genetics Crossword Puzzles
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-02
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- chromosomes,A pair of matching chromosomes in an organism, with one being inherited from each parent.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence
- a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- are made up of sequences of DNA and are arranged, one after another, at specific locations on chromosomes in the nucleus of cells.
- genetics,refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
- made up of one or more long, folded chains of amino acids (each called a polypeptide), whose sequences are determined by the DNA sequence of the protein-encoding gene.
- most important, powerful, or influential.
- a biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. It speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction in the cell.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
- a person's child or children.
- is an organism whose DNA has been modified in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired physiological traits or the production of desired biological products.
20 Clues: a person's child or children. • most important, powerful, or influential. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-02-17
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- Not only has this enormous amount of data required careful storage, organization, and indexing of sequence information, but it also has created a new field of study.
- involves separating these DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis in order to obseve the distainct banding patterns that are unique to every indicidual.
- This process, in which two closely related organisms are bred to have the desired traits and to eliminate the undesired ones in future generations, is called
- is the totalt DNA present in the nucleous of each cell
- The process by which desired traits of certain plants and animals are selected and passed on to their future generations is called
- Once the sequence of a DNA fragment is know, a technique called the_____ can be used to make millions of copies of a specific region of a DNA fragment.
- Some of the bacterial cells take up the recomniant plasmid DNA through a process called
- small, circular, double stranded DNA molecules that occur naturally in bacteria and yeast cells
- These variations in the DNA sequence that occur when a single nucleotide in the genome is altered are called
- involves breedin an organism that has the unknown genotype with one that is homozygous recessive for the disired trait.
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- Such organisms, genetically engineered by inserting a gene from another organism are called
- technology that involves manipulating the DNA
- AN enzyme normally used by cells in DNA repair and replication called
- An electric current is used to separat DNA fragments according to the size of the fragments in a process called
- Therefore, regions of linked variations in the human genome, known as
- When DNA fragments have been separated by gel electrophoresis, gragments of a specifice size can be removed from the gel and combined with DNA fragments from another source.
- Large numbers of identical bacteria, each containing the inserted DNA molecules, can be produced through this process called
- some types of bacteria contain powerful defenses against viruses.
- Are tiny miscroscope slides or silicon chips that are spotted with DNA fragments.
- The study of how genetic inheritance affects the body's response to drugs is called
20 Clues: technology that involves manipulating the DNA • is the totalt DNA present in the nucleous of each cell • some types of bacteria contain powerful defenses against viruses. • AN enzyme normally used by cells in DNA repair and replication called • Therefore, regions of linked variations in the human genome, known as • ...
Genetics Vocab Game 2023-02-24
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- trait the inheritance of traits that are typically passed vertically from parent to child where both the parent and the child are affected by the trait or disorder that is related to that gene.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change.
- trait that can be described as a category
- a measurement tool that helps us predict the chances of an offspring being inherited with a particular trait of interest
- Genetics research studies how individual genes or groups of genes are involved in health and disease
- The proportion of variation in a population trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- The proportion of variation in a population trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors
- traits for which phenotypic variation is continuously distributed in natural populations
- choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics
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- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- a breeding experiment between two organisms which are identical hybrids for two traits.
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- square a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- cross the hybrid of two individuals with homozygous genotypes which result in the opposite phenotype for a certain genetic trait
- The physical site or location of a specific gene on a chromosome.
20 Clues: trait that can be described as a category • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • The physical site or location of a specific gene on a chromosome. • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-16
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- is a eukaryotic cell formed by a fertilization event between two gametes
- any change in the DNA that disrupts the normal cell cycle.
- located in the nuclues of the cell contains the DNA
- when both alleles are expressed equally- so organisms are multi-colored
- Father of genetics, discovered genetics by studying pea plants
- a trait that will always be expressed in the physical appearance of the organism, respresented by a capital letter
- characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring some traits are dominant and some recessive
- when the dominant allele is partially dominant- so colors blend
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- a tool used to predict the outcome of possible gene combinations that an offspring will have
- an organisms physical appearance or visible traits
- caused by a mutation or change in DNA like downs syndrome, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell
- The part of the cell cycle during which the nucleus divides
- a diagram of family relationships that can be used to trace traits that have been passed down or even genetic diseases
- a trait that does not show up unless the organism receives 2 recessive alleles, one from each parent, represented by lower case letters
- the factors that control traits, located on a chromosome, come in pairs
- located on the chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell, contains the genes
- process of reduction division in which the number of chromosomes per cell is cut in half
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- different forms of a gene, or one gene from the pair
- an organisms genetic makeup or allele combination
20 Clues: the passing of traits from parents to offspring • an organisms genetic makeup or allele combination • an organisms physical appearance or visible traits • located in the nuclues of the cell contains the DNA • different forms of a gene, or one gene from the pair • any change in the DNA that disrupts the normal cell cycle. • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-15
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- Two different alleles for a trait
- Only shows up when it is similarly paired
- Always produces offspring with the same form of trait as parent
- Carries genetic information in a cell
- Genetic makeup of an organism
- Passing traits parents to children
- Same genes
- Genetically determined characteristics
- Basic structural unit of all organisms
- Physical characteristics of a person
- Change or alteration in a cell
- Part of DNA controls growth
- Chart shows all possible combinations of alleles that result from a genetic cross
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- Strands of DNA carries genes
- Scientific study of heredity
- Occurs in families
- One of two or more DNA sequences occurs at a particular gene locus
- Produces same phenotype whether it is identical or not
- Instructions in a gene
- Different genes
20 Clues: Same genes • Different genes • Occurs in families • Instructions in a gene • Part of DNA controls growth • Strands of DNA carries genes • Scientific study of heredity • Genetic makeup of an organism • Change or alteration in a cell • Two different alleles for a trait • Passing traits parents to children • Physical characteristics of a person • Carries genetic information in a cell • ...
Genetics & Heredity Vocabulary 2024-04-10
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- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- traits that promote an organism's success in a particular environment.
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
- the traits or characteristics that are transferred from parents to the offspring, genetically.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring
- a table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given.
- the practice of mating individuals with desired traits as a means of increasing the frequency of those traits in a population.
- A term that describes having two identical versions of the same gene
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- the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- a different or distinct form or version of something.
- a process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.
- A molecule made up of amino acids
- the process by which humans choose individual organisms with certain phenotypic trait values for breeding.
- the recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.
- the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. The theory of its action was first fully expounded by Charles Darwin and is now believed to be the main process that brings about evolution.
- A term that describes having two different versions of the same gene
- a genetically determined characteristic.
- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.
- the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population.
20 Clues: A molecule made up of amino acids • a genetically determined characteristic. • a different or distinct form or version of something. • a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population. • A term that describes having two different versions of the same gene • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-25
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- the reproduction using two parents
- the physical appearance of an allele
- the father of genetics
- both alleles are the SAME
- the process that some plants use to clone themselves
- the image that shows all of your chromosomes
- the sets of chromosomes
- the alleles are DIFFERENT
- the allele that covers up the other one
- the exact copy of the parent
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- the process of when an egg from the mom gets fertilized
- the reproduction using one parent
- the passing down of genes through generations
- the allele that does not show
- made up of DNA
- the letter form of a gene
- the complete set of DNA
- the blueprint of your body
- the mixing of genes
- the traits that are passed down from parents
20 Clues: made up of DNA • the mixing of genes • the father of genetics • the complete set of DNA • the sets of chromosomes • the letter form of a gene • both alleles are the SAME • the alleles are DIFFERENT • the blueprint of your body • the exact copy of the parent • the allele that does not show • the reproduction using one parent • the reproduction using two parents • ...
Genetics Final B 2023-05-11
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- Location within the cell where ribosomes translate mRNA into polypeptide strands.
- A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes.
- Set of three mRNA nucleotides read as a set by a ribosomes during translation to determine what anticodon on tRNA should be paired.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid.
- Stage in meiosis where two cleavage furrows develop and four new nuclear membranes form.
- Factors that determine an individual's characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.
- Stage in meiosis where homologous chromosomes line up and crossing over occurs.
- Homologous chromosomes pair and trade genes. Helps maintain variety in sexually reproducing organisms.
- Having two different alleles in a genotype. ex. Tt
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with thymine in DNA or uracil in RNA.
- The sugar in the sugar-phosphate backbone of RNA.
- Enzyme responsible for "gluing" DNA fragments together at the end of replication.
- This type of inheritance results in blending of two traits, such as in pink flower offspring from the cross of red and white flowered parents.
- Cells produced during meiosis and used for reproduction.
- "Builder" enzyme responsible for adding DNA or RNA nucleotides to the growing strand during DNA replication or transcription.
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with adenine in DNA.
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- When an organism's genetic material is changed.
- Proteins that associate with DNA to help pack and condense it.
- Chromosomes that are similar in size and carry similar genes; one coming from each genetic parent.
- Last stage in cell division. Results in new daughter cells separated from each other.
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA.
- The physical traits expressed by an organism.
- Considered the Father of Modern Genetics because of his experiments with pea plants.
- Stage in meiosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the two newly created cells.
- A gene with more than two alleles is said to have ___ alleles.
- A specific and observable characteristic of an individual.
- Different forms of a gene.
- Organelle responsible for translating mRNA into a polypeptide strand that will fold into a protein.
- Stage in meiosis where homologous pairs of chromosomes are pulled away from each other to opposite poles of the cell.
- Type of cell division responsible for reducing the number of chromosomes in diploid cells to haploid numbers; results in gamete cells.
30 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic acid. • Different forms of a gene. • The physical traits expressed by an organism. • When an organism's genetic material is changed. • Nitrogenous base that pairs with adenine in DNA. • A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes. • The sugar in the sugar-phosphate backbone of RNA. • Having two different alleles in a genotype. ex. Tt • ...
Genetics and Evolution 2023-08-01
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- A change in the DNA sequence (8)
- Type of speciation which occurs when geographical barriers are present (10)
- The "father of modern genetics" (6)
- Genetic disorder caused by trisomy 21 (4)
- The unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring (4)
- A diagram showing the genetic relationships between family members (8)
- The process by which mRNA is used to build a protein (11)
- The entirety of RNA expressed by an organism (13)
- The observable characteristics of an organism resulting from its genotype (9)
- The molecule that carries genetic information in cells (3)
- The process of the formation of new species (10)
- Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes (13)
- The study of heritable changes in cell function without alteration of the DNA sequence (11)
- This type of inheritance involves the contribution of multiple genes to a single phenotype (9)
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- Key mechanism for evolution proposed by Charles Darwin (7,9)
- Selective breeding of plants and animals to produce desirable traits (10,9)
- The process by which DNA is used to make RNA (13)
- The study of the distribution of alleles in populations and how they change over time (10,8)
- The process by which species diversify over time (9)
- The molecule responsible for transporting amino acids to the ribosome during translation (4)
- The diagram used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring from a genetic cross (7,6)
- The process by which unrelated organisms independently evolve similar traits (11)
- A variant of a DNA sequence at a specific locus
- The process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells (7)
- The location of a specific gene on a chromosome (5)
- The process of cell division that produces gametes (7)
26 Clues: A change in the DNA sequence (8) • The "father of modern genetics" (6) • Genetic disorder caused by trisomy 21 (4) • A variant of a DNA sequence at a specific locus • The process of the formation of new species (10) • The process by which DNA is used to make RNA (13) • The entirety of RNA expressed by an organism (13) • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2023-09-16
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- some are inherited and some are shaped by the environment
- cells divide to make reproductive cells
- all instructions for development
- a copy of a gene
- when a dominant gene is present it will be __________
- a natural process in which DNA changes during reproduction
- this increases genetic diversity
- reproductive cells join to make a new individual
- a set of instructions for building an entire organism
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- we have two __________ of DNA that are joined by complementary base pairs
- genes are a set of instructions for developing a specific _________________
- recessive alleles are expressed when _____ are present
- these control inherited traits
- reproducing with out a partner is this type of reproduction
- an organized profile of a person's chromosomes
- these cells have 23 chromosomes each
- cells divide to make more cells
- a person who has one dominant and one recessive gene
- a human being has 46 of these
- the presence of an x and a y chromosome creates a ________
- in the process of meiosis how many reproductive cells are created
21 Clues: a copy of a gene • a human being has 46 of these • these control inherited traits • cells divide to make more cells • all instructions for development • this increases genetic diversity • these cells have 23 chromosomes each • cells divide to make reproductive cells • an organized profile of a person's chromosomes • reproductive cells join to make a new individual • ...
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
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- exon
- mutagen
- epigenetics
- progeny
- polymorphism
- karyotype
- breeding
- bleeding
- metagenome
- heritable
- bioinformatics
- dominance
- epistasis
- histology
- gynandromorph
- antibody
- pleiotropy
- inbreeding
- cytology
- bacteriophage
- offspring
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- necrosis
- malignancy
- antigen
- clastogen
- genophore
- lymphoma
- cancer
- neuron
- omics
- apoptosis
- immunization
- mutation
- cultivar
- metabolome
- carcinogen
- carcinoma
- intron
- albino
39 Clues: exon • omics • cancer • neuron • intron • albino • antigen • mutagen • progeny • necrosis • lymphoma • breeding • bleeding • mutation • cultivar • antibody • cytology • clastogen • genophore • karyotype • apoptosis • heritable • dominance • carcinoma • epistasis • histology • offspring • malignancy • metagenome • metabolome • carcinogen • pleiotropy • inbreeding • epigenetics • polymorphism • immunization • gynandromorph • bacteriophage • bioinformatics
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
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- gynandromorph
- antibody
- epistasis
- genophore
- apoptosis
- inbreeding
- offspring
- breeding
- malignancy
- albino
- epigenetics
- mutagen
- immunization
- antigen
- cancer
- lymphoma
- pleiotropy
- carcinoma
- intron
- carcinogen
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- cultivar
- mutation
- bacteriophage
- progeny
- bleeding
- histology
- metabolome
- dominance
- polymorphism
- exon
- clastogen
- karyotype
- heritable
- neuron
- omics
- necrosis
- metagenome
- cytology
38 Clues: exon • omics • albino • neuron • cancer • intron • progeny • mutagen • antigen • cultivar • mutation • antibody • bleeding • breeding • necrosis • cytology • lymphoma • epistasis • genophore • histology • apoptosis • dominance • offspring • clastogen • karyotype • heritable • carcinoma • metabolome • inbreeding • malignancy • metagenome • pleiotropy • carcinogen • epigenetics • polymorphism • immunization • gynandromorph • bacteriophage
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
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- metabolome
- polymorphism
- exon
- carcinoma
- malignancy
- bioinformatics
- antibody
- metagenome
- lymphoma
- heritable
- epigenetics
- cancer
- progeny
- histology
- pleiotropy
- mutation
- antigen
- albino
- mutagen
- clastogen
- carcinogen
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- intron
- cultivar
- offspring
- omics
- karyotype
- immunization
- dominance
- apoptosis
- breeding
- genophore
- inbreeding
- cytology
- gynandromorph
- necrosis
- bleeding
- epistasis
- bacteriophage
- neuron
39 Clues: exon • omics • intron • cancer • albino • neuron • progeny • antigen • mutagen • cultivar • breeding • antibody • cytology • lymphoma • necrosis • bleeding • mutation • offspring • karyotype • carcinoma • dominance • apoptosis • genophore • heritable • histology • epistasis • clastogen • metabolome • malignancy • metagenome • inbreeding • pleiotropy • carcinogen • epigenetics • polymorphism • immunization • gynandromorph • bacteriophage • bioinformatics
Genetics Escape Room 2022-05-11
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- When left untreated can lead to mental disability, growth delays, Loss of hearing
- Small ___ ears
- Between first and second toes
- Prominent __________folds
- Weak muscle tone
- Affect 50% of newborns with with Trisomy 21
- Cancer of white blood cells
- Transverse palmer crease
- villus, Sampling that aids in diagnosing
- Upward slanting of palpebral
- Nasal bridge
- __________spots
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- Joints
- Narrow short palate with __________ tongue
- Diagnostic tool usually done after positive 1st trimester screen
- Extra skin folds at nape of neck or a __________ neck
- Health issues lasting
- Abnormal connection that may lead to aspiration
- Small rounded head with flat
- Common complications of ears and upper respiratory track
- Prenatal screening test used for screening that is not diagnostic
- Most common atresia in infants born with Trisomy 21
22 Clues: Joints • Nasal bridge • Small ___ ears • __________spots • Weak muscle tone • Health issues lasting • Transverse palmer crease • Prominent __________folds • Cancer of white blood cells • Small rounded head with flat • Upward slanting of palpebral • Between first and second toes • villus, Sampling that aids in diagnosing • Narrow short palate with __________ tongue • ...
Genetics Part 1 2025-03-20
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- carry genomic information from cell to cell
- synthesizes RNA primers
- cells making RNA copies of DNA
- cell division that results in two identical daughter cells
- form a new chemical bond to join two molecules
- carries instructions to make proteins
- synthesizes chains of polymers
- copying a DNA molecule to make two identical copies
- passed from parents to offspring
- cell making protein using RNA
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- basic building blocks of nucleic acids
- a change in the DNA sequence of a cell
- process of cells creating protein
- basic building blocks of DNA
- unwind double stranded nucleic acids into single strands
- long, folded chains of amino acids
- forms ribosomes
- double helix shape
- single strand helix
- decodes mRNA into proteins
20 Clues: forms ribosomes • double helix shape • single strand helix • synthesizes RNA primers • decodes mRNA into proteins • basic building blocks of DNA • cell making protein using RNA • cells making RNA copies of DNA • synthesizes chains of polymers • passed from parents to offspring • process of cells creating protein • long, folded chains of amino acids • ...
DNA and Genetics 2025-05-07
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- male reproductive organ
- supports anther
- different forms of a gene
- when both alleles can be observed in a phenotype
- contains ovules
- where the pollen lands
- female reproductive organ
- 2 alleles of a gene are different
- when the offspring's phenotype is a combination of the parents phenotypes
- where the pollen forms
- tube that sends pollen to the ovary
- protection for ovary
- the process of making RNA from DNA
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- attracts pollinators
- model used to predict possible genotypes and phenotype of offspring
- occurs when multiple genes determine the phenotype of the trait
- 2 alleles of a gene are the same
- how a trait appears or is expressed
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- making proteins from RNA
- the process of copying DNA molecule to make another one
- 2 alleles that control the phenotype of a trait
- section on chromosome that has genetic info for traits
- shows phenotype of genetically related family members
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- ribonucleic acid
26 Clues: supports anther • contains ovules • ribonucleic acid • attracts pollinators • protection for ovary • deoxyribonucleic acid • where the pollen lands • where the pollen forms • male reproductive organ • making proteins from RNA • different forms of a gene • female reproductive organ • 2 alleles of a gene are the same • 2 alleles of a gene are different • the process of making RNA from DNA • ...
Genetics choice board 2025-02-27
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- a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism
- The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
- different forms of genes which can cause different forms of proteins which lead to variations in a trait
- the combination of alleles that an individual has. Typically represented by letters. Capital or lowercase
- The hollow base of the carpel of a flower containing one or more ovules
- Part of the ovary of seed plants that contain the female germ cell and after fertilization becomes the seed
- Female organs of a flower comprising the stigma, style, and ovary
- a trait that is always expressed when at least one dominant allele is present. It is represented by a capital letter
- Quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
- The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- Set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- having two of the same alleles for a gene
- The male fertilizing organ of a flower
- A diagram that shows all possible genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms
- When an organism inherits two different alleles for a gene
- a certain region of a chromosome that causes a certain protein to be made
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- Self replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes
- The part of the stamen that contains the pollen
- Form of gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed
- An original representation of biological relationships
- a trait that is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present. It is represented by a lowercase letter.
- Elongated detention of the ovary bearing the stigma
- Slender threadlike fiber
- Change or difference in condition amount or level typically with certain limits
- The action or process of making a copy of something
- having different permanent for a gene
- The most important part of an object, movement, or group forming the basis for its activity and growth
- A common feature of most cells that is copied when new cells are made
- Organic compounds that have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are essential
29 Clues: Slender threadlike fiber • having different permanent for a gene • The male fertilizing organ of a flower • having two of the same alleles for a gene • The part of the stamen that contains the pollen • Elongated detention of the ovary bearing the stigma • The action or process of making a copy of something • a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism • ...
Cancer Genetics - BIOL2301 2024-12-09
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- _______ and Bacteria are estimated to cause around 18% of all cancer cases.
- Technology that is used in cancer research to create model tumors for drug testing.
- A ________ maps the record of descent from generation to generation and is used in cancer risk assessments.
- The ________ is related to 80% of cancers.
- Type of genetic testing that consumers can order and get results for without involving a healthcare provider, for short.
- Vaccine type that is efficient in inducing immune responses against cancer.
- Causes early aging of the skin through the destruction of collagen and elastin, which can cause cancer.
- Disease that occurs when cells in the body grow and divide uncontrollably and can invade other parts of the body.
- A mutated gene that can cause cancer.
- Low risk variants that associated with cancer risks, for short.
- The study of how environmental factors can alter a genes function but not the DNA sequence
- They shorten with age, which can cause increases in tumor cells through chromosome fusion.
- Type of medicine that is tailored specifically to a patient and their cancer.
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- Type of genetic testing that looks for inherited gene mutations that can increase the risk of developing cancers.
- ________ modifications are vital in the maintenance of genomic stability, and any errors can increase the likelihood of developing cancer.
- Type of gene mutation that is passed down from parent to offspring; cause of a small proportion of cancers, but creates a high risk for individuals who have the mutation.
- Occurs when a single base pair in a genetic sequence is changed via insertion or deletion.
- 3D tissues which capture the essential functions and characteristics of actual organs; created through in vitro stem cell culture.
- These are meant to detect and stop damaged cells from continuing through the cell cycle, but when they fail, damaged cells can continue to divide uncontrollably.
- P53 is a a protein that regulates ______ and has a mutation in half of all human cancers.
- ___________ analysis is used to compare the expression of genes in entire genomes, and is helpful to identify active genes cancerous cells.
- _______ rates for cancer are lower for non-white ethnicities.
22 Clues: A mutated gene that can cause cancer. • The ________ is related to 80% of cancers. • _______ rates for cancer are lower for non-white ethnicities. • Low risk variants that associated with cancer risks, for short. • _______ and Bacteria are estimated to cause around 18% of all cancer cases. • ...
UNIT 3 Genetics 2025-10-20
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- Division of original gene functions between gene duplicates.
- fate of paralogs model that has three possible outcomes
- General term for genes derived from a common ancestor.
- Genes related by duplication within a genome.
- a mutation that controls where when and how much of a protein is produced
- type of duplication where copies are adjacent on a chromosome
- molecule that brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation and is transcribed by RNA polymerase III
- the site that allows for a protein to bind and turn on transcirption
- dna sequence with same sequence as mRNA
- a mutation that controls the actual protein product of a gene
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- Process where a gene copy evolves a novel function after duplication.
- Genes that control the body plan along the anterior–posterior axis
- Genes in different species that evolved from a common ancestral gene by speciation.
- type of duplication that results in all chromosomes being copies
- When a gene copy becomes nonfunctional due to mutations.
- one gene controls multiple traits
- dna with same sequences as tRNA
- a protein that is able to turn on transcription
- fate of paralogs model that requires original locus to have more than 1 function
- a protein that is able to turn off transcription
- the site that allows for a protein to bind and turn off transcirption
- structural rna that is transcribed by RNA Polymerase I
- rna that carries genetics information that is transcribed by RNA Polymerase II
23 Clues: dna with same sequences as tRNA • one gene controls multiple traits • dna sequence with same sequence as mRNA • Genes related by duplication within a genome. • a protein that is able to turn on transcription • a protein that is able to turn off transcription • General term for genes derived from a common ancestor. • ...
The MGGSA Mini 2025-09-02
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- Unzips your genes
- The best department
- G Nucleotide
- Down syndrome
- Mutation that changes the amino acid
- Statistical analysis software
- Model organism *squeak*
- Number of students in the incoming cohort
- Kitchen pest used in research
Down
- Change in gene expression but not DNA sequence
- Department head
- The next MGGSA event
- Used to determine disease inheritance patterns
- Next generation sequencing
- Protein coding sequence of a gene
- Difference between DNA and RNA
- The father of genetics
- Department student organization
18 Clues: G Nucleotide • Down syndrome • Department head • Unzips your genes • The best department • The next MGGSA event • The father of genetics • Model organism *squeak* • Next generation sequencing • Statistical analysis software • Kitchen pest used in research • Difference between DNA and RNA • Department student organization • Protein coding sequence of a gene • ...
Lab Activity: Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-12
Across
- The study of how medical pills affects human beings.
- The data collected on human genes to comprehend an person's genetics.
- A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills.
- The explanation of how drugs can affect each human differently depending of genetics.
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- The explanation of why certain situations or other drugs shouldn't be taken alongside each other.
- How slow or fast a drug can affect each individual depending on their metabolism.
- The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings.
- The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect a person.
- The scientific details of chemical compounds that help to properly make a drug.
- Medication that can be advise by a doctor.
10 Clues: Medication that can be advise by a doctor. • The study of how medical pills affects human beings. • The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings. • The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect a person. • A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills. • The data collected on human genes to comprehend an person's genetics. • ...
Lab Activity: Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-12
Across
- Medication that can be advise by a doctor.
- The study of how medical pills affects human beings.
- The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings.
- A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills.
- The explanation of how drugs can affect each human differently depending of genetics.
- The data collected on human genes to comprehend an person's genetics.
- The scientific details of chemical compounds that help to properly make a drug.
Down
- The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect a person.
- The explanation of why certain situations or other drugs shouldn't be taken alongside each other.
- How slow or fast a drug can affect each individual depending on their metabolism.
10 Clues: Medication that can be advise by a doctor. • The study of how medical pills affects human beings. • The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings. • The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect a person. • A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills. • The data collected on human genes to comprehend an person's genetics. • ...
Science 9th Grade 2025-08-13
Across
- The branch of biology that studies heredity.
- A type of inheritance that involves two different pairs of alleles.
- Technology that uses living organisms to create useful products.
- The visible traits or characteristics of an organism.
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- A trait that is hidden when the dominant one is present
- The process that allows the creation of a cloned organism from a somatic cell.
- The law of heredity stating that paired alleles separate independently during the formation of gametes
- The name of the scientist known as the "Father of Genetics."
- The principle that states alleles for different traits assort independently of one another during gamete formation.
- The basic unit of heredity located on a chromosome
10 Clues: The branch of biology that studies heredity. • The basic unit of heredity located on a chromosome • The visible traits or characteristics of an organism. • A trait that is hidden when the dominant one is present • The name of the scientist known as the "Father of Genetics." • Technology that uses living organisms to create useful products. • ...
vocab 2021-09-20
Across
- the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank
- the study of humans
- to change, often relating to genetics
- withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization
Down
- to change, verb form, often relating to genetics
- lacking in variation in tone or pitch
- the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
- to break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later
- adapt (a novel) or present (a particular incident) as a play or movie
9 Clues: the study of humans • lacking in variation in tone or pitch • to change, often relating to genetics • to change, verb form, often relating to genetics • adapt (a novel) or present (a particular incident) as a play or movie • the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses • ...
Cell Cycle!!! 2017-02-27
Across
- brain of the cell
- division of cytoplasm
- chromosomes become concentrated in two areas
- chromosomes line up across the center
- building block of macromolecule
- enzymes and proteins
- holds genetics
Down
- spindle fibers break apart
- where chromosomes replicate
- made of G1,S, and G2
- longest phase of mitosis
- smallest structure of an organism
- division of cells
- where organelles replicate
14 Clues: holds genetics • brain of the cell • division of cells • made of G1,S, and G2 • enzymes and proteins • division of cytoplasm • longest phase of mitosis • spindle fibers break apart • where organelles replicate • where chromosomes replicate • building block of macromolecule • smallest structure of an organism • chromosomes line up across the center • ...
LAByrinth's Across and Downs 2022-06-01
12 Clues: you in reverse • COVID-19's AKA • a must to avoid • an important act • something unwanted • your favorite dish • a large payer group • it runs in the family • you need more of this • something to be managed • MedicsRCM avoids this headache • what you and your colleagues are
genetic vocab 2022-02-15
12 Clues: more likely gene • less likely gene • version of a gene • table to find genes • first of the family • two different genes • two of the same gene • gene expressed visually • second line in the family • Mendel father of genetics • gene expressed in DNA code • after the second generation
Pathways in BMED 2025-11-07
10 Clues: Major's Name • Study of genes • Movement + engineering • DNA amplification tool • Biology + data analysis • Materials used in the body • Watching professionals work • Training outside the country • Company-based student training • Electrical or biological messages
SCIENE P-AP 4 ERIC MELTON CROSSWORD VOCAB 2015-11-11
Across
- the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.
- the passing of phenotypic traits from parents to their offspring
- "the father of genetics"
- An inherited trait that results from the expression of the dominant allele over the recessive allele.
Down
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- A genetic trait that results from the expression of the two recessive alleles.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- diversity from parent to offspring
- a section of dna coded to a specific trait
10 Clues: "the father of genetics" • diversity from parent to offspring • a section of dna coded to a specific trait • the genetic constitution of an individual organism • the passing of phenotypic traits from parents to their offspring • the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. • ...
Jurassic Park 2023-12-06
Across
- Very smart dino
- Ian Malcolm
- The dinosaurs will end the world
- Ancient animal
- Life finds a way
- ended the sabotage
- DR. wu saved them but not himself
- T-rex
- Strand of life
- They shouldn't be able to reproduce
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- not enough to keep them safe
- Almost saved half of them
- how it's all possible
- the way they are connected
- The first species
- the key
- where it happened
- the most annoying bug
- The science of life
- they tried to steal it
20 Clues: T-rex • the key • Ian Malcolm • Ancient animal • Strand of life • Very smart dino • Life finds a way • The first species • where it happened • ended the sabotage • The science of life • how it's all possible • the most annoying bug • they tried to steal it • Almost saved half of them • the way they are connected • not enough to keep them safe • The dinosaurs will end the world • ...
Animal Science Careers 2021-09-01
Across
- Rehabilitate animals that have had surgery, amputation or are in pain.
- Make sure animals are healthy
- Analyze the genetics of animals
- Help around the farm
- Inspects how food affects animal health
- Oversee feeding
- Does the horseshoes
- Grooms animals
- Inspects meat
- Loads livestock to be shipped
- Makes sure meat is certified
- Monitors or moves cattle
Down
- Responsible for small animals
- Helps veterinarian
- Manages bees
- Oversees a sow farm
- Oversees the ranch
- In charge of breeding
- Manages day to day activities
- Studies animals
20 Clues: Manages bees • Inspects meat • Grooms animals • Oversee feeding • Studies animals • Helps veterinarian • Oversees the ranch • Oversees a sow farm • Does the horseshoes • Help around the farm • In charge of breeding • Monitors or moves cattle • Makes sure meat is certified • Responsible for small animals • Make sure animals are healthy • Manages day to day activities • ...
Crossword_8_Final round A 2022-08-05
Across
- Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a
- Firozabad is famous for
- Samuel Colt invented
- Trained soldiers on horseback
- Dalai Lama is from
- antonym for discourage
- study of heredity
- Goddess of knowledge
- currency for Bulgaria
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- A medicine to counteract the effect of another medicine
- The American Parliament
- Big Ben
- Wailing Wall
- ‘Cynophobia’is fear of
- Black arm band
- white dove
- Lionel Messi
- The cruel and unjust use of power or authority
- Jeev Mikha Singh
- The world’s largest hot desert
20 Clues: Big Ben • white dove • Wailing Wall • Lionel Messi • Black arm band • Jeev Mikha Singh • Dalai Lama is from • study of heredity • Samuel Colt invented • Goddess of knowledge • currency for Bulgaria • ‘Cynophobia’is fear of • antonym for discourage • The American Parliament • Firozabad is famous for • Trained soldiers on horseback • The world’s largest hot desert • ...
Ioanna 2025-06-08
Across
- Melle's musical instrument
- Melle's field of engineering
- Ioanna's favourite activity
- Our favourite going-out activity
- Ioanna's favourite sweet
- Years being a couple
- Melle's second nationality
- Melle's university city
- Ioanna's first speciality
- We met in this city
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- We live in this city
- We lived together by this stadium
- Melle's favourite football team
- Melle's first nationality
- Ioanna's culinary signature
- Ioanna's second speciality
- Region of Greece that Ioanna is from
- Number of countries we have visited together
- Our honeymoon destination
- Melle proposed in this month
20 Clues: We met in this city • We live in this city • Years being a couple • Melle's university city • Ioanna's favourite sweet • Melle's first nationality • Our honeymoon destination • Ioanna's first speciality • Melle's musical instrument • Ioanna's second speciality • Melle's second nationality • Ioanna's culinary signature • Ioanna's favourite activity • Melle's field of engineering • ...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2025-12-02
Across
- someone who designs/builds things
- a small useful device
- study of genes
- a scientific test
- information in digital form
- organised stored data
- devices using electric circuits
- an electronic device for work
- a room for scientific work
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- a small electronic tool
- save something from the internet
- a guess you test
- using computer technology
- something newly created
- physical computer parts
- using electricity
- (computing) storing data online
- a strong focused light beam
- a new idea or method
- study or discover something
20 Clues: study of genes • a guess you test • using electricity • a scientific test • a new idea or method • a small useful device • organised stored data • a small electronic tool • something newly created • physical computer parts • using computer technology • a room for scientific work • information in digital form • a strong focused light beam • study or discover something • ...
Genetics and Biotechnology 2021-06-03
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- first cloned mammal from an adult cell
- process in which the environment determines which genes are turned on or off (2 words)
- a random change in DNA that results in one or more fewer bases
- a random change in DNA that results in an addition of one or more bases
- traits that are determined by DNA
- organelle that assembles proteins
- double stranded genetic material
- random change in DNA
- a random change in DNA where a bases is replaced with another base
- technique that moves a gene of interest from one organism into another (2 words)
- process in which DNA makes a copy of itself, before cell division
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- traits that are learned; can not be passed onto offspring
- tightly coiled DNA
- technique used to process and analyze DNA to determine relationships, aka DNA fingerprinting (2 words)
- process in which mRNA is made
- technique in which humans choose organisms with desired traits to mate and reproduce, aka artificial selection (2 words)
- organic molecule used to cut DNA at specific sequences
- mRNA is read as three letter "words" called
- process in which mRNA is read, producing a protein
- organisms that has been genetically altered
- organelle that stores genetic material
- segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait
- single stranded genetic material read by ribosomes
23 Clues: tightly coiled DNA • random change in DNA • process in which mRNA is made • double stranded genetic material • traits that are determined by DNA • organelle that assembles proteins • first cloned mammal from an adult cell • organelle that stores genetic material • mRNA is read as three letter "words" called • organisms that has been genetically altered • ...
Jungle Boys Genetics 2022-06-30
Across
- Happens when you eat a bunch and smoke alot
- Enjoyed by your best friend
- A dessert to enjoy by the water
- Only time you'll find your ice cream on the road
- That sure smells good grandma
- I wonder how long they took to add all those piece on their?
- Sour & Wonderful
- Sour Ice
- Force sensitive
- Born & raised in that flour
- Flower power that didn't know the rules
- kids love to use & sometimes eat
- They love it when the call me big papa
- Love to dunk with my milk
- Fueled up dessert
- Cyborg & Assassin
Down
- Swing your partner round & round
- You know them oompa loompa enjoys this when they aren't singing
- Sweet treat with lions, tigers & bears
- Only you can prevent this from happening
- Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn
- Everybody knows me & uses me at least one time
- Active Volcano
- Enjoyed best during the summer
- Perimeter equal to its area
- I ain't lying but you need this badly
- Celebratory for most
- Commonly bought or stocked up at your grocery store
- Kessel Run done is less than 12 Parsecs
- Spicy Savory goodness
- Don't want to be considered this
31 Clues: Sour Ice • Active Volcano • Force sensitive • Sour & Wonderful • Fueled up dessert • Cyborg & Assassin • Celebratory for most • Spicy Savory goodness • Love to dunk with my milk • Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn • Enjoyed by your best friend • Perimeter equal to its area • Born & raised in that flour • That sure smells good grandma • Enjoyed best during the summer • A dessert to enjoy by the water • ...
Unit 3 [Genetics] 2022-12-07
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- When an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes
- How DNA,RNA and proteins are involved in putting genetic info into cells
- One allele is not completely dominant over the other (RW, RR')
- Assists with translation of messenger rna
- Changes that affect the whole chromosome and gene
- Sequences of mRNA that code part of protein
- Mutation that shifts the reading frame of genetic message
- Pairs of homologous chromosome that don't separate normally during meosis
- Parts of DNA that serve as templates to produce RNA molecules
- Shows the complete dipliod sets of chromosomes
- Full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA
- molecule containing of a nitrogen base, phosphate group and sugar
- Chemical or physical things that interact with DNA and cause a mutation
- 3-letter word in mRNA
- Have two DIFFERENT alleles from the same gene (Tt)
- Enzyme that links together the growing chain of nucleotides during trascription
- When a parent gives only one allele for a gene to each gamete
- Trait that is controlled by 2 or more genes, leads to spectrum of phenotypes
- nucleic acid that consists of a long chain of nucleotide
- Features that have different allele factors, are passed from parent to offspring
- 3 unpaired bases that are in the tRNA
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- Gene that has more than just 2 alleles
- Different forms of genes
- replication and synthesis of DNA
- Shorts lengths of DNA
- Sequences of mRNA that exists between exons
- Joins nucleotides to synthesize a new strand of DNA
- Mutation in which a single base pair in DNA has been changed
- Have two IDENTICAL alleles from a gene (TT/tt)
- when ribosomes and tRNA synthesizes the amino acid sequences in the mRNA
- Physical traits
- Chart that shows inheritance, follows a certain trait
- When alleles for different genes segregate independently of each other
- Carries amino acids to ribosome during translation
- RNA copy of a gene that carries instructions from nucleus to ribosome
- Molecules protective caps made of DNA that are at the end of chromosomes
- System that joins the enzymes and fills the gaps in between Okazaki fragments
- System that breaks the hydrogen bonds between template strands
- Change in the genetic material that is inherited
- Genetic makeup of an organism (TT,Tt,tt)
- When both phenotypes are expressed, may appear in stripes, spots or multiple proteins
41 Clues: Physical traits • Shorts lengths of DNA • 3-letter word in mRNA • Different forms of genes • replication and synthesis of DNA • 3 unpaired bases that are in the tRNA • Gene that has more than just 2 alleles • Genetic makeup of an organism (TT,Tt,tt) • Assists with translation of messenger rna • Sequences of mRNA that exists between exons • ...
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
Across
- breeding
- carcinoma
- neuron
- cultivar
- progeny
- heritable
- polymorphism
- bleeding
- antibody
- intron
- clastogen
- epistasis
- mutagen
- offspring
- metabolome
- inbreeding
- cytology
- mutation
- genophore
Down
- bacteriophage
- albino
- omics
- karyotype
- cancer
- exon
- necrosis
- lymphoma
- metagenome
- immunization
- apoptosis
- antigen
- gynandromorph
- dominance
- epigenetics
- malignancy
- histology
- pleiotropy
- carcinogen
38 Clues: exon • omics • albino • neuron • cancer • intron • progeny • antigen • mutagen • breeding • cultivar • necrosis • lymphoma • bleeding • antibody • cytology • mutation • karyotype • carcinoma • heritable • apoptosis • dominance • histology • clastogen • epistasis • offspring • genophore • metagenome • malignancy • pleiotropy • metabolome • inbreeding • carcinogen • epigenetics • polymorphism • immunization • bacteriophage • gynandromorph
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
Across
- clastogen
- immunization
- histology
- epistasis
- antibody
- intron
- bacteriophage
- epigenetics
- mutation
- antigen
- progeny
- lymphoma
- bioinformatics
- cancer
- malignancy
- omics
- cytology
- bleeding
- exon
Down
- genophore
- neuron
- offspring
- inbreeding
- cultivar
- metagenome
- polymorphism
- heritable
- breeding
- pleiotropy
- gynandromorph
- carcinoma
- apoptosis
- mutagen
- necrosis
- carcinogen
- dominance
- albino
- karyotype
- metabolome
39 Clues: exon • omics • neuron • intron • cancer • albino • antigen • mutagen • progeny • cultivar • antibody • breeding • mutation • necrosis • lymphoma • cytology • bleeding • genophore • clastogen • offspring • heritable • histology • epistasis • carcinoma • apoptosis • dominance • karyotype • inbreeding • metagenome • pleiotropy • carcinogen • malignancy • metabolome • epigenetics • immunization • polymorphism • bacteriophage • gynandromorph • bioinformatics
cells genetics&biotech 2022-12-09
Across
- bacteriophage
- breeding
- dominance
- cultivar
- lymphoma
- mutation
- histology
- exon
- antibody
- offspring
- pleiotropy
- immunization
- inbreeding
- mutagen
- cytology
- bleeding
- cancer
- epigenetics
- metagenome
- carcinoma
- antigen
Down
- carcinogen
- albino
- metabolome
- polymorphism
- intron
- progeny
- heritable
- clastogen
- genophore
- gynandromorph
- omics
- malignancy
- karyotype
- necrosis
- bioinformatics
- neuron
- epistasis
- apoptosis
39 Clues: exon • omics • albino • intron • neuron • cancer • progeny • mutagen • antigen • breeding • cultivar • lymphoma • mutation • antibody • necrosis • cytology • bleeding • dominance • histology • heritable • clastogen • genophore • offspring • karyotype • epistasis • apoptosis • carcinoma • carcinogen • metabolome • pleiotropy • malignancy • inbreeding • metagenome • epigenetics • polymorphism • immunization • bacteriophage • gynandromorph • bioinformatics
Genetics and DNA 2022-12-01
Across
- Bonds these hold the two sides of the ladder together
- adenine and guanine are larger bases called ...
- when each strand of DNA serves as an old strand for the new strand to come
- the instructions to build protein
- the building block units of the DNA molecule
- the monomer of DNA and RNA
- Replication making an exact copy of DNA
- each old strand serves as a template for building the complementary new daughter strand
- Pair two nucleotides attached at their bases
- phosphate backbone
- has its own specific instructions for making proteins
Down
- bond bond between sugar and phosphate
- Genome 3.3 billion pairs long
- thymine and cytosine are smaller bases called ...
- when DNA is duplicated
- a segment of DNA
- Bonds they hold the complementary bases together
- the type of sugar found in DNA
- make the center portion of the DNA molecule
- a complete set of genes
- Helix two strands of DNA that are twisted
21 Clues: a segment of DNA • phosphate backbone • when DNA is duplicated • a complete set of genes • the monomer of DNA and RNA • Genome 3.3 billion pairs long • the type of sugar found in DNA • the instructions to build protein • bond bond between sugar and phosphate • Replication making an exact copy of DNA • Helix two strands of DNA that are twisted • ...
Genetics crossword puzzle 2018-12-18
Across
- A single set of unpaired chromosomes.
- When two alleles are neither dominant or recessive.
- The offspring of many generations with the same traits.
- A number that describes how likely an event will occur.
- Having two different alleles for a trait.
- The scientific study of heredity.
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring.
- A set of two paired chromosomes.
Down
- the different forms of a gene.
- A chart that shows possible alleles for an offspring.
- Most powerful trait.
- The changing or a structure of a gene.
- A sequence of three nucleotides.
- An organism's physical appearance.
- An allele that doesn't show when a dominant one is present.
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.
- Having two identical alleles for a trait.
- A characteristic or habit a organism has.
- An organisms genetic makeup.
- The set of information that controls a trait.
20 Clues: Most powerful trait. • An organisms genetic makeup. • the different forms of a gene. • A sequence of three nucleotides. • A set of two paired chromosomes. • The scientific study of heredity. • An organism's physical appearance. • A single set of unpaired chromosomes. • The changing or a structure of a gene. • Having two different alleles for a trait. • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-02
Across
- organism that has two different alleles for a trait.
- derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
- threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- person's child or children.
- set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- disruption of normal physical or mental functions
- Breeding, to undertake or engage in hybridizing; hybridize.
- traits,The trait that is present at the gene level but is masked and does not show itself in the organism.
- study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- Square, a square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes and is used to calculate and depict all the combinations and frequencies of the different genotypes and phenotypes among the offspring of a cross in accordance with Mendelian inheritance.
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- action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- to measure the chances or likelihood of an event to occur, a hypothesis being correct, or a scientific prediction being true.
- type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.
- genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- traits, A genetic trait is considered dominant if it is expressed in a person who has only one copy of that gene.
20 Clues: person's child or children. • genetic constitution of an individual organism. • disruption of normal physical or mental functions • organism that has two different alleles for a trait. • two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Review 2020-11-29
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- cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores
- the offspring of many generations that have the same traits
- trait of an organism that can be masked by the dominant form of a trait
- different forms of a gene
- the study of heredity
- the transmission of traits from one generation to the next
- Mendel's test subjects of his genetic experiments
- characteristics that are inherited
- single-stranded nucleic acid that contains the sugar ribose
- diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
- an allele that is always expressed
Down
- having two identical alleles for a trait
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
- mother/father that reproduce offspring
- likelihood that a particular trait will be passed onto offspring
- passed from parent to offspring
- an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
- genetic makeup of an organism
- having two different alleles for a trait
- DNA segments that serve as the key functional units in hereditary transmission
- a random error in gene replication that leads to a change
- deoxyribonucleic acid; a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
- copying process by which a cell duplicates its DNA
- chains of amino acids
- cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes; results in two identical daughter cells
26 Clues: the study of heredity • chains of amino acids • different forms of a gene • genetic makeup of an organism • passed from parent to offspring • characteristics that are inherited • an allele that is always expressed • mother/father that reproduce offspring • having two identical alleles for a trait • having two different alleles for a trait • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-11
Across
- structures feature of behavior that no longer seems to have a purpose
- flow also known as gene migration or allele flow
- organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues that must include sugars, salts, and cellulars
- an organism's ability to survive and reproduce
- the ingestion of bacteria
- equilibrium hypothesis that evolutionary development marked by isolated episodes of rapid speciation between long periods of little or no change
- preserved impression/remains of a prehistoric organism
- organic compounds that are fatty acids
- nitrogenous organic compounds composed of amino acids
- selection the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to better survive
- nomenclature two terms used to denote a species of living organisms
- organism that grows without air
- structures skeletal elements of organisms that suggest a connection to a common ancestor
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- changing of a structure of a gene resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to future generations
- theory- believes organelles in eukaryotic cells were once prokaryotic micros
- evolution may occur as a response to changes in abiotic factors
- selection the identification by humans of desirable traits in the plants and animals
- influence of closely related species on each other
- evolution process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits
- live on earth originated from microorganisms
- structures that are similar in unrelated organisms
- the classification of organisms
22 Clues: the ingestion of bacteria • organism that grows without air • the classification of organisms • organic compounds that are fatty acids • live on earth originated from microorganisms • an organism's ability to survive and reproduce • flow also known as gene migration or allele flow • influence of closely related species on each other • ...
Talking about genetics 2021-01-14
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- something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
- to take an organ, skin, etc. from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
- the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy
- connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
- the chemical in the cells of animals and plants that carries genetic information
- a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
- no longer in existence
- behaviour that controls or influences somebody/something
- the condition of a person’s body or mind
- a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it
- to put pollen into a plant so that a seed develops; to join sperm with an egg so that a baby or young animal develops
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- a basic type of cell which can divide and develop into cells with particular functions
- having many different uses
- causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement
- to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc.
- to produce an exact copy of an animal or a plant from its cells
- at risk of no longer existing
- a young animal or plant in the very early stages of development before birth
- a unit inside a cell that controls a particular quality in a living thing that has been passed on from its parents
- to discover the facts about something
20 Clues: no longer in existence • having many different uses • at risk of no longer existing • to discover the facts about something • the condition of a person’s body or mind • behaviour that controls or influences somebody/something • causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement • something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing • ...
MENDELIAN GENETICS VOCABULARY 2021-02-09
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- “Numerous gene inheritance” that is a member of any group of non-allelic genes.
- refers to organism that both alleles are missing for the same gene.
- during_______ peas produces many offspring.
- Main thing on pea plant why Mendel chose it.
- heterozygous individual’s normal and dysfunctional enzyme molecule are codominant.
- Distinguishing quality; a sundry for the character.
- express the passing of traits from parents to their children.
- is when intermediate phenotype is present on the offspring.
- this level has healthy and normal functional enzyme making if dominant to Tay-Sachs allele.
- an interplay between the products of two genes, in which the effect of one such gene by another is dependent in the mutation of one or more other genes.
- Sachs it is incurable hereditary disorder that progressively destroy the brain of those affected.
- study of heredity.
- parent’s genes can be sorted and passed on. In here traits are separable.
- inheritance by transmission from parents to offspring.
- The DNA sequence of a gene often varies from one individual to another. ______ is alternate type of genes for each trait.
- squares used for an easy expression of the genotype probabilities.
- individuals that have only one member of the chromosome pair.
- coming off to one character at a time. Also, Mendel first do this in his observation.
- Explicit and appears more frequently, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
- the actual genetic makeup of an individual.
- a diploid organism’s both alleles are the same.
- have different alleles in an organism.
- heredity pattern that show one genetic factor involved.
- the relative like hood of an event happening.
- refers to the noticeable expression of the genes.
- (a disease) it is a dominant lethal condition that affects the brain.
- shape red blood cells become distorted into____________. “Sickle-cell anemia” is a disorder that causes oxygen to be low which is not enough throughout the affected body.
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- outlines biological relation of an organism and its ancestors.
- is a characteristic controlled by multiple genes.
- flowers that grow in stem regions.
- mating and crossing in genetics.
- hypothesis; possible explanation for hereditary.
- these are made of DNA.
- probability that an event will happen in two or more different ways.
- Mendel’s law that states a random gene copy are passed to each gamete.
- trait that is not expressed.
- the phenotype was being affected by 2 alleles coming from each parent.
- Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics started breeding this in 1857.
- Mendel is actually first to count this in crosses to a particular plant.
- a condition in which a person is born is born with additional toes or finger.
- breeding referring to organisms that passes down same variety of phenotypic trait to their offspring over generations.
- fibrosis 1 in 25 is carrier, 1 in 2500 is affected.
- is when an allele affects over or more than one trait.
- Mendel did this because he did not know the genotype of an individual expressing a dominant trait.
- a combination of parent’s phenotype.
- reports the similarity and difference of the DNA sequence in the homologous alleles.
- By working with 2 traits at the same time, Mendel determined the law of independent assortment.
- allele that is dominant in “autosomal dominant disorder”.
- alleles shows incomplete dominance in this level.
- This part was shrug off for allogamy.
- produces spores not gametes.
51 Clues: study of heredity. • these are made of DNA. • trait that is not expressed. • produces spores not gametes. • mating and crossing in genetics. • flowers that grow in stem regions. • a combination of parent’s phenotype. • This part was shrug off for allogamy. • have different alleles in an organism. • during_______ peas produces many offspring. • ...
MENDELIAN GENETICS VOCABULARY 2021-02-09
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- parent’s genes can be sorted and passed on. In here traits are separable.
- refers to organism that both alleles are missing for the same gene.
- Mendel is actually first to count this in crosses to a particular plant.
- mating and crossing in genetics.
- Explicit and appears more frequently, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
- Mendel did this because he did not know the genotype of an individual expressing a dominant trait.
- this level has healthy and normal functional enzyme making if dominant to Tay-Sachs allele.
- allele that is dominant in “autosomal dominant disorder”.
- This part was shrug off for allogamy.
- heterozygous individual’s normal and dysfunctional enzyme molecule are codominant.
- express the passing of traits from parents to their children.
- these are made of DNA.
- study of heredity.
- is a characteristic controlled by multiple genes.
- the phenotype was being affected by 2 alleles coming from each parent.
- Mendel’s law that states a random gene copy are passed to each gamete.
- refers to the noticeable expression of the genes.
- reports the similarity and difference of the DNA sequence in the homologous alleles.
- Sachs it is incurable hereditary disorder that progressively destroy the brain of those affected.
- By working with 2 traits at the same time, Mendel determined the law of independent assortment.
- squares used for an easy expression of the genotype probabilities.
- an interplay between the products of two genes, in which the effect of one such gene by another is dependent in the mutation of one or more other genes.
- outlines biological relation of an organism and its ancestors.
- produces spores not gametes.
- “Numerous gene inheritance” that is a member of any group of non-allelic genes.
- the actual genetic makeup of an individual.
- fibrosis 1 in 25 is carrier, 1 in 2500 is affected.
- The DNA sequence of a gene often varies from one individual to another. ______ is alternate type of genes for each trait.
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- Main thing on pea plant why Mendel chose it.
- alleles shows incomplete dominance in this level.
- trait that is not expressed.
- flowers that grow in stem regions.
- is when an allele affects over or more than one trait.
- a condition in which a person is born is born with additional toes or finger.
- heredity pattern that show one genetic factor involved.
- a combination of parent’s phenotype.
- hypothesis; possible explanation for hereditary.
- during_______ peas produces many offspring.
- is when intermediate phenotype is present on the offspring.
- probability that an event will happen in two or more different ways.
- (a disease) it is a dominant lethal condition that affects the brain.
- have different alleles in an organism.
- coming off to one character at a time. Also, Mendel first do this in his observation.
- a diploid organism’s both alleles are the same.
- shape red blood cells become distorted into____________. “Sickle-cell anemia” is a disorder that causes oxygen to be low which is not enough throughout the affected body.
- individuals that have only one member of the chromosome pair.
- Distinguishing quality; a sundry for the character.
- the relative like hood of an event happening.
- breeding referring to organisms that passes down same variety of phenotypic trait to their offspring over generations.
- Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics started breeding this in 1857.
- inheritance by transmission from parents to offspring.
51 Clues: study of heredity. • these are made of DNA. • trait that is not expressed. • produces spores not gametes. • mating and crossing in genetics. • flowers that grow in stem regions. • a combination of parent’s phenotype. • This part was shrug off for allogamy. • have different alleles in an organism. • during_______ peas produces many offspring. • ...
MENDELIAN GENETICS VOCABULARY 2021-02-09
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- a diploid organism’s both alleles are the same.
- Mendel did this because he did not know the genotype of an individual expressing a dominant trait.
- Mendel is actually first to count this in crosses to a particular plant.
- an interplay between the products of two genes, in which the effect of one such gene by another is dependent in the mutation of one or more other genes.
- (a disease) it is a dominant lethal condition that affects the brain.
- By working with 2 traits at the same time, Mendel determined the law of independent assortment.
- Distinguishing quality; a sundry for the character.
- study of heredity.
- heredity pattern that show one genetic factor involved.
- Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics started breeding this in 1857.
- the relative like hood of an event happening.
- a combination of parent’s phenotype.
- these are made of DNA.
- squares, used for an easy expression of the genotype probabilities.
- Main thing on pea plant why Mendel chose it.
- is a characteristic controlled by multiple genes.
- is when an allele affects over or more than one trait.
- breeding, referring to organisms that passes down same variety of phenotypic trait to their offspring over generations.
- flowers that grow in stem regions.
- allele that is dominant in “autosomal dominant disorder”.
- is when intermediate phenotype is present on the offspring.
- refers to the noticeable expression of the genes.
- the actual genetic makeup of an individual.
- trait that is not expressed.
- reports the similarity and difference of the DNA sequence in the homologous alleles.
- inheritance by transmission from parents to offspring.
- a condition in which a person is born is born with additional toes or finger.
- individuals that have only one member of the chromosome pair.
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- mating and crossing in genetics.
- This part was shrug off for allogamy.
- have different alleles in an organism.
- this level has healthy and normal functional enzyme making if dominant to Tay-Sachs allele.
- alleles shows incomplete dominance in this level.
- it is incurable hereditary disorder that progressively destroy the brain of those affected.
- red blood cells become distorted into____________. “Sickle-cell anemia” is a disorder that causes oxygen to be low which is not enough throughout the affected body.
- outlines biological relation of an organism and its ancestors.
- produces spores not gametes.
- coming off to one character at a time. Also, Mendel first do this in his observation.
- The DNA sequence of a gene often varies from one individual to another. ______ is alternate type of genes for each trait.
- heterozygous individual’s normal and dysfunctional enzyme molecule are codominant.
- express the passing of traits from parents to their children.
- probability that an event will happen in two or more different ways.
- Mendel’s law that states a random gene copy are passed to each gamete.
- refers to organism that both alleles are missing for the same gene.
- Explicit and appears more frequently, resulting from interactions between gene alleles.
- 1 in 25 is carrier, 1 in 2500 is affected.
- during_______ peas produces many offspring.
- “Numerous gene inheritance” that is a member of any group of non-allelic genes.
- the phenotype was being affected by 2 alleles coming from each parent.
- parent’s genes can be sorted and passed on. In here traits are separable.
- hypothesis; possible explanation for hereditary.
51 Clues: study of heredity. • these are made of DNA. • produces spores not gametes. • trait that is not expressed. • mating and crossing in genetics. • flowers that grow in stem regions. • a combination of parent’s phenotype. • This part was shrug off for allogamy. • have different alleles in an organism. • 1 in 25 is carrier, 1 in 2500 is affected. • ...
Unit 5 - Genetics 2023-01-18
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- used to cut DNA into fragments
- creation of proteins in the cells using DNA and RNA
- the gene that masks a recessive gene, it will be expressed if present in the genotype. Use a capital letter to represent
- genotype with two of the SAME alleles. Ex SS or ss
- the actual genes an organism has. Ex. Gg
- more than 2 alleles for a trait exists, still can only inherit 2. Ex: Blood type
- choosing two organisms with desired traits to mate in hopes of getting that trait in offspring
- a deliberate change or modification of an organisms DNA, usually used to enhance the organism
- genotype with two different alleles. Ex. Ss
- traits that are found on the leg of the X chromosome which the Y in men do not have
- carries amino acids to ribosome to pair up with mRNA to create proteins
- a change in part of or an entire chromosome
- use of somatic cell nuclei to create an exact copy of an organism
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- DNA that has been created by taking part of one organisms DNA and inserting it into another
- technique used to observe a persons chromosomes
- diagram used to predict genotype and phenotype of possible offspring
- carries DNA's message/code for protein needed, out of nucleus and to ribosome
- the act of tRNA bringing amino acids to ribosome to create protein
- occurs during meiosis, homologous chromosomes cross and exchange information
- the physical expression of genes. Ex. Gg=GREEN
- the gene that will be masked. Lower case letter, Need 2 to be expressed
- technique used to compare DNA of different organisms. Used to find common ancestors, solve crimes etc
- the act of mRNA recording DNA's message/code for protein needed
- a disease created due to a change in a whole or part of a chromosome
24 Clues: used to cut DNA into fragments • the actual genes an organism has. Ex. Gg • genotype with two different alleles. Ex. Ss • a change in part of or an entire chromosome • the physical expression of genes. Ex. Gg=GREEN • technique used to observe a persons chromosomes • genotype with two of the SAME alleles. Ex SS or ss • creation of proteins in the cells using DNA and RNA • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-02
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- presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus.
- type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes
- basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA.
- nucleic acid present in all living cells that has structural similarities to DNA
- process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells
- serves as a link (or adaptor) between the messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule and the growing chain of amino acids that make up a protein.
- helical double-stranded nucleic acid that is crucial for containing the genetic information for cell growth, division, and function.
- structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
- a trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring.
- show their effect even if the individual only has one copy of the allele
- carry protein information from the DNA in a cell's nucleus to the cell's cytoplasm
- molecule made up of amino acids
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- proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
- process of protein synthesis by ribosomes in the cytoplasm or endoplasmic reticulum
- Two chromosomes in a pair normally one inherited from the mother and one from the father.
- inheritance of traits controlled by a single gene with two alleles , one of which may be completely dominant to the other.
- process of creating protein molecules
- One of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus.
- presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
20 Clues: molecule made up of amino acids • process of creating protein molecules • structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. • basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells • process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA. • presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus. • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-02
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- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- a person's child or children.
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
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- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- a biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. It speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction in the cell.
- the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence
- most important, powerful, or influential.
- chromosomes,A pair of matching chromosomes in an organism, with one being inherited from each parent.
- made up of one or more long, folded chains of amino acids (each called a polypeptide), whose sequences are determined by the DNA sequence of the protein-encoding gene.
- is an organism whose DNA has been modified in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired physiological traits or the production of desired biological products.
- genetics,refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- are made up of sequences of DNA and are arranged, one after another, at specific locations on chromosomes in the nucleus of cells.
- a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.
20 Clues: a person's child or children. • most important, powerful, or influential. • a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-16
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- Carry the genetic information needed to make proteins
- The process by which a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells
- The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
- One of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus
- The product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant
- Having two different alleles of a particular gen or genes
- A trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
- The relationship between two versions of a gene
- Fertillized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete with a male gamete
- The process by which a cell makes proteins using the genetic information carried in messenger RNA
- The presence of two identical allels at a particular gene locus
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- Aself repicalting material that is presen in nealry all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes
- Certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
- A reproductive cell of ananimal pr plant
- Two chromesmes in a pair normally on e inherited from the mother and one from the father
- Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells
- A substance produced by a living organism which acts as catalyst to bring about specific biochemcial reaction
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell
20 Clues: A reproductive cell of ananimal pr plant • A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell • The relationship between two versions of a gene • Carry the genetic information needed to make proteins • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • Having two different alleles of a particular gen or genes • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Puzzle 2023-03-22
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- A genotype for a trait in which the alleles are the same
- A cross among one pair of contrasting traits
- A branch of biology that studies heredity
- Different forms of a gene
- Offspring in Mendel's experiments that exhibited a 3:1 ratio of dominant: recessive traits
- A trait that is controlled by more than one gene
- A trait that has more than two alleles available per gene
- The first two individuals crossed in Mendal's experiments
- A genotype for a trait in which the alleles are the same
- A form of a gene that overpowers or masks the other
- A form of incomplete dominance in which both alleles are expressed by a third phenotype (spots)
- The passing of a trait from parent to offspring
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- Mendel's law in which the alleles of two genes separate independently of one another during gamete formation
- Mendel's law in which the two alleles separate when a gamete is formed
- The genetic makeup of an individual
- A form of the that is not expressed when the dominant form is present
- Offspring of the p generation
- A trait that is located on the x chromosome and exhibits certain inheritance patterns
- The physical characteristic of the trait
- If an individual is _____________, all of the offspring will show one version of a trait
- A form of incomplete dominance in which both alleles are blended into a third phenotype (red+white=pink)
21 Clues: Different forms of a gene • Offspring of the p generation • The genetic makeup of an individual • The physical characteristic of the trait • A branch of biology that studies heredity • A cross among one pair of contrasting traits • The passing of a trait from parent to offspring • A trait that is controlled by more than one gene • ...
genetics and heredity 2023-03-15
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- contains information that has been copied from DNA
- forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA
- A sequence of three consecutive nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule that codes for a specific amino acid
- the process by which a cell makes proteins using the genetic information carried in messenger RNA
- consist of a single muscle cell
- the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes
- the prototype of a molecular motor—a protein that converts chemical energy in the form of ATP to mechanical energy, thus generating force and movement
- cytoplasmic protein that links the cytoskeleton of muscle fibers to the extracellular matrix of the overall muscle tissue.
- an intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein, and it is the site of protein synthesis in the cell
- a highly abundant intracellular protein present in all eukaryotic cells and has a pivotal role in muscle contraction as well as in cell movements
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- The process by which a gene gets turned on in a cell to make RNA and proteins
- nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- the process in which cells make proteins
- The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism
- long contractile fibres, groups of which run parallel to each other on the long axis of the myocytes
- the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
- a substance that can accept hydrogen ions in water and can neutralize an acid
- caused by mutations in the gene that encodes the 427-kDa cytoskeletal protein dystrophin
- a term used to describe the physical structure of DNA
- proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions
- molecules that combine to form proteins
21 Clues: consist of a single muscle cell • molecules that combine to form proteins • the process in which cells make proteins • contains information that has been copied from DNA • the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes • a term used to describe the physical structure of DNA • the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-17
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- Type of cell division done within gametes where the offspring receives half of each parents' DNA
- two different alleles in a gene
- Two identical alleles in a gene
- Cell with two complete sets of chromosomes
- Basic units of heredity passed from parent to offspring
- Chains of amino acids that are the driving force behind most bodily functions
- Traits that are masked by dominant traits form alleles
- The act of RNA bringing genetic code to the ribosome that then codes for proteins
- Nucleic acid that holds genetic information(located in Nucleus)
- Proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions
- A reproductive cell in an animal or plant
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- Type of cell division done within somatic cells that results in identical parents and offspring
- Coils of DNA that are found in the nucleus of the cell
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- the result of sexual or asexual reproduction, making new life
- The act of transferring code from DNA to RNA
- Trait that masks recessive traits from alleles
- An observable trait that results from the genotypes
- Nucleic acid that copies the coding from DNA and brings it to the Ribosome
- Copies/variations of the same gene
20 Clues: two different alleles in a gene • Two identical alleles in a gene • The genetic makeup of an organism • Copies/variations of the same gene • A reproductive cell in an animal or plant • Cell with two complete sets of chromosomes • The act of transferring code from DNA to RNA • Trait that masks recessive traits from alleles • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-16
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- The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA.
- A type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis, made from a DNA template during the process of transcription.
- Two chromosomes in a pair – normally one inherited from the mother and one from the father.
- The relationship between two versions of a gene.
- A trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous.
- The process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
- The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- The process where the genome's DNA is copied in cells.
- One of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus.
- The process by which amino acids are linearly arranged into proteins through the involvement of ribosomal RNA, transfer RNA, messenger RNA, and various enzymes.
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- Having different alleles for a particular trait.
- Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.
- A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
- A small RNA molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis.
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- The process when a cell replicates its chromosomes and then segregates them, producing two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division.
- Proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
- The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism.
- A certain pattern of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- A special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell.
- A nucleic acid present in all living cells that has structural similarities to DNA.
21 Clues: A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. • Having different alleles for a particular trait. • The relationship between two versions of a gene. • The process where the genome's DNA is copied in cells. • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • A trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous. • ...
Genetics Vocab Review 2023-04-26
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- Exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
- Chromosomes that carry the same type of genetic information (genes) in the same location are called....
- Process by which haploid eggs are create
- Two homologous chromosomes that have been connected via synapsis
- Two halves of a replicated chromosome (both halves are identical to each other)
- Number of chromosomes a haploid human cell has.
- Reproductive cell that is haploid (ex: sperm or egg)
- Type of syndrome that is caused by trisomy 21.
- Presence of different forms of the same genes/traits within a species
- Process used to create gametes. Produces 4 genetically DIFFERENT gamete cells.
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- Cells with one set of chromosomes- from ONE person. Represented by "n".
- Number of chromosomes a diploid human cell has.
- Process by which haploid sperm are created.
- One single, unreplicated, chromosome
- Spindle fibers are responsible for evenly splitting chromosomes during meiosis. When chromosomes are not split evenly, this is called __________ and causes chromosomal disorders.
- The chromosomes that end up in each gamete are different and were randomly sorted there. This is called __________ assortment.
- The overall production of different combinations of genes in homologous chromosomes due to crossing over.
- Type of syndrome that is caused by the presence of an extra "X" chromosome. Can only occur in males
- Type of cells in the body other than sperm and egg cells are called _______ cells. This includes blood cells.
- Cells with two sets of chromosomes- one from each parent. Represented by "2n".
- Type of syndrome that is caused by the absence of an "X" chromosome. Can only occur in females.
- When two homologous chromosomes connect before crossing over.
22 Clues: One single, unreplicated, chromosome • Process by which haploid eggs are create • Process by which haploid sperm are created. • Type of syndrome that is caused by trisomy 21. • Number of chromosomes a diploid human cell has. • Number of chromosomes a haploid human cell has. • Reproductive cell that is haploid (ex: sperm or egg) • ...
Genetics Vocab Crossword 2023-05-15
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- Contains all of the information used to construct proteins and RNA molecules
- When two alleles are both partially expressed
- Someone with two different variants of alleles
- Containing two complete sets of chromosomes(one from each parent)
- Containing only one set of chromosomes
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- When genes are inherited independently from one another
- A distinguishing feature of a group of organisms
- A specific characteristic of an individual
- A variant of an allele that only expresses itself when both copies are present
- Someone with two identical alleles
- A tool that shows all possible combinations for a genetic cross of two individuals
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- Any cell in a plant/animal that is not a reproductive cell
- A specific variant of a gene
- A reproductive cell
- A variant of an allele that always expresses itself if present
- Certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
- A type of cell division that creates 4 daughter cells
- The observable characteristics of an individual
- Sections of DNA that give physical characteristics.
- When two alleles both express themselves separately
- A characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes
- A chart that outlines the genetic inheritance of a trait or disease through several generations.
- A part of a cell found in the nucleus that carries DNA
24 Clues: A reproductive cell • A specific variant of a gene • The genetic makeup of an organism • Someone with two identical alleles • Containing only one set of chromosomes • A specific characteristic of an individual • When two alleles are both partially expressed • Someone with two different variants of alleles • The observable characteristics of an individual • ...
Genetics Final C 2023-05-11
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- A specific and observable characteristic of an individual.
- Type of cell division responsible for reducing the number of chromosomes in diploid cells to haploid numbers; results in gamete cells.
- Stage in meiosis where homologous chromosomes line up and crossing over occurs.
- "Builder" enzyme responsible for adding DNA or RNA nucleotides to the growing strand during DNA replication or transcription.
- Last stage in cell division. Results in new daughter cells separated from each other.
- Different forms of a gene.
- Set of three tRNA nucleotides used to match with mRNA codons during translation.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid.
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with thymine in DNA or uracil in RNA.
- Chromosomes that are similar in size and carry similar genes; one coming from each genetic parent.
- Traits controlled by two or more genes are said to be _____.
- Considered the Father of Modern Genetics because of his experiments with pea plants.
- The specific genes an individual has for a trait.
- Stage in meiosis where two cleavage furrows develop and four new nuclear membranes form.
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with adenine in DNA.
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- Stage in meiosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the two newly created cells.
- The sugar in the sugar-phosphate backbone of RNA.
- Location within the cell where ribosomes translate mRNA into polypeptide strands.
- Organelle responsible for translating mRNA into a polypeptide strand that will fold into a protein.
- Proteins that associate with DNA to help pack and condense it.
- This type of inheritance results in both traits being expressed, as in a speckled chicken
- Cells produced during meiosis and used for reproduction.
- Homologous chromosomes pair and trade genes. Helps maintain variety in sexually reproducing organisms.
- Having two different alleles in a genotype. ex. Tt
- Factors that determine an individual's characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.
- Stage in meiosis where homologous pairs of chromosomes are pulled away from each other to opposite poles of the cell.
- A cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes.
- Nitrogenous base that pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA.
- Enzyme responsible for unzipping DNA during replication.
- When an organisms genetic material is changed.
30 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic acid. • Different forms of a gene. • When an organisms genetic material is changed. • Nitrogenous base that pairs with adenine in DNA. • The sugar in the sugar-phosphate backbone of RNA. • The specific genes an individual has for a trait. • Having two different alleles in a genotype. ex. Tt • Cells produced during meiosis and used for reproduction. • ...
Introduction to Genetics 2023-05-13
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- An investigative approach that deals with the study of chromosomes
- This refers to the relative abundance of different alleles of a gene within a population, which can be used to study the genetic diversity and evolution of a species
- An organism that is made up of 13,600 genes
- The expression of ______ is controlled by a set of genes
- Type of protein that aids in phenotype production
- The variant of ____ is responsible for a 4 cm decrease in height among Peruvians.
- Siblings who share the same DNA and have similar physical characteristics, but may differ in personality, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases due to environmental factors and epigenetic modifications
- A versatile genomic editing tool that allows for precise and efficient modification of DNA sequences in living organisms.
- Country where Dolly the Sheep’s body is displayed
- He is an English embryologist who was the first scientist to perform nuclear transfer to clone a sheep
- Part of the human female body that does not consist of 46 chromosomes
- A classical investigative approach that study the patterns of trait inheritance through generations
- The normal eye color of the Drosophila Melanogaster species
- An alternative form of a gene that brings about variations in the phenotype of organisms
- Branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation
- A type of enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sites
- The symbol for “male” in a pedigree analysis
- Has provided funding for genetic research projects aimed at advancing our understanding of genetic diseases and developing new therapies to improve patient outcomes
- An allele that is only expressed when paired with the same type
- Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations
- A theory that explains the manner in which genetic information is transferred between generations
- An allele that is always expressed when present, even when paired with an opposite type
- The Founder of Planned Parenthood and a proponent of the negative use of eugenics, suggesting that there should be a mandatory sterilization and segregation of PWDs
- The theory of preformation states that the fertilized egg contains a complete miniature adult called ______.
- The theory that explains that an organism came from a component of the egg that differentiates into adult structures is ____.
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- Type of inheritance is the set of principles that govern the transmission of genetic traits from parents to offspring, based on the segregation and independent assortment of alleles of a single gene
- The largest database containing genetic information launched in Great Britain.
- A hereditary disorder that can be detected using a pedigree chart and is usually the case among royal families
- A genetic engineering approach in which there is a precise modification of an organism's DNA using molecular tools
- A process where a male and female organism belonging to the same species are mated and their offspring are observed
- Governed by alleles at two or more loci
- Refers to the use of genetic or other technological means to improve or eliminate undesirable traits in individuals or populations.
- Species that are extensively studied in biological research because of their suitability for experimental manipulation, which has led to many important discoveries in genetics
- Exhibit the presence or absence of a trait within a family across generations
- The collection of information is contained in a cellular compartment called _____.
- Easily studied and manipulated organisms that are involved in investigative methods in genetics
- Vehicles of genes
- The study of the complete set of proteins expressed by an organism, tissue, or cell, and their functions and interactions within biological systems
- The device used to sequence DNA in space
- Set of alleles for a given trait
- The process of creating an identical copy of a biological entity, such as a cell, tissue, or organism, using either natural or artificial means
- A controversial movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding and sterilization, often targeting certain ethnic or social groups considered inferior
- A highly specific process leading to the production of proteins from DNA
- A person’s entire collection of chromosomes
- The discovery of ____ and its ability to be replicated ushered in the era of modern genetics.
- The molecule that is affected in Sickle-Cell Anemia
- The country in which the natives exhibited an uncommon level of genetic uniformity
- He coined the term “Eugenics” in 1883
- The scientist whose work formed the foundation of genetics is ____.
- Directs protein synthesis
50 Clues: Vehicles of genes • Directs protein synthesis • Set of alleles for a given trait • He coined the term “Eugenics” in 1883 • Governed by alleles at two or more loci • The device used to sequence DNA in space • An organism that is made up of 13,600 genes • A person’s entire collection of chromosomes • The symbol for “male” in a pedigree analysis • ...
Cells and Genetics 2014-05-25
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- body, a flattened, layered, sac-like organelle that finishes processing the proteins made by the ribosomes and “packages” them to transport to where they are needed in the cell
- gene that is expressed in an individual when paired with a recessive gene in inheritance
- an organelle within the nucleus
- a green pigment, present in all green plants, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis
- the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesise nutrients from carbon dioxide and water
- physical or observable features of an organism
- the gene that is masked or not expressed in the presence of a dominant gene
- where proteins are created that the cell needs
- each of two forms of a gene that are found together on a chromosome
- fluid-filled, membrane-surrounded cavities inside a cell. It fills with food being digested and waste material that is on its way out of the cell and also breaks down old and damaged parts of the cell and also store chemicals that the cell needs
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- the fluid of the cell that all the cell’s organelles are contained within
- genetic information for a trait
- the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
- only in plant cells, these organelles convert solar energy to chemical energy that the cell can use
- spherical to rod-shaped organelles - the energy centre of the cell. Converts food energy into chemical energy the cell can use
- round organelles surrounded by a membrane and containing digestive enzymes. Digests the cell’s food and wastes
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell
- the control centre of the cell. It controls many of the chemical reactions that occur within the cytoplasm.
- a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes, and the carrier of genetic information
20 Clues: genetic information for a trait • an organelle within the nucleus • physical or observable features of an organism • where proteins are created that the cell needs • thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell • the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism • each of two forms of a gene that are found together on a chromosome • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Review 2014-05-07
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- The factors that control traits are called __________.
- When breeders cross two genetically different individuals.
- The creation of an organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced.
- A cross between two organisms that have similar characteristics.
- The different characteristics one acquires from their parents are called __________.
- A relationship among alleles where both alleles contribute to the phenotype of the heterozygote.
- ___________'s goal is to identify the DNA sequence of every possible gene in the human genome.
- This is the likelihood that a particular event will occur.
- Term that describes two identical alleles.
- This type of allele is covered up when the dominant allele is with it and is less common.
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- This is the name for an organism with two different alleles.
- To select organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation.
- Only ___________ will have the exact same DNA fingerprint.
- Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics
- All of the DNA in one cell of an organism.
- This is the term for when a female contributes one factor, while the male contributes the other factor.
- Term that describes two different alleles.
- A diagram that is used to predict the outcome of a particular cross.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- This is an organism’s physical appearance or its visible traits.
- The trait that shows and is more common.
- These always produce offspring with the same trait as the parent.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
23 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. • The trait that shows and is more common. • All of the DNA in one cell of an organism. • Term that describes two different alleles. • Term that describes two identical alleles. • Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • The factors that control traits are called __________. • ...
Cells and Genetics 2014-10-05
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- How we describe genes
- Goo inside of the cell that the other organelles float in
- Simple cell-no membrane bound nucleus
- Converts chemical energy into energy that can be used
- Contains DNA and carries genes
- Changes in the DNA of the chromosomes-can be good or bad
- Known as a packaging organelle
- Involved in protein synthesis
- Known as the warehouse of the cell
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- Sophisticated cell-membrane bound nucleus
- Makes proteins for the cell
- Makes the plant hard and rigid
- Decides what can go in and out of the cell
- Physical features of an organism
- Allows photosynthesis to occur
- Help the cell divide
- Control centre of the cell
- Will only be expressed if there are two of these genes
- This gene will always be expressed
- Makes cell membranes and proteins for the cell
20 Clues: Help the cell divide • How we describe genes • Control centre of the cell • Makes proteins for the cell • Involved in protein synthesis • Makes the plant hard and rigid • Allows photosynthesis to occur • Contains DNA and carries genes • Known as a packaging organelle • Physical features of an organism • This gene will always be expressed • Known as the warehouse of the cell • ...
Genetics Test Review 2015-02-02
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- This allele is written as a capital letter and always "wins" when present
- A sequence of three RNA nucleotides that can be translated into an amino acid.
- The location of protein synthesis
- One of two forms of a gene inherited from a parent
- The use of biology to make useful products.
- Mendel's first law, the law of____________________states we inherit one allele for each trait from each parent.
- Protein ____________ is the term used to describe the building of proteins
- An exact copy of an organism created from its own cells.
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- The chemicals that create the genetic code for all living things.
- ________________ dominance creates a purple flower from a cross between a blue and a red flower.
- This chemical works to transfer information from DNA to the ribosomes.
- A diagram used to trace inheritance patterns in extended families
- - In a genetic cross between a yellow flower and a blue flower, the offspring are yellow flowers with blue stripes. This is called?
- Tightly coiled DNA forms these structures found in the nucleus
- This term is used to describe traits that are controlled by more than one set of genes
- The father of genetics
- Independent ____________________ is the process by which specific alleles for traits are inherited by chance
- This allele only appears in a phenotype if it is homozygous
- The study of heredity
- This type of genetic engineering transfers the genes of one organism into another.
20 Clues: The study of heredity • The father of genetics • The location of protein synthesis • The use of biology to make useful products. • One of two forms of a gene inherited from a parent • An exact copy of an organism created from its own cells. • This allele only appears in a phenotype if it is homozygous • Tightly coiled DNA forms these structures found in the nucleus • ...
Genetics Test Review 2015-02-02
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- A diagram used to trace inheritance patterns in extended families
- This type of genetic engineering transfers the genes of one organism into another.
- ________________ dominance creates a purple flower from a cross between a blue and a red flower.
- Tightly coiled DNA forms these structures found in the nucleus
- Protein ____________ is the term used to describe the building of proteins
- - In a genetic cross between a yellow flower and a blue flower, the offspring are yellow flowers with blue stripes. This is called?
- This allele only appears in a phenotype if it is homozygous
- A sequence of three RNA nucleotides that can be translated into an amino acid.
- The study of heredity
- The father of genetics
- This allele is written as a capital letter and always "wins" when present
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- The location of protein synthesis
- This term is used to describe traits that are controlled by more than one set of genes
- The use of biology to make useful products.
- Independent ____________________ is the process by which specific alleles for traits are inherited by chance
- The chemicals that create the genetic code for all living things.
- This chemical works to transfer information from DNA to the ribosomes.
- Mendel's first law, the law of____________________states we inherit one allele for each trait from each parent.
- An exact copy of an organism created from its own cells.
- One of two forms of a gene inherited from a parent
20 Clues: The study of heredity • The father of genetics • The location of protein synthesis • The use of biology to make useful products. • One of two forms of a gene inherited from a parent • An exact copy of an organism created from its own cells. • This allele only appears in a phenotype if it is homozygous • Tightly coiled DNA forms these structures found in the nucleus • ...
All about Genetics! 2015-11-02
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- two dominant alleles
- diagram made of boxes
- one pair of contrasting characters
- one dominant and one recessive
- mechaniasm of heredity
- reviews the basic law of inheritance
- trait that is covered up
- scientific word of green pea
- diference among individuals
- factors referred of DNA
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- observable expressions of the traits
- focuses of behaivior of gene
- binds the chromatid arms
- first 2 organsms that are crossed.
- observed trait
- deals with the chemical nature of gene
- passing of characteristics
- strong trait
- cross between members of the same offspring
- alternative forms of traits
20 Clues: strong trait • observed trait • two dominant alleles • diagram made of boxes • mechaniasm of heredity • factors referred of DNA • binds the chromatid arms • trait that is covered up • passing of characteristics • diference among individuals • alternative forms of traits • focuses of behaivior of gene • scientific word of green pea • one dominant and one recessive • ...
Genetics Crossword puzzle 2016-08-28
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- The scientific study of heredity
- The action of replacing someone or something with another thing
- When the dominant or recessive gene masks the other dominant or recessive gene
- A chart that shows the combinations of genes that are the effect of a genetic cross
- When there is one gene is dominant while the other one is recessive
- A chart that follows which members of a family carry or have a certain trait
- The child of the parents
- All of the DNA in one cell if an organism
- Has two different kinds of genes for a trait
- A characteristic belonging to animals, plants, and objects
- A gene whose trait occurs most often
- Different forms of a gene
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- The passing on of characteristics genetically from a generation to the next
- An abnormal condition that a person inherits from genes or chromosomes
- A gene whose trait is covered by the dominant gene
- The binding of sperm and the egg
- A person who has a recessive gene for a trait they do not have
- Has two of the same kind of genes for a trait
- How likely something will happen
- An organisms genetic makeup
- Traits transferred from parent to offspring
- A change in a gene or chromosome
- An organisms visible traits
- An organism that genetically the same as the ones that produced it
24 Clues: The child of the parents • Different forms of a gene • An organisms genetic makeup • An organisms visible traits • The scientific study of heredity • The binding of sperm and the egg • How likely something will happen • A change in a gene or chromosome • A gene whose trait occurs most often • All of the DNA in one cell if an organism • ...
Genetics and Selection 2016-03-02
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- Offspring grows of the side of the parent
- Physical feature of a person
- Gametes forming a zygote
- Pregnancy in mammals
- Random change in the DNA
- A gradual change in a population
- Reproduction in flowers
- An animal's young
- Heredity which is given to offspring
- DNA is deleted
- Different forms of characteristics
- Different forms of genes
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- Pieces of parent grow into offspring
- DNA is changed
- Physical expression of genotype
- Things in the nucleus with DNA
- Piece of DNA is added
- The study of genes
- Spores form into offspring
- Genes given by parent
20 Clues: DNA is changed • DNA is deleted • An animal's young • The study of genes • Pregnancy in mammals • Piece of DNA is added • Genes given by parent • Reproduction in flowers • Gametes forming a zygote • Random change in the DNA • Different forms of genes • Spores form into offspring • Physical feature of a person • Things in the nucleus with DNA • Physical expression of genotype • ...
Genetics and Biotechnology 2017-04-09
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- circular piece of DNA
- An individual that has two different alleles for a gene
- vectors carry copies of functional genes into a host with malfunctioning/absent genes
- cut DNA at specific sequence of nucleotides
- An organism that has DNA from at least 2 different species is known as what
- the plants Mendel used in his experiments
- An individual that has the same two alleles for a gene
- cell takes in foreign DNA and incorporates that DNA into its genome
- a trait that is controlled by 2 or more genes is known as a ______________ trait
- scientific study of heredity
- A trait that is only expressed when 2 alleles for that trait is present in an organism
- abbreviated term for an organism whose genetic makeup has been purposefully altered
- genes for different traits are separated randomly, increasing genetic variation
- genetic makeup of an organism
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- sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait
- A trait that is expressed even if only 1 allele for that trait is present in an organism
- A condition in which neither allele is dominant and the phenotype is a blend of both alleles
- Use of living organisms to create a product that serves a function for humans
- A condition in which both alleles are dominant and are both expressed in the phenotype
- different forms of a gene
- physical appearance of an organism
- diagram that shows possible gene combinations in offspring based on parent genotypes
- Father of genetics
- DNA fragments are separated and sorted in gel electrophoresis based on
- Characteristics that vary among individuals of a species
- A picture of a person’s chromosomes in ordered pairs
- Separation of alleles during gamete formation
- Organisms that carry an allele for a trait/condition but do not express it
28 Clues: Father of genetics • circular piece of DNA • different forms of a gene • scientific study of heredity • genetic makeup of an organism • physical appearance of an organism • the plants Mendel used in his experiments • cut DNA at specific sequence of nucleotides • Separation of alleles during gamete formation • A picture of a person’s chromosomes in ordered pairs • ...
Granger Genetics Employees 2017-04-27
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- Our Billing Department
- Accessions our lab cases
- Watch out if she is wearing her pink suite
- Our newest labatorian
- Our Operations Manager
- Queen of Compliance
- Dr. Doom
- Who you call when something breaks, leaks, etc.
- Youngest member of IT
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- Loves his Coffee
- Our Finance Department
- Our Crediatialist
- Occasionally has Blue & Purple Hair
- Will no longer be with us on May 11th
- Loves anything Chocolate
- Expecting a baby in September 2017
- Just moved into a new place
- Who do you call when your computer doesn't work
- Queen of the lab and wears a tiara
- Who creates our Purchase Orders
- Has California License Plates
21 Clues: Dr. Doom • Loves his Coffee • Our Crediatialist • Queen of Compliance • Our newest labatorian • Youngest member of IT • Our Finance Department • Our Billing Department • Our Operations Manager • Accessions our lab cases • Loves anything Chocolate • Just moved into a new place • Has California License Plates • Who creates our Purchase Orders • Expecting a baby in September 2017 • ...
ELP-GENETICS CROSSWORD 2018-08-01
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- The four genetic proteins that make up different traits.
- Proteins found on chromosomes that represent certain traits.
- The children of the parent organism.
- A grid system used to determine the traits of offspring.
- A trait that can always be observed.
- A method of breeding for specific traits.
- The characteristic of an organism.
- A genetic disorder involving the circulation of blood.
- A characteristic composed of two different traits.
- A genetic disorder involving the function of the brain.
- An inherited condition involving the digestion of sugar.
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- The organelles that contains genetic material.
- A characteristic composed of two of the same traits.
- Differences among traits of organisms.
- The study of heredity.
- An inherited condition passed from a previous generation.
- All the chromosomes found within an organism.
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring.
- A trait that can be hidden.
- Strands of DNA composed of genes.
20 Clues: The study of heredity. • A trait that can be hidden. • Strands of DNA composed of genes. • The characteristic of an organism. • The children of the parent organism. • A trait that can always be observed. • Differences among traits of organisms. • A method of breeding for specific traits. • All the chromosomes found within an organism. • ...
Genetics Crossword puzzle 2022-03-24
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- One gene controlling many phenotypes.
- when a variant causes a trait but not everyone with the variant has the phenotype the allele is said to be incompletely penetrant.
- When neither allele is dominant, each is.
- genetic makeup/alleles.
- unwound DNA.
- Physical appearance/ visible traits.
- Having non identical alleles.
- refers to the effect of gene that is independent of other genes and the environment.
- within the region of a locus or anywhere in the genome.
- Alleles are blended together.
- when both alleles for a gene are expressed equally.
- cumulative distribution function of the logistic distribution.
- A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell.
- traits result from the actions of genes and the environment.
- gene transfer resulting from uptake of DNA from the donor.
- pattern of inheritance which do not follow mendelian inheritance.
- gene has two alleles.
- position of a gene on a particular chromosome.
- cell division producing clones
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- trait, follow the different pattern of inheritance that may involve multiples genes and other factor.
- genes that have no allelic counterparts.
- stage in a process of changes oe development.
- gene that commonly exist as 2 or more alleles in a population.
- weaker allele
- factors that control a trait.
- combination of alleles being inherited together a set of DNA polymorphisms found on the same chromosome.
- when the 2 genotypes have the same phenotype that it expresses.
- gene exists predominantly as a single allele .
- interaction between genes that influences a phenotype.
- traits controlled by two of more genes.
- Having identical alleles.
- the set of functional association between genes.
- cumulative distribution function of the standard normal distribution
- traits that have more than two alleles
- different form of gene.
- orderly presentation of family information.
- reduction division.
- genes and their corresponding traits are passed from parent to the offspring.
- when many alleles and genes are involved.
- stronger allele
- if gene has more than two alleles
- any departure or deviation from normal usually expected.
- traits determined by single gene with two alleles.
43 Clues: unwound DNA. • weaker allele • stronger allele • reduction division. • gene has two alleles. • genetic makeup/alleles. • different form of gene. • Having identical alleles. • factors that control a trait. • Having non identical alleles. • Alleles are blended together. • cell division producing clones • if gene has more than two alleles • Physical appearance/ visible traits. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Crossword 2022-03-24
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- - The passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
- - A specific sequence of DNA that determines one or more traits
- A trait that is passed down parents(s) to offspring
- a specific gene or group of genes
- which both alleles in a heterozygous individual are fully observed in
- An organism that has two
- have genes
- parents
- alleles for a specific trait
- dominance-A genetic
- observable phenotype, intermediate between the phenotypes of
- A offspring produced by asexual reproduction, either naturally or through artificial processes that is identical to the parent
- observable trait of an
- organism that has two
- in which two alleles in
- process of mating animals or crossing plants to produce offspring
- individual’s phenotype. Neither
- is recessive or dominant; therefore, both traits are observed
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- is an asexual mode of producing new organisms
- new organism produced by sexual or asexual reproduction.
- breaking into pieces or being divided into parts
- experiment
- made up of DNA and protein and they contain your genes
- A specific version of a characteristic that varies from one individual to another
- square- A diagram for showing
- The union of a male sperm and a female egg to form a fertilized egg.
- likelihood of each outcome of a
- A variant, or version,of a gene Genotype- An individual’s pair of alleles
- alleles for a specific trait
- Reproduction- A process by which organisms make exact copies of themselves without the union of gametes(sperm and egg cells)
- A genetic phenomenon
- determine a trait.
32 Clues: parents • experiment • have genes • determine a trait. • dominance-A genetic • A genetic phenomenon • organism that has two • observable trait of an • in which two alleles in • An organism that has two • alleles for a specific trait • alleles for a specific trait • square- A diagram for showing • likelihood of each outcome of a • individual’s phenotype. Neither • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2022-04-24
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- 1997 dystopian film that explores the topics of genetic manipulation and eugenics.
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring.
- A genetically determined characteristic.
- An unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development.
- DNA shape, _____ helix
- Institute that is the largest biomedical research agency in the world.
- a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid
- An organism's physical appearance or visible traits.
- a unit of heredity
- A change in a chromosome or gene.
- A medical procedure whereby an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body.
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- federal law that protects sensitive patient information from being disclosed without patient's consent.
- Amino_____ make up proteins.
- when a protein loses its shape/function.
- Guanine Cytosine Adenine and _____.
- engineering, The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating the genetic material.
- Humans have 23 pairs.
- The study of heredity.
- The complete set of genetic material present in an organism.
20 Clues: a unit of heredity • Humans have 23 pairs. • Deoxyribonucleic acid • DNA shape, _____ helix • The study of heredity. • Amino_____ make up proteins. • A change in a chromosome or gene. • Guanine Cytosine Adenine and _____. • when a protein loses its shape/function. • A genetically determined characteristic. • The passing of traits from parent to offspring. • ...
genetics and heredity 2022-03-14
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- being or produced by a form of a gene that prevents or hides the effect of another form
- containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
- diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene
- fusion of gametes to give rise to a new individual organism or offspring and initiate its development
- a relationship between two versions of a gene
- any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells
- process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information
- a polymeric molecule essential in various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes
- a change in a DNA sequence
- having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus
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- a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds
- heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
- having the same relation, relative position, or structure
- a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes
- living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells
- a mature haploid male or female germ cell
- a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms
20 Clues: a change in a DNA sequence • a mature haploid male or female germ cell • having a single set of unpaired chromosomes • a relationship between two versions of a gene • any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells • having the same relation, relative position, or structure • a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes • ...
4.1 Genetics Vocabulary 2022-03-30
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- the dominant allele masks the effect of the recessive allele but not completely resulting in a phenotype that is a mixture of the two alleles.
- a different version of a gene.
- both alleles for a certain trait are the same.
- inherited characteristics that vary from individual to individual.
- both alleles are dominant; both alleles will try getting expressed with equal strength. As a result, the offspring will have both traits expressed.
- a gene pair that has 2 different alleles for a trait.
- the dominante allele will mask the effect of the recessive allele completely.
- passing characteristics from one generation to the next.
- a driagram that predicts outcomes of genetic crosses.
- a cross used to study the inheritance of a single/one trait.
- a cross used to study the inheritance of 2 different traits.
- traits which are expressed when only one allele is present.
- the study of heredity.
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- more than two phenotypes exist for a specific trait.
- says that the alleles if two or more different genes get sorted into gametes independently of one another.
- the externally observable trait (physical).
- traits which are only expressed when two alleles are present.
- 2 alleles for a trait separate during meiosis. Each gamete receives only one allele.
- the genetic makeup (genes)
- a stretch of DNA within a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
- says that in a heterozygote, the dominant allele will be expressed exclusively.
21 Clues: the study of heredity. • the genetic makeup (genes) • a different version of a gene. • the externally observable trait (physical). • both alleles for a certain trait are the same. • more than two phenotypes exist for a specific trait. • a gene pair that has 2 different alleles for a trait. • a driagram that predicts outcomes of genetic crosses. • ...
Heredity and Genetics 2024-03-06
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- An image of chromosomes.
- Long molecules made of DNA that hold genes.
- Characteristic like hair freckles or dimples.
- Region of DNA where instructions for one trait are kept.
- All the individuals born at the same time.
- Two different alleles for a trait.
- The part of the flower that creates pollen.
- The genetic makup of a living thing.
- Separate units.
- The physical appearance of a living thing.
- The trait that is hidden when other traits are preset.
- The field of biology that studies how genes control appearance.
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- The likelihood that an event will happen.
- Stores female reproductive cells.
- A monk who experimented with pea plants.
- The trait that is visible when other traits are present.
- Paired male and female cells for reproductive purposes.
- Two copies of the same allele.
- Genetic traits are ________ from a parent.
- Different versions of a gene.
20 Clues: Separate units. • An image of chromosomes. • Different versions of a gene. • Two copies of the same allele. • Stores female reproductive cells. • Two different alleles for a trait. • The genetic makup of a living thing. • A monk who experimented with pea plants. • The likelihood that an event will happen. • All the individuals born at the same time. • ...
Genetics/honors/1 2024-03-11
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- office-service
- civil liberties
- tiny
- of hair
- sterility
- easily seen/stood out
- encroach
- find sby guilty
- not solid
- smallest unit
- passed down to generations
- trace
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- repeatedly committing crimes
- due to happen soon
- Spread(ideas)
- look like
- remain undamaged
- a disease from your genes
- placed in an organism
- find sby innocent
20 Clues: tiny • trace • of hair • encroach • sterility • look like • not solid • Spread(ideas) • smallest unit • office-service • civil liberties • find sby guilty • remain undamaged • find sby innocent • due to happen soon • easily seen/stood out • placed in an organism • a disease from your genes • passed down to generations • repeatedly committing crimes
Genetics and Heredity 2024-03-12
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- genetic information
- stem cell changes
- heredity or given from parent to child
- copying rna
- nucleic acid found in nucleus
- different alleles
- changes
- proteins are produced
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- child or product of two
- organism's reproductive cells.
- observable characteristics
- a variant of the sequence
- more powerful
- squares
- cell division
- two identical alleles
- chromosomes pairs
- not dominant
- results in two daughter cells
- possible combinations
- synthesis process In cells
21 Clues: squares • changes • copying rna • not dominant • more powerful • cell division • stem cell changes • chromosomes pairs • different alleles • genetic information • two identical alleles • possible combinations • proteins are produced • child or product of two • a variant of the sequence • observable characteristics • nucleic acid found in nucleus • results in two daughter cells • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-27
Across
- A record of descent of an animal showing it to be purebred
- the look of an organism
- two pollen producing part of a flower, usually with a slender filament supporting the anther
- dilution of the dominant allele with respect of the recessive allele
- a certain region of chromosomes that causes a certain protein to be made; is sometimes related to certain traits.
- a small or immature ovum
- a different or distinct form or version of something
- The stalk that supports the pollen bearing anther in the male reproductive organ of a flower
- a distinguishing quality of characteristics typically one belonging to a person
- the narrow tube like structure that connects the stigma to the ovary
- the study of how genes and how traits are passes down from one generation to the next
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- When one allele is fully dominant than the other
- having 2 different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- The action or presses of duplicating something
- a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organ
- a type of molecule in our food that our bodies need EX: myosin & actin
- a term used that describes having 2 identical versions of the same gene
- A three like structure located inside the nucleus of a cell
- Squares a diagram that shows all possible genetic outcomes of a cross between two organisms
- A female organ of a flower comprising the stigma and ovary Pistil
- those that are more likely to be in hearted due to their stronger allele inherited due to their stronger allele expression compared to recessive alleles
- a self replicating material
- a trait that is expressed only when genotype in homozygous
- a complete set of genetic material in an organism
- The visual appearance of the chromosome in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arises by mutation and are found in the same place as a chromosome
- The structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes
- the part of a dream that produces and contains pollen
28 Clues: the look of an organism • a small or immature ovum • a self replicating material • The action or presses of duplicating something • When one allele is fully dominant than the other • a complete set of genetic material in an organism • a permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organ • a different or distinct form or version of something • ...
DNA and Genetics 2025-05-07
Across
- contains ovules
- passing traits from parents to offspring
- right side of DNA
- and organisms genetic material (deoxyribonucleic acid)
- two alleles of a gene are the same
- one nitrogen base is replaced with another
- square model used to predict possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring
- "father of genetics"
- where the pollen lands
- trait blocked by dominant trait; only shown when there is no dominant
- the two alleles that control the phenotype
- when both alleles can be observed in a phenotype
- at least one nitrogen base is left out
- shows phenotypes of genetically related family members
- attracts pollinators to flower
- inheritance occurs when multiple genes determine the phenotype of a trait
- left side of DNA
- the process of making a protein from RNA from DNA is the first step in making a protein
- how a trait appears
- the process of making a protein from RNA
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- male reproductive organ in plants
- eggs for reproduction; form seeds with pollen
- a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene
- where pollen forms on a flower
- process of copying a DNA molecules to make another one
- made of nucleotides, single stranded, has uracil instead of thymine
- tube that sends pollen to the ovary
- molecule made of a nitrogen base, sugar, and a phosphate group
- female reproductive organ in plants
- supports the anther
- dominance when the offspring's phenotype is a combination of the parent's phenotypes
- section on chromosome that has genetic information for a trait
- two alleles of a gene are the same
- different forms of a gene
- at least one nitrogen base is added
- trait blocks another genetic factor; always shown when present
- protects the ovary
37 Clues: contains ovules • left side of DNA • right side of DNA • protects the ovary • supports the anther • how a trait appears • "father of genetics" • where the pollen lands • different forms of a gene • where pollen forms on a flower • attracts pollinators to flower • male reproductive organ in plants • two alleles of a gene are the same • two alleles of a gene are the same • ...
Unit 4 - Genetics 2025-03-09
Across
- two different alleles at a gene
- the physical traits from a gene
- exchanging chunks of the DNA between homologous chromosomes
- the woman who first photographed DNA using X-rays [last name]
- a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell
- the female reproductive unit
- cell division that makes two identical cells
- one of the men who discovered the structure of DNA [last name]
- the male reproductive unit
- a fertilized egg
- only needs one copy of the allele to show
Down
- a small piece of DNA that codes for a protein
- a heterozygote; someone has a copy of the affected allele and the normal allele
- two of the same allele at a gene
- a diagram to visualize all possible offspring from two parents
- the man to discover simple dominance
- cell division that makes sperm or egg cells
- different forms of a gene
- needs two copies of the allele to show
- a diagram to visualize genes in a family tree
- the genetic makeup of a gene
21 Clues: a fertilized egg • different forms of a gene • the male reproductive unit • the female reproductive unit • the genetic makeup of a gene • two different alleles at a gene • the physical traits from a gene • two of the same allele at a gene • the man to discover simple dominance • needs two copies of the allele to show • only needs one copy of the allele to show • ...
Genetics: part 1 2025-03-11
Across
- the process by which a cell makes proteins using the genetic information carried in messenger RNA (mRNA)
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- , produces two identical nuclei
- a molecule that carries genetic information
- capable of catalyzing the reaction of joining two large molecules by establishing a new chemical bond
- the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
- a molecule that carries instructions for making proteins
- a type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA
- synthesis process of making proteins by amino acids
- made up of a nitrogen-containing base
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- large molecules that store and express genetic information in cells and viruses
- a copy, or a transcription, of DNA
- the unwinding and separation of double-stranded DNA
- Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell
- the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells
- an enzyme that creates a primer on a DNA strand
- a molecule made up of chains of smaller units called amino acids
- carrys genetic information in the form of genes.
- a type of cell division that creates egg and sperm cells
- reading the order of amino acids and linking amino acids together
20 Clues: , produces two identical nuclei • a copy, or a transcription, of DNA • made up of a nitrogen-containing base • Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell • a molecule that carries genetic information • an enzyme that creates a primer on a DNA strand • carrys genetic information in the form of genes. • the unwinding and separation of double-stranded DNA • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-08
Across
- a structure inside the nucleus
- father of genetics
- a stage in mitosis (cell division) where chromosomes align at the center of the cell
- something that you inherit from your parents
- the gene that overpowers
- the genetic appearance of an offspring
- both genes are displayed at once (dominant and recessive)
- reproduction that requires 2 parents
- dominant and recessive genes together
- reproduction that only requires 1 parent
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- the initial stage of mitosis and meiosis cell division
- the physical appearance of an offspring
- the gene that gets overpowered
- the basic physical and functional unit of heredity
- 2 dominant genes or 2 recessive genes
- genetic info
- the process by which a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells
- paired chromosomes
- different versions of the same gene
- the passing on of genes and genetic traits from parent to offspring
20 Clues: genetic info • father of genetics • paired chromosomes • the gene that overpowers • a structure inside the nucleus • the gene that gets overpowered • different versions of the same gene • reproduction that requires 2 parents • 2 dominant genes or 2 recessive genes • dominant and recessive genes together • the genetic appearance of an offspring • ...
Genetics and Biology 2025-11-04
Across
- The two-letter genetic code for a trait. Example: Bb
- The physical trait we see on the outside
- The smallest unit of life is the ___________
- Every genotype has _____ letters
- The reason you have TWO alleles for every gene is that you get one from each _________
- In order to make your genes fit, they are wrapped around x-shaped ____________
- __________ are important because they determine your traits
- Your genes are only 2% of your total __________, which you extracted from the strawberry
- This type of reproduction only requires one parent, and creates two identical copies
- How you look and behave. Examples: which hand you write with, hair and eye color
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- R = right-handed, r = left-handed. If a person's genotype is Rr, which hand will they write with?
- The letters don't matter, but _______________ does
- E = green eyes, e = blue eyes. If a person's genotype is ee, what color eyes will they have?
- Your genes are located inside the ____________ of your cells
- You have _______-six chromosomes total
- Different versions of the same gene.
- Genes are the instructions for building __________, which change your traits
- B = brown hair, b = blonde hair. If a person's genotype is BB, what color hair will they have?
- blonde, brunette, redhead are all examples of different alleles for the ________ color gene
- This type of reproduction requires TWO parents and produces an offspring with 50% of each parents genes
20 Clues: Every genotype has _____ letters • Different versions of the same gene. • You have _______-six chromosomes total • The physical trait we see on the outside • The smallest unit of life is the ___________ • The letters don't matter, but _______________ does • The two-letter genetic code for a trait. Example: Bb • ...
Equine Color Genetics 2025-10-26
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- Locus that controls red/black base color
- Single dilute of Bay via Cream gene
- The set of alleles that determine the expression of a particular characteristic or trait
- Dilution that occupies the same locus as Cream
- Double dilute of Chestnut via Cream gene
- White marking with 3 basic patterns: Frame, Sabino, Splash
- Dun dilution of a black base horse
- Intermixture of white hairs amongst the base coat
- White marking pattern classically with high white on the legs and white crossing topline
- Having different alleles that code for the same trait
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- The expression of a particular trait according to genetic makeup and environment
- Black pigment
- Base color that always has homozygous recessive Agouti alleles
- Dilution that leaves “primitive markings”
- Dilution that only affects eumelanin
- Single dilute of Chestnut via Cream gene
- Locus that controls the distribution of Eumelanin
- Having two identical alleles that code for the same trait
- Red pigment
- Double dilute of Bay via Cream gene
- Color that cannot produce Eumelanin
- Base color with black points
22 Clues: Red pigment • Black pigment • Base color with black points • Dun dilution of a black base horse • Single dilute of Bay via Cream gene • Double dilute of Bay via Cream gene • Color that cannot produce Eumelanin • Dilution that only affects eumelanin • Locus that controls red/black base color • Single dilute of Chestnut via Cream gene • Double dilute of Chestnut via Cream gene • ...
Genetics Crossword puzzle 2025-12-14
Across
- – A tightly coiled structure of DNA and proteins
- – The molecule that carries genetic information
- – Having two identical alleles for a trait
- – The genetic makeup of an organism
- – A visual display of chromosomes
- – Having two different alleles for a trait
- – The square used to predict genetic outcomes
- – An allele expressed only when two copies are present
- – An allele that masks another allele
- – A characteristic passed from parents to offspring
- – A segment of DNA that codes for a trait
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- – The passing of traits from one generation to the next
- – An alternative form of a gene
- – A change in the DNA sequence
- – A three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
- – Cell division that produces gametes
- – The physical expression of a trait
- – The process of copying DNA
- – Genes located close together on the same chromosome
- – Cell division for growth and repair
20 Clues: – The process of copying DNA • – A change in the DNA sequence • – An alternative form of a gene • – A visual display of chromosomes • – The genetic makeup of an organism • – The physical expression of a trait • – Cell division that produces gametes • – Cell division for growth and repair • – An allele that masks another allele • – A segment of DNA that codes for a trait • ...
Ag History 2020-09-17
Across
- Invented the Steel Plow
- Invented the Cotton Gin
- Used soy plastic for vehicles
- studied genetics in peas
- Invented the tractor
- granted land to families
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- Developed barb wire
- Invented the Reaper
- name of first cloned mammal
- Banned agriculture chemical
- Invented the Iron Plow
- Invented the Milking Machine
- Started high school ag classes
- started ag experiment stations
14 Clues: Developed barb wire • Invented the Reaper • Invented the tractor • Invented the Iron Plow • Invented the Steel Plow • Invented the Cotton Gin • studied genetics in peas • granted land to families • name of first cloned mammal • Banned agriculture chemical • Invented the Milking Machine • Used soy plastic for vehicles • Started high school ag classes • started ag experiment stations
www list 10 tick tack toe tasks 2025-02-25
14 Clues: racism • a waterfall • to be unclear • one of a kind • unable to die • a very holy place • a person who walks • to talk to ones self • has a hidden meaning • the study of the mind • the study of heredity • to do something quickly • to cut off someones head • a person who studies old things
Natural Selection Crossword 2025-05-13
Across
- What's passed down!
- Farming
- Engineering Job to change animals' genetics
- Scientist who comprised a theory!
- victims
- Selection Human Done
- What makes you you!
- To live you have to _____
Down
- Total amount of a species is a ___
- of the fittest The most adapted survive
- Children
- Attackers
- A place where a species will live
- Selection The theme of this crossword
- living thing
15 Clues: Farming • victims • Children • Attackers • living thing • What's passed down! • What makes you you! • Selection Human Done • To live you have to _____ • Scientist who comprised a theory! • A place where a species will live • Total amount of a species is a ___ • Selection The theme of this crossword • of the fittest The most adapted survive • ...
zabellend 2022-01-05
Across
- the song beanstalk ballet was to
- the new disney film that bangs
- your less good best friend
- survival and ?
- my surname
- your birth month
- your sisters name
- your loving husband
Down
- the legend that says oh yeah
- your cousins dance company
- your name
- the word you learnt today
- my birth month
- the random thing in your bio
14 Clues: your name • my surname • survival and ? • my birth month • your birth month • your sisters name • your loving husband • the word you learnt today • your cousins dance company • your less good best friend • the legend that says oh yeah • the random thing in your bio • the new disney film that bangs • the song beanstalk ballet was to
Genetics Extra Credit 2022-01-12
Across
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
- a cell or organism having a single set of chromosome
- organism’s reproductive cell containing one set of chromosomes
- the likelihood of an event to occur
- a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes
- a graphical representation of the possible genotypes of offspring
- characteristics or attributes of an organism that are expressed by genes and/or influenced by the environment
- a version of a gene that will produce a certain appearance/trait
- the action or process of fertilizing an egg
- a version of a gene which will not create the corresponding appearance/trait if a dominant allele is present
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- an organism's physical appearance shows a blending of both alleles
- a genetic condition in which an individual inherits different alleles for a particular gene from each parent
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- new organisms produced by a living thing
- genetic condition in which an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents
- Also known as “monozygotic twins,” this occurs when a single fertilized egg (zygote) splits in two
- an organism’s set of heritable genes that can be passed down from parents to offspring
- Also known as “dizyogtic twins,” occurs when two separate eggs are fertilized by two separate sperm cells
- an organism's physical appearance is an expression of BOTH alleles simultaneously
- also known as a somatic cells; any cell other than a reproductive cell
20 Clues: the likelihood of an event to occur • new organisms produced by a living thing • the action or process of fertilizing an egg • a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes • a cell or organism having a single set of chromosome • organism’s reproductive cell containing one set of chromosomes • a version of a gene that will produce a certain appearance/trait • ...
Ch 3 Genetics 2022-01-27
Across
- RNA RNA molecule that carries copies of instructions for the assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to the rest of the cell
- RNA type of RNA molecule that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
- An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
- likelihood that a particular event will occur
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
- allele An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- The scientific study of heredity
- Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
- allele An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
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- Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- Square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- Meiosis
- the offspring of many generations that have the same traits
- Passing of traits from parents to offspring
- Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
- Different forms of a gene
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- both alleles express themselves fully in a Yy individual
20 Clues: Meiosis • Different forms of a gene • The scientific study of heredity • Passing of traits from parents to offspring • likelihood that a particular event will occur • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait • ...
Introduction to Genetics 2021-11-30
Across
- inherited traits are controlled by traits transmitted by gametes maintaining genetic continuity from generation to generation
- All organisms are composed of basic structures called cells derived from pre-existing cells.
- other term for Polygenic traits; governed by alleles at two or more loci, and each locus has some influence on the phenotype
- viral DNA can't direct synthesis of particles; can be used to cut any organism’s DNA at specific nucleotide sequence producing reproducible set of segments
- most famous case among royal families of Europe especially British monarchy
- study of chromosome structure and abnormalities; used to predict certain genetic disorders especially among women who got pregnant late in life (detection of Down Syndrome)
- small individual sitting on sperm; complete miniature adult
- inheritance pattern that follows the laws of segregation and independent assortment in which a gene inherited from either parent segregates into gametes at an equal frequency
- useful when studying any population when progeny data from several generations is limited; also and when studying species from long generation time and low fertility rate
- expressed even if it is paired with a recessive allele
- cloning technique; taking cell from adult sheep from mammary gland of adult sheep and removing genetic material then inserting genes to empty egg cell taken from another sheep
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- literally means "good appearance" or "normal appearing", science of making phenotypic improvements to humans after birth, generally to affect a problematic genetic condition.
- heritable change and source of genetic variation that we see among different species
- structures such as organs are not originally present in embryo but formed from denovo (new) / assembled
- location of a gene/marker on the chromosome
- Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations
- Greek word where Genetics was derived from
- Classical investigative approach; study involves patterns on inheritance of traits
- founder of Planned Parenthood; proponent of Negative Eugenics
- branch of Biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
- has small amount of genetic material so easy to manipulate and understand how genetic variation are being caused. Unlike bacteria, it mutates
21 Clues: Greek word where Genetics was derived from • location of a gene/marker on the chromosome • expressed even if it is paired with a recessive allele • small individual sitting on sperm; complete miniature adult • founder of Planned Parenthood; proponent of Negative Eugenics • most famous case among royal families of Europe especially British monarchy • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-24
Across
- any departure or deviation from normal usually expected.
- gene transfer resulting from uptake of DNA from the donor.
- traits result from the actions of genes and the environment.
- the set of functional association between genes.
- within the region of a locus or anywhere in the genome.
- if gene has more than two alleles
- cumulative distribution function of the logistic distribution.
- weaker allele
- gene exists predominantly as a single allele .
- One gene controlling many phenotypes.
- when a variant causes a trait but not everyone with the variant has the phenotype the allele is said to be incompletely penetrant.
- pattern of inheritance which do not follow mendelian inheritance.
- When neither allele is dominant, each is.
- stronger allele
- stage in a process of changes oe development.
- genes that have no allelic counterparts.
- refers to the effect of gene that is independent of other genes and the environment.
- Physical appearance/ visible traits.
- interaction between genes that influences a phenotype.
- cumulative distribution function of the standard normal distribution
- genes and their corresponding traits are passed from parent to the offspring.
- reduction division.
- when many alleles and genes are involved.
Down
- Having identical alleles.
- when both alleles for a gene are expressed equally.
- gene has two alleles.
- Alleles are blended together.
- gene that commonly exist as 2 or more alleles in a population.
- traits that have more than two alleles
- traits determined by single gene with two alleles.
- when the 2 genotypes have the same phenotype that it expresses.
- follow the different pattern of inheritance that may involve multiples genes and other factor.
- combination of alleles being inherited together a set of DNA polymorphisms found on the same chromosome.
- position of a gene on a particular chromosome.
- factors that control a trait.
- A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell.
- genetic makeup/alleles.
- different form of gene.
- unwound DNA.
- traits controlled by two of more genes.
- Having non identical alleles.
- cell division producing clones
- orderly presentation of family information.
43 Clues: unwound DNA. • weaker allele • stronger allele • reduction division. • gene has two alleles. • genetic makeup/alleles. • different form of gene. • Having identical alleles. • Alleles are blended together. • factors that control a trait. • Having non identical alleles. • cell division producing clones • if gene has more than two alleles • Physical appearance/ visible traits. • ...
Genetics Summative Crossword 2022-03-31
Across
- father of genetics, studied pea plants
- cells contributed by each parent that contain half of the total 46 chromosomes
- a genetic code that determines one's genes and traits
- an offspring produced by asexual reproduction that is identical to the parent
- every organism produced by asexual or sexual reproduction
- the union of a female egg and male sperm to form a fertilized egg
- a type of reproduction where a sperm cell from a male unites with an egg cell from a female to produce an offspring that inherits traits from both parents
- an individual's pair of alleles for a specific gene that determines a trait
- the passing of genetic information from generation to generation
- the process of crossing plants or mating animals to produce offspring
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- the study of genes and heredity
- this gender's chromosomes are XY
- A genetic outcome where both alleles from a heterozygous person are fully seen in their offspring’s phenotype.
- an observable trait or characteristic of an organism
- an organism that has 2 identical alleles for a certain trait
- a phenomenon where a trait is "hidden" in a heterozygous individual
- a version of a gene
- a type of reproduction where organisms make copies of themselves without the union of gametes
- a trait that overpowers or dominantes over another trait
- this gender's chromosomes are XX
- when an organism grows out of the body of the parent organism and becomes the offspring
21 Clues: a version of a gene • the study of genes and heredity • this gender's chromosomes are XY • this gender's chromosomes are XX • father of genetics, studied pea plants • an observable trait or characteristic of an organism • a genetic code that determines one's genes and traits • a trait that overpowers or dominantes over another trait • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Review 2014-05-07
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- Term that describes two identical alleles.
- When breeders cross two genetically different individuals.
- This is an organism’s physical appearance or its visible traits.
- The creation of an organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- All of the DNA in one cell of an organism.
- The different characteristics one acquires from their parents are called __________.
- These always produce offspring with the same trait as the parent.
- To select organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation.
- This is the term for when a female contributes one factor, while the male contributes the other factor.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- A cross between two organisms that have similar characteristics.
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- This type of allele is covered up when the dominant allele is with it and is less common.
- This is the name for an organism with two different alleles.
- Term that describes two different alleles.
- ___________'s goal is to identify the DNA sequence of every possible gene in the human genome.
- Only ___________ will have the exact same DNA fingerprint.
- A diagram that is used to predict the outcome of a particular cross.
- Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics
- The trait that shows and is more common.
- This is the likelihood that a particular event will occur.
- A relationship among alleles where both alleles contribute to the phenotype of the heterozygote.
- The factors that control traits are called __________.
23 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. • The trait that shows and is more common. • Term that describes two different alleles. • All of the DNA in one cell of an organism. • Term that describes two identical alleles. • Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • The factors that control traits are called __________. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Review 2014-05-07
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- The creation of an organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced.
- The different characteristics one acquires from their parents are called __________.
- This is an organism’s physical appearance or its visible traits.
- This type of allele is covered up when the dominant allele is with it and is less common.
- Term that describes two different alleles.
- All of the DNA in one cell of an organism.
- This is the term for when a female contributes one factor, while the male contributes the other factor.
- A cross between two organisms that have similar characteristics.
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- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- These always produce offspring with the same trait as the parent.
- The trait that shows and is more common.
- To select organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation.
- The factors that control traits are called __________.
- Only ___________ will have the exact same DNA fingerprint.
- Term that describes two identical alleles.
- ___________'s goal is to identify the DNA sequence of every possible gene in the human genome.
- This is the likelihood that a particular event will occur.
- When breeders cross two genetically different individuals.
- Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics
- A diagram that is used to predict the outcome of a particular cross.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- A relationship among alleles where both alleles contribute to the phenotype of the heterozygote.
- This is the name for an organism with two different alleles.
23 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. • The trait that shows and is more common. • Term that describes two different alleles. • All of the DNA in one cell of an organism. • Term that describes two identical alleles. • Priest in Vienna, The Father of Modern Genetics • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • The factors that control traits are called __________. • ...
cells and genetics 2013-02-28
Across
- these are made from number two
- this type of cell is found in many places in the body, but is often thought of as a disease
- this is the brain of a cell
- shape of a strand of D.N.A.
- this cell has no membrane bound organelles
- this substance can create red blood cells
- genetic modification
- a type of bacteria, virus, or other microscopic organism. That can cause a disease
- these are made from number one
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- This is a pathogen that cannot be cured of killed
- the genetic process in which genes and diseases are passed down
- these are found inside of all cells
- D.N.A. un-abbreviated
- these are the smallest thing that can live
- a substance that produces a genetic mutation
- The act of taking an organisms D.N.A. and creating another exact organism
- one who studies genes
- the total number of genes in a species
- the study of genes
- This is created in the cell to expand the cell
20 Clues: the study of genes • genetic modification • D.N.A. un-abbreviated • one who studies genes • this is the brain of a cell • shape of a strand of D.N.A. • these are made from number two • these are made from number one • these are found inside of all cells • the total number of genes in a species • this substance can create red blood cells • these are the smallest thing that can live • ...
