genetics Crossword Puzzles
Mendel Genetics 2024-01-10
Across
- father of genetics
- having mixed traits
- having to different alleles for the same trait
- alternative forms of a gene
- the genetic make up of an organisms traits
- the plants mendel studied
- ___square tool to identify probability of a trait
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- the trait that always shows in the phenotype
- the physical appearance of traits
- having identical alleles for a trait
- genetically determined characteristic
- the trait that only shows in phenotype in the absence of dominate alleles
12 Clues: father of genetics • having mixed traits • the plants mendel studied • alternative forms of a gene • the physical appearance of traits • having identical alleles for a trait • genetically determined characteristic • the genetic make up of an organisms traits • the trait that always shows in the phenotype • having to different alleles for the same trait • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2023-10-27
Across
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- A dominant trait or gene
Down
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- A recessive trait or gene
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- 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 unit of heredithatich is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- genetic information
12 Clues: genetic information • A dominant trait or gene • A recessive trait or gene • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes • a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. • ...
Genetics crossword 2024-05-20
Across
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics crossword 2024-05-20
Across
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-05-21
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
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- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Erics Genetics 2024-05-20
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
Down
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-05-08
Across
- square A tool that can be used to predict and identify traits
- Two athanes of a gene are different then the genotype is
- An allele that masks another allele
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- Physical Appearance
- A different form of a gene
Down
- A threadlike protein structure
- Genetic makeup
- The likelihood that certain events will occur
- A tool that can show inherited traits
- One dominant and one recessive allele
- Nucleic acid found within chromosomes
12 Clues: Genetic makeup • Physical Appearance • A different form of a gene • A threadlike protein structure • An allele that masks another allele • A tool that can show inherited traits • One dominant and one recessive allele • Nucleic acid found within chromosomes • The likelihood that certain events will occur • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
Down
- young born of living organisms. They are the children.
- branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- An organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- The offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- To receive something from someone who came before you.
12 Clues: distinguishing quality or characteristic. • passing of traits from parents to offspring. • genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • young born of living organisms. They are the children. • To receive something from someone who came before you. • genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits(i.e physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of the flower different plant.
- Is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children. • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits(i.e physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of the flower different plant.
- Is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children. • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- distinguishing quality or characteristics thats inherited
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next
12 Clues: the passing of traits from parents to offspring • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • to receive something from someone who came before you • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • distinguishing quality or characteristics thats inherited • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the branch of biology that deals with characteristics from one generation to the next
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistol of the flower from another plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
Down
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- the new born of living organisms. They are children
- Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generation
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • the new born of living organisms. They are children • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • to receive something from someone who came before you • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
Down
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- Passing traits
- A factor that blocks another
- An organism that passes traits forever
- Blocked from the dominant factor
- When pollen from one plant falls on a pistil from a different plant
- Inherited from one to the next
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- Quality or characteristics
- Feature from an individual or thing
- Two different breeds combined
- When pollen from one plant falls on a pistil from the same plant
- Receiving something from someone before you
- Young born living organisms, children
12 Clues: Passing traits • Quality or characteristics • A factor that blocks another • Two different breeds combined • Inherited from one to the next • Blocked from the dominant factor • Feature from an individual or thing • Young born living organisms, children • An organism that passes traits forever • Receiving something from someone before you • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- Is to receive something from someone who came before you.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
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- The branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • Is to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual or thing. • ...
Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • an organism that always passes down certain traits. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-04-29
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Review 2025-01-13
Across
- observable traits
- 2 different alleles
- Two heterozygous individuals have offspring. What are the chances their babies are homozygous recessive?
- allele that blocks another
- square
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- alleles that a person has
- Two heterozygous individuals have offspring. What are the chances their babies are heterozygous?
- allele that gets blocked
- number of alleles each person has
- father of genetics
- 2 of the same allele
- characteristic of a living thing
12 Clues: square • observable traits • father of genetics • 2 different alleles • 2 of the same allele • allele that gets blocked • alleles that a person has • allele that blocks another • characteristic of a living thing • number of alleles each person has • Two heterozygous individuals have offspring. What are the chances their babies are heterozygous? • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-03-21
Across
- gg
- combination of alleles
- humans have 23 pairs
- study of inheritance
- option of a gene inherited from each parent
- physical characteristic determined by genotype
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- type of reproduction with identical offspring
- allele represented by a capital letter
- Gg
- GG
- allele represented by a lowercase letter
- type of reproduction with different offspring
- segment of DNA
- found in the nucleus
14 Clues: Gg • gg • GG • segment of DNA • humans have 23 pairs • study of inheritance • found in the nucleus • combination of alleles • allele represented by a capital letter • allele represented by a lowercase letter • option of a gene inherited from each parent • type of reproduction with identical offspring • type of reproduction with different offspring • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-30
Across
- specific characteristic of an individual or organism
- the physical appearance for a particular trait; ex brown hair
- when two alleles are different, ex. Bb
- carries instructions for making a specific protein
- this letter shows a recessive trait
- this allele is always expressed (shown) if present
- small segment of DNA which code for a specific trait
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- a version of a gene
- this letter shows a dominant trait
- this allele is not expressed (shown) unless there are two
- the genetic makeup for a specific trait; two letters
- when two alleles are the same, ex. BB or bb
12 Clues: a version of a gene • this letter shows a dominant trait • this letter shows a recessive trait • when two alleles are different, ex. Bb • when two alleles are the same, ex. BB or bb • carries instructions for making a specific protein • this allele is always expressed (shown) if present • specific characteristic of an individual or organism • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-03-06
Across
- Helps with protein synthesis
- Pairs with Cytosine
- The shape of DNA
- Asexual reproduction of cells by division
- Both genes must be present if they are this type.
- Stores genetic information
- Nitrogenous base only found in RNA
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- Pairs with Thymine
- All the genetic information in the nucleus
- The variant of a gene which overrides the other
- A section of DNA which codes for one protein
- The sugar found in DNA
12 Clues: The shape of DNA • Pairs with Thymine • Pairs with Cytosine • The sugar found in DNA • Stores genetic information • Helps with protein synthesis • Nitrogenous base only found in RNA • Asexual reproduction of cells by division • All the genetic information in the nucleus • A section of DNA which codes for one protein • The variant of a gene which overrides the other • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-03-10
Across
- The instructions for DNA
- The differences in alleles you may get
- The makeup of an organism
- A trait that would override a recessive trait
- the children of parents
- A trait that only shows with two identical alleles
- Passing characteristic from one generation to the next
- Allele pair with two of the same alleles
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- Alleles pair with two different alleles
- Getting a trait from previous generations
- The variation of a gene
- The appearance of a trait
12 Clues: The variation of a gene • the children of parents • The instructions for DNA • The makeup of an organism • The appearance of a trait • The differences in alleles you may get • Alleles pair with two different alleles • Allele pair with two of the same alleles • Getting a trait from previous generations • A trait that would override a recessive trait • ...
Science Genetics 2025-12-15
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- – The molecule that carries genetic information.
- A change in the DNA sequence.
- Having two identical alleles for a gene.
- A section of DNA that codes for a characteristic.
- Different forms of the same gene.
- A long, coiled structure of DNA found in the nucleus.
- The characteristics shown by an organism.
- An allele that is always expressed if present.
- An allele only expressed when two copies are present.
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- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- The part of the cell that controls activities and contains DNA.
- Having two different alleles for a gene.
12 Clues: A change in the DNA sequence. • Different forms of the same gene. • The genetic makeup of an organism. • Having two identical alleles for a gene. • Having two different alleles for a gene. • The characteristics shown by an organism. • An allele that is always expressed if present. • – The molecule that carries genetic information. • ...
Environmental Health 2019-11-23
9 Clues: Mental Health • Danger or Threat • Pesticides and Mercury • Nutrition and Genetics • Well-being or Security • Safey and Relationships • Recommends or Advocates • Precautions or Safeguards • Influences Growth and Development
Environmental Health 2019-11-23
9 Clues: Mental Health • Danger or Threat • Well-being or Security • Nutrition and Genetics • Pesticides and Mercury • Recommends or Advocates • Safey and Relationships • Precautions or Safeguards • Influences Growth and Development
Spectacular Science 2017-05-30
12 Clues: cold air mass • stormy weather • moves with cilia • consists of cells • dunn north carolina • union of a human egg • wind around the globe • cold front > warm front • the genetics of an organism • being quick and easy with work • when two surfaces rub together • offspring from a single organism
biology crossword 2022-12-06
Across
- biologists study this
- chemicals in the body
- french scientist
- named by Mendel
- the children of an animal or person
- stronger pair of traits
Down
- found a cure for disease causing microbes
- someone who majors in biology
- chemical that kills unwanted organisms
- british naturalist
- transfer of traits
- first name jean
12 Clues: first name jean • named by Mendel • french scientist • british naturalist • transfer of traits • biologists study this • chemicals in the body • stronger pair of traits • someone who majors in biology • the children of an animal or person • chemical that kills unwanted organisms • found a cure for disease causing microbes
Lab Activity: Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-12
Across
- The explanation of reasoning why certain situations (i.e. alcohol, herbs, or drugs, etc.) should not be taken alongside other drugs.
- Medication that can be advise by a doctor.
- 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 his/her genetics.
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- The data collected on human genes to be able to understand his/her genetics.
- The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect an individual.
- The scientific details of chemical compounds that help to properly make drugs.
- The rate a drug can affect each individual depending on his/her metabolism.
- The study of how medical pills affects an individual.
- The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings.
10 Clues: Medication that can be advise by a doctor. • The study of how medical pills affects an individual. • The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings. • The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect an individual. • A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills. • ...
Lab Activity: Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-12
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- The rate a drug can affect each individual depending on his/her metabolism.
- The study of how medical pills affects an individual.
- The explanation of how drugs can affect each human differently depending of his/her genetics.
- The explanation of reasoning why certain situations (i.e. alcohol, herbs, or drugs, etc.) should not be taken alongside other drugs.
- The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect an individual.
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- The data collected on human genes to be able to understand his/her genetics.
- A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills.
- Medication that can be advise by a doctor.
- The scientific details of chemical compounds that help to properly make drugs.
- The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings.
10 Clues: Medication that can be advise by a doctor. • The study of how medical pills affects an individual. • The study of how drugs affect diseases in living beings. • A drug affecting the mental state of a person; i.e. happy pills. • The evaluation of how toxins and antidotes affect an individual. • ...
Biology Crossword 2018-05-30
10 Clues: makes proteins • positive charge • builds cell parts • study of heredity • both alles are expressed • change to an organisms dna • occurs in the mitochondria • control center of the cell • attracts the same substances • changes in a species overtime
Cell Crossword. 2023-09-25
10 Clues: Make Proteins • Father of Genetics • Contains a Cell Wall • Smallest Unit of life • Type of Cell division • Specialized part of Cell • The powerhouse of the Cell • Specialized group of Cells • Carries genetic information • Considered the "Master Cell"
natural selection 2025-05-13
10 Clues: babies • natural home • eat the prey • is a living thing • the origin of heredity • survival of the fittest • that you get from genes • human-involved selection • the whole group of organisms • the person who discovered natural selection
Introduction to Genetics 2020-05-24
Across
- A ____ is a feature of an organism
- the passing of genetic traits from parents
- made out of DNA and its function is to some what code instructions to organisms.
- different forms of the same gene
- made by many DNA and structured from proteins
- Two things different of a gene
- a diagram made by Gregor Mendell, shows the outcome of cross breeding experiment
- a gene that will produce a certain phenotype, and more likely to take over a recessive allele.
- male or female reproductive cell that contains of the genetic material and only has 23 chromosomes
- Main purpose is to storage information
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- in most animals, any cells that are not sperm and egg are called
- A pair has 23 chromosomes,females have X X, males have X Y
- Two things are the same
- refers to the pair of alleles or traits
- refers to the expression of the trait
- if it has 22 pairs its a
- in each pair it only contains 46 chromosomes
- a single set of chromosomes thats has 23
- more likely to be chosen by a dominant allele
19 Clues: Two things are the same • if it has 22 pairs its a • Two things different of a gene • different forms of the same gene • A ____ is a feature of an organism • refers to the expression of the trait • Main purpose is to storage information • refers to the pair of alleles or traits • a single set of chromosomes thats has 23 • the passing of genetic traits from parents • ...
Kingdoms and Genetics 2022-04-06
Across
- A kingdom of unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in extreme environments and produce methane (examples: Methanogens, thermophiles,and halophiles)
- A long, hair-like whip that is used for movement
- A long molecule made of amino acids and sugars which makes up the cell wall of some organisms
- The science of classifying living things
- Organisms that must obtain their energy from an outside source; they cannot make their own food
- Composed of many cells
- A kingdom of multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophs, whose cells do not have cell walls (examples: humans, dogs, cats etc.)
- A single cell
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- A polysaccharide found in the outer skeleton of insects, crabs, shrimps, and lobsters and in the cell walls of fungi
- A classification grouping consisting of six groups
- A kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that do not fit into the plant, animal or fungi kingdom. This is a very diverse group. (examples: Paramecium, Euglena)
- A kingdom composed of heterotrophic, multicellular organisms that absorb dead or decaying matter for energy
- An organism that can make its own energy
- Multicellular organisms that contain chloroplasts and are autotrophs
- Cells that lack a true nucleus; they do contain DNA or RNA
- An organism that manufactures its own food through chemosynthesis (the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds)
- An organelle found in plants and some single cells that converts energy from the sun into glucose or sugar for the organism
- A kingdom of unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that are very diverse(examples: Streptococcus; E. Coli)
- Cells with a true nucleus, their DNA is surrounded by a nuclear membrane
19 Clues: A single cell • Composed of many cells • An organism that can make its own energy • The science of classifying living things • A long, hair-like whip that is used for movement • A classification grouping consisting of six groups • Cells that lack a true nucleus; they do contain DNA or RNA • Multicellular organisms that contain chloroplasts and are autotrophs • ...
Genetics Final Exam 2022-12-17
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- The name for the manner in which DNA replicates
- a process by which pieces of DNA are broken and recombined to produce new combinations of alleles.
- A technique where a target piece of DNA is repeatedly amplified
- an experimental cross of an individual organism of dominant phenotype (but unknown genotype) with an organism with a homozygous recessive genotype.
- occurs when the expression of one gene is modified (e.g., masked inhibited or suppressed) by the expression of one or more other genes.
- A DNA/histone protein complex found in eukaryotic cells
- A fragment of foreign DNA which functions as an immunological recording used to combat future infections.
- A name for the piece of DNA synthesized in the opposite direction of the replication fork
- The type of modification made to the 3' end of the mRNA strand at the end of transcription
- occurs when two mutations in different organisms together result in a wild-type phenotype.
Down
- If in the presence of lactose, the cell can transcribe genes Z, Y, and A, it is referred to as...
- a three-nucleotide sequence found on tRNA that binds to the corresponding mRNA sequence.
- The type of mutation which changes every single codon downstream
- Chemical groups can be reversibly added and removed to impact gene expression
- The name of the procedure where bacteria are used to determine if a particular chemical is a mutagen
- The abbreviation for the mechanism where the RISC complex and siRNA bind to a target mRNA and cleave it
- a term for when a chromosome breaks and either the whole or a portion of it reattaches to a different chromosome
- an extrachromosomal piece of DNA often used as a vector for cloning
- A term which refers to the opposite polarities of two strands of dsDNA.
19 Clues: The name for the manner in which DNA replicates • A DNA/histone protein complex found in eukaryotic cells • A technique where a target piece of DNA is repeatedly amplified • The type of mutation which changes every single codon downstream • an extrachromosomal piece of DNA often used as a vector for cloning • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2025-03-17
Across
- Organism with different alleles
- Cell division for growth
- Alternative forms of a gene
- Dominant gene in phenotype
- Molecule that carries genetic instructions
- Charts illustrating genetic relationships
- Physical expression of traits
- Two identical alleles
- Complete set of genes in an organism
- Unit of heredity
Down
- DNA unwinding enzyme
- Type of cell division for gametes
- Organisms created through genetic modification
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- Process of protein creation
- Building blocks of DNA
- The same or a similar relation
- The molecule that carries genetic instructions
- Type of mutation affecting a gene
19 Clues: Unit of heredity • DNA unwinding enzyme • Two identical alleles • Building blocks of DNA • Cell division for growth • Dominant gene in phenotype • Process of protein creation • Alternative forms of a gene • Physical expression of traits • The same or a similar relation • Organism with different alleles • Type of cell division for gametes • The genetic makeup of an organism • ...
Genetics and aggression 2016-03-23
Across
- SLT and Bandura's research demonstrates that ......... may be important in aggression not just genetics
- MAOA-L leads to increased levels of serotonin and...
- MAOA deficient mice only became aggressive if they were...
- A biological cause of aggression removes responsibility for behaviour which could be seen as socially...
- How many times more likely were people to be aggressive if they have MAOA-L and have suffered abuse?
- Twin studies have shown that aggression may be genetic, although MZ twins may be treated...
- PET-1 gene can lead to ............. levels of serotonin and aggression
Down
- The MAOA gene is also known as the ............... gene
- PET-1 affects development of serotonin producing cells in the....
- There is not an aggressive gene, rather the effect of genetics on aggression is...
- Brunner found evidence of MAOA defects and aggression in 5 generations of a ........ family
- MAOA stands for .............. Oxidase A
- The MAOA gene affects what (that goes by the same name)?
13 Clues: MAOA stands for .............. Oxidase A • MAOA-L leads to increased levels of serotonin and... • The MAOA gene is also known as the ............... gene • The MAOA gene affects what (that goes by the same name)? • MAOA deficient mice only became aggressive if they were... • PET-1 affects development of serotonin producing cells in the.... • ...
Genetics XII 2022-01-16
Across
- Father of Genetics
- is a phenomenon which results in alteration of DNA sequences
- Second Law of inheritance is called Law of ___
- deoxyribonucleic acid – an organism’s genetic material
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- A chart that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait
- Alternative forms of a gene for each variation of a trait of an organism
Down
- More Powerful, expressed in F1 generation
- A phenomenon where a single gene can exhibit multiple phenotypic expression
- recessive height trait in Pea
- An organism's genetic makeup
- An organism that carries a gene for a trait but does not show the trait itself.
12 Clues: Father of Genetics • An organism's genetic makeup • recessive height trait in Pea • More Powerful, expressed in F1 generation • Second Law of inheritance is called Law of ___ • deoxyribonucleic acid – an organism’s genetic material • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • is a phenomenon which results in alteration of DNA sequences • ...
Molecular Genetics 2022-02-14
Across
- monomers of nucleic acids.
- transfers genetic information from RNA to a protein
- does not change the amino acid condon (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- three RNA nucleotides (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- nitrogenous bases have two rings in their structure.
Down
- bonds between the nitrogen bases (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- transfers genetic information from DNA to RNA
- discovered the helix shape of DNA using a X-ray (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- nitrogenous bases have one ring in their structure. (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- the last phase of transcription and translation
- make the covalent bonds between the nucleotides of a new DNA strand. (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
- change an amino acid codon into a STOP codon. (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts)
12 Clues: monomers of nucleic acids. • transfers genetic information from DNA to RNA • the last phase of transcription and translation • transfers genetic information from RNA to a protein • nitrogenous bases have two rings in their structure. • three RNA nucleotides (is two words so put a (-) where the second word starts) • ...
Genetics Crossword 2014-04-23
13 Clues: bb • bb • bb BB • black hair • 4x4 square method • 2 different genes • 2 of the same gene • male or female cell • rolling tongue is ___ to not • Monk who studied the pea plant • different versions of the same gene • not being able to roll tongue is ____ • things used to make what we look like
Mendelian Genetics 2023-02-10
Across
- first generation
- variations of the same gene
- offspring of a cross between parents with different characteristics
- an organism’s genetic makeup
- offspring have the characteristics of parents
- parental
- two different alleles
- physical characteristic
Down
- segment of DNA that gives instructions for making a protein
- male and female gametes joining to produce a new cell
- two of the same allele
- specific characteristic
12 Clues: parental • first generation • two different alleles • two of the same allele • specific characteristic • physical characteristic • variations of the same gene • an organism’s genetic makeup • offspring have the characteristics of parents • male and female gametes joining to produce a new cell • segment of DNA that gives instructions for making a protein • ...
Genetics Mania 2022-12-14
12 Clues: 1parent • 2parents • prominent trait • genetic feature • being different • physical feature • trait of an organism • usually smaller trait • grows from the parent • feature of an organism • changing with the environment • selecting organisms with the best traits
Mandelian Genetics 2023-02-15
Across
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- One of different forms of a gene
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
- specific characteristics of an organism
- sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait, factor that is passed from the parent to offspring
- One of Mendel's principles that states that genes for different traits can segregate independently during the formation of gametes
Down
- Mendel's second conclusion, which states that states alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- Two chromosomes in a pair, one from mom and one from dad
- Physical characteristics of an organism
- Genetic makeup of an organism
- Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
12 Clues: Genetic makeup of an organism • One of different forms of a gene • Physical characteristics of an organism • specific characteristics of an organism • having two different alleles for a particular gene • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • Two chromosomes in a pair, one from mom and one from dad • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-05-01
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- A genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- The brand of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • The passing of traits from parents to offspring. • A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics crossword 2021-04-01
Across
- are the childrenInherit: to receive something from someone who came before you.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the young born of living organisms.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
12 Clues: the young born of living organisms. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-04-01
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
Down
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-22
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
Down
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-22
Across
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2021-04-05
Across
- The process that creates genetically distinct gametes
- A haploid cell that can be a sperm or egg
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- A cell with half of the total number of chromosomes for an organism
- A characteristic determined by genetics
- A variant of a trait
- An organism with a dominant and recessive allele
- An allele that is visible when present in one copy
Down
- An organism with to dominant or two recessive alleles
- The physical traits visible in an organism
- An allele that is only visible when present in two copies
- A human cell with 46 chromosomes
12 Clues: A variant of a trait • A human cell with 46 chromosomes • The genetic makeup of an organism • A characteristic determined by genetics • A haploid cell that can be a sperm or egg • The physical traits visible in an organism • An organism with a dominant and recessive allele • An allele that is visible when present in one copy • ...
Introductory Genetics 2022-04-27
Across
- Term used to describe the shape of a DNA molecule.
- Number of chromosomes found in a normal human cell.
- Made of a sugar molecule, a phosphate and a base.
- The type of reproduction in which the offspring have the identical genetic code as the parents.
- A length of DNA that holds the instructions for a certain characteristic.
- The 'A' in DNA stands for this.
Down
- Type of reproduction that produces variation in the offspring.
- You have 46 of these in every cell in your body.
- Adenine always bonds with this base.
- Chromosomes are found in this part of a cell.
- Abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid.
- Cytosine always bonds with this base.
12 Clues: The 'A' in DNA stands for this. • Adenine always bonds with this base. • Cytosine always bonds with this base. • Abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. • Chromosomes are found in this part of a cell. • You have 46 of these in every cell in your body. • Made of a sugar molecule, a phosphate and a base. • Term used to describe the shape of a DNA molecule. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-11-11
Across
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- 1 of each gene for a trait
- 2 of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- the physical appearance for a trait
Down
- a different form of a gene
- the study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- a trait always expressed when present
- many genes together express a trait
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- dominant when both genes are expressed
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different form of a gene • 1 of each gene for a trait • 2 of the same genes for a trait • many genes together express a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • a trait always expressed when present • dominant when both genes are expressed • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-11-11
Across
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- 1 of each gene for a trait
- 2 of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- the physical appearance for a trait
Down
- a different form of a gene
- the study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- a trait always expressed when present
- many genes together express a trait
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- dominant when both genes are expressed
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different form of a gene • 1 of each gene for a trait • 2 of the same genes for a trait • many genes together express a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • a trait always expressed when present • dominant when both genes are expressed • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-11-11
Across
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- 1 of each gene for a trait
- 2 of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- the physical appearance for a trait
Down
- a different form of a gene
- the study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- a trait always expressed when present
- many genes together express a trait
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- dominant when both genes are expressed
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different form of a gene • 1 of each gene for a trait • 2 of the same genes for a trait • many genes together express a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • a trait always expressed when present • dominant when both genes are expressed • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-11-11
Across
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- 1 of each gene for a trait
- 2 of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- the physical appearance for a trait
Down
- a different form of a gene
- the study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- a trait always expressed when present
- many genes together express a trait
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- dominant when both genes are expressed
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different form of a gene • 1 of each gene for a trait • 2 of the same genes for a trait • many genes together express a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • a trait always expressed when present • dominant when both genes are expressed • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-11-14
Across
- a trait always expressed when present
- the physical appearance for a trait
- one of each gene for a trait
- many genes together express a trait
- study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- a different form of a gene
Down
- when both genes are expressed
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- characteristic inherited from a parent
- two of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different form of a gene • one of each gene for a trait • when both genes are expressed • two of the same genes for a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • many genes together express a trait • a trait always expressed when present • characteristic inherited from a parent • the genetic code combination for a trait • ...
Basic Genetics 2023-05-30
Across
- :a type of inheritance in which two versions (alleles) of the same gene are expressed separately to yield different traits in an individual.
- :a specific characteristic of an individual.
- :The observable characteristics in an individual resulting from the expression of genes
- :a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- : The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus.
Down
- :a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed, often resulting in an intermediate or different phenotype.
- :heredity, the sum of all biological processes by which particular characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring.
- :a scoring of the type of variant present at a given location (i.e., a locus) in the genome.
- :the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- :One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- :The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus.
- :The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
12 Clues: :a specific characteristic of an individual. • :the relationship between two versions of a gene. • :The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • :a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous • :The presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus. • : The presence of two different alleles at a particular gene locus. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-16
Across
- building blocks of proteins
- two strands twisted together
- what something does
- representing evolutionary relationships
- chemical modifications to DNA
- blueprint of the cell
Down
- what something is made of
- the study of ancient human past
- disorder mutations in one or a few genes
- change in nucleotide
- uncontrolled cell division
- tumor suppressor protein
12 Clues: what something does • change in nucleotide • blueprint of the cell • tumor suppressor protein • what something is made of • uncontrolled cell division • building blocks of proteins • two strands twisted together • chemical modifications to DNA • the study of ancient human past • representing evolutionary relationships • disorder mutations in one or a few genes
Genetics crossword 2024-05-20
Across
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics crossword 2024-05-20
Across
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
Down
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Ratio Genetics 2024-07-05
14 Clues: Inhibitor gene • Duplicate gene • Dihybrid genotype • Dominant epistasis • Supplementary gene • Dihybrid phenotype • Complementary gene • Recessive epistasis • Monohybrid genotype • Monohybrid phenotype • Monohybrid testcross • Polygenic inheritance • Duplicate recessive gene • Pheno and genotype of incomplete dominance
Genetics Vocabulary 2024-02-28
Across
- = A haploid reproductive cell, such as an egg or sperm, that is formed by meiosis or is the descendant of cells formed by meiosis. Gametes unite during sexual reproduction to produce a diploid zygote.
- = The fourth stage of mitosis, in which the chromatids of each chromosome have separated and the daughter chromosomes are moving to the poles of the cell.
- = The fifth and final stage of mitosis, in which daughter nuclei are forming and cytokinesis has typically begun.
- = Maturation-promoting factor (or M-phase-promoting factor); a protein complex required for a cell to progress from late interphase to mitosis. The active form consists of cyclin and a protein kinase.
- = The spread of cancer cells to locations distant from their original site.
- = The third stage of mitosis, in which the spindle is complete and the chromosomes, attached to microtubules at their kinetochores, are all aligned at the metaphase plate.
Down
- = A structure of proteins attached to the centromere that links each sister chromatid to the mitotic spindle.
- = The second stage of mitosis, in which the nuclear envelope fragments and the spindle microtubules attach to the kinetochores of the chromosomes.
- = A cellular protein that occurs in a cyclically fluctuating concentration and that plays an important role in regulating the cell cycle.
- = The first stage of mitosis, in which the chromatin condenses into discrete chromosomes visible with a light microscope, the mitotic spindle begins to form, and the nucleolus disappears but the nucleus remains intact.
- = A process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells conventionally divided into five stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Mitosis conserves chromosome number by allocating replicated chromosomes equally to each of the daughter nuclei.
- = The genetic material of an organism or virus; the complete complement of an organism's or virus's genes along with its noncoding nucleic acid sequences.
12 Clues: = The spread of cancer cells to locations distant from their original site. • = A structure of proteins attached to the centromere that links each sister chromatid to the mitotic spindle. • = The fifth and final stage of mitosis, in which daughter nuclei are forming and cytokinesis has typically begun. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-03-21
Across
- gg
- combination of alleles
- humans have 23 pairs
- study of inheritance
- option of a gene inherited from each parent
- physical characteristic determined by genotype
Down
- type of reproduction with identical offspring
- allele represented by a capital letter
- Gg
- GG
- allele represented by a lowercase letter
- type of reproduction with different offspring
- segment of DNA
- found in the nucleus
14 Clues: Gg • gg • GG • segment of DNA • humans have 23 pairs • study of inheritance • found in the nucleus • combination of alleles • allele represented by a capital letter • allele represented by a lowercase letter • option of a gene inherited from each parent • type of reproduction with identical offspring • type of reproduction with different offspring • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits(i.e physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of the flower different plant.
- Is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children. • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2025-04-07
Across
- The letters for a trait are different
- a single trait represented by a single letter
- One gene can mask another gene
- the allele that is always expressed when present
- physical expression of genes
Down
- genes separate independent of each other
- the trait that can be hidden
- Genes are separated
- the genetic info for a trait
- two traits are being investigated
- one trait is being investigated
- The letters for a trait are the same
12 Clues: Genes are separated • the trait that can be hidden • the genetic info for a trait • physical expression of genes • One gene can mask another gene • one trait is being investigated • two traits are being investigated • The letters for a trait are the same • The letters for a trait are different • genes separate independent of each other • ...
Mendelian Genetics! 2023-02-14
Across
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- diagram that can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype combinations of a genetic cross
- specific characteristic of an individual
- sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait; factor that is passed from parent to offspring
- one of Mendel’s principles that states that genes for different traits can segregate independently during the formation of gametes
Down
- Mendel’s second conclusion, which states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- 2 chromosomes in a pair containing the same types of genes, 1 from mother 1 from father
- physical characteristics of an organism
- genetic makeup of an organism
- offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
12 Clues: genetic makeup of an organism • physical characteristics of an organism • specific characteristic of an individual • one of a number of different forms of a gene • having two different alleles for a particular gene • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • offspring of crosses between parents with different traits • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-05-16
Across
- The allele that is hidden if the dominant allele is present.
- Diagram used to predict offspring
- An organisms genetic makeup, represented by letters
- Having two like alleles for a trait
- Another word for heterozygous
Down
- The chances that something will happen
- Physical trait
- The allele that is only visible in its homozygous form
- Another word for homozygous
- Different forms of a gene
- Having two different alleles for a trait
- The gene that will always show itself
- Children
13 Clues: Children • Physical trait • Different forms of a gene • Another word for homozygous • Another word for heterozygous • Diagram used to predict offspring • Having two like alleles for a trait • The gene that will always show itself • The chances that something will happen • Having two different alleles for a trait • An organisms genetic makeup, represented by letters • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2026-01-13
Across
- A specific characteristic of an individual, such as eye color or height.
- Different forms or versions of a single gene.
- Father of Genetics
- The passing of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring; a segment of DNA.
- An allele that is only expressed when no dominant allele is present.
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- The mathematical likelihood that a specific event or trait will occur.
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- The observable physical properties or traits of an organism.
- The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., Aa or BB).
- An allele that masks the presence of another and is always expressed if present.
12 Clues: Father of Genetics • Different forms or versions of a single gene. • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. • The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., Aa or BB). • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • The observable physical properties or traits of an organism. • An allele that is only expressed when no dominant allele is present. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2026-02-11
Across
- when both alleles contribute to the phenotype seen
- male and female gametes of the same flower produce seeds
- the type of dominance that occurs when one allele is not completely dominant over another
- likelihood a particular event will occur
- shows gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross (two words)
- two identical alleles for a particular trait
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- physical characteristic of an individual; "what it looks like"
- seeds are produced from male and female gametes of two different flowers
- two contrasting forms of a gene
- segment of DNA that controls a trait
- genetic make up of an individual; "letters"
- have two different alleles for a particular trait
12 Clues: two contrasting forms of a gene • segment of DNA that controls a trait • likelihood a particular event will occur • genetic make up of an individual; "letters" • two identical alleles for a particular trait • have two different alleles for a particular trait • when both alleles contribute to the phenotype seen • male and female gametes of the same flower produce seeds • ...
Clone of Chapter 9 Crossword 2020-09-11
Across
- Filter for nutrients and toxins
- psychology How things change over time
- Genetics manifest over time
- 18 months to two
- view Development gradual
- stages Life periods by significant transitions
- twins Single egg splits into two
- Working together
- After 8 weeks
- First 8 weeks of pregnancy
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- nurture issue Which is greater?
- period First month after birth
- Toxins
- period Before birth
- Attached to first thing they see
- Fertilized egg
- view Uneven development
- Relationship between parent and child
- comfort Reassured by touch
- twins Two eggs same womb
20 Clues: Toxins • After 8 weeks • Fertilized egg • 18 months to two • Working together • period Before birth • view Uneven development • view Development gradual • twins Two eggs same womb • comfort Reassured by touch • First 8 weeks of pregnancy • Genetics manifest over time • period First month after birth • nurture issue Which is greater? • Filter for nutrients and toxins • ...
Chapter 9 Crossword 2015-03-22
Across
- Filter for nutrients and toxins
- psychology How things change over time
- Genetics manifest over time
- 18 months to two
- view Development gradual
- stages Life periods by significant transitions
- twins Single egg splits into two
- Working together
- After 8 weeks
- First 8 weeks of pregnancy
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- nurture issue Which is greater?
- period First month after birth
- Toxins
- period Before birth
- Attached to first thing they see
- Fertilized egg
- view Uneven development
- Relationship between parent and child
- comfort Reassured by touch
- twins Two eggs same womb
20 Clues: Toxins • After 8 weeks • Fertilized egg • 18 months to two • Working together • period Before birth • view Uneven development • view Development gradual • twins Two eggs same womb • comfort Reassured by touch • First 8 weeks of pregnancy • Genetics manifest over time • period First month after birth • nurture issue Which is greater? • Filter for nutrients and toxins • ...
Chapter 4 Genetics 2023-04-17
Across
- inherited trait that helps an organism survive p. 80
- "Father of Genetics"
- the study of how traits are passed on from parents to offspring p. (Chapter title)
- dominant trait is expressed over recessive trait p. 74
- an organism that always produces the same trait p. 68
- phenotypes of both parents are present, but not blended p. 75
- usually 3 or more genes determine a character, such as height, skin color, or intelligence p. 77
- traits that are hidden in a hybrid; lowercase letters p. p. 69 are used to represent allele
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- a characteristic of a species;Ex: shape or size p. 68
- an organism that produces offspring with a mix of alleles p. 69
- the trait an organism expresses due to its genotype p. 72
- when traits are blended together as in a snapdragon P. 75
- traits that appear in a hybrid; capital letters are used to represent allele p. 69
- a form of a character such as tall or short p. 68
- letters used to help you visualize an organisms genetic makeup p. 72
- two or more forms of a gene p. 76
16 Clues: "Father of Genetics" • two or more forms of a gene p. 76 • a form of a character such as tall or short p. 68 • inherited trait that helps an organism survive p. 80 • a characteristic of a species;Ex: shape or size p. 68 • an organism that always produces the same trait p. 68 • dominant trait is expressed over recessive trait p. 74 • ...
Reproductive and Growth 2023-10-05
Across
- Genetically modified organism
- dominant traits
- the action of inheriting
- nucleus
- a sperm egg
- genetics
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- inheritance a charachter trait that is regulated by more than one gene
- neither gene is dominate over the other
- Eye color
- genotype is homozygous
- a genetically determined characteristic
- a way of getting really dizzy
- A long stretch of DNA
- development of a disease
- variation genes between 2 other organisms
- something powerful
16 Clues: nucleus • genetics • Eye color • a sperm egg • dominant traits • something powerful • A long stretch of DNA • genotype is homozygous • the action of inheriting • development of a disease • Genetically modified organism • a way of getting really dizzy • neither gene is dominate over the other • a genetically determined characteristic • variation genes between 2 other organisms • ...
DNA and GENETICS 2019-02-26
Across
- a nitrogen containing molecule that has the same chemical properties as a base
- replaced by a nucleobase uracil in RNA
- a pair of parallel helices intertwined about a common axis; most times in the DNA molecule
- a sphere shaped structure within the cytoplasm of a cell that is composed of RNA and protein
- the process of producing an exact copy of a nucleotide strand such as DNA
- a compound that occurs in guano and fish scales
- a complex organic substance present in living cells; linked in a long chain
- a virus which parasitizes a bacterium
- a base unit consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bounds
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- the process by which one figure, expression, or function is converted into something else
- is an enzyme that synthesis DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides
- a compound found in living tissues as a constituent base of nucleic acids
- forms the structural framework of nucleic acids
- it facilitates full replication of the chromosome
- a purine derivative; paired with thymine
- forms the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA
- it's the large membrane bounded organelle that contains genetic material
- the powerhouse of the cell
- a sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function
19 Clues: the powerhouse of the cell • a virus which parasitizes a bacterium • replaced by a nucleobase uracil in RNA • a purine derivative; paired with thymine • forms the structural framework of nucleic acids • a compound that occurs in guano and fish scales • it facilitates full replication of the chromosome • forms the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2024-03-15
Across
- a type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis.
- the relationship between two versions of a gene.
- are complex molecules and do most of the work in cells.
- 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 unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells
- one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
- a self replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.
- a core biological process, occurring inside cells, balancing the loss of cellular proteins (via degradation or export) through the production of new proteins.
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- the process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
- pair each have the same genes in the same order, but there may be variation between them
- a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells.
- the process of copying out the DNA sequence of a gene in the similar alphabet of RNA. Overview of transcription.
- the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells.
- having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- a process of cell duplication, or reproduction
19 Clues: a process of cell duplication, or reproduction • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • are complex molecules and do most of the work in cells. • the process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells. • a type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis. • the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells • ...
Genetics Extra Credit 2026-02-24
Across
- A genetic cross that examines two traits at the same time
- A trait controlled by multiple genes that results in a wide range of variation
- The structure formed when homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis I
- An organism with genotype Aa that shows the dominant trait
- The inheritance pattern shown when red and white flowers produce pink offspring
- The observable physical characteristics of an organism
- A trait that appears more often in males because it is carried on the X chromosome
- The random alignment of homologous chromosome pairs during metaphase I
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- Chromosome pairs that carry the same genes but may have different alleles
- The cell formed when two gametes fuse together
- The diagram used to predict offspring ratios in a genetic cross
- An individual who carries a recessive allele without expressing the disorder
- The inheritance pattern in which both alleles are fully expressed, such as AB blood type
- The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I
- A cell containing half the number of chromosomes
- The Mendelian principle stating that allele pairs separate during gamete formation
- A cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes
- The error that occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis
- A family diagram used to track inheritance of a trait through generations
19 Clues: The cell formed when two gametes fuse together • A cell containing half the number of chromosomes • A cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes • The observable physical characteristics of an organism • A genetic cross that examines two traits at the same time • An organism with genotype Aa that shows the dominant trait • ...
Biotechnology - genetics 2018-04-25
Across
- something about yourself that makes you unique is a...
- a span of time
- the place you are right now
- the process of a men and a woman making a baby
- someone's ability to develop
- a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
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- if you get a special characteristic from your parents you...it from them
- you set yourself a ... for the future e.g. have a nice car or house
- anxiety, low back pain and fatigue are all ...
- a room or building with scientific equipment
- a substance found in food like meat, eggs and milk
- synonym:arrangement
12 Clues: a span of time • synonym:arrangement • the place you are right now • someone's ability to develop • a room or building with scientific equipment • anxiety, low back pain and fatigue are all ... • the process of a men and a woman making a baby • a scientist who devotes himself to doing research • a substance found in food like meat, eggs and milk • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-18
Across
- Passing of traits from the parent to child
- Genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- Organisms that always pass down certain traits to it's offspring
- Genetic factor that's blocked by a dominant factor
- Pollination that happens when pollen from a plant reaches the pistils of a flower from another plant
- Part of biology that deals with characters inherited from one generation the next
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- Distinguishing characteristic or quality
- Distinguishing trait, quality, or feature of a person or thing
- Offspring that result from combining qualities of two different organisms of different breeds
- Pollination that happens when pollination from a plant gets on the pistil of another plant's flower
- Get something from someone of your descent
- Young born of living organisms, the children
12 Clues: Distinguishing characteristic or quality • Get something from someone of your descent • Passing of traits from the parent to child • Young born of living organisms, the children • Genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • Genetic factor that's blocked by a dominant factor • Distinguishing trait, quality, or feature of a person or thing • ...
Genetics 🧬 2021-03-18
Across
- A genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant genetic factor.
- The offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- A branch of biology that is passed down to a new born and many generations to come.
- Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic that is inherited
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an thing, or thing
- A specific piece of biology that is passed down to a child and onto next generations
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- An organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generations.
- Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistols of a flower from different plant
- The young born of living organism. They are children
- When a genetic is more stronger an blocks another genetic.
- The passing of traits of parents to the child.
12 Clues: The passing of traits of parents to the child. • The young born of living organism. They are children • When a genetic is more stronger an blocks another genetic. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic that is inherited • A genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant genetic factor. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an thing, or thing • ...
Genetics crossword 2021-04-01
Across
- are the childrenInherit: to receive something from someone who came before you.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
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- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the young born of living organisms.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
12 Clues: the young born of living organisms. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Molecular Genetics 2021-04-11
Across
- binds with thymine
- present in RNA to replace thymine
- change from DNA to RNA
- long strands of DNA, found in nucleus
- type of sugar found in DNA
- DNA strands coil together to form what structure?
Down
- sugar phosphate + phosphate + base
- three bases read by mRNA
- DNA strands runs opposite one another
- change from RNA to protein
- binds with guanine
- short segment of DNA which codes for protein
12 Clues: binds with thymine • binds with guanine • change from DNA to RNA • three bases read by mRNA • change from RNA to protein • type of sugar found in DNA • present in RNA to replace thymine • sugar phosphate + phosphate + base • DNA strands runs opposite one another • long strands of DNA, found in nucleus • short segment of DNA which codes for protein • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-18
Across
- an organism passing down traits to descendants
- a feature or quality
- a descendant
- a distinguishing quality
- combining two organisms of different breeds
- a gene that can be masked by a superior gene
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- transfer of a pollen having a different breed
- the clone of a flower
- to receive or take by succession or will
- genetically transmitted from parent to child
- superior to others
- the discipline of biology
12 Clues: a descendant • superior to others • a feature or quality • the clone of a flower • a distinguishing quality • the discipline of biology • to receive or take by succession or will • combining two organisms of different breeds • genetically transmitted from parent to child • a gene that can be masked by a superior gene • transfer of a pollen having a different breed • ...
Genetics crossword 2024-05-21
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
GENETICS & INHERITANCE 2023-07-23
Across
- Having two identical alleles for a trait.
- Gene position in chromosome.
- Is always masked by the dominant allele.
- Inheritance where one allele is dominant over the other.
- Genetic make-up of an organism.
- The physical expression of the genotype.
Down
- Two alleles equally dominant and expressed.
- Is shown in the phenotype even in the heterozygous condition.
- It affects the shape of red blood cells.
- Cross involving one trait.
- Father of genetics.
- Cross involving two traits.
12 Clues: Father of genetics. • Cross involving one trait. • Cross involving two traits. • Gene position in chromosome. • Genetic make-up of an organism. • It affects the shape of red blood cells. • Is always masked by the dominant allele. • The physical expression of the genotype. • Having two identical alleles for a trait. • Two alleles equally dominant and expressed. • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2023-02-15
Across
- A genetically determined characteristic
- The alleles of two (or more) different genes get sorted into gametes independently of one another
- A unit of heredity composed of 3 DNA codons which is passed on from parent to offspring
- chromosomes Matching chromosomes with one being from mom and the other being from dad
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- The law that the dominant allele will always mask the presence of the recessive allele
- The genetic material/code of a organism that is inherited from 2 parents
- A different variation of the same gene which results in unique characteristics
- The set of observable/physical characteristics of a organism
- A model used to predict future genotypes for a offspring
- Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- Having two identical alleles of a particular gene which can either be dominant or recessive
- The offspring of two animals of different species or varieties
12 Clues: A genetically determined characteristic • A model used to predict future genotypes for a offspring • Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes • The set of observable/physical characteristics of a organism • The offspring of two animals of different species or varieties • The genetic material/code of a organism that is inherited from 2 parents • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-02-27
Across
- the physical characteristics of an organism
- genetic trait in which two copies are needed for that trait to be expressed
- One of the possible forms of a gene
- an inherited trait that is present even when inherited only from one parent
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene
- a tool used to predict the possible breeding outcomes
- The letter combination of a trait
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- Likelihood that a particular event will occur
- The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring or from one generation to the next
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- specific characteristic that varies from on individual to another
- Sequence of DNA that determines a specific trait
12 Clues: The letter combination of a trait • One of the possible forms of a gene • the physical characteristics of an organism • Likelihood that a particular event will occur • Sequence of DNA that determines a specific trait • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene • Having two different alleles for a particular gene • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-04-13
Across
- the physical appearance of an organism
- gene combination with two capital letters or two lowercase letters
- This type of square is used to predict outcomes of genetic crosses.
- this is the weaker of the two alleles
- the gene combination for a trait (ex: LL)
- Mendel studied this type of plant.
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- this type of cross involves a single trait
- this is the stronger of the two alleles
- this is the likelihood that an event will occur
- gene combination with one capital letter and one lowercase letter
- different forms of a gene
- He is responsible for the laws of inheritance.
12 Clues: different forms of a gene • Mendel studied this type of plant. • this is the weaker of the two alleles • the physical appearance of an organism • this is the stronger of the two alleles • the gene combination for a trait (ex: LL) • this type of cross involves a single trait • He is responsible for the laws of inheritance. • this is the likelihood that an event will occur • ...
Genetics 🧬 2021-11-15
Across
- something u learned
- 50%/25%/75%
- you were born with
- prediction of the gene
- opposition gene
- FF/Ff/for
- difference combined gene
Down
- the weeker gene
- the passing on of traits and physical features from parent to child
- HH/hh
- set of cells that determine the inherited physical features and other traits
- black furr grey furr
12 Clues: HH/hh • FF/Ff/for • 50%/25%/75% • the weeker gene • opposition gene • you were born with • something u learned • black furr grey furr • prediction of the gene • difference combined gene • the passing on of traits and physical features from parent to child • set of cells that determine the inherited physical features and other traits
Molecular Genetics 2022-02-18
Across
- and Guanine
- two parental strands separate to make a template for the complementary strand, then the nucleotides align one at a time along the template strand, linked by certain enzymes
- monomers of nucleic acids
- the study of heredity at the molecular level
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- Who discovered the double helix
- One Ring in their structure
- Deoxyribonucleic acid -- double helix; nucleobases are Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Thymine
- Random errors in gene replication that lead to a change in the sequence of nucleotides. The source of all genetic diversity.
- Uracil, and Cytosine
- Bases with a double-ring structure.
- The process of making DNA to RNA
- Ribonucleic Acid -- single helix; nucleobases are Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Uracil
12 Clues: and Guanine • Uracil, and Cytosine • monomers of nucleic acids • One Ring in their structure • Who discovered the double helix • The process of making DNA to RNA • Bases with a double-ring structure. • the study of heredity at the molecular level • Ribonucleic Acid -- single helix; nucleobases are Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Uracil • ...
Genetics & Heredity 2023-11-07
Across
- A section of DNA that codes for a trait.
- Different variations of a gene.
- Observable trait determined by the genotype.
- Carried genetic information, contained in the chromosome.
- Genotype with two of the same alleles (HH or hh).
- A change in a gene or chromosome.
- A trait represented with a lowercase letter.
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- The study of heredity.
- Genotype with two different alleles (Hh).
- Found in the nucleus, made of DNA.
- A trait represented with a capital letter.
- Characteristics of an organism (such as eye color).
12 Clues: The study of heredity. • Different variations of a gene. • A change in a gene or chromosome. • Found in the nucleus, made of DNA. • A section of DNA that codes for a trait. • Genotype with two different alleles (Hh). • A trait represented with a capital letter. • Observable trait determined by the genotype. • A trait represented with a lowercase letter. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-29
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generations
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • to receive something from someone who came before you • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing • ...
Genetics Vocab 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
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- A distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: A distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next
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- a distinguishing quality for characteristic
- a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistils of a flower of the same plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- the young born of living organisms. they are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality for characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • to receive something from someone who came before you • the young born of living organisms. they are the children • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
Down
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Genetics Unit 2024-02-28
Across
- What step in DNA replication does the okazaki fragments get connected.
- What do codon chart sequences always start with.
- where does the tRNA go
- What Syndrome has an extra 21 chromosome
- What is used to decide the probability of genetics
- What does the T in tRNA stand for
- What is the first step in DNA replication
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- What shape is DNA
- What is at the end of chromosomes that stop it from growing.
- What strand has okazaki fragments.
- What replaces Thymine in RNA replication
- What nitrogenous base connects with Adenine.
12 Clues: What shape is DNA • where does the tRNA go • What does the T in tRNA stand for • What strand has okazaki fragments. • What Syndrome has an extra 21 chromosome • What replaces Thymine in RNA replication • What is the first step in DNA replication • What nitrogenous base connects with Adenine. • What do codon chart sequences always start with. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-03-12
Across
- two different alleles (Aa)
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- represented with a capital letter
- unpredictable
- different form of the same trait
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- what an organism looks like
- represented by a lowercase letter
- the study of heredity
- what an organism’s genes look like
- a unit of heredity
- two of the same alleles (AA, aa)
- specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring
12 Clues: unpredictable • a unit of heredity • the study of heredity • two different alleles (Aa) • what an organism looks like • two of the same alleles (AA, aa) • different form of the same trait • represented by a lowercase letter • represented with a capital letter • what an organism’s genes look like • passing of traits from parents to offspring • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-03-13
Across
- a dense bundle of dna found in the nucleus
- the site of protein synthesis
- control center of cell, stores dna
- a section of dna which codes for a protein or trait
- single stranded molecule which codes for the production of amino acids
- the heredity molecule that codes for the production of proteins
- any change to dna
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- built at the ribosome, produces our traits
- the shape and structure of dna
- the building blocks of proteins
- the passing of genetic information from parent to offspring
- 3 bases on mrna which code for one amino acid
12 Clues: any change to dna • the site of protein synthesis • the shape and structure of dna • the building blocks of proteins • control center of cell, stores dna • built at the ribosome, produces our traits • a dense bundle of dna found in the nucleus • 3 bases on mrna which code for one amino acid • a section of dna which codes for a protein or trait • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2025-07-23
Across
- trait expressed only in the homozygous condition
- condition when neither allele is completely dominant; the heterozygote is intermediate
- sequence of nucleotides at a specific place along a particular chromosome
- when two alleles are different
- trait expressed when the two alleles differ
- when one gene controls the expression of several phenotypic traits
Down
- the two alleles each affect the phenotype in separate distinguishable ways
- the observable characteristics of an organism, including physical traits and behaviors
- alternate version of a gene
- occurs when the phenotypic expression of a gene at one location alters that of a gene at a second location
- an organism's complete set of heritable gene
- when two alleles are identical
12 Clues: alternate version of a gene • when two alleles are different • when two alleles are identical • trait expressed when the two alleles differ • an organism's complete set of heritable gene • trait expressed only in the homozygous condition • when one gene controls the expression of several phenotypic traits • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-11-14
Across
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- two of the same genes for a trait
- when both genes are expressed
- one of each gene for a trait
- a trait always expressed when present
- many genes together express a trait
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
Down
- a different forms of a gene
- masked by dominant
- study of heredity - traits passed from parent to offspring
- the physical appearance for a trait
12 Clues: masked by dominant • a different forms of a gene • one of each gene for a trait • when both genes are expressed • two of the same genes for a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • many genes together express a trait • a trait always expressed when present • a characteristic inherited from a parent • the genetic code combination for a trait • ...
genetics vocabulary 2022-11-15
Across
- a trait always expressed when present
- physical appearance for a trait
- one of each gene for a trait
- many genes together express a trait
- study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- different form of a gene
Down
- when both genes are expressed
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- characteristic inherited from a parent
- two of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- unit of inherited material carried on chromosome
12 Clues: masked by dominant • different form of a gene • one of each gene for a trait • when both genes are expressed • physical appearance for a trait • two of the same genes for a trait • many genes together express a trait • a trait always expressed when present • characteristic inherited from a parent • the genetic code combination for a trait • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-11-16
Across
- Unit of inherited material carried on chromosomes
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
- 2 of the same genes for a trait
- study of heredity,traits passed to offspring
- the Physical appearance for trait-is what you see
- when both genes are expressed
Down
- The genetic code for a trait(BB,Bb,bb)
- different form of a gene- seed color
- many genes together express a trait- hair color
- masked (hidden) by the dominant
- one of each gene for a trait- Bb
- A trait always expressed when present- AA, Aa
12 Clues: when both genes are expressed • masked (hidden) by the dominant • 2 of the same genes for a trait • one of each gene for a trait- Bb • different form of a gene- seed color • The genetic code for a trait(BB,Bb,bb) • a characteristic inherited from a parent • study of heredity,traits passed to offspring • A trait always expressed when present- AA, Aa • ...
