genetics Crossword Puzzles
Vocabulary (Genetics) 2018-12-05
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- Where both alleles are showed
- Someone's allele combination (HH, Hh, hh)
- A gene that has more than two alleles
- A molecule containing genetic information
- A section of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- A box used to see the results from a genetic cross
- Having a Dominant and recessive allele for a trait (Also known as heterozygous)
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- A blending of two traits
- Having two Dominant or two recessive alleles (HH or hh)
- A trait visible to the eye
- A trait that always shows when the allele is visible
- Traits passed down from person to person
- Having a Dominant and recessive allele for a trait (Hh)
- Different forms of genes
- Having two Dominant or two recessive alleles (Also known as homozygous)
- An attribute that one can pass down to their children
16 Clues: A blending of two traits • Different forms of genes • A trait visible to the eye • Where both alleles are showed • A gene that has more than two alleles • Traits passed down from person to person • Someone's allele combination (HH, Hh, hh) • A molecule containing genetic information • A section of DNA that codes for a specific trait • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-04-05
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- Something more prominent than something else
- The molecule that is responsible for carrying genetic info around the body
- A recorded ansestary of one inherited genes and traits
- Genetic information passed from parents to offspring
- Having inherited two different alleles
- A chart that describes all the possible combinations of alleles that can results from a genetic cross
- Two or more different forms a gene can take due to mutation found in the same chromosome
- Something that is less prominent than something else
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- Are on an organisms reproductive cells
- They are the visible traits that we can see from person to person
- A certain type of cell division that results in two daughter cells
- Having inherited the same versions of alleles
- Having inherited two different versions of the same gene
- The physical traits that change from person to person
- a physical or genetic alteration to someone's genes
- The genetic traits that change from person to person
16 Clues: Are on an organisms reproductive cells • Having inherited two different alleles • Something more prominent than something else • Having inherited the same versions of alleles • a physical or genetic alteration to someone's genes • Genetic information passed from parents to offspring • The genetic traits that change from person to person • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-06-07
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- the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- a specific characteristic of an individual.
- square diagrams that are used to determine the risk of offspring being affected when the mode of transmission and the parents' carrier status are known.
- any observable feature, or trait, of an organism, whether acquired or inherited.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- an organism's reproductive cells.
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- how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
- the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete
- a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual.
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- the observable physical properties of an organism
- thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
16 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • an organism's reproductive cells. • a specific characteristic of an individual. • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • the observable physical properties of an organism • the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • ...
genetics crossword 2024-06-06
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- an allele that is dominant in a gene
- a package of DNA
- assortment how genes independently separate
- any observable feature in a group
- a type of cell division in sexual reproduction
- a mature haploid
- a specific characteristic found in an individual
- a trait only expressed when a gene is homozygous
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- two sets of chromosomes
- a unit of heredity passed from parents
- Cell any cell of a living organism
- A molecule that carries genetic information
- The set of observable characteristics of an individual
- square and pedigree information about offspring and inheritance
- one of two alternative forms of a gene
- the genetic makeup of an organism
16 Clues: a package of DNA • a mature haploid • two sets of chromosomes • any observable feature in a group • the genetic makeup of an organism • Cell any cell of a living organism • an allele that is dominant in a gene • a unit of heredity passed from parents • one of two alternative forms of a gene • assortment how genes independently separate • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-06-12
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- The selection of the most fit traits to an environment which leads to the survival of individuals expressing that trait
- The change in nucleotide sequence caused by errors during DNA replication or DNA repair
- When both alleles are independently expressed
- The physical characteristic of a gene
- The genetic change in a population from generation to generation
- The building blocks of DNA, ATCG
- The gene that codes for a physical characteristic
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- When the expressed alleles are mixed
- The basic unit of life that contains DNA
- The entire set of DNA which constitutes a living organism
- Different version of a gene
- The organelle which houses the genetic material
- The allele that only needs one copy to be expressed
- Condensed DNA, most human cells have 46 of these
- The allele that needs both copies to be expressed
- A specific segment of DNA that contain the protein coding region
16 Clues: Different version of a gene • The building blocks of DNA, ATCG • When the expressed alleles are mixed • The physical characteristic of a gene • The basic unit of life that contains DNA • When both alleles are independently expressed • The organelle which houses the genetic material • Condensed DNA, most human cells have 46 of these • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-12-13
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- The physical properties of an organism, from how they look to how they act
- the molecule inside cells that contain the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism
- reproduction only needs 1 parent to reproduce
- Xx
- the action or process of making a new organism
- a type of asexual reproduction , the formation of a new animal or plant tissue from the piece of the original plant or animal
- the allele that gets masked over by the domiate
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- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- the allele that masks the recessive
- XX or xx
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of genetic information from parent to child
- can be dominate or recessive
- The genetic constitution of an individual organism
- a type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism grows of the side of another
- reproduction needs 2 parents to reproduce
16 Clues: Xx • XX or xx • can be dominate or recessive • the allele that masks the recessive • reproduction needs 2 parents to reproduce • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • reproduction only needs 1 parent to reproduce • the action or process of making a new organism • the allele that gets masked over by the domiate • The genetic constitution of an individual organism • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-01-30
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- Having two identical alleles for a trait (BB or bb).
- An organism that is an exact genetic copy of another organism.
- A version of a gene that always shows its trait, even if you only have one copy. It overpowers the recessive allele.
- The specific combination of alleles you have for a trait. The genetic makeup (like Bb or bb).
- A version of a gene that only shows its trait if you have two copies of it. It's like a hidden trait.
- Having two different alleles for a trait (Bb).
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- How likely something is to happen.
- Different versions of a gene. For example, there's an allele for brown eyes and an allele for blue eyes.
- Long strands of DNA, like threads, that contain all your genetic information.
- The physical expression of a trait. What you actually see (like blue eyes).
- A square used to predict the possible combinations of genes offspring can inherit from their parents.
- The molecule that carries genetic information.
- Having two different versions of a gene for a trait (one from each parent).
- Having two identical versions of a gene for a trait (one from each parent).
- small sections of DNA on chromosomes that determine specific traits. Think of them as the instructions for building a characteristic.
- A characteristic you have, like eye color or height. It can come from your parents or be influenced by your surroundings.
16 Clues: How likely something is to happen. • The molecule that carries genetic information. • Having two different alleles for a trait (Bb). • Having two identical alleles for a trait (BB or bb). • An organism that is an exact genetic copy of another organism. • The physical expression of a trait. What you actually see (like blue eyes). • ...
DNA & GENETICS 2025-07-02
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- What is the shape of the DNA molecule?
- A word for the babies or young produced by parents
- A thread-like structure made of DNA and protein
- This type of variation shows a range, like height
- Stores our DNA
- A trait you learn or develop after birth
- What genes code for
- The single new cell formed when a sperm and egg join
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- A genetic condition where you have 47 chromosomes
- Differences between individuals of the same species
- This type of variation shows clear categories like blood group
- A feature that helps an organism survive
- A characteristic you are born with because it was passed on through your genes
- Inherited information passed from parents to offspring
- the molecule that carries genetic instructions
- The number of chromosomes in a human body cell
16 Clues: Stores our DNA • What genes code for • What is the shape of the DNA molecule? • A feature that helps an organism survive • A trait you learn or develop after birth • the molecule that carries genetic instructions • The number of chromosomes in a human body cell • A thread-like structure made of DNA and protein • A genetic condition where you have 47 chromosomes • ...
Genetics PWHS 2025-02-24
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- A genotype with one dominant and one recessive allele (Aa)[pg.384-385]
- A copy of a gene, made in transcription [pg.442-447]
- Making mRNA based on a gene[pg.442-447]
- Different versions of genes [pg.380]
- A trait which requires only one allele to be seen[pg.380]
- A trait which requires two alleles to be seen[pg.380]
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- A square which helps solve genetics problems[pg.384-385]
- a triplet (3) RNA bases which codes for an amino acid [pg.442-447]
- Making a protein based on mRNA[pg.442-447]
- The pair of alleles someone has for a trait (AA, Aa, or aa)[pg.384-385]
- Scientist who discovered many rules of inheritance [pg.378]
- A description of an organism's trait (Blue eyes. Brown eyes)[pg.384-385]
- Translation happens here[pg.442-447]
- Replication and Transcription happen here[pg.442-447]
- A genotype with matching alleles (AA or aa) [pg.384-385]
- A segment of DNA that codes for a protein [pg.380]
16 Clues: Translation happens here[pg.442-447] • Different versions of genes [pg.380] • Making mRNA based on a gene[pg.442-447] • Making a protein based on mRNA[pg.442-447] • A segment of DNA that codes for a protein [pg.380] • A copy of a gene, made in transcription [pg.442-447] • Replication and Transcription happen here[pg.442-447] • ...
Genetics 2016-09-14
8 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • we have 23 pairs of these • chromosomes are made up of • they are a small section of DNA • a scientist that studies genetics • chromosomes are found in the cell's • the science of how living things pass on traits • how many chemical bases make up the code in our DNA
Genetics 2016-09-14
8 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • we have 23 pairs of these • they are a small section of DNA • a scientist that studies genetics • chromosomes are made up of ------- • chromosomes are found in the cell's ------- • the science of how living things pass on traits • how many chemical bases make up the code in our DNA
Bio Final Exam 2022-05-11
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- all living things are made up of cells
- Uncontrolled cell growth
- method for genetics
- the process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes and then segregates them
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- Help define an entire ecosystem
- a process that plants and algae use to turn carbon dioxide from the air into sugar, the food autotrophs need to grow
- Father of Genetics
- type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes
- observable characteristics
- spontaneous net movement or diffusion of solvent molecules
10 Clues: Father of Genetics • method for genetics • Uncontrolled cell growth • observable characteristics • Help define an entire ecosystem • all living things are made up of cells • spontaneous net movement or diffusion of solvent molecules • the process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes and then segregates them • ...
Alan Schudel 2021-12-01
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- combination of alleles an organism has. (genetic traits)
- An organism with at least one dominant allele will exhibit
- separation of alleles during gamete formation
- Alternate forms of a gene/factor. A or a
- created from cross of true-breeding individuals
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- How an organism appears. (physical traits)
- The scientific study of heredity
- specific characteristic (e.g., seed color, plant height) of an individual
- A third (new) phenotype appears in the
- Principles of genetics were developed in the mid 19th century by
10 Clues: The scientific study of heredity • A third (new) phenotype appears in the • Alternate forms of a gene/factor. A or a • How an organism appears. (physical traits) • separation of alleles during gamete formation • created from cross of true-breeding individuals • combination of alleles an organism has. (genetic traits) • ...
History of biology 2024-09-17
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- The first name of the man who established the principles of genetics through experiments
- Charles Darwin is known for the Theory of ...
- Schleiden and Schwann developed the theory of what?
- A type of biology that studies the chemical structures and processes of the basic units of life
- The study of heredity
- Ancient Greek physician, studied anatomy
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- "Father of Biology"
- Who developed binomial nomenclature?
- Published the book "On the Fabric of the Human Body"
- Who discovered the circulation of blood?
10 Clues: "Father of Biology" • The study of heredity • Who developed binomial nomenclature? • Who discovered the circulation of blood? • Ancient Greek physician, studied anatomy • Charles Darwin is known for the Theory of ... • Schleiden and Schwann developed the theory of what? • Published the book "On the Fabric of the Human Body" • ...
Genetics Unit Review 2022-12-09
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- Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid; the molecule which holds an organism's genetic material.
- Type of reproduction in which the offspring take genetic material from two parents.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- The study of the passing down of traits.
- The physical traits an organism inherits
- The living result of reproduction
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- known as the "Father of Genetics"
- Any characteristic inherited from a parent.
- Genotype with one dominant and one recessive gene.
- Genotype with either two recessive or two dominant genes.
- The passing down of traits from one generation to the next.
- Type of reproduction in which the offspring are genetically identical to the parent
12 Clues: known as the "Father of Genetics" • The living result of reproduction • The genetic makeup of an organism. • The study of the passing down of traits. • The physical traits an organism inherits • Any characteristic inherited from a parent. • Genotype with one dominant and one recessive gene. • Genotype with either two recessive or two dominant genes. • ...
Genetic Crossword 2023-01-31
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- THE APPEARANCE OF AN ORGANISM
- A CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINED BY GENETICS
- FINGERPRINTING THE STUDY OF YOUR DNA TO FIND THE STUFF IN YOUR GENES THAT ONLY YOU HAVE.
- GENETIC TRAITS BEING PASSED FROM A PARENT TO AN OFFSPRING
- THE ALLELE THAT IS ONLY EXPRESSED WHEN HOMOZYGOUS (aa)
- IDENTICAL ALLELES OF A GENE
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- DIFFERENT FORM OF A GENE (Aa,AA,aa)
- THE ALLELE WITH THE TRAIT THAT OVERPOWERS THE OTHER ONE
- DIFFERENT ALLELES OF A GENE
- WHATS PAST ON FROM A PARENT TO OFFSPRING
- A PART OF DNA THAT IS FOUND IN CHROMOSOMES AND CODE FOR HEREDITARY TRAITS
- THE GENETIC BUILD OF A LIVING ORGANISM
12 Clues: DIFFERENT ALLELES OF A GENE • IDENTICAL ALLELES OF A GENE • THE APPEARANCE OF AN ORGANISM • DIFFERENT FORM OF A GENE (Aa,AA,aa) • THE GENETIC BUILD OF A LIVING ORGANISM • A CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINED BY GENETICS • WHATS PAST ON FROM A PARENT TO OFFSPRING • THE ALLELE THAT IS ONLY EXPRESSED WHEN HOMOZYGOUS (aa) • THE ALLELE WITH THE TRAIT THAT OVERPOWERS THE OTHER ONE • ...
Survival Stories Study Guide 2026-02-20
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- most prokaryotes reproduce through a process called binary ___________
- a __________ model will tell us if the offspring are male or female
- lactose __________ is being unable to break down lactose in milk
- part of the bacteria that contains chromosomes and ribosomes
- the United States is the leading consumers of ______
- the plasma __________ controls what enters and exits the bacteria
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- parents can pass down __________ to their offspring in their genetics
- the lower-case letter represents a _____________ allele
- we can modify ____________ to help organisms survive
- Giraffes have long necks that allow them to see long ______________
- carries genetic information for bacteria
- the capital letter represents a ___________ allele
12 Clues: carries genetic information for bacteria • the capital letter represents a ___________ allele • we can modify ____________ to help organisms survive • the United States is the leading consumers of ______ • the lower-case letter represents a _____________ allele • part of the bacteria that contains chromosomes and ribosomes • ...
Intro to Genetics 2021-11-15
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- Gregor Mendel is the ________ of genetics
- the genetic makeup of an individual.
- Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to__________.
- Most traits that Mendel studied came in _______ forms.
- the branch of biology that studies heredity
- this means that plant can only produce offspring with the same trait as them when they self fertilize (e.g. purple flowers)
- different forms of a gene
- If they are both lower case(tt), the individual is homozygous
- Who was the first to study patterns of inheritance?
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- The ratio in the F-2 generation always came out to _____ to one.
- what did Mendel use to do most of his experiments?
- the physical quality of an individual (tall, short)
- pea seeds can either be round or _______
- These alleles are always written as capital letters
- when the alleles of the genotype are different
15 Clues: different forms of a gene • the genetic makeup of an individual. • pea seeds can either be round or _______ • Gregor Mendel is the ________ of genetics • the branch of biology that studies heredity • when the alleles of the genotype are different • what did Mendel use to do most of his experiments? • the physical quality of an individual (tall, short) • ...
genetics and hereditys 2024-01-08
6 Clues: genetic information • when the genetics Aa • when the genetics are pure or AA • how you can get an idea of the genetics • one of two or more alternative forms of a gene • carrying genetic information in the form of genes
Genetics 1 - G9 2022-02-22
13 Clues: aka child • _____mine • DNA segments • ________somes • makes up genes • study of genes • gene expression • the original dog • macromolecule acid • combines with guanine • combines with thymine • determines who breeds • survival of the ________
Unit 5 Test 2021-02-20
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- the molecule that contains the genetic information on the chromosome
- different versions of a gene (letters)
- the scientific study of heredity
- having two different alleles for a trait
- an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
- a threadlike, gene-carrying structure found in the nucleus
- describes a trait that covers over another form of that trait
- diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
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- a part of the cell that contains the DNA
- a trait that is hidden when a dominant allele is present (only shows when there are two)
- father of modern genetics
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring.
- an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
- having two of the same alleles for a trait
15 Clues: father of modern genetics • the scientific study of heredity • different versions of a gene (letters) • a part of the cell that contains the DNA • having two different alleles for a trait • having two of the same alleles for a trait • passing of traits from parents to offspring • an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits • ...
Genetics Cross word puzzle by Ziva 2024-03-07
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- The gene from one parent that is not seen on the offspring
- Father of genetics
- The gene from one parent that is shown on the offspring
- The passing of traits and Characteristics from parents to offspring
- A chain of genetic instructions from parents
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- Traits that came from parents through DNA
- A structure that carries all the genetic information of an organism
- All the DNA that makes up one trait
- The study of how features are passed from parents
- Traits learned or given after birth
10 Clues: Father of genetics • All the DNA that makes up one trait • Traits learned or given after birth • Traits that came from parents through DNA • A chain of genetic instructions from parents • The study of how features are passed from parents • The gene from one parent that is shown on the offspring • The gene from one parent that is not seen on the offspring • ...
puzzling forensics 2014-02-24
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- full of love
- error prone thinking process
- embryo profiling
- establishing the order
- rules to protect us all
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- study of small creatures
- intergovernmental organization
- unique mark
- separation technique
- rightness
- breakdown after death
- being taken against ones will
- master of deduction
- location of crime
- rational thinking
- science of genes
- innocent nurse
- small sample
18 Clues: rightness • unique mark • full of love • small sample • innocent nurse • embryo profiling • science of genes • location of crime • rational thinking • master of deduction • separation technique • breakdown after death • establishing the order • rules to protect us all • study of small creatures • error prone thinking process • being taken against ones will • intergovernmental organization
Lab Week 2023 2023-04-24
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- 96-head pipettor
- study of heredity
- auto-pipettor
- vortex
- in progress
- annual weeklong celebration of lab workers
- hasn't happened yet
- protection
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- the code for life
- disposable, plastic, used in conjunction with 6 down
- biological subdiscipline
- liquid transfer
- fume vent
- Natera's MRD test
- magnetic
- spin down
- auto-pipettor of varying volumes
- est. 2004
18 Clues: vortex • magnetic • fume vent • spin down • est. 2004 • protection • in progress • auto-pipettor • liquid transfer • 96-head pipettor • the code for life • study of heredity • Natera's MRD test • hasn't happened yet • biological subdiscipline • auto-pipettor of varying volumes • annual weeklong celebration of lab workers • disposable, plastic, used in conjunction with 6 down
AG Final 2023-05-11
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- Need it to survive
- You breath it
- From your parents
- Where animals and humans live
- Atmosphere
- Comes from decaying plants
- Smoke or dust clouds
- Place to grow plants
- Square
- Plats also produce
- anything living
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- Radiation
- Physical looks
- Control pest
- Eat plants or animals
- Plants produce it
- Genetic makeup
- Breath
- Living organism
- Pollutant from gas engines
20 Clues: Breath • Square • Radiation • Atmosphere • Control pest • You breath it • Physical looks • Genetic makeup • Living organism • anything living • From your parents • Plants produce it • Need it to survive • Plats also produce • Smoke or dust clouds • Place to grow plants • Eat plants or animals • Comes from decaying plants • Pollutant from gas engines • Where animals and humans live
Big idea 9 2022-07-15
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- - The Science of what makes you
- - another name for genetically modified foods
- - Includes genes, DNA and chromosomes
- - The genes that are strongest and show up as we are.
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- - A gene in one strand of DNA that is weaker than the corresponding gene in another strand of DNA.
- - Father of Genetics
- - A unit of heridity
- - Random changes in the DNA sequence
- - A molecule that contains the information to make proteins
- - a particular characteristic, quality or tendency that someone or something has.
10 Clues: - Father of Genetics • - A unit of heridity • - The Science of what makes you • - Random changes in the DNA sequence • - Includes genes, DNA and chromosomes • - another name for genetically modified foods • - The genes that are strongest and show up as we are. • - A molecule that contains the information to make proteins • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-04
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- an organism that can't make its own food
- cells that store DNA
- an organism with only one cell
- a process in which plants make food and energy using the sun
- when all of oen parents genetics get passed down to the offspring
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- cells that have no defined nucleus
- an organism that makes food using photosynthesis
- an organism with multiple cells
- a process in which organisms make energy without sunlight
- when both parents genetics get passed down to the offspring
10 Clues: cells that store DNA • an organism with only one cell • an organism with multiple cells • cells that have no defined nucleus • an organism that can't make its own food • an organism that makes food using photosynthesis • a process in which organisms make energy without sunlight • when both parents genetics get passed down to the offspring • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2021-01-26
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- cross cross involving one trait
- same alleles in a gene
- factors that influence the expression
- different alleles in a gene
- an offspring
- trait in that appears in homozygous
- worked on pure line of peas
- organism's genetic make up
- entire set of organism's genes
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- trait that appears in heterozygous condition
- organism's physical appearance
- only
- trait
- pair of genes
- plant that Mendel used in his study
- segment of DNA
16 Clues: only • trait • an offspring • pair of genes • segment of DNA • same alleles in a gene • organism's genetic make up • different alleles in a gene • worked on pure line of peas • organism's physical appearance • entire set of organism's genes • cross cross involving one trait • plant that Mendel used in his study • trait in that appears in homozygous • factors that influence the expression • ...
Heredity & Genetics 2021-01-12
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- a structure consisting of DNA that carries the genes determining heredity
- a part of DNA, on a chromosome, that determines traits
- a square diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
- the passage of biological traits or characteristics from parents to offspring
- any of the possible forms in which a gene for a specific trait can occur.
- the scientific study of genes and heredity
- the actual gene itself
- biological kids
- the reproductive process that involves one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent
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- the form of a gene that expresses a trait, such as hair color, in an individual organism. The dominant form of a gene overpowers the counterpart, or recessive, form located on the other of a pair of chromosomes.
- the form of a gene that is not expressed as a trait in an individual unless two such genes are inherited, one from each parent. Recessive traits are overpowered by its counterpart, or dominant, form located on the other of a pair of chromosomes
- a cell that has two different alleles
- the reproductive process involving two parents whose genetic material is combined to produce a new organism different from themselves
- passed on genetically from one generation to the next
- relating to a cell that has two identical alleles for a particular trait
- the physical appearance of a trait based on the genes
16 Clues: biological kids • the actual gene itself • a cell that has two different alleles • the scientific study of genes and heredity • passed on genetically from one generation to the next • the physical appearance of a trait based on the genes • a part of DNA, on a chromosome, that determines traits • relating to a cell that has two identical alleles for a particular trait • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-01-08
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- (Deoxyribonucleic acid) the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.
- A pair of chromosomes carrying genes that determine whether a person is a male (XY) or female (XX).
- An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits.
- A set of information that controls a trait; a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
- The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive.
- A change in a gene or chromosome.
- An organism’s genetic makeup or allele combinations.
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- The scientific study of heredity.
- the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock.
- Reproduction A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
- Allele An allele that is masked (hidden) when a dominant allele is present.
- (Purebred) Having two identical alleles for a trait (AA or aa) also known as Purebred.
- A Square chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
- (Hybrid) Having two different alleles for a trait. (Aa) also known as Hybrid.
- The full DNA sequence of an organism.
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through genes.
16 Clues: The scientific study of heredity. • A change in a gene or chromosome. • The full DNA sequence of an organism. • An organism’s genetic makeup or allele combinations. • An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits. • the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock. • The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-01-12
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- located in the nucleus; determines the genetic makeup of an organism
- a table used to predict the traits of offspring from sexual reproduction
- the trait that is over powered by the dominant trait
- always the same; never changing
- Behavioral or physical characteristics of an organism that is expressed by genes and or influenced by the environment
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the physical appearance of an organism
- the passage of genetic instruction from one generation to another
- one pair of genes that determine a specific trait
- the product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents
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- genetic material given to offspring is IDENTICAL to the parent and each other
- it determines if the trait is present. more powerful than the recessive traits
- genetic material is passed on from both parents. 23 chromosome from the mom and 23 chromosomes for the dad
- made of DNA located in the nucleus and contains genetic information
- difference(s) between two or more things
- part of the DNA found on a chromosome and determines the passing on of traits
16 Clues: always the same; never changing • the genetic makeup of an organism • the physical appearance of an organism • difference(s) between two or more things • one pair of genes that determine a specific trait • the trait that is over powered by the dominant trait • the passage of genetic instruction from one generation to another • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2019-03-13
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- An alternate form of a gene for a specific trait or gene product.
- The passing of genes from parents to offspring; the genes are expressed in the traits of the offspring.
- A characteristic that results from practice.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- Reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells combine to form offspring with genetic material from both cells.
- The study of heredity.
- The observable characteristics of an organism.
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- A chart used to show all the ways genes from two parents can combine and be passed to offspring.
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome.
- Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- The genetic makeup of an organism; all the genes that an organism has.
- When two different copies are present in the genotype.
- A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.
- The new organisms produced by one or two parent organisms.
- A particular gene that has identical alleles on both homologous chromosomes.
- An allele that is not expressed when combined with the dominant form of the gene.
16 Clues: The study of heredity. • A segment of DNA on a chromosome. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • A characteristic that results from practice. • The observable characteristics of an organism. • When two different copies are present in the genotype. • A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring. • ...
Genetics Vocab 2018-12-05
Across
- the passing of trait from your mom and dad
- when both traits are the same (lowercase, lowercase, uppercase, uppercase)
- represented as a letter on a punnett square
- when BOTH traits show as a phenotype
- a method to find out the percentage of likelihood of traits
- when two or more genes control the trait
- process of sexual reproduction when a male and female cells go together to form a new cell
- when both traits are different (uppercase, lowercase)
- cell division (asexually)
- a section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
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- physical trait you see
- when both traits show but the BLENDING of the two traits
- a allele that WILL show in someway
- a characteristic that a organism can pass off to the offsprings through genes
- sperm and egg cell division (sexually)
- your genetic code (in your genes)
16 Clues: physical trait you see • cell division (asexually) • your genetic code (in your genes) • a allele that WILL show in someway • when BOTH traits show as a phenotype • sperm and egg cell division (sexually) • when two or more genes control the trait • the passing of trait from your mom and dad • represented as a letter on a punnett square • ...
Genetics vocab 2018-12-05
Across
- different forms of a gene that control what you look like naturally
- Two identical alleles
- Cell division that produces sperm cells and eggs
- Both alleles are fully expressed
- one allele is not completely dominant
- An organism that can pass on its offspring by genes, also a characteristic
- The genetic makeup or allele combination of an organism
- Two different alleles
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- hidden when the opposite is present
- Two dominant or recessive genes for a trait
- traits that are controlled by two and onward genes
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring
- always shows up in the organism
- The physical appearance of an organism
- Cell division that divides into nuclei ending in the same number of chromosomes
- Two different alleles for a trait
16 Clues: Two identical alleles • Two different alleles • always shows up in the organism • Both alleles are fully expressed • Two different alleles for a trait • hidden when the opposite is present • one allele is not completely dominant • The physical appearance of an organism • Two dominant or recessive genes for a trait • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • ...
Genetics Crossword 2013-09-27
Across
- What does a capital letter mean for a punnett square?
- Who is the father of genetics?
- What is a cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes?
- What is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell?
- What is one or two alternative forms of a gene?
- What is a Hybrid?
- What is a threadlike structure of nucleic acids?
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- What is a cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes?
- What is the action or process of fertilizing an egg?
- What is charcterized by a capital letter?
- What does a lowercase letter mean for a punnett square?
- What is hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to a specified gene?
- What is a mature haploid male or female germ cell?
- What is a hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes?
- What is a purebred?
- What is the physical appearance of the gene?
16 Clues: What is a Hybrid? • What is a purebred? • Who is the father of genetics? • What is charcterized by a capital letter? • What is the physical appearance of the gene? • What is one or two alternative forms of a gene? • What is a threadlike structure of nucleic acids? • What is a mature haploid male or female germ cell? • What is the action or process of fertilizing an egg? • ...
Molecular Genetics 2014-01-11
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- RNA contains this type of sugar
- The repeating subunit that forms DNA molecules
- These genes are always switched on
- A ___ group resides on the 5' end of a DNA strand
- This type of protein binds to an operator site to prevent transcription
- This strand is continuously synthesized during DNA replication
- This operon regulates the production of the amino acid tryptophan
- This enzyme builds RNA primers
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- The process in which an mRNA molecule is formed
- These fragments are found on the lagging strand
- Spliceosomes remove these from the primary transcript
- DNA ___ relieves tension caused by unwinding DNA during DNA replication
- This scientist experimented with Acetabularia
- This type of bond holds together 2 bases in DNA molecules
- This codon signals the ribosome to commence translation
- This type of mutation does not cause any phenotypic change in an organism
16 Clues: This enzyme builds RNA primers • RNA contains this type of sugar • These genes are always switched on • This scientist experimented with Acetabularia • The repeating subunit that forms DNA molecules • The process in which an mRNA molecule is formed • These fragments are found on the lagging strand • A ___ group resides on the 5' end of a DNA strand • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-01-03
Across
- the passage of genetic material from parents to offspring
- the likelihood of an event.
- one of two or more forms that a gene could take.
- a characteristic of an organism.
- the offspring of genetically different parents.
- a molecule found in the cell nucleus that encodes genetic information.
- DNA is short for _____________
- having two alleles that are the same.
- a segment of DNA that determines or helps to determine a trait.
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- an allele that is not expressed when the dominant allele is present.
- a diagram that shows the possible offspring of two parents.
- the physical appearance of an organism.
- allele that is always expressed when it is present
- having two alleles that are different.
- the genetic makeup of an organism.
- the passage of genetic information from a parent or parents to offspring.
16 Clues: the likelihood of an event. • DNA is short for _____________ • a characteristic of an organism. • the genetic makeup of an organism. • having two alleles that are the same. • having two alleles that are different. • the physical appearance of an organism. • the offspring of genetically different parents. • one of two or more forms that a gene could take. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-11-30
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- physical makeup of an organism
- what DNA stands for
- diagram that show the offspring probability from the combination of parents' alleles
- Tt is what kind of genotype
- a factor that can cause a change in genetic material such as UV light or x-ray radiation
- type of reproduction where offspring is identical to the parent
- type of genetic technology where defective genes are replaced with functional copies
- DNA's structure is called a
- type of genetic technology that involves the manipulation of an organism's entire genome
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- process that makes proteins by going from DNA to RNA to proteins
- organelle where DNA is stored at in cells
- genetic makeup of an organism such as aa
- advantage of sexual reproduction
- nitrogen base that replaces T in RNA
- sugar in RNA
- how many alleles do you have for every trait
16 Clues: sugar in RNA • what DNA stands for • Tt is what kind of genotype • DNA's structure is called a • physical makeup of an organism • advantage of sexual reproduction • nitrogen base that replaces T in RNA • genetic makeup of an organism such as aa • organelle where DNA is stored at in cells • how many alleles do you have for every trait • ...
Plant Genetics 2024-02-15
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- small synthetic organic compound
- plant growth regulator which promotes shoot formation from growing plant cells
- random exchange of genes results in mixture of parental characteristics
- having a single set of chromosomes
- pair of homologous chromosomes
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- decomposition of a chemical compound by reaction with water
- protein structures which move chromosomes through the cell
- physical of psychological characteristics of an organism
- cytoplasmic division of a cell which results in two daughter cells
- having a pair of each type of chromosome; chromosome number is doubled
- destruction of cells from the inside out
- where microtubules are produced
- heritable genetic characteristics of an organisms
- two strands into which a chromosome divides during cell division
- region of the chromosome where microtubules attach
- gene or genetic material from one plant which has been place in another
16 Clues: pair of homologous chromosomes • where microtubules are produced • small synthetic organic compound • having a single set of chromosomes • destruction of cells from the inside out • heritable genetic characteristics of an organisms • region of the chromosome where microtubules attach • physical of psychological characteristics of an organism • ...
Genetics Review 2023-02-09
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- This is an x-linked genetic disorder that Queen Victoria passed to several of her 9 children
- This refers to someone who has a heterozygous genotype, and therefore can pass the recessive allele to their offspring
- An organism with two of the same alleles for a trait
- This is an x-linked trait that affects vision
- When someone has 3 copies of a chromosome
- One version of a trait
- A genotype is the "instruction manual" for the...
- Someone's genes for a trait
- A change in DNA
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- This is a type of chart used to track a trait through multiple generations of a family
- A tool that helps predict the genotypes of potential offspring between two organisms
- In this type of dominance, individuals who are heterozygous show a blend of the two alleles
- In this type of dominance, individuals who are heterozygous show both alleles of the trait
- Humans have 23 pairs of these in each of their somatic (body) cells
- This is a picture of a person's chromosomes
- An organism with one dominant and one recessive allele for a trait
16 Clues: A change in DNA • One version of a trait • Someone's genes for a trait • When someone has 3 copies of a chromosome • This is a picture of a person's chromosomes • This is an x-linked trait that affects vision • A genotype is the "instruction manual" for the... • An organism with two of the same alleles for a trait • ...
Genetics/DNA 2024-03-18
Across
- The passing of genes from parents to offspring.
- A special kind of cell division that produces haploid cells.
- A ratio that compares a number to 100.
- A gamete that forms in the reproductive organs of a female.
- When a sperm and egg combine to form one new cell.
- The actual characteristics an organism has.
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- The allele that is expressed in the phenotype when two copies of it are present on the homologs.
- The allele that is expressed in the phenotype even if it is the only copy present in the genotype.
- Compares or shows the relationship between two quantities
- Cells that contain half the usual number of chromosomes—one chromosome from each pair.
- The likelihood of a specific outcome in relation to the total number of possible outcomes.
- A unit of heredity that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and codes for a particular product.
- Square Illustrates how the parents' alleles might combine in offspring.
- The genes an organism has, or its genetic constitution.
- A gamete that forms in the reproductive organs of a male.
- The various forms of the same gene.
16 Clues: The various forms of the same gene. • A ratio that compares a number to 100. • The actual characteristics an organism has. • The passing of genes from parents to offspring. • When a sperm and egg combine to form one new cell. • The genes an organism has, or its genetic constitution. • Compares or shows the relationship between two quantities • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-06-07
Across
- the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- a specific characteristic of an individual.
- square diagrams that are used to determine the risk of offspring being affected when the mode of transmission and the parents' carrier status are known.
- any observable feature, or trait, of an organism, whether acquired or inherited.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- an organism's reproductive cells.
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- how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
- the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete
- a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual.
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- the observable physical properties of an organism
- thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
16 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • an organism's reproductive cells. • a specific characteristic of an individual. • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • the observable physical properties of an organism • the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2023-01-04
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- ลักษณะทำงพันธุกรรมที่ allele หนึ่งไม่สามารถข่มอีก allele หนึ่งได้อย่ำงสมบูรณ์ ทำให้สิ่งมีชีวิตที่เป็น heterozygous แสดง phenotype ที่อยู่ระหว่าง phenotype ของสิ่งมีชีวิตที่เป็น homozygous ทั้งสองแบบ
- ลักษณะของสิ่งมีชีวิตที่ปรำกฏซึ่งเป็นผลจำกกำรแสดงออกของยีน
- สภาพของยีน โดยทั่วไปประกอบด้วย 2 allele โดย allele หนึ่งได้มำจากพ่อและอีก allele หนึ่งได้มาจากแม่
- แอลลีลที่ไม่แสดง phenotype ใน heterozygote
- สภาพของยีนที่มี allele เหมือนกัน
- สภาพของยีนที่มี allele ต่างกัน
- การถ่ายทอดลักษณะทำงพันธุกรรมที่สิ่งมีชีวิตเป็น heterozygous แสดง phenotype ของทั้งสอง แอลลีลร่วมกัน
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- รูปแบบของยีนที่ควบคุมลักษณะเดียวกัน ที่อยู่บนตำแหน่งเดียวกันของ homologous chromosome
- กลุ่มของยีนที่อยู่บนโครโมโซมเดียวกัน ที่มีแนวโน้มจะถ่ายทอดไปพร้อมๆ กัน มำกกว่ำที่จะถ่ำยทอดอย่ำงเป็นอิสระต่อกัน
- หน่วยที่ควบคุมลักษณะทำงพันธุกรรมของสิ่งมีชีวิต เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของ DNA
- การผสมพันธุ์โดยพิจารณาเพียงลักษณะเดียว
- ลักษณะทำงพันธุกรรมที่ควบคุมโดย allele มำกกว่ำสอง allele ในหนึ่ง locus บน homologous chromosome ทำให้แสดงลักษณะได้มากกว่า 2 ลักษณะ ซึ่งควบคุมโดยแอลลีลหลายแอลลีล
- โครโมโซมที่มีลักษณะเหมือนกัน ขนาดเท่ากัน ตำแหน่งเซนโทรเมียร์ตรงกัน และมียีนที่ควบคุมลักษณะเดียวกันที่ตำแหน่งตรงกัน
- แอลลีลที่แสดง phenotype ใน heterozygote
- ตำแหน่งของยีนที่อยู่บนโครโมโซม
- allele หลายคู่บนหลายโลคัสของโครโมโซมที่ควบคุมลักษณะทางพันธุกรรมเดียวกัน ทำให้แสดงลักษณะที่มีความแปรผันแบบต่อเนื่อง
16 Clues: ตำแหน่งของยีนที่อยู่บนโครโมโซม • สภาพของยีนที่มี allele ต่างกัน • สภาพของยีนที่มี allele เหมือนกัน • การผสมพันธุ์โดยพิจารณาเพียงลักษณะเดียว • แอลลีลที่แสดง phenotype ใน heterozygote • แอลลีลที่ไม่แสดง phenotype ใน heterozygote • ลักษณะของสิ่งมีชีวิตที่ปรำกฏซึ่งเป็นผลจำกกำรแสดงออกของยีน • หน่วยที่ควบคุมลักษณะทำงพันธุกรรมของสิ่งมีชีวิต เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของ DNA • ...
Genetics Review 2023-01-29
Across
- An organism's physical appearance
- When an organism has two of the same alleles for a trait
- An organism's genetic makeup
- The amount of chromosomes in an offspring that comes from each parent
- When an organism has two different alleles for a trait
- A tool geneticists use to predict the possible offspring of two parents
- The type of selection that occurs when humans choose which parents to breed based on their desirable traits
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- The version of a trait that will always show up when present
- A structure in the nucleus of a cell that is made of DNA and protein
- The version of a trait that will only show up if the dominant version is not present
- An error that can occur when making a copy of a DNA molecule
- The molecule that contains the genetic code and all instructions for all living things
- A genetically determined characteristic
- the different versions of a trait
- The type of selection that occurs when organisms that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
- A set of instructions on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
16 Clues: An organism's genetic makeup • An organism's physical appearance • the different versions of a trait • A genetically determined characteristic • When an organism has two different alleles for a trait • When an organism has two of the same alleles for a trait • The version of a trait that will always show up when present • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2021-03-23
Genetics Wrap-Up 2022-12-21
Across
- The molecule that codes for everything in our bodies
- How many copies of each chromosome you inherit
- Trait that expressed only if both alleles are present
- The study of DNA and inheritance
- A sequence of DNA that codes for a trait
- A threadlike structure made of tightly coiled DNA
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- A visual tool used to show how genetics can pass from parent to child
- Different versions of a gene
- Trait that is expressed if its allele is present
- A genetically determined characteristic
10 Clues: Different versions of a gene • The study of DNA and inheritance • A genetically determined characteristic • A sequence of DNA that codes for a trait • How many copies of each chromosome you inherit • Trait that is expressed if its allele is present • A threadlike structure made of tightly coiled DNA • The molecule that codes for everything in our bodies • ...
Lesson 14 Anatomy Crossword 2019-09-12
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- a recognizable physical characteristic
- smaller units of DNA
- the study of genes and heredity
- time around 10 -14 yrs of age when the human body is changing from one of a child’s and moving toward that of an adult
- Our ______________ determine our traits and are found in our DNA.
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- produces cells used for growth and repair
- genetics and environment are two factors that affect ____________.
- God created our cells to be able to ___________.
- How does life begin?
- produces cells used for sexual reproduction
10 Clues: smaller units of DNA • How does life begin? • the study of genes and heredity • a recognizable physical characteristic • produces cells used for growth and repair • produces cells used for sexual reproduction • God created our cells to be able to ___________. • Our ______________ determine our traits and are found in our DNA. • ...
module 12 2016-11-17
Across
- Papīrs
- ģenētika
- dators
- aspirīns
- antropoģija
- meteoroloģija
- kompass
- internets
- Ritenis
- Astrenomija
- telefons
- baterija
- pelicilīns
- ekaloģja
- mikro shēma
- skaitīkļi
- ierocis
- Bioloģija
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- ledusskapis
- Velosipēds
- ģeogrāfija
- Arhioloģija
- poga
- psiholoģija
- zooloģija
- arhitektūra
- ekanomika
- kamera
- ķīmija
- Rāvējslēdzējs
- fizikia
- indžinier zinātne
- Ģeoloģija
- medicīna
- spuldze
- Botānika
- sērkociņš
37 Clues: poga • Papīrs • dators • kamera • ķīmija • kompass • Ritenis • fizikia • spuldze • ierocis • ģenētika • aspirīns • telefons • baterija • medicīna • ekaloģja • Botānika • zooloģija • ekanomika • internets • Ģeoloģija • sērkociņš • skaitīkļi • Bioloģija • Velosipēds • ģeogrāfija • pelicilīns • ledusskapis • Arhioloģija • psiholoģija • arhitektūra • antropoģija • Astrenomija • mikro shēma • meteoroloģija • Rāvējslēdzējs • indžinier zinātne
9 2025-06-05
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- Training discipline.
- Livestock mover.
- Genetic change.
- Ancestry record.
- Pet reproduction.
- All eater.
- Pet permit.
- Egg warmer.
- Canine dancing.
- Game retriever.
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- Newly born.
- Meat eater.
- Enclosed habitat.
- Plant eater.
- Pet database.
- Pet ID implant.
- Mixed parents.
- Dog relay race.
- Heredity study.
- Frisbee dog.
- Genetic copy.
- Show winner.
- Obstacle course.
- Pet's beginning.
- ID disc.
25 Clues: ID disc. • All eater. • Newly born. • Meat eater. • Pet permit. • Egg warmer. • Plant eater. • Frisbee dog. • Show winner. • Pet database. • Genetic copy. • Mixed parents. • Genetic change. • Pet ID implant. • Dog relay race. • Heredity study. • Canine dancing. • Game retriever. • Livestock mover. • Ancestry record. • Obstacle course. • Pet's beginning. • Enclosed habitat. • Pet reproduction. • Training discipline.
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, KTS GDC RAYADURG 2024-01-07
Genetics Crossword 2020-05-15
Across
- the study of heredity
- pair of identical chromosomes
- trait that hides in the background expressed as a lowercase letter
- the physical expression of a trait
- different form of a characteristic that varies in different organisms
- the trait that overshadows and is expressed as a capital letter
- the passing of physical characteristics from parent to offspring
- when two alleles for one trait are the same
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- a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- any event that alters genetic structure for the offspring
- process that produces for gametes, sperm or egg, that are used to pass a parent's traits to offspring
- when two different alleles for one trait are present
- cell reproduction when one cell becomes two exact cells
- differences between offspring caused by alternate forms of dna
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- the genetic makeup of one organism
16 Clues: the study of heredity • deoxyribonucleic acid • pair of identical chromosomes • the physical expression of a trait • the genetic makeup of one organism • when two alleles for one trait are the same • when two different alleles for one trait are present • cell reproduction when one cell becomes two exact cells • any event that alters genetic structure for the offspring • ...
Genetics Crossword 2020-05-21
Across
- single strand of nucleotides
- 1 diploid → 4 haploid
- 23 chromosomes
- contains genes
- physical makeup
- The "Father of Genetics"
- 2 of the same allele
- 1 diploid → 2 diploid
- 36 chromosomes
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- 4 chemicals that make up DNA
- alleles of the same gene are both expressed
- Biological inheritance
- genetic makeup
- 2 different alleles in one genotype
- Variations of a gene
- variations of a characteristic
16 Clues: 23 chromosomes • genetic makeup • contains genes • 36 chromosomes • physical makeup • Variations of a gene • 2 of the same allele • 1 diploid → 4 haploid • 1 diploid → 2 diploid • Biological inheritance • The "Father of Genetics" • single strand of nucleotides • 4 chemicals that make up DNA • variations of a characteristic • 2 different alleles in one genotype • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2019-03-13
Across
- The study of heredity.
- A particular gene that has identical alleles on both homologous chromosomes.
- The genetic makeup of an organism; all the genes that an organism has.
- The passing of genes from parents to offspring; the genes are expressed in the traits of the offspring.
- Reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells combine to form offspring with genetic material from both cells.
- The new organisms produced by one or two parent organisms.
- A characteristic that results from practice.
- When two different copies are present in the genotype.
- An allele that is not expressed when combined with the dominant form of the gene.
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome.
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- The observable characteristics of an organism.
- A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.
- Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- A chart used to show all the ways genes from two parents can combine and be passed to offspring.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- An alternate form of a gene for a specific trait or gene product.
16 Clues: The study of heredity. • A segment of DNA on a chromosome. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • A characteristic that results from practice. • The observable characteristics of an organism. • When two different copies are present in the genotype. • A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring. • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2023-02-27
Across
- a type of inheritance in which two versions of the same gene are expressed separately into another person.
- offspring of parents that differ in genetically determined traits.
- a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two people with known genotypes are given
- One of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- how likely something is to happen.
- the scientific study of genes and heredity
- most important or powerful.
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- having two identical alleles of a particular gene.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
- investigate the genetic constitution of (an individual organism).
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to child to create the characteristics of the offspring.
- union of a sperm nucleus, of paternal origin, with an egg nucleus, of maternal origin, to form the primary nucleus of an embryo.
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
16 Clues: most important or powerful. • how likely something is to happen. • the scientific study of genes and heredity • a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • investigate the genetic constitution of (an individual organism). • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-05-15
Across
- the particular alleles present in an organism
- the blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens
- derived from a single fertilized egg
- of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
- an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
- any of the forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus
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- having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different
- a gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene
- of or relating to or caused by myotonia
- the full complement of proteins produced by a particular genome
- observable characteristics produced by genes and
- cell division that produces reproductive cells
- a cell that does not participate in reproduction
- relating to genes or characteristics or conditions carried on the X chromosome
- a spermatozoon or an ovum
16 Clues: a spermatozoon or an ovum • derived from a single fertilized egg • of or relating to or caused by myotonia • the particular alleles present in an organism • cell division that produces reproductive cells • observable characteristics produced by genes and • a cell that does not participate in reproduction • any of the forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus • ...
Genetics crossword 2018-12-07
16 Clues: a chart • identical • different • appearance • combinations • cell division • forms of genes • Segment of DNA • sperm and eggs • characteristic • passing of traits • trait always shows • sexual reproduction • makes up chromosomes • hidden when dominant • thread like structure
Genetics Vocab 2018-12-05
Across
- Same type of alleles
- Trait that shows (uppercase)
- Has to have 2 to show (lowercase)
- Same as Homozygous
- Alleles
- BLEND both traits
- Produces Gametes
- Same as Heterozygous
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- Both traits FULLY show
- Different type of alleles
- Physical Trait
- DNA Wrapped up
- Chart for finding Probability
- Asexual Reproduction/Division
- Trait controlled by 2 or more genes
- Half a Chromosome
16 Clues: Alleles • Physical Trait • DNA Wrapped up • Produces Gametes • BLEND both traits • Half a Chromosome • Same as Homozygous • Same type of alleles • Same as Heterozygous • Both traits FULLY show • Different type of alleles • Trait that shows (uppercase) • Chart for finding Probability • Asexual Reproduction/Division • Has to have 2 to show (lowercase) • Trait controlled by 2 or more genes
Genetics Crossword 2022-05-05
Across
- monk and botanist who formulated the laws of heredity
- a situation in which the heterozygous offspring is a blend of the parent alleles
- the mating of animals that are more closely related than the typical relationships of that species
- the physical representation of a trait
- an organisms reproductive cells
- a genotype combination that consists of 2 of the same allele
- 1 of 2 forms of a gene that arises through mutation
- the form of genetic drift of when a small group is separated from the rest of its group
- allele that requires 2 to appear in a phenotype
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- specific characteristic of an individual
- a type of inheritance in which 2 alleles are separately visible in the phenotype
- a genotype combination that consists of 2 different alleles
- allele that requires only 1 to appear in a phenotype
- diagram used to predict the genotype of an offspring
- the genetic representation of a trait
- breeding that happens due to the wants of humans
16 Clues: an organisms reproductive cells • the genetic representation of a trait • the physical representation of a trait • specific characteristic of an individual • allele that requires 2 to appear in a phenotype • breeding that happens due to the wants of humans • 1 of 2 forms of a gene that arises through mutation • allele that requires only 1 to appear in a phenotype • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-04-12
Across
- A genetic trait that an ancestor passes on to its descendants
- When the two alleles are alike (AA or aa)
- The range of expression of a trait within a population
- A structure made of coiled DNA that transfers hereditary information to the next generation
- genetic makeup of an organism
- a diagram showing the lineage of an individual and all the direct ancestors, usually to analyze the inheritance of a trait
- Different characteristics of a feature, such as eye color or hair color
- variations of genes that determine traits in organisms
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- When the two alleles are different (Aa)
- The alleles are neither dominant or recessive. Both Alleles are expressed in the offspring
- Contains an organism's genetic information and makes up chromosomes
- the trait that is masked when a the dominant allele is present
- physical appearance of a trait
- A sequence of DNA that codes for a protein which determines the trait
- the trait that is always expressed when that allele is present
- study of heredity, or the passing on of traits from an organism to its offspring
16 Clues: genetic makeup of an organism • physical appearance of a trait • When the two alleles are different (Aa) • When the two alleles are alike (AA or aa) • The range of expression of a trait within a population • variations of genes that determine traits in organisms • A genetic trait that an ancestor passes on to its descendants • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-03-04
Across
- The father of modern genetics
- Factors that determine traits
- An allele that will mask another allele
- Physical Trait
- Another way to say homozygous individuals
- This type of dominance is where the offspring have an in between outcome
- Another way to describe heterozygous
- Genetic Make-up
- The law of ___________ states that genes segregate individually away from each other
- when two of the same alleles are present (AA,aa)
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- The type of dominance is where both parents trait shows
- Must have two alleles present for the trait to show
- different forms of the same gene
- The principle of _______ states that when a dominant allele is present it will show
- The law of _____________, that genes separate from each other when gametes are formed
- when you have a dominant and recessive allele
16 Clues: Physical Trait • Genetic Make-up • The father of modern genetics • Factors that determine traits • different forms of the same gene • Another way to describe heterozygous • An allele that will mask another allele • Another way to say homozygous individuals • when you have a dominant and recessive allele • when two of the same alleles are present (AA,aa) • ...
Forest Genetics 2024-01-23
Across
- Responsible for the expression of the phenotype
- An individual having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes, and so giving rise to varying offspring
- The acronym for ribonucleic acid which transfers the genetic code from the DNA to a ribosome
- Relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
- Variant form of a given gene
- The ability of an organisms to survive and reproduce
- Functional unit of heredity
- Site on a chromosome occupied by a specific gene
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- An individual having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes and so breeding true for the corresponding characteristic
- biomolecule made up of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
- The outward appearance of a genotype
- The phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other
- The evolutionary capacity of a population to cope with a changing environment
- Transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring
- process of determining the order of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) in a DNA molecule
- Study of how living organisms transfer biological information from one generation to the next
16 Clues: Functional unit of heredity • Variant form of a given gene • The outward appearance of a genotype • Responsible for the expression of the phenotype • Site on a chromosome occupied by a specific gene • The ability of an organisms to survive and reproduce • biomolecule made up of amino acids joined by peptide bonds • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2024-02-01
Across
- chart or family tree
- segment of DNA that codes for a trait
- blending of traits
- both alleles in heterozygous individual are expressed
- allele that is only expressed in homozygous
- specific characteristic
- having two identical alleles for a trait
- physical expression of the trait expressed ex. red hair
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- having two different alleles for a given trait
- passing of characteristics from parents to children
- the genetic makeup or combination of alleles (such as Bb)
- traits controlled by multiple genes
- a chart used to predict the probability of offspring inheriting a particular trait.
- the allele that is always expressed
- different forms of the same gene
- branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
16 Clues: blending of traits • chart or family tree • specific characteristic • different forms of the same gene • traits controlled by multiple genes • the allele that is always expressed • segment of DNA that codes for a trait • having two identical alleles for a trait • allele that is only expressed in homozygous • having two different alleles for a given trait • ...
Heredity & Genetics 2025-03-28
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- a specific characteristic of an individual
- a group of organisms living in the same place at the same time
- what a human, animal or plant does or how they act
- behavior, a behavior that is acquired through experience and is not inherited genetically
- trait, a characteristic or behavior that an organism develops during its life as a result of environmental factors, and that is not passed on to offspring
- the passing of genetic information and traits from parents to their offspring
- the passing of genetic information from one generation to the next
- a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned
- trait, a characteristic or quality that is passed down from one generation to the next through DNA
- the young of a person, animal or plant
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- a specific, enclosed group of organisms
- a mother or father of a person or an animal
- what a part of the body or cell does in relation to the whole
- a special quality or appearance that makes a person, thing, or group different from others
- a series of actions that are carried out to achieve a specific result
- how traits are passed down from parents to offspring through heredity
16 Clues: the young of a person, animal or plant • a specific, enclosed group of organisms • a specific characteristic of an individual • a mother or father of a person or an animal • what a human, animal or plant does or how they act • a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned • what a part of the body or cell does in relation to the whole • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-07-14
Across
- A section of DNA that codes for a protein
- A male lion crossed with a female tiger
- A human being has 46 of them
- The male gamete
- The female gamete
- The precise location of a specific gene on a chromosome
- A sperm and egg come together to create a ______
- Chromosomes are made of this
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- Different versions of the same gene are called _______
- Chromosomes are wound around proteins called ______
- ________ peak: a hairline that comes to a distinct point
- The part of the cell where genetic material is stored
- Describes a cell that contains only one copy of each pair of chromosomes (half the total)
- Each gene codes for the creation of a ______
- Chromosome pair 23 is XY in people who are genetically ____
- A goat crossed with a sheep
16 Clues: The male gamete • The female gamete • A goat crossed with a sheep • A human being has 46 of them • Chromosomes are made of this • A male lion crossed with a female tiger • A section of DNA that codes for a protein • Each gene codes for the creation of a ______ • A sperm and egg come together to create a ______ • Chromosomes are wound around proteins called ______ • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2025-02-18
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- Actin:Is a cell protein. Used in muscular contraction, cellular movement and helps contain the cell shape.
- Homozygous:Having 2 of the same allele for a gene (GG, gg)
- Trait:A characteristic or feature of an organism.
- Codominance:Both alleles mix and their offspring's features equally show both traits. (Cow with black and white spots)
- Genotype:Genetic makeup (GG) (Gg) (gg)
- Recessive:Is a trait that is only expressed when the genotype is homozygous (gg)
- Myosin:Activating protein of muscular contractions. Works with actin to create sarcomere.
- Incomplete Dominance:When neither allele is fully dominant, so both alleles mix and their offspring has a blended phenotype.
- Allele:Different forms of genes which can cause different forms of proteins which leads to variations in a trait.
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- Phenotype:The physical look of the trait (blue eyes)
- Chromosome:Found in the cell's nucleus. Made of bundles of DNA.
- Heterozygous:Having 2 different alleles for a gene (Gg)
- Complete Dominance:The dominant variation completely masks the recessive trait (Gg)
- Gene:Segment of DNA that provides code for proteins of cellular function.
- DNA:Deoxyribonucleic acid, carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms.
- Sarcomere:Basic contractile muscle tissue unit. Made of actin and myosin, is responsible for muscle contractions.
16 Clues: Genotype:Genetic makeup (GG) (Gg) (gg) • Trait:A characteristic or feature of an organism. • Phenotype:The physical look of the trait (blue eyes) • Heterozygous:Having 2 different alleles for a gene (Gg) • Homozygous:Having 2 of the same allele for a gene (GG, gg) • Chromosome:Found in the cell's nucleus. Made of bundles of DNA. • ...
Y10 Genetics 2025-08-12
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- Cell division that produces two identical daughter cells (growth and repair).
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- Different versions of the same gene. For example, a gene for eye color might have alleles for blue eyes or brown eyes.
- The process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- The molecule described as a double helix structure containing the code for building and operating a living being.
- A specific characteristic of an organism (e.g. eye colour, height)
- The genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles it possesses for a particular gene.
- An allele that is expressed in both homozygous and heterozygous conditions.Nucleotide The building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and base.
- An allele that is only expressed when in the homozygous condition.Zygote The fertilized egg, formed when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine.
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- A thread-like structure of DNA that carries genes. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- A change in the DNA sequence.
- The observable characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A specific sequence of DNA that determines a particular trait.
- Reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that carry only one allele for each gene.
16 Clues: A change in the DNA sequence. • The passing of traits from parents to offspring. • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • A specific sequence of DNA that determines a particular trait. • The process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring. • ...
2.5 Genetics 2025-10-19
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- Cell division that halves the chromosome number and produces gametes.
- The random alignment of homologous chromosomes during meiosis, leading to variation.
- Random changes in allele frequencies, especially in small populations.
- A random change in the frequency of alleles in a population.
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- The observable characteristics or traits of an organism.
- The process where organisms better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.
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- The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
- A thread-like structure that carries genetic information in the form of genes.
- The genetic makeup or allele combination of an organism.
- The fusion of gametes from two different individuals.
- A fertilized egg cell formed by the fusion of two gametes.
- A change in the DNA sequence that creates new alleles.
- The separation of paired alleles during gamete formation.
- An allele that is only expressed when two copies are present.
- Alternate forms of the same gene.
16 Clues: Alternate forms of the same gene. • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • The fusion of gametes from two different individuals. • A change in the DNA sequence that creates new alleles. • The genetic makeup or allele combination of an organism. • The observable characteristics or traits of an organism. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2026-01-07
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- another way to describe heterzygous, inheriting 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele
- chart used to give possible combinations of genes inherited
- the letter combination representing a given trait
- a phyiscal charateristic inherited (not phenotype) examples from your notes are :eye color, hair color, height
- Brown hair (B) is dominant to blonde hair (b). Both parents are Heterozygous for having brown hair. What is the phenotype for the offspring that has 1 out of 4 chances of occuring? (MAKE A PUNNETT SQUARE)
- this is the type of gene that will only show up if no dominant gene is present. It is weaker
- this is the type of gene that always shows up if present. It is stronger
- the physical characteristics shown in words
- the two forms of each gene. Each parent donate 1 for a gene
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- inheriting the same dominant or recessive alleles
- inheriting 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele, but shows the dominant trait
- another way to describe homozygous, inheriting the same dominant or recessive alleles.
- Tall height (T) is dominant to short height (t). Both parents are Heterozygous for being tall. What is the phenotype for the offspring that has 3 out of 4 chances of occuring? (MAKE A PUNNETT SQUARE)
- the passing down of traits from parent to offspring
- a section of a chromosome that carries a code for a trait
- the chance of certain traits being passed down from parent to offspring
16 Clues: the physical characteristics shown in words • inheriting the same dominant or recessive alleles • the letter combination representing a given trait • the passing down of traits from parent to offspring • a section of a chromosome that carries a code for a trait • chart used to give possible combinations of genes inherited • ...
Intro to Genetics Week Q4 2021-03-31
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- Square shaped diagram used to determine the probable outcome of a genetic cross.
- Known as the father of genetics.
- The genotype these letters represent, AA.
- The physical characteristics of an organism.
- The genotype these letters represent, Aa.
- Term for offspring of crosses between parents with different alleles for a trait.
- _____ alleles are genes that have more than two possible alleles.
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- The passing on of traits from parent to offspring.
- An allele that can be hidden.
- Segments of DNA that determines traits.
- Both alleles contribute to the phenotype, eg. chicken feathers.
- A term, other than homozygous, that means two identical alleles.
- The scientific study of heredity.
- Wide range of skin color in humans comes from more than four different genes, this is an example of _____ traits.
- Different forms of a gene.
15 Clues: Different forms of a gene. • An allele that can be hidden. • Known as the father of genetics. • The scientific study of heredity. • Segments of DNA that determines traits. • The genotype these letters represent, AA. • The genotype these letters represent, Aa. • The physical characteristics of an organism. • The passing on of traits from parent to offspring. • ...
Introduction to Psychology 2017-10-15
U4 L4 & Genetics 2023-01-27
Across
- A condition in which two alleles are expressed such that the phenotype of heterozygous individual is an intermediate of the phenotypes of the two homozygous parents
- trait that is most likly to happen
- the number of expressed likelyhood
- trait that is most likly not to happen
- the study of heredity
- One of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic, such as hair color
- how genes are passed down
- the basic unit of heredity passed from a parent to child
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- A graphic used to determine the probability that the offspring will have that particular trait
- shown by two upper case letters
- shown by two lower case letters
- red flower+white flower=pink flower
- father of genetics
- one set of instructions for an inherited trait A allele given to offspring from parent
- Different traits/alleles
15 Clues: father of genetics • the study of heredity • Different traits/alleles • how genes are passed down • shown by two upper case letters • shown by two lower case letters • trait that is most likly to happen • the number of expressed likelyhood • red flower+white flower=pink flower • trait that is most likly not to happen • the basic unit of heredity passed from a parent to child • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2014-11-24
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- / The __________ allele is the one expressed when with a recessive.
- / The ___________ allele is expressed only when with the another of it's kind
- / A dominant and recessive allele in a pair is called _______________.
- / I inherited the brown eyed ________ from my mom.
- / All of an organisms genetics together is called _______.
- / Specific genes, Typically referring to the genetic makeup.
- / Plants that inherit all the genes of their parents are called _______.
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- / Law about the organisms and the donating of genes.
- / We are learning __________ in science class today.
- / Physical appearance of the genes.
- / When two organisms mate together it's called a _____.
- / My ______ determine what I look like.
- / An ________ is the other forms that could happen during cross.
- / Two alleles that are the same in a pair are called _____________.
14 Clues: / Physical appearance of the genes. • / My ______ determine what I look like. • / Law about the organisms and the donating of genes. • / We are learning __________ in science class today. • / I inherited the brown eyed ________ from my mom. • / When two organisms mate together it's called a _____. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2018-12-05
Across
- when two cells create one mix of themselves
- the letter combinations of the offspring
- traits that are controlled by more than one gene
- section of DNA
- having the same alleles
- a square used to predict offspring's genotypes
- when two traits are shown fully EX. speckled chickens
- having two different alleles
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- a blending of the traits Ex.pink flower
- The physical appearance based on the genotypes
- having different alleles
- when cells divide by themselves creating an exact copy
- the center of the chromosome
- another name for homozygous
- half of a chromosone
- makes up chromosones
16 Clues: section of DNA • half of a chromosone • makes up chromosones • having the same alleles • having different alleles • another name for homozygous • the center of the chromosome • having two different alleles • a blending of the traits Ex.pink flower • the letter combinations of the offspring • when two cells create one mix of themselves • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2021-01-26
Across
- cross cross involving one trait
- same alleles in a gene
- factors that influence the expression
- different alleles in a gene
- an offspring
- trait in that appears in homozygous
- worked on pure line of peas
- organism's genetic make up
- entire set of organism's genes
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- trait that appears in heterozygous condition
- organism's physical appearance
- only
- trait
- pair of genes
- plant that Mendel used in his study
- segment of DNA
16 Clues: only • trait • an offspring • pair of genes • segment of DNA • same alleles in a gene • organism's genetic make up • different alleles in a gene • worked on pure line of peas • organism's physical appearance • entire set of organism's genes • cross cross involving one trait • plant that Mendel used in his study • trait in that appears in homozygous • factors that influence the expression • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-04
Across
- monomer of a nucleic acid
- your genes code for your...
- this enzyme matches complementary bases
- this enzyme unzips the DNA backbones
- this base connects with thymine
- the enire DNA code in your cell (3billion base pairs)
- this process copies DNA
- this is the organelle where DNA is stored
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- with sugar, this is found in the DNA backbone
- base with 2 carbon-nitrogen rings
- DNAreplication happens during this mitosisstep
- this base connects with guanine
- base with 1 carbon-nitrogen ring
- egg or sperm cell
- this bond connects bases together
- there are 46 of these in a human somatic cell
16 Clues: egg or sperm cell • this process copies DNA • monomer of a nucleic acid • your genes code for your... • this base connects with guanine • this base connects with thymine • base with 1 carbon-nitrogen ring • base with 2 carbon-nitrogen rings • this bond connects bases together • this enzyme unzips the DNA backbones • this enzyme matches complementary bases • ...
Genetics Review 2021-06-28
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- one set of instructions for an inherited trait
- a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system or concept
- a comparison of two numbers using division
- one of the alternative forms of a gene’s characteristic, such as hair color. It is written as either a capital or lowercase letter
- an organism’s appearance or other detectable characteristics
- a diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family
- having two different alleles for a particular gene; one lowercase and one upper case letter (Rr)
- the likelihood that a possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event
- the entire genetic makeup of an organism; the genetic code for traits
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- a graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross
- when offspring have the phenotype of both parents; ie. stripes or spots
- when the offspring’s phenotype is a combination of the two parent’s phenotypes
- only one uppercase letter is required to see the trait which means an individual with that trait could be homozygous or heterozygous
- the passing of genetic material from parent to offspring
- requires 2 lowercase letters for trait to be expressed
- having two identical alleles for a particular trait. It means an organism is “purebred” for that trait; can be dominant or recessive.
16 Clues: a comparison of two numbers using division • one set of instructions for an inherited trait • requires 2 lowercase letters for trait to be expressed • a graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross • the passing of genetic material from parent to offspring • an organism’s appearance or other detectable characteristics • ...
science genetics 2018-12-05
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- a organized bundle of your DNA
- where both alleles are completely expressed in the organism
- section of DNA
- the physical expression of genotype
- allele is not completely dominant over the other which blends the traits
- the passing of genes to offspring
- alleles that represent the genes
- a molecule that holds our genetic code that makes us who we are
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- process that body cells go through to make new cells
- gene that is made up of more than 2 alleles
- when there are 2 different alleles
- when the 2 alleles are different
- box that helps is figure out the genotypes of offspring
- that gamete cells go through to produce offspring
- when the 2 alleles are the same
- organism with 2 dominant alleles (homozygous)
16 Clues: section of DNA • a organized bundle of your DNA • when the 2 alleles are the same • when the 2 alleles are different • alleles that represent the genes • the passing of genes to offspring • when there are 2 different alleles • the physical expression of genotype • gene that is made up of more than 2 alleles • organism with 2 dominant alleles (homozygous) • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2018-12-05
Across
- molecule holding genetic code/ information
- each human gets 23 pairs
- condition when both alleles in a gene are expressed completely
- one of two sides of a chromosome that are identical
- trait controlled by two or more genes
- hidden when dominant allele is present
- passing of traits, parents to offspring
- segment of DNA
- process of making cells through sexual reproduction
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- chart that shows possible combination of alleles that can genetically cross
- gene with more than two alleles
- trait shown physically
- characteristic an organism is able to pass down
- cell division used for growth and repair
- where two chromatids meet together to form chromosomes
- allele combinations
16 Clues: segment of DNA • allele combinations • trait shown physically • each human gets 23 pairs • gene with more than two alleles • trait controlled by two or more genes • hidden when dominant allele is present • passing of traits, parents to offspring • cell division used for growth and repair • molecule holding genetic code/ information • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-05
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- The variety of gene combinations that exist within a population
- A version of a gene
- The reproductive process that involves one parent and produces offspring identical to the parent
- A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA
- A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired
- Different forms or versions of something
- Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents
- A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring
- The basic structural and functional unit of living organisms
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- Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous
- The reproductive process involving two parents whose genetic material is combined to produce a new organism different from themselves
- Biomolecules made up of amino acids and found in all living cells that perform bodily functions
- A tool used to analyze the possible allele combinations of the offspring between two individuals
- The occurrence of an organism, trait, or gene in more than one form
- A change or damage in the DNA that permanently alters the genetic message that the gene carries
- The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA
16 Clues: A version of a gene • Different forms or versions of something • A single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA • Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous • A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring • A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired • The basic structural and functional unit of living organisms • ...
Genetics Review 2023-09-25
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- Type of reproduction; 1 parent; makes clones
- Choosing two organisms with ideal traits to reproduce together
- Type of reproduction; 2 parents; gene diversity
- Genetic copy
- Two alleles that are different
- Humans manipulating the inheritance of traits
- Two alleles that are the same
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid; carries genetic information
- Changes in DNA; these can be helpful, harmful, or neutral to the organism
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- This shape represents a male on a pedigree diagram
- This allele will only be expressed if there are two copies
- Physical characteristic that is determined by genotype
- This shape represents a female on a pedigree diagram
- Genetic family tree
- This allele is always expressed if it is present
- Organisms with DNA that has been manipulated
16 Clues: Genetic copy • Genetic family tree • Two alleles that are the same • Two alleles that are different • Type of reproduction; 1 parent; makes clones • Organisms with DNA that has been manipulated • Humans manipulating the inheritance of traits • Type of reproduction; 2 parents; gene diversity • This allele is always expressed if it is present • ...
Genetics Review 2024-03-25
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- separate units of a trait, like blue or brown eyes
- long molecules made of DNA that hold genes
- the physical appearance of a living thing
- the genetic makeup of a living thing
- the trait that is visible when other traits are present
- the trait that is hidden when other traits are present
- an image of a complete set of chromosomes
- the interactions of many genes
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- two copies of the same allele
- genetic traits are ________ from parents
- region of DNA where instructions for one trait are kept
- a monk who experimented with pea plants
- the likelihood that an event will happen
- the field of study; how genes control appearance
- different versions of a gene
- two different alleles for a trait
16 Clues: different versions of a gene • two copies of the same allele • the interactions of many genes • two different alleles for a trait • the genetic makeup of a living thing • a monk who experimented with pea plants • genetic traits are ________ from parents • the likelihood that an event will happen • the physical appearance of a living thing • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-02-12
Across
- result of mating from parents with genetically similar kind
- two of the same alleles
- a table that shows all possible genetic outcomes of reproduction
- two different alleles
- The trait that is being domunated
- A genetically determined characteristic
- The trait that covers over
- heredity passed on from parents
- an alternate form of a gene
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- outward physical appearance
- an organisms genetic makeup
- Father of genetics
- a thread like substance in the nucleus(46 of these)
- the study of how traits are inherited
- the fusion of sperm and egg
- carries genetic information
16 Clues: Father of genetics • two different alleles • two of the same alleles • The trait that covers over • outward physical appearance • an organisms genetic makeup • the fusion of sperm and egg • an alternate form of a gene • carries genetic information • heredity passed on from parents • The trait that is being domunated • the study of how traits are inherited • ...
genetics vocab 2024-04-04
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- A diagram of family history that uses standardized symbols.
- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism
- a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells
- an observable trait.
- provide information about offspring
- describes how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
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- any observable feature, or trait, of an organism, whether acquired or inherited
- 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 term that refers to the two alleles present at a specific locus in the genome
- cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells
- a haploid cell that fuses with another haploid cell during fertilization in organisms that reproduce sexually.
- the relationship between two versions of a gene
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something has
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
16 Clues: an observable trait. • provide information about offspring • the relationship between two versions of a gene • cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • A diagram of family history that uses standardized symbols. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-02-11
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- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- Another way to say homozygous
- Another way to say heterozygous
- a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
- If two parents don't have a trait, but they can make a child with it, they are each a ___________.
- the different forms of a gene
- an organisms genetic makeup or allele combination
- These are the two gametes.
- AA or aa, for example.
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- A ________ allele is hidden whenever the dominant is present
- Aa is an example of this genotype.
- A chart showing the family inheritance of a trait.
- an organisms physical appearance
- A _______ trait always shows up in the organism when it is present
- a specific characteristic that a parent can pass to its offspring
- A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
16 Clues: AA or aa, for example. • These are the two gametes. • Another way to say homozygous • the different forms of a gene • Another way to say heterozygous • an organisms physical appearance • Aa is an example of this genotype. • the passing of traits from parent to offspring • an organisms genetic makeup or allele combination • A chart showing the family inheritance of a trait. • ...
Genetics Review 2024-12-03
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- a cell or organism that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, typical of somatic (body) cells.
- a form of dominance where both alleles in a heterozygous individual are fully expressed, leading to a phenotype that displays both traits simultaneously.
- an Austrian monk and scientist known as the "Father of Genetics" for his foundational work in the study of inheritance patterns in pea plants
- having two different alleles for a particular gene, one dominant and one recessive.
- the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- different forms or variations of a gene that can produce different traits.
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- a form of dominance where neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a blend of both traits in the phenotype of the heterozygous individual.
- a laboratory technique that involves the sorting and pairing of chromosomes in an organism's cells to evaluate their number and structure, often used to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
- an allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present in an individual’s genotype.
- a cell or organism that contains a single set of chromosomes, typical of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
- the genetic constitution of an individual, specifically the alleles present for a particular gene.
- a diagram used to predict the genetic outcome of a cross between two individuals, showing possible combinations of alleles in offspring and helping to illustrate inheritance patterns.
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene, either dominant or recessive.
- an allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present in an individual’s genotype.
- a chart that depicts the biological relationships between individuals in a family over generations, used to track the inheritance patterns of specific traits or genetic conditions.
16 Clues: the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. • different forms or variations of a gene that can produce different traits. • having two identical alleles for a particular gene, either dominant or recessive. • having two different alleles for a particular gene, one dominant and one recessive. • ...
Genetics Definition 2024-11-19
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- An organism's observable characteristics
- The set of genes an organism carries
- Made up of a base, phosphate, and sugar
- Alternative versions of a gene
- The bases that make up a gene are arranged in groups of three called a ..
- A long strand of DNA containing genetic information
- A feature of an organism
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- A change in the DNA base sequence
- Two different alleles are...
- A, T, C and G
- The control centre of the cell- contains instructions for the cell
- An allele that is always expressed when present- represented with a capital letter
- A molecule that carries the genetic code- arranged in a double helix
- A section of DNA that codes for a trait
- A method of showing the probability of potential offspring characteristics
- Two of the same alleles are...
16 Clues: A, T, C and G • A feature of an organism • Two different alleles are... • Two of the same alleles are... • Alternative versions of a gene • A change in the DNA base sequence • The set of genes an organism carries • A section of DNA that codes for a trait • Made up of a base, phosphate, and sugar • An organism's observable characteristics • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-11-23
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- Trait those which are more likely to be inherited due to their stronger allele expression compared to recessive alleles
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant
- a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual
- one of two or more versions of DNA sequence at a given genomic location
- a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell and is made up of proteins and DNA
- the observable characteristics in an individual
- Trait a trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring
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- having two different versions of the same gene
- the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring
- A change in the usual DNA sequence at a particular gene locus
- an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
- a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual
- on the expression of their genes
- a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
16 Clues: on the expression of their genes • the genetic makeup of an organism • having two different versions of the same gene • the observable characteristics in an individual • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • A change in the usual DNA sequence at a particular gene locus • the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2025-02-18
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- Is a cell protein. Used in muscular contraction, cellular movement and helps contain the cell shape.
- Having 2 of the same allele for a gene (GG, gg)
- A characteristic or feature of an organism.
- Both alleles mix and their offspring's features equally show both traits. (Cow with black and white spots)
- Genetic makeup (GG) (Gg) (gg)
- Is a trait that is only expressed when the genotype is homozygous (gg)
- Activating protein of muscular contractions. Works with actin to create sarcomere.
- When neither allele is fully dominant, so both alleles mix and their offspring has a blended phenotype.
- Different forms of genes which can cause different forms of proteins which leads to variations in a trait.
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- The physical look of the trait (blue eyes)
- Found in the cell's nucleus. Made of bundles of DNA.
- Having 2 different alleles for a gene (Gg)
- The dominant variation completely masks the recessive trait (Gg)
- Segment of DNA that provides code for proteins of cellular function.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid, carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms.
- Basic contractile muscle tissue unit. Made of actin and myosin, is responsible for muscle contractions.
16 Clues: Genetic makeup (GG) (Gg) (gg) • The physical look of the trait (blue eyes) • Having 2 different alleles for a gene (Gg) • A characteristic or feature of an organism. • Having 2 of the same allele for a gene (GG, gg) • Found in the cell's nucleus. Made of bundles of DNA. • The dominant variation completely masks the recessive trait (Gg) • ...
genetics/biology 2026-02-27
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- Variety of life in a habitat
- Diagram for predicting genotypes
- Genetic instruction molecule
- (G) DNA base pairing with cytosine
- (A) DNA nitrogenous base
- Biological classification groups
- Green pigment in plants
- Having identical alleles for a gene
- Cell division for growth
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- Cell division for gametes
- (T) DNA base pairing with adenine
- Biological community and its environment
- (C) DNA base pairing with guanine
- Genetic material from environment
- Having different alleles for a gene
- Gene variant forms
16 Clues: Gene variant forms • Green pigment in plants • (A) DNA nitrogenous base • Cell division for growth • Cell division for gametes • Variety of life in a habitat • Genetic instruction molecule • Diagram for predicting genotypes • Biological classification groups • (T) DNA base pairing with adenine • (C) DNA base pairing with guanine • Genetic material from environment • ...
AG Final 2023-05-11
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- Need it to survive
- You breath it
- From your parents
- Where animals and humans live
- Atmosphere
- Comes from decaying plants
- Smoke or dust clouds
- Place to grow plants
- Square
- Plats also produce
- anything living
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- Radiation
- Physical looks
- Control pest
- Eat plants or animals
- Plants produce it
- Genetic makeup
- Breath
- Living organism
- Pollutant from gas engines
20 Clues: Breath • Square • Radiation • Atmosphere • Control pest • You breath it • Physical looks • Genetic makeup • Living organism • anything living • From your parents • Plants produce it • Need it to survive • Plats also produce • Smoke or dust clouds • Place to grow plants • Eat plants or animals • Comes from decaying plants • Pollutant from gas engines • Where animals and humans live
Osteonecrosis - Bone Death 2024-01-25
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- Body's transportation system
- Cancer of the blood
- ______ Abuse
- Smooth Cartilage
- Connects Bone to Bone
- Medically applied drugs
- Bone Cells
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- Caused by injury
- Inflammation of the Pancreas
- Largest bone in the human body
- Cancer treatment
- Main factor in Osteonecrosis
- Organ "Replacement"
- bone Inflammation
- Tissue death
- Stress hormone
- Two Filters
17 Clues: Bone Cells • Two Filters • ______ Abuse • Tissue death • Stress hormone • Caused by injury • Cancer treatment • Smooth Cartilage • bone Inflammation • Cancer of the blood • Organ "Replacement" • Connects Bone to Bone • Medically applied drugs • Body's transportation system • Inflammation of the Pancreas • Main factor in Osteonecrosis • Largest bone in the human body
genetics of behavior 2014-03-31
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- The physical or observable traits of an organism
- A process of change in a certain direction
- The study of human and animal behavior
- His five theories were; evolution, common descent, gradualism, natural selection and species multiplying
- The process by which forms of life having traits that enable them to better adapt to environmental pressures will tend to survive and reproduce in greater numbers
- The ability to learn a specific piece of information at the "right" stage of development
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- The genetic makeup of an organism
- Father of genetics
- Environment
- Process by which humans hope to control particular traits
- The way in which one acts or conducts themself
- Alteration in habits by which a species improves its condition to its environment
- Random variation
- Genetics
14 Clues: Genetics • Environment • Random variation • Father of genetics • The genetic makeup of an organism • The study of human and animal behavior • A process of change in a certain direction • The way in which one acts or conducts themself • The physical or observable traits of an organism • Process by which humans hope to control particular traits • ...
gloss 5 2026-01-08
genetics vocabulary 2018-12-05
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- the variables in a punnettsquare
- a trait that overpowers a recessive trait
- a trait that is easily overpowered by a dominant trait
- having two identical alleles
- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- the physical trait you see
- the cell division that has the process of crossing over
- a thread like structure
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- a square that shows what the chances are that your offspring will have of a trait
- another name for homozygous
- an organism having two different alleles
- something containing genetic information that makes up a chromosome
- the allele combinations
- a piece of dna that represent a specific trait
- the cell division that contains the same amount of chromosomes at the end
- another name for heterozygous
16 Clues: the allele combinations • a thread like structure • the physical trait you see • another name for homozygous • having two identical alleles • another name for heterozygous • the variables in a punnettsquare • an organism having two different alleles • a trait that overpowers a recessive trait • a piece of dna that represent a specific trait • ...
Genetics Vocab 2024-06-07
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- the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- a specific characteristic of an individual.
- square diagrams that are used to determine the risk of offspring being affected when the mode of transmission and the parents' carrier status are known.
- any observable feature, or trait, of an organism, whether acquired or inherited.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- an organism's reproductive cells.
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- how different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive cells develop.
- the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete
- a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual.
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- the observable physical properties of an organism
- thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
16 Clues: the genetic makeup of an organism • an organism's reproductive cells. • a specific characteristic of an individual. • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • the observable physical properties of an organism • the cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • ...
Genetics-Lia 2023-03-07
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- physical Appearance
- 2 identical body cells
- Same Alleles
- Codes for a specific trait
- 23 pairs in the human body
- Makeup of a organism
- Line up in the middle
- Double Helix
- Lowercase letter Ex:b
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- Different Alleles
- All the possible combination
- Family tree
- Homozygous
- Powerful one Capital letter Ex:B
- Body cell
- Heterozygous
16 Clues: Body cell • Homozygous • Family tree • Same Alleles • Heterozygous • Double Helix • Different Alleles • physical Appearance • Makeup of a organism • Line up in the middle • Lowercase letter Ex:b • 2 identical body cells • Codes for a specific trait • 23 pairs in the human body • All the possible combination • Powerful one Capital letter Ex:B
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-03-22
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- 2 Words: Also known as DNA; the instructions stored in genes for making specific proteins
- 2 alleles for the variation are required for the variation to be expressed (EX: blue eyes)
- A characteristic or feature, such as fur color
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- The differences within a trait, such as brown, black, or yellow fur
- The combination of alleles that an organism has
- A segment on a chromosome that causes a specific protein to be made.
- The physical structures that are passed from parent to offspring via the sperm and egg cell
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- An organism's physical appearance or visible traits
- 2 Words: The process by which humans choose which animals to breed in order to produce desired traits.
- An organized representation of biological relationships
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene
- Only 1 allele for that variation is required for the variation to be expressed (EX: brown eyes are an example)
- A random change in the structure of a chromosome
- The cell organelle where chromosomes are found
- Different forms of a gene which result in different variations of a trait.
16 Clues: A characteristic or feature, such as fur color • The cell organelle where chromosomes are found • The combination of alleles that an organism has • A random change in the structure of a chromosome • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • An organism's physical appearance or visible traits • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-10-30
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- the set of genes in DNA that are responsible for a specific trait
- a trait that is developed through experience
- one allele for a specific trait is not completely expressed over its paired allele
- a characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring
- two alleles/letters for one trait that are the same
- scientific study of heredity
- offspring that have the same expressed traits as the parents
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- a characteristic you are born with based on your genes
- both alleles are fully expressed; the phenotype is a combination of both
- the trait that overshadows and is expressed
- two alleles/letters for one trait that are different
- offspring have different expressed traits than parents
- the physical appearance of a trait
- the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
- the trait that hides in the background
- the letters used to represent traits; can be capital or lower-case
16 Clues: scientific study of heredity • the physical appearance of a trait • the trait that hides in the background • the trait that overshadows and is expressed • a trait that is developed through experience • two alleles/letters for one trait that are the same • two alleles/letters for one trait that are different • a characteristic you are born with based on your genes • ...
Genetics Basics 2024-01-25
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- the type of trait that is "hidden" when a dominant trait is present
- two copies of the same allele
- traits that are linked the 23rd pair of chromosomes
- the field of biology that studies the inheritance of genes or traits
- when you have more than one dominant trait that can be expressed for a trait
- different versions of a gene
- the roman numerals on the side of a pedigree symbolize this
- this trait comes in multiple version like A, B, AB, and O
- genetic makeup of a living thing, examples AA, BB
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- a type of chart or diagram used to show the inheritance of traits through a family
- the cross used to simulate the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- the physical appearance of a trait
- the trait that overpowers a recessive allele
- packages of DNA
- when you have two different alleles for a trait also called hybrid
- the father of genetics, experimented with pea plants
16 Clues: packages of DNA • different versions of a gene • two copies of the same allele • the physical appearance of a trait • the trait that overpowers a recessive allele • genetic makeup of a living thing, examples AA, BB • traits that are linked the 23rd pair of chromosomes • the father of genetics, experimented with pea plants • ...
Y10 Genetics 2025-05-01
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- Genetic makeup (e.g. Bb, BB, bb)
- Molecule that carries genetic information
- variation Differences in DNA among individuals
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring
- Physical trait shown (e.g. brown eyes)
- Change in DNA sequence
- Different versions of a gene
- A, T, G and C are examples of this
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- Species Species found only in one place
- Factor that causes mutations (e.g. UV light)
- Trait that shows even if only one copy is present
- Variety of different organisms in an area
- Square Tool used to predict genetic outcomes
- Trait that only shows if two copies are present
- Building block of DNA
- Section of DNA that codes for a trait
16 Clues: Building block of DNA • Change in DNA sequence • Different versions of a gene • Genetic makeup (e.g. Bb, BB, bb) • A, T, G and C are examples of this • Section of DNA that codes for a trait • Physical trait shown (e.g. brown eyes) • Species Species found only in one place • Molecule that carries genetic information • Variety of different organisms in an area • ...
