRNA • Molecule that carries amino acids to the ribosome • RNA primer required for DNA replication initiation • Molecular process that translates mRNA into proteins • Nitrogenous base modified to allow wobble base-pairing • ...
Genetics 2026-02-19
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- a diagram used by genetics to determine the probability (chance) of an offspring having a particular phenotype
- type of reproduction which offspring arise from two parents
- the appearance of an organism based on its genotype, plus environmental factors
- variants (differences) in a gene
- carries two copies of the same recessive allele (bb)
- type of reproduction which offspring arise from a SINGLE organism
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- carries two copies of the same DOMINANT allele (BB)
- carries two different alleles (Bb)
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the study of heredity
10 Clues: the study of heredity • variants (differences) in a gene • the genetic makeup of an organism • carries two different alleles (Bb) • carries two copies of the same DOMINANT allele (BB) • carries two copies of the same recessive allele (bb) • type of reproduction which offspring arise from two parents • type of reproduction which offspring arise from a SINGLE organism • ...
Genetics 2026-02-18
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- the genetic makeup of an organism
- organisms that have two different alleles for the same gene
- the scientific study of biological inheritance
- a process in which the number of chromosomes per cell is cut in half through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
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- a form of a single gene
- the physical traits of an organism
- the offspring of crosses between parents with different, contrasting characteristics
- organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene
- genetic material passed from one parental generation to the next which determines an organisms' characteristics
- a specific characteristic
10 Clues: a form of a single gene • a specific characteristic • the genetic makeup of an organism • the physical traits of an organism • the scientific study of biological inheritance • organisms that have two different alleles for the same gene • organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene • ...
Genetics! 2026-02-11
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- some alleles are neither completely dominant nor recessive
- genes that exist in several different forms and are therefore said to have multiple alleles
- the genetic makeup of an organisms
- the physical traits of an organisms
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- organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene
- a situation in which the phonotype produced by both alleles are clearly expressed
- organisms that have two different alleles for the same gene
- a form of a single gene
- traits produced by the interaction of several genes (two or more)
- genetic material passed from one parental generation to the next which determines an organisms' characteristics
10 Clues: a form of a single gene • the genetic makeup of an organisms • the physical traits of an organisms • some alleles are neither completely dominant nor recessive • organisms that have two different alleles for the same gene • organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene • traits produced by the interaction of several genes (two or more) • ...
Genetics 2026-02-25
10 Clues: AA • genetic makeup • segment of DNA • a set of traits • father of genetics • passed down from your parents • inherited and makeup genotype • only needs one allele to appear • used to determine offspring traits • must have 2 identical recessive alleles
Genetics 2026-02-12
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- inherited different alleles of a gene from each of your parents.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- the many different versions of a trait that exist within a population.
- dominance a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed, often resulting in an intermediate or different phenotype.
- inherited the same alleles of a gene from each of your parents.
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- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
10 Clues: the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • inherited the same alleles of a gene from each of your parents. • inherited different alleles of a gene from each of your parents. • the many different versions of a trait that exist within a population. • a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes. • ...
Genetics 2026-03-12
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- Basic building blocks of life.
- Threaded bundles of DNA molecules
- Traits passed down through families
- Complete set of genetic instructions
- Random change in genetic sequence
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- Unique patterns of thinking and acting
- Actions resulting from genetic expression
- Double helix carries genetic code.
- Instructions for building living things.
- Passing traits from parents to offspring
10 Clues: Basic building blocks of life. • Threaded bundles of DNA molecules • Random change in genetic sequence • 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 2025-02-14
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- A reproductive cell such as sperm or egg
- A type of square used to predict genetic traits
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- A characteristic that is inherited
- One of the different forms of a gene
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- A trait the is masked by a dominant allele
- The father of modern genetics
- A trait that is expressed over a recessive allele
- The physical appearance of an organism
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring
10 Clues: The father of modern genetics • The genetic makeup of an organism • A characteristic that is inherited • One of the different forms of a gene • The physical appearance of an organism • A reproductive cell such as sperm or egg • A trait the is masked by a dominant allele • The passing of traits from parent to offspring • A type of square used to predict genetic traits • ...
Genetics 2024-11-19
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- An Autosomal recessive disease that affects lungs and digestive system
- when two alleles blend together
- this plant is affected by the PH in the soil
- Extra Chromosome 13
- the study of genes and disorders
- a disorder that inhibits blood clotting seen in males
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- Any Chromosome other than the twenty-third pair
- Trisomy 12
- A Graphical representation of inheritance in a family
- shows gender and disorders
10 Clues: Trisomy 12 • Extra Chromosome 13 • shows gender and disorders • when two alleles blend together • the study of genes and disorders • this plant is affected by the PH in the soil • Any Chromosome other than the twenty-third pair • A Graphical representation of inheritance in a family • a disorder that inhibits blood clotting seen in males • ...
Genetics 2025-02-26
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- alleles represent the strong trait
- DNA is found in
- Inherited alleles that are your genetic make-up
- squares are used to predict the possible alleles
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- six - that's how many chromosomes humans usually have
- Mendel choose pea plants because they
- A purebred is also known as
- two plants involved in pollination
- are characteristics of living things
- the pollen fly onto its own stigma
10 Clues: DNA is found in • A purebred is also known as • alleles represent the strong trait • two plants involved in pollination • the pollen fly onto its own stigma • are characteristics of living things • Mendel choose pea plants because they • Inherited alleles that are your genetic make-up • squares are used to predict the possible alleles • ...
Genetics 2025-04-21
10 Clues: heir • Zeus' wife • family,race • Austrian monk • half horse/ half human • mark, image, model, outline • who gave birth to the Minotaur • how many children did Leda have? • perfect root of a word meaning rule • a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man
Genetics 2025-04-11
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- Both alleles represented
- Only dominant allele is expressed
- Physical features
- Carry recessive trait but don't express it
- A section of DNA that carries the code to make proteins
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- Represented by a capital
- Both alleles mix to make a new phenotype
- 2 different alleles
- 2 of the same allele
- Represented by a lowercase
10 Clues: Physical features • 2 different alleles • 2 of the same allele • Represented by a capital • Both alleles represented • Represented by a lowercase • Only dominant allele is expressed • Both alleles mix to make a new phenotype • Carry recessive trait but don't express it • A section of DNA that carries the code to make proteins
Genetics 2025-11-14
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- The two factors (represented by letters) that can be present on a gene.
- A set of the same alleles (HH or hh).
- The alleles that make up a trait (BB, Bb, or bb) are known as a ___.
- A trait that can be overshadowed by another.
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- An set of different alleles (Hh).
- What a trait physically looks like (brown hair, blue eyes) is known as a ___.
- A stronger trait that can overshadow another.
- The Austrian monk who is known as the "father of genetics".
- The study of heredity.
- We use a Punnett ___ to find the probability of a trait being passed on to a child.
10 Clues: The study of heredity. • An set of different alleles (Hh). • A set of the same alleles (HH or hh). • A trait that can be overshadowed by another. • A stronger trait that can overshadow another. • The Austrian monk who is known as the "father of genetics". • The alleles that make up a trait (BB, Bb, or bb) are known as a ___. • ...
Genetics 2026-04-21
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- Negative regulator protein
- Short discontinued DNA sequences
- What organism was used in the Meselson & Stahl experiment
- Primary energy source, building block for RNA synthesis
- Unwinds DNA
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- Proteins needed for replication
- Where are operons primarily found?
- ___ Has multiple subunits
- The sequence box in eukaryotes
- DNA + ___ = Nucleosomes
10 Clues: Unwinds DNA • DNA + ___ = Nucleosomes • ___ Has multiple subunits • Negative regulator protein • The sequence box in eukaryotes • Proteins needed for replication • Short discontinued DNA sequences • Where are operons primarily found? • Primary energy source, building block for RNA synthesis • What organism was used in the Meselson & Stahl experiment
genetics 2026-05-15
Across
- Traits passed down from your parents
- a difference or a variance in a gene that gives you a specific trait
- only shows when there are two copies of an allele
- Carry instructions that determine a person’s trait
- The appearance of an organism or the trait you see
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- A diagram that is used by geneticists to determine the probability that an offspring have a particular trait
- trait that will show when only one dominant allele is present
- a person's child
- passing of characteristics from one generation to another
- The genetic makeup of an organism
10 Clues: a person's child • The genetic makeup of an organism • Traits passed down from your parents • only shows when there are two copies of an allele • Carry instructions that determine a person’s trait • The appearance of an organism or the trait you see • passing of characteristics from one generation to another • ...
Genetics 2026-05-15
Across
- How traits are passed on
- Will show the trait when only one is present
- Will only show when there are two present
- The genetic make-up of a organism
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- "Father of Genetics"
- traits that are passed down from parents
- The passing of characteristics from generations
- A diagram used by geneticist to determine the offspring's traits
- A difference or variance in the gene that gives you a specific trait
- The appearance of a gene
10 Clues: "Father of Genetics" • How traits are passed on • The appearance of a gene • The genetic make-up of a organism • traits that are passed down from parents • Will only show when there are two present • Will show the trait when only one is present • The passing of characteristics from generations • A diagram used by geneticist to determine the offspring's traits • ...
Genetics 2026-05-18
Across
- Carry instructions that determines a person's trait
- Carries one dominant alleles and one recessive allele
- The appearance of an organism or the trait you see
- One member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromosome that controls the same trait
- Traits that are passed down from your parents
- carries two copies of the same recessive allele
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- The genetic makeup of an organism
- carries two copies of the same dominant allele
- The father of genetics
- A diagram that is used by geneticists to determine the probability that an offspring would have a particular trait.
10 Clues: The father of genetics • The genetic makeup of an organism • Traits that are passed down from your parents • carries two copies of the same dominant allele • carries two copies of the same recessive allele • The appearance of an organism or the trait you see • Carry instructions that determines a person's trait • Carries one dominant alleles and one recessive allele • ...
Katie's Genetics :] 2024-03-07
Genetics vocabulary 2023-03-01
Across
- having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- the passing on of genes from parent to offspring.
- the different forms of a gene.
- an organism's physical appearance or visible traits.
- the scientific study of heredity.
- a situation in which both alleles for a gene are expressed equal.
- a pattern of DNA that determines a trait of and is passed from parent to offspring.
- the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and sperm cell join to form a new cell.
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- a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring.
- the passing of the traits from parents to offspring.
- the most important or has more power.
- relating to heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are in offspring only when given from both parents.
- a number that describes how likely an event is to happen.
- a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- an offspring many generations that has the same form of a trait.
- an organisms genetic makeup or allele combinations.
17 Clues: the different forms of a gene. • the scientific study of heredity. • the most important or has more power. • the passing on of genes from parent to offspring. • having two different alleles for a particular gene. • having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • an organisms genetic makeup or allele combinations. • ...
genetics unit 2020-03-23
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- having or developing buds.
- disease, the result of changes, or mutations, in an individual's DNA.
- an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
- a person's child or children.
- chart, a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, most commonly humans, show dogs, and race horses.
- 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.
- a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
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- square, a square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes and is used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross in accordance with Mendelian inheritance.
- trait, an inherited characteristic that appears in an offspring if it is contributed from a parent through a dominant allele
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- trait, can be carried in a person's genes without appearing in that person
- reproduction, In this form of reproduction, a single organism or cell makes a copy of itself.
17 Clues: having or developing buds. • a person's child or children. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form • disease, the result of changes, or mutations, in an individual's DNA. • trait, can be carried in a person's genes without appearing in that person • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-05-05
Across
- the range of expression of a trait in the population
- the traits produced by the genotype; the expression of genes
- a gene composed of two different alleles
- an organism's complete set of DNA
- a specific way a feature is expressed in an individual organism
- variations of genes that determine the traits of an organism
- a molecule that contains an organism's genetic information
- A structure, characteristic, or behavior of an organism, such as eye color, fur pattern, or timing of migration.
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- a form of a gene that is expressed whenever the allele is present - this form of the gene is expressed in both homozygous and heterozygous
- a molecule that is part of cells an cell structures; the molecule that determines the traits of an organism
- a genetic trait that an ancestor passes on to its descendants
- a gene composed of two identical alleles
- the basic unit of heredity/part of the DNA that codes for proteins, which determine the traits of an organism
- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- a structure made of coiled DNA that can transfer hereditary information to the next generation
- a form of a gene that is expressed only when a dominant allele is not present
- the genetic make up of an organism
17 Clues: an organism's complete set of DNA • the genetic make up of an organism • a gene composed of two identical alleles • a gene composed of two different alleles • the passing of traits from parent to offspring • the range of expression of a trait in the population • a molecule that contains an organism's genetic information • ...
Genetics Medex 2023-07-22
Across
- DNA sequence variations; Responsible for genetic diversity
- scattered throughout nucleus or near nuclear envelope; not actively being transcribed
- drift variation in frequency of different genotypes in a small population due to chance disappearance of particular genes as individuals die or do not reproduce
- code multiple codons specify the same amino acid, makes it more difficult for mutations to change the protein sequence
- flow different populations mate and exchange genes; Over time the 2 populations become genetically similar
- change in DNA sequence; Can cause disease
- 3 nucleotide sequence that codes for a particular amino acid
- chromosomes separate, cells divide
- your genes
- the process of formation of female gametes; begins inside the fetus before birth
- frame set of codons that codes for a protein
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- visual display of all chromosomes; helps check numbers and appearance of genetic compliment
- the phase of mitosis in which chromosomes attach
- RNA polymerase binds to promote region on DNA; the promoter directs which DNA strand will be transcribed
- the phase of mitosis in which chomosomes relax
- effect Population established by small group of an original population
- type of translocation involves only chromosomes 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22, because the ends of their short arms have similar repetitive DNA sequences that predispose to their fusion
17 Clues: your genes • chromosomes separate, cells divide • change in DNA sequence; Can cause disease • frame set of codons that codes for a protein • the phase of mitosis in which chomosomes relax • the phase of mitosis in which chromosomes attach • DNA sequence variations; Responsible for genetic diversity • 3 nucleotide sequence that codes for a particular amino acid • ...
IGCSE Genetics 2023-11-12
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- when both alleles are different
- deoxyribose nucleic acid
- the physical outcome of your genotype
- traits that you get from your parents
- best biology teacher in the world
- the combination of alleles in an organism
- the father of genetics
- _____ square - used to work out genetic problems
- the stronger allele
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- when both alleles are the same
- a change to DNA
- number of chromosomes in a human gamete
- different form of a gene
- the weaker allele
- traits that are controlled by many genes
- number of chromosomes in a human body cell
- a section of DNA that codes for a protein
17 Clues: a change to DNA • the weaker allele • the stronger allele • the father of genetics • different form of a gene • deoxyribose nucleic acid • when both alleles are the same • when both alleles are different • best biology teacher in the world • the physical outcome of your genotype • traits that you get from your parents • number of chromosomes in a human gamete • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2024-02-10
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- measure of the relative frequency of an allele at a genetic locus in a population; expressed as a proportion or percentage
- physical appearance of an organism; result of the genotype; ex - tall, short
- organisms that, when reproducing, create offspring of all the same variety; how Mendel described his parental plants in his experiments
- passing of traits from one generation to the next
- cross involving one trait/gene
- alternative form of a gene; can be dominant or recessive
- cross involving 2 traits/genes
- receiving traits/alleles from both parents
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- having the same two alleles for a trait
- having two different alleles for a trait
- the study of heredity
- genetic makeup of an organism; ex: BB, Bb, or bb
- diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
- likelihood that a particular event will occur
- used to determine the genotype of an individual parent by crossing it with with a recessive genotype
- stronger of two genes expressed in the hybrid; represented by a capital letter (ex. - R)
- allele that is masked in a pair; represented with a lowercase letter
17 Clues: the study of heredity • cross involving one trait/gene • cross involving 2 traits/genes • having the same two alleles for a trait • having two different alleles for a trait • receiving traits/alleles from both parents • likelihood that a particular event will occur • genetic makeup of an organism; ex: BB, Bb, or bb • passing of traits from one generation to the next • ...
Genetics Vocab 2026-02-19
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- - An original (model) of biological relationships
- Material - The material inside cells that carries the instructions for how living things grow, look, and function. In ,ost living organisms, this material is DNA.
- - A certain region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made; is sometime related to a certain trait (like the MSTN gene is connected to musculature)
- - A common feat of most cells that is copied when new cells are made
- - The combination of alleles that an individual has. Typically represented by letters. Capital or lowercase.
- - A characteristic or feature
- - A common feature inside most cells, where chromosomes are usually located
- - An organized profile of an individual’s chromosomes
- - Different forms of genes that can cause different forms of proteins, which lead to variations in a trait, like extra-bug muscles or typical muscles
- - Differences within a trait
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- Trait - A trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present. It is represented by a lowercase letter (ex: b for blue eyes)
- Having different alleles for gene. Aa = Heterozygous
- - Having two of the same allele for a gene. AA = Homozygous dominant aa = homozygous recessive
- - The way an individual look for a specific trait
- Information - The specific instructions found in DNA that determine traits, such as eye color, hair type, or height. It tells cells what proteins to make and how the body should develop
- - A type of molecule in our food that our bodies need. Example: Myosin and Actin
- reproduction - When an egg cell and a sperm cell combine to develop an offspring
- Trait - A trait that is always expressed when at least one dominant allele is present. It is represented by a capital letter (ex: B for brown eyes)
18 Clues: - Differences within a trait • - A characteristic or feature • - An original (model) of biological relationships • - The way an individual look for a specific trait • Having different alleles for gene. Aa = Heterozygous • - An organized profile of an individual’s chromosomes • - A common feat of most cells that is copied when new cells are made • ...
GENETICS 2016-10-03
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- An identical copy of genes or a group of identical cells.
- A protein,produced in response the foreign substance in the immune system.
- The study of genes and inheritance patterns.
- The transmission of genetic information from a parent to a child.
- The basic unit of heredity: a segment of DNA which contains the information for specific characteristic function.
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- It is made up of chemicals called nucleotide bases, linked together in a chain.
- A threadlike structure found in the body cells, consisting of DNA and proteins.
- The complete set of genes and inheritance patterns.
- A protein molecule which promotes or enables a chemical reaction in the cells to rake place.
- The basic structural unit of all living organisms.
10 Clues: The study of genes and inheritance patterns. • The basic structural unit of all living organisms. • The complete set of genes and inheritance patterns. • An identical copy of genes or a group of identical cells. • The transmission of genetic information from a parent to a child. • A protein,produced in response the foreign substance in the immune system. • ...
GENETICS 2016-10-05
Across
- The basic structural unit of all living organisms.
- The complete set of genes carried by an individual or a cell.
- A protein produced in response to a foreign substance in the immune system.
- The transmission of genetic information from a parent to a child.
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- An identical copy of genes or a group of identical cells.
- The basic unit of heredity; a segment of DNA which contains the information for a specific characteristic function.
- A threadlike structure found in the body cells consisting of DNA and proteins.
- A protein molecule which promotes or enables a chemical reaction in the cells to take place.
- The study of genes and inheritance patterns.
- It is made up of chemicals called nucleotide bases linked together in a chain.
10 Clues: The study of genes and inheritance patterns. • The basic structural unit of all living organisms. • An identical copy of genes or a group of identical cells. • The complete set of genes carried by an individual or a cell. • The transmission of genetic information from a parent to a child. • ...
Genetics 2018-03-17
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- The physical characteristics of an organism
- The allele that is masked by the dominant allele
- The allele that masks the expression of the recessive allele
- An organism that has two different alleles for the same gene
- Different forms of a gene
- the genetic makeup of an organism
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- A tool scientists use to investigate the possible combinations of genetic crosses (2 words)
- The splitting of a cell into two cells
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a particular gene
- The science of how characteristics are passed down from one generation to the next
10 Clues: Different forms of a gene • the genetic makeup of an organism • The splitting of a cell into two cells • The physical characteristics of an organism • The allele that is masked by the dominant allele • The allele that masks the expression of the recessive allele • An organism that has two different alleles for the same gene • ...
Genetics 2020-03-24
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- / Alleles that have two different forms of the same gene
- / Genetic material containing guidelines to grow and reproduce
- / Any change in DNA
- / A section of DNA that provides guidelines for specific traits
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- / Various forms of the same gene
- / Alleles that have the same form of the same gene
- / The physical features of an organism
- / The genes of an organism
- Reproduction / The use of cell division to reproduce
- 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 2020-04-20
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- heredity study
- thread-like molecules that carry hereditary information for everything from height to eye color
- passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring
- offspring, which is formed by parents with two different forms of traits
- a piece of DNA that provides instruction to a cell to make a protein
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- characteristics that are inhereted, such as eye colour
- alternative forms of a gene that may occur
- combination of genes in an organism
- observed trait of an organism that mask the recessive type of trait
- all of an organisms genetic material
10 Clues: heredity study • combination of genes in an organism • all of an organisms genetic material • alternative forms of a gene that may occur • passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring • characteristics that are inhereted, such as eye colour • observed trait of an organism that mask the recessive type of trait • ...
Genetics 2020-07-01
Across
- when the alleles are different it is called...
- Inside a cell and contains chromosomes
- The term used for the coding of a particular characteristic
- A section of DNA coding
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- forms the basic structural unit of DNA, composed of sugar, a phosphate and a base.
- Chromosomes that come in pairs
- The outcome of the organism
- When two homologous organisms breed to create another organism with the same alleles
- An alternative gene
- Features that are passed down from parents and grandparents
10 Clues: An alternative gene • A section of DNA coding • The outcome of the organism • Chromosomes that come in pairs • Inside a cell and contains chromosomes • when the alleles are different it is called... • Features that are passed down from parents and grandparents • The term used for the coding of a particular characteristic • ...
Genetics 2021-01-11
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- a trait you can see
- the visable trait
- the hidden trait
- a diagram used to determine what the offpring will look like
- traits that are passed down
- passing down characteristics to generations
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- "father of modern genetics"
- instruction that determine a person's traits
- a gene that gives you a specific trait
- the genetic makeup of an organism
10 Clues: the hidden trait • the visable trait • a trait you can see • "father of modern genetics" • traits that are passed down • the genetic makeup of an organism • a gene that gives you a specific trait • passing down characteristics to generations • instruction that determine a person's traits • a diagram used to determine what the offpring will look like
Genetics 2021-01-11
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- Genetic makeup of an organism
- Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- Traits passed through generations
- Traits that are passed down from your parent
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- The appearance of the organism or the trait you see
- Carry instructions that determine a person's traits
- trait Will show the trait when there is only one allele
- trait will show the trait when there are two copies of alleles
- Square Diagram that is used to determine the probability of a gene having a certain trait
- 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 2019-02-23
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- the passing of genetic material
- describes an allele that will be masked if the organism is homozygous for the trait
- two alleles are expressed such that the phenotype of a heterozygous individual is an intermediate of the phenotypes of the homozygous parents
- the combination of alleles that you inherit from your parents
- describes an allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual
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- a quality or feature
- the different versions of a gene
- your observable traits
- two alleles are expressed such that the phenotype of a heterozygous individual is a cobination of the phentypes of the two homozygous parents
- segments of DNA found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic
10 Clues: a quality or feature • your observable traits • the passing of genetic material • the different versions of a gene • the combination of alleles that you inherit from your parents • describes an allele that will be masked if the organism is homozygous for the trait • describes an allele that is fully expressed whenever the allele is present in an individual • ...
Genetics 2024-04-30
Across
- Differences
- Passing traits to offspring
- Characteristics that make a person unique
- Structures of DNA and protein that carry genetic information
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child (DNA)
- Only needs both alleles to be expressed
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- Only needs one allele to be expressed
- Diagram used to see the chance of passing on certain traits
- The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- One form of a gene
10 Clues: Differences • One form of a gene • Passing traits to offspring • Only needs one allele to be expressed • Only needs both alleles to be expressed • Characteristics that make a person unique • Diagram used to see the chance of passing on certain traits • Structures of DNA and protein that carry genetic information • ...
GENETICS 2024-06-03
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- having more influence or control over other traits
- the study of genes and heredity, and how traits are passed down from parents and offspring.
- the passing down of traits from parents to offsprings.
- Matching genes in pairs.
- to breed plants or animals with different traits
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- less likely to show up in offspring when compared to dominant traits
- One or two alternative forms of genes formed from mutation.
- Different colored eyes in the same person.
- Inheriting different genes from each parent.
- A condition caused by abnormalities in an individuals genetic material
10 Clues: Matching genes in pairs. • Different colored eyes in the same person. • Inheriting different genes from each parent. • to breed plants or animals with different traits • having more influence or control over other traits • the passing down of traits from parents to offsprings. • One or two alternative forms of genes formed from mutation. • ...
Genetics 2023-02-13
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- Characteristics that are inherited
- An individual's observable traits
- Master copy of an organism's information
- the passing of characteristics from one generation to the next
- An individual with identical alleles of a gene
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- The paticular alleles an individual carries
- A tool used by scientists to predict the likelyhood the offspring will recieve a specific trait
- A trait that was passed down from your parents
- Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait
- An individual that doesn't have identical alleles of a gene
10 Clues: An individual's observable traits • Characteristics that are inherited • Master copy of an organism's information • The paticular alleles an individual carries • A trait that was passed down from your parents • An individual with identical alleles of a gene • Alternative form of a gene for each variation of a trait • ...
Genetics! 2023-03-02
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- What is the principle that determines the percentage of a population will a certain allele?
- What is a source of genetic variation where the fluctuations of genes is random, caused by random events.
- What does the Hardy-Weinberg equation determine is or is not happening?
- What is a source of genetic variation where the genes in a diploid organism are reshuffled?
- What size of population does genetic drift effect more?
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- What is a source of genetic variation where the sequence of nitrogen bases is changed in DNA?
- What factors of natural selection vary?
- In natural selection, individuals do not evolve, a _____ evolves.
- What is a change in a gene pool due to a random chance?
- What does natural selection do to inherited traits?
10 Clues: What factors of natural selection vary? • What does natural selection do to inherited traits? • What is a change in a gene pool due to a random chance? • What size of population does genetic drift effect more? • In natural selection, individuals do not evolve, a _____ evolves. • What does the Hardy-Weinberg equation determine is or is not happening? • ...
Genetics 2023-02-16
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 2023-03-06
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- two same type of alleles
- different forms of a gene
- the physical expression of the genotype
- being passed down from generation to the next
- two different alleles
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- represented by capital letters and are always expressed
- alleles written using two of the same letters
- the organism being produced by means of reproduction
- represented by lowercase letters and are expressed when there are two of them
- Variation having different sets of genes
10 Clues: two different alleles • two same type of alleles • different forms of a gene • the physical expression of the genotype • Variation having different sets of genes • alleles written using two of the same letters • being passed down from generation to the next • the organism being produced by means of reproduction • represented by capital letters and are always expressed • ...
GENETICS 2023-03-06
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- one set of instructions of an inherited trait
- square a graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross
- a cell organelle composed of RNA and protein
- describes an allele that will be masked unless the organism is homozygous for the trait
- a comparison of 2 numbers using division
- the likelihood that a possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event
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- one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic
- the entire genetic makeup of an organism also the combination of genes for one or more specific traits
- an organisms appearance or other detectable characteristics
- the duplication of a DNA molecule
10 Clues: the duplication of a DNA molecule • a comparison of 2 numbers using division • a cell organelle composed of RNA and protein • one set of instructions of an inherited trait • an organisms appearance or other detectable characteristics • square a graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross • ...
Genetics 2023-03-27
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- traits only shows trait when there are two copies of the allels
- passed from a parent from a child
- Square a diagram to show traits
- trait when only one allele is dominant
- the passing of characteristics
- Traits traits passed down
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- appearance of what you see
- the young creation of living organisms
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- gives a specific trait
10 Clues: gives a specific trait • Traits traits passed down • appearance of what you see • the passing of characteristics • Square a diagram to show traits • passed from a parent from a child • The genetic makeup of an organism • the young creation of living organisms • trait when only one allele is dominant • traits only shows trait when there are two copies of the allels
Genetics 2021-11-08
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- Chromosomes are made of ____
- In a punnet square a lower-case letter represents a _____ allele.
- Name for cell division
- In a punnet square a capital letter represents a______ allele.
- Where are chromosomes stored?
- He is known as the father of genetics
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- These are passed on from one generation to the next.
- Different forms of a gene
- Strand of DNA that carries the genes.
- Observable characteristics in an individual.
10 Clues: Name for cell division • Different forms of a gene • Chromosomes are made of ____ • Where are chromosomes stored? • Strand of DNA that carries the genes. • He is known as the father of genetics • Observable characteristics in an individual. • These are passed on from one generation to the next. • In a punnet square a capital letter represents a______ allele. • ...
Genetics 2021-10-25
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- any characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring
- two forms of a gene dominant stronger of two genes expressed in the hybrid; represented by a capital letter (T)
- gene combination of one dominant & one recessive allele (e.g. Tt); also called hybrid
- the physicalfeature resulting from a genotype (e.g. tall, short)
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- cross involving a single trait e.g. flower color
- passing of traits from parent to offspring
- gene combination involving 2 dominant or 2 recessive genes
- gene that shows up less often in a cross; represented by a lowercase letter (t)
- study of heredity
- gene combinationfor a trait (e.g. TT, Tt, tt)
10 Clues: study of heredity • passing of traits from parent to offspring • gene combinationfor a trait (e.g. TT, Tt, tt) • cross involving a single trait e.g. flower color • gene combination involving 2 dominant or 2 recessive genes • any characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring • the physicalfeature resulting from a genotype (e.g. tall, short) • ...
Genetics 2021-11-02
10 Clues: order • one of a kind • the study of genes • to pass something on • a very small substance • a feature of characteristic • to have power over something • the act of removing one thing from another • to receive something from a previous generation • an instruction that tells your body how to work
genetics 2021-11-19
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- Father of genetics
- The genetic makeup
- the traits appearance.
- Traits passed down from the parents
- the instructions of the traits
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- traits that can disappear and reappear generations later.
- The passing of characteristics from one generation to another
- Trait that is most likely to show
- variation of a gene
- Square: Calculates the probability of a trait showing
10 Clues: Father of genetics • The genetic makeup • variation of a gene • the traits appearance. • the instructions of the traits • Trait that is most likely to show • Traits passed down from the parents • Square: Calculates the probability of a trait showing • traits that can disappear and reappear generations later. • The passing of characteristics from one generation to another
Genetics 2021-11-28
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- Different forms of the same gene
- Cell division that maintains the same number of chromosomes
- These gametes are formed due to crossing over
- Term used for a person unaffected by a disease but can pass it to the next generation
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- Phenotype not expressed in F1 hybrid
- This shows ordered spores tetrad analysis
- Organism having only one copy of each chromosome
- Term for denoting number of chromosomes in an organism
- These genes are located on the same chromosome
- Gene for yellow coat colour in mice
10 Clues: Different forms of the same gene • Gene for yellow coat colour in mice • Phenotype not expressed in F1 hybrid • This shows ordered spores tetrad analysis • These gametes are formed due to crossing over • These genes are located on the same chromosome • Organism having only one copy of each chromosome • Term for denoting number of chromosomes in an organism • ...
Genetics 2022-03-29
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- Compound of DNA with 3 parts.
- Fragments of cytoplasm that help heal.
- Allele will not show up.
- compacted organized unit of DNA
- How traits are passed down from parents.
- Form of gene, often represented by a letter.
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- Focuses on one trait. Ex: Hair
- genetic makeup of a organism.
- Physical traits of the organism.
- Carrier of genetic makeup, found in nucleus.
10 Clues: Allele will not show up. • genetic makeup of a organism. • Compound of DNA with 3 parts. • Focuses on one trait. Ex: Hair • compacted organized unit of DNA • Physical traits of the organism. • Fragments of cytoplasm that help heal. • How traits are passed down from parents. • Carrier of genetic makeup, found in nucleus. • Form of gene, often represented by a letter.
Genetics 2022-05-18
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- situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism
- different forms of a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
- a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- genetic makeup of an organism
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- creates a blended phenotype; one allele is not completely dominant over the other
- special cell involved in sexual reproduction
- Scientific term for having two identical alleles for a trait
- Scientific term for having two different alleles for a trait
- The physical traits that appear in an individual as a result of its gentic make up. What an organism looks like.
10 Clues: different forms of a gene • genetic makeup of an organism • the scientific study of heredity • special cell involved in sexual reproduction • Scientific term for having two identical alleles for a trait • Scientific term for having two different alleles for a trait • creates a blended phenotype; one allele is not completely dominant over the other • ...
Genetics 2022-05-22
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- different versions of a gene ex Aa
- physical appearance of gene
- two identical genes ex. AA or aa
- shows up in every generation
- genetic make up of gene
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- nucleic acids carrying genetic info.
- shows if 2 recessive traits are present
- study of heredity and variation of genes
- altering genetic code
- alternative forms of a gene
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
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 2022-05-20
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 2022-05-20
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 2024-09-17
Across
- The genetic make up of an organism
- term used to refer to a cell that contains two sets of homologous chromosomes
- Separation of alleles during gamete formation
- Specific characteristics of an individual
- A pair of chromosomes that have the exact same gene sequence
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- Different form of a gene
- The physical characteristics that result from specific genes
- when two traits are expressed at the same time
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- Sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait
10 Clues: Different form of a gene • The genetic make up of an organism • Specific characteristics of an individual • Separation of alleles during gamete formation • when two traits are expressed at the same time • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • The physical characteristics that result from specific genes • ...
Genetics 2025-02-14
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- Stronger allele will show with only one characteristic present
- Two of the same alleles
- Type of variation that can be split into distinct groups
- Type of variation that has a range of values between a minimum and maximum
- Made up of DNA and code for a protein to give us characteristics such as eye and hair colour
- Different forms of a gene
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- physical characteristics shown
- Two different alleles
- the 2 alleles shown in your genome
- Weaker allele is only shown when there are 2 copies of it
10 Clues: Two different alleles • Two of the same alleles • Different forms of a gene • physical characteristics shown • the 2 alleles shown in your genome • Type of variation that can be split into distinct groups • Weaker allele is only shown when there are 2 copies of it • Stronger allele will show with only one characteristic present • ...
Genetics 2025-02-21
Across
- only one plant needed because the plant pollinates itself
- trait that seems to hide or disappear
- the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma by wind or animal
- – characteristics of living things
- trait that shows up more often
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- various forms of one gene
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- having two of the same alleles
- plants – always produce the same traits
- instructions you receive from your parents that code for traits
10 Clues: various forms of one gene • having two of the same alleles • trait that shows up more often • – characteristics of living things • trait that seems to hide or disappear • plants – always produce the same traits • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • only one plant needed because the plant pollinates itself • ...
genetics 2024-12-09
Across
- is branch of science that deals with the of heredity.
- the characteristics or quality that distinguishes somebody
- he is the Father of Genetics
- having two different alleles.
- characteristics that consistently describe a person's behavior
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- is a trait that is covered up or seems to disappear
- is a variant of a gene controlling the same trait.
- having the same or identical alleles.
- is a trait that is always expressed or shown.
- the passing of genetic factors from parent to offspring
10 Clues: he is the Father of Genetics • having two different alleles. • having the same or identical alleles. • is a trait that is always expressed or shown. • is a variant of a gene controlling the same trait. • is a trait that is covered up or seems to disappear • is branch of science that deals with the of heredity. • the passing of genetic factors from parent to offspring • ...
Genetics 2024-01-03
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- Advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA
- A single-celled organism
- reproduction When an organism passes down it's genetics 100% to their offspring.
- An organisms that has the inability to produce it's own food, so it feeds off of other organisms.
- The process of when the autotroph takes energy from the sun along with water and carbon dioxide
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- A method to produce energy without sunlight
- A primitive,non-defined nucleus cell
- More than one cell in an organism
- Organisms that create their own food
- The food made by these organisms is used as chemical energy for the organism
10 Clues: A single-celled organism • More than one cell in an organism • A primitive,non-defined nucleus cell • Organisms that create their own food • A method to produce energy without sunlight • Advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA • The food made by these organisms is used as chemical energy for the organism • ...
Genetics 2024-01-04
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- one or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation
- Appearance
- Traits Traits that overpower recessive
- Genetic Makeup
- Square diagram used to determine gene combinations
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- Traits Traits that are overpowered by dominant
- Two of the same alleles
- Each allele is different
- Traits Passed down from parents
- carries information that determines your traits
10 Clues: Appearance • Genetic Makeup • Two of the same alleles • Each allele is different • Traits Passed down from parents • Traits Traits that overpower recessive • carries information that determines your traits • Traits Traits that are overpowered by dominant • Square diagram used to determine gene combinations • ...
genetics 2023-11-08
10 Clues: a diagram • found on dna • yeasts do it • passing of traits • father of genetics • prokaryotes split apart • occurs in segmented worms • making offspring with a mate • different variations of a gene • making offspring without a mate
Genetics! 2023-10-23
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- a trait that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it.
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
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- having different alleles for a particular trait
- an individual's observable traits
- the total sum of genes transferred from parents to offspring
- a table or list showing the line of ancestors of a person or animal
- the basic physical and functional unit of heredity
10 Clues: an individual's observable traits • having different alleles for a particular trait • the basic physical and functional unit of heredity • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • the total sum of genes transferred from parents to offspring • a table or list showing the line of ancestors of a person or animal • ...
Genetics 2023-10-17
Across
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- the basic physical and functional unit of heredity
- the genetic heritage passed down by our biological parents
- a trait or gene
- a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or health condition through generations of a family
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- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- individual observable traits
- having different alleles for a particular trait
- the total sum of genes transferred from parents to offspring
- certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
10 Clues: a trait or gene • individual observable traits • having different alleles for a particular trait • the basic physical and functional unit of heredity • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • the genetic heritage passed down by our biological parents • ...
Genetics 2023-10-17
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- Alleles that are not expressed
- The biologist that laid the foundation of genetics
- a table showing the line of ancestors of a person or animal
- The physical makeup of an organism
- When two alleles in a gene are identical
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- The genetic heritage passed down by our parents
- When two alleles in a gene are different
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- DNA sequences that determine a trait
- Alleles that are expressed
10 Clues: Alleles that are expressed • Alleles that are not expressed • The genetic makeup of an organism • The physical makeup of an organism • DNA sequences that determine a trait • When two alleles in a gene are different • When two alleles in a gene are identical • The genetic heritage passed down by our parents • The biologist that laid the foundation of genetics • ...
Genetics 2025-04-07
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- the genetic information of a trait
- the letters for a trait are different
- always expressed when present
- the letters for a trait are the same
- only expressed when homozygous
- two traits are being investigated
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- a trait represented by a single letter
- the study of genes
- physical expression of genes
- one trait is being investigated
10 Clues: the study of genes • physical expression of genes • always expressed when present • only expressed when homozygous • one trait is being investigated • two traits are being investigated • the genetic information of a trait • the letters for a trait are the same • the letters for a trait are different • a trait represented by a single letter
Genetics 2024-03-07
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- Traits that are passed down from your parents
- appearance an organism which is a dependent genotype
- They carry instructions that determine a person's traits
- Carries two copies of the same allele
- Carries two copies of the same recessive allele
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- Characteristics of the a person
- Carries two different alleles
- A diagram used by geneticists to determine the offspring they would have
- The father of genetics
- A makeup of an organism
10 Clues: The father of genetics • A makeup of an organism • Carries two different alleles • Characteristics of the a person • Carries two copies of the same allele • Traits that are passed down from your parents • Carries two copies of the same recessive allele • appearance an organism which is a dependent genotype • They carry instructions that determine a person's traits • ...
Genetics 2024-03-07
Across
- A makeup of an organism
- Carries two different alleles
- The father of genetics
- They carry instructions that determine a person's traits
- Traits that are passed down from your parents
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- Characteristics of the a person
- Carries two copies of the same allele
- appearance an organism which is a dependent genotype
- A diagram used by geneticists to determine the offspring they would have
- Carries two copies of the same recessive allele
10 Clues: The father of genetics • A makeup of an organism • Carries two different alleles • Characteristics of the a person • Carries two copies of the same allele • Traits that are passed down from your parents • Carries two copies of the same recessive allele • appearance an organism which is a dependent genotype • They carry instructions that determine a person's traits • ...
Genetics 2024-02-26
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- an allele that is stronger than another allele
- another word for a homozygous individual
- if the genotype is aa, will the dominant or recessive trait be expressed
- having two different alleles for a gene
- another word for a heterozygous individual
- a segment of the DNA that codes for a specific protein
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- a representation of the two alleles that a person has for a gene, by two letters
- different forms of a gene
- an allele that will not be visible when paired with a dominant allele
- the physical expression of a person's genotype
- if the genotype is AA, will the dominant or recessive trait be expressed
- having two of the same alleles for a gene
- if the genotype is Aa, will the dominant or recessive trait be expressed
13 Clues: different forms of a gene • having two different alleles for a gene • another word for a homozygous individual • having two of the same alleles for a gene • another word for a heterozygous individual • an allele that is stronger than another allele • the physical expression of a person's genotype • a segment of the DNA that codes for a specific protein • ...
Genetics 2024-03-02
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- How the trait is genetically composed
- Specific coding on DNA for a trait
- A type of reproduction with just one parent
- made of DNA and proteins
- A type of reproduction with two parents
- How the trait is physically expressed
- a trait that will be expressed
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- a trait that is not likely to be expressed
- Change in DNA that can be harmful, beneficial, or both
- part of DNA that codes for a specific trait
10 Clues: made of DNA and proteins • a trait that will be expressed • Specific coding on DNA for a trait • How the trait is genetically composed • How the trait is physically expressed • A type of reproduction with two parents • a trait that is not likely to be expressed • A type of reproduction with just one parent • part of DNA that codes for a specific trait • ...
Genetics 2022-10-20
11 Clues: PP • Pp • Characteristics • Study of heredity • Trait being overpowered • Alternative form of a gene • The combination of genes (ss) • Traits that overpower the others • Nucleic acid that has 4 bases (A,T,C,G) • The physical characteristics (hair colour) • Square boxes used to find the percentage of the offspring
Genetics 2022-02-01
10 Clues: appearance • genetic makeup • trait hidden gene • traits passed down • trait dark hair over blonde • two identical blue eye alleles • a gene that gives a specific trait • instructions that determine traits • Square method to predict crossings • The passing of characteristics down generations
Genetics 2022-01-11
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- two different alleles
- two of the same alleles
- reproduction identical to the one parent
- used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype.
- a big letter
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- what the offspring looks like
- family tree that determines one's traits
- reproduction diverse from the parents
- a baby
- a little letter
10 Clues: a baby • a big letter • a little letter • two different alleles • two of the same alleles • what the offspring looks like • reproduction diverse from the parents • family tree that determines one's traits • reproduction identical to the one parent • used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype.
genetics 2022-01-25
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- different factors of a gene
- Traits traits that are passed down from your parents
- the appearance of an organism or the trait that is seen
- same alleles are present
- Trait trait that only shows when there are two copies of the allele
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- things that carry instructions that determine a persons traits
- Father of genetics
- alleles are dominate
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- square a diagram that is used by geneticists
10 Clues: Father of genetics • alleles are dominate • same alleles are present • different factors of a gene • the genetic makeup of an organism • square a diagram that is used by geneticists • Traits traits that are passed down from your parents • the appearance of an organism or the trait that is seen • things that carry instructions that determine a persons traits • ...
Genetics 2022-02-14
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- traits: traits from your parents
- square: a way to tell the possible gene makeup of offspring
- the half of a gene that gets passed down from your parents
- genetic make up
- having two different alleles
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- trait that can be masked
- a trait that is shown if it is present in the genetic makeup
- genetic coding for the traits you have
- gene you can see on a organism
- having two of the same alleles
10 Clues: genetic make up • trait that can be masked • having two different alleles • gene you can see on a organism • having two of the same alleles • traits: traits from your parents • genetic coding for the traits you have • the half of a gene that gets passed down from your parents • square: a way to tell the possible gene makeup of offspring • ...
Genetics 2022-02-15
Across
- transmission of traits from one generation to the next
- The genetic makeup of a trait
- a trait that is less seen and overpowerd
- A trait that overpowers the ressesive
- 2 of the same alllels
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- the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
- study of heredity
- the form of the trait
- 2 opposite allels
- variant of a character
10 Clues: study of heredity • 2 opposite allels • the form of the trait • 2 of the same alllels • variant of a character • The genetic makeup of a trait • A trait that overpowers the ressesive • a trait that is less seen and overpowerd • transmission of traits from one generation to the next • the process of finding the phenotype and genotype of an offspring
GENETICS 2022-04-04
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- the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell.
- enzymes that assist in synthesizing long chains of nucleic acids
- The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism.
- a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds.
- occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene.
- the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
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- a cellular particle made of RNA and protein that serves as the site for protein synthesis in the cell.
- the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
- a molecule similar to DNA.
- the large, membrane-bounded organelle that contains the genetic material in the form of multiple linear DNA molecules organized into structures called chromosomes.
10 Clues: a molecule similar to DNA. • the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. • the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA • enzymes that assist in synthesizing long chains of nucleic acids • a cellular particle made of RNA and protein that serves as the site for protein synthesis in the cell. • ...
