genetics Crossword Puzzles
Genetics Crossword 2014-05-14
Genetics Vocabulary 2021-11-30
Across
- A version of a gene that needs two copies to produce its trait.
- Process by which one individual produces offspring that is genetically identical to the parent
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
- A division of cells that results in 4 daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.
- A version of a gene that needs only one copy to produce its trait.
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- Process that passes a combination of genetic material of both parents to the offspring, resulting in increased genetic diversity
- A division of cells that results in 2 daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
- A rod-shaped structure in a cell that carries the genes that determine the characteristics an organism inherits from its parents
- The different forms of a gene
- An organism's genetic make-up or allele combination
- An organism's physical appearance or visible traits
- A chart that predicts the chances of an offspring having a trait.
12 Clues: The different forms of a gene • An organism's genetic make-up or allele combination • An organism's physical appearance or visible traits • A version of a gene that needs two copies to produce its trait. • A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait • A chart that predicts the chances of an offspring having a trait. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-12-07
Across
- All cells in the body except the gametes and their precursors.
- The process of manipulating genes and genomes for practical purposes.
- A display of the chromosome pairs
- An organisms appearance or observable traits.
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- Two parents give rise to offspring that have unique combinations of genes inherited from two parents.
- A chromosome created when crossing over combines DNA from two parents in a single chromosome.
- may vary among individuals.
- Reproductive cells that transmit genes from one generation to the next.
- An observable heritable feature
- Coded information on the form of heredity units.
- Any egg or sperm cell in a multicellular organism.
- a cell arranged by size and shape.
12 Clues: may vary among individuals. • An observable heritable feature • A display of the chromosome pairs • An organisms appearance or observable traits. • Coded information on the form of heredity units. • Any egg or sperm cell in a multicellular organism. • a cell arranged by size and shape. • All cells in the body except the gametes and their precursors. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-01-11
Across
- physical characteristic of a trait
- two alleles that are the same
- letters for a trait
- covered by a dominant allele
- another term for homozygous
- characteristic an organism can have or show
Down
- what scientists use to predict traits of offspring
- a version of a gene
- two alleles that are different
- another term for heterozygous
- passing on traits from parents to offspring
- overpowers a recessive allele
12 Clues: a version of a gene • letters for a trait • another term for homozygous • covered by a dominant allele • another term for heterozygous • two alleles that are the same • overpowers a recessive allele • two alleles that are different • physical characteristic of a trait • passing on traits from parents to offspring • characteristic an organism can have or show • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-02-15
Across
- The first set of parents
- The offspring of the P generation
- Both traits are equally dominant
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- Having 2 of the same alleles of a gene
- One of two or more forms of a gene
- Diagram used to predict genotypes
Down
- The offspring of the F1 generation
- Having 2 different alleles of a gene
- The observable gene characteristics
- Only shown when there is no dominant gene
- The gene that is shown
12 Clues: The gene that is shown • The first set of parents • Both traits are equally dominant • The offspring of the P generation • The genetic makeup of an organism • Diagram used to predict genotypes • The offspring of the F1 generation • One of two or more forms of a gene • The observable gene characteristics • Having 2 different alleles of a gene • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-11-30
Across
- A type of allele that when present on its own will not affect the individual.
- The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Having different alleles for a particular trait.
- Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Down
- One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- A variation of a gene that will produce a certain phenotype, even in the presence of other alleles.
- The offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
12 Clues: Having different alleles for a particular trait. • The genetic constitution of an individual organism. • The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. • The offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties • A type of allele that when present on its own will not affect the individual. • ...
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 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
Down
- 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 • ...
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. • ...
Science Genetics 2025-12-15
Across
- – 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.
Down
- 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. • ...
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
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- 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
Down
- 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
Down
- 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
Down
- 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
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 2025-04-30
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
Down
- 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 Vocabulary 2026-04-08
Across
- offspring genotypes are on the ______ of the Punnett square
- two different alleles; one dominant and one recessive
- two of the same allele; either two dominant or two recessive
- dominant alleles are represented by a _____ letter
- one copy gene for a trait that is received from a parent
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- parents alleles are on the ______ of the Punnett square
- a tool for calculating the probability of genotypes and phenotypes if two organisms produce offspring
- two copies of the allele is necessary for the organism to have this trait
- refers to the physical appearance an organism has
- recessive alleles are represented by a _____ letter
- at least one copy of the allele is necessary for the organism to have this trait
- refers to the genes that an organism has
12 Clues: refers to the genes that an organism has • refers to the physical appearance an organism has • dominant alleles are represented by a _____ letter • recessive alleles are represented by a _____ letter • two different alleles; one dominant and one recessive • parents alleles are on the ______ of the Punnett square • ...
Genes crossword 2026-01-23
9 Clues: coiled DNA • form of genes • study of heredity • determines a trait • Gene- dominant form • Gene- recessive gene • parents to offspring • trait- effect the environment • trait- generation to generation
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-22
Across
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generations
- the traits you inherit from your parents
- this 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
- this occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from a different plant
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
Down
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next
- 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
- a specific characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a specific characteristic • the traits you inherit from your parents • 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 2020-12-09
Across
- The passing of characteristics from parent to offspring.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- Diagram that is used by geneticists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular trait passed down from the two parents
- Carries instructions that determines a person's traits found in the DNA.
- Two identical alleles of a particular gene (can be either dominant or recessive).
- Trait that will show when at least one dominant allele is present.
Down
- Trait that will show when there are two copies of the recessive allele.
- The appearance of an organism or the trait that you see.
- Discovered the basic principles of heredity and is called the “Father of Genetics”.
- A difference or variance in a gene that gives you a specific trait.
- Two different alleles of a particular gene (one is dominant and one recessive).
- Traits that are passed down from your parents.
12 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. • Traits that are passed down from your parents. • The appearance of an organism or the trait that you see. • The passing of characteristics from parent to offspring. • Trait that will show when at least one dominant allele is present. • A difference or variance in a gene that gives you a specific trait. • ...
Genetics terms 2020-05-31
Across
- The genetic makeup of an organism in terms of the alleles present
- A ____ allele is only expressed when the dominant allele is absent
- The observable physical characteristics of an organism
- Having two identical alleles for a gene
- Containing two sets of chromosomes
Down
- Physical structure made of DNA and protein; holds genes
- A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein
- Having two different alleles for a gene
- An organelle that holds a cell's genetic material
- A ____ allele will always be expressed when present
- Containing half the normal number of chromosomes
- A different version of a gene
12 Clues: A different version of a gene • Containing two sets of chromosomes • Having two different alleles for a gene • Having two identical alleles for a gene • Containing half the normal number of chromosomes • An organelle that holds a cell's genetic material • A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein • A ____ allele will always be expressed when present • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-03-29
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 Overview 2021-10-04
Across
- diagrams that are used by scientists to find out if an offspring would have a particular trait (probability)
- two alleles are different/opposites
- carries one dominant allele and one recessive allele (Hh)
- carries two copies of the same dominant allele (HH)
- appearance of an organism or the trait you can see
- carries two copies of the same recessive allele (hh)
- who is considered the “father of genetics?”
Down
- characteristics that are passed down from your parents
- one member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromosome that controls the same trait
- both alleles are identical
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- carry instructions that determine a person’s traits
12 Clues: both alleles are identical • the genetic makeup of an organism • two alleles are different/opposites • who is considered the “father of genetics?” • appearance of an organism or the trait you can see • carries two copies of the same dominant allele (HH) • carry instructions that determine a person’s traits • carries two copies of the same recessive allele (hh) • ...
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
Down
- 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 • ...
Biology Genetics 2019-11-20
Across
- when two alleles are present (heterzygous genotype), they both show up.
- Traits that have more than 2 forms of the gene.
- a physical description of the observed traits
- shows up only when the dominant is not available
- A part of a chromosome (DNA) that codes for one or protien.
- an alternative version of a gene.
Down
- a gene that always shows up in the phenotype. (capital letter)
- When two alleles are present (heterzygous geneotype), there is new BLENDED phenotype.
- two different letters in the geneotype
- two of the same letters in the genotype
- The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
- a description of the genes using letters.
12 Clues: an alternative version of a gene. • two different letters in the geneotype • two of the same letters in the genotype • a description of the genes using letters. • a physical description of the observed traits • Traits that have more than 2 forms of the gene. • shows up only when the dominant is not available • A part of a chromosome (DNA) that codes for one or protien. • ...
Genetics Puzzle 2014-01-23
Across
- A type of cell division that results 4 daughter cells and occurs to sperm and egg cell
- A female gamete or reproductive cell, other name for ovum
- Having a same allele at a certain gene
- First offspring, used in genetics and selective breeding
- A male gamete or reproductive cell
- The comparison surface area and the volume of cells is measured in ...
Down
- A set of unpaired chromosomes
- A form of reproduction containing 2 parents, male and female
- Having different allele at certain gene
- It is something related to biological organization and environmental adaptation
- A process in sexual reproduction that involves sperm and ovum
- A mature haploid reproductive cell
12 Clues: A set of unpaired chromosomes • A mature haploid reproductive cell • A male gamete or reproductive cell • Having a same allele at a certain gene • Having different allele at certain gene • First offspring, used in genetics and selective breeding • A female gamete or reproductive cell, other name for ovum • A form of reproduction containing 2 parents, male and female • ...
Genetics Crossword 2014-03-16
Across
- An example of a mutagen
- Having identical alleles
- Type of reproduction that produces variation in the offspring
- Organisms that have the same alleles
- The 'A' in DNA
- Square Used to make predictions about various inheritance problems
Down
- Can effect the way genes work
- Chromosomes are found in this part of a cell
- You have 46 of then in your body
- Adenine always bonds with this base
- Latin word for 'mutation'
- (who's)......theory
12 Clues: The 'A' in DNA • (who's)......theory • An example of a mutagen • Having identical alleles • Latin word for 'mutation' • Can effect the way genes work • You have 46 of then in your body • Adenine always bonds with this base • Organisms that have the same alleles • Chromosomes are found in this part of a cell • Type of reproduction that produces variation in the offspring • ...
Genetics & Heredity 2023-11-01
Across
- A trait represented with a lowecase letter.
- Carries genetic information, contained in the chromosome.
- Genotype with two of the same alleles (HH or hh).
- Genotype with two different alleles (Hh).
- The study of heredity.
- A change in a gene or chromosome.
- Different variations of a gene.
Down
- Characteristics of an organism (such as eye color).
- Found in the nucleus, made of DNA.
- A trait represented with a capital letter.
- A section of DNA that codes for a trait.
- Observable trait determined by the genotype.
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. • A trait represented with a lowecase letter. • Observable trait determined by the genotype. • ...
Genetics Review 2024-02-11
Across
- the type of traits you learn during your life
- when an organism inherits two of the same alleles (GG or gg)
- Named the "Father of Genetics"
- the type of traits that are passed from parents to children
- an organisms genetic make-up (GG, Gg, gg)
Down
- traits that can be masked or hidden when a dominant trait is present
- the physical appearance of an organism
- the different versions or types of a genetic trait
- a way to predict the possible genotype of offspring
- type of plants Mendel used for his experiments
- traits that are BIG and Bossy, represented by capital letters
- when an organism has two different alleles for a trait (Gg)
12 Clues: Named the "Father of Genetics" • the physical appearance of an organism • an organisms genetic make-up (GG, Gg, gg) • the type of traits you learn during your life • type of plants Mendel used for his experiments • the different versions or types of a genetic trait • a way to predict the possible genotype of offspring • ...
Genetics Terms 2023-02-13
Across
- Tool used to show the possible genotypes and phenotypes from a cross
- Performed experiments with pea plants
- Parental Generation
- Both genes are the same dominance
- Trait that is expressed only when both recessive alleles are present
- Second filial generation
Down
- The expressed trait...how the organism looks
- Trait that is expressed
- Genotype that have a dominant and recessive gene
- First filial generation
- Alternative versions of genes
- The genes in a cross
12 Clues: Parental Generation • The genes in a cross • Trait that is expressed • First filial generation • Second filial generation • Alternative versions of genes • Both genes are the same dominance • Performed experiments with pea plants • The expressed trait...how the organism looks • Genotype that have a dominant and recessive gene • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-02-27
Across
- What holds everything in a cell
- Cell division for growth and repair
- The structure of DNA
- Another name for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
- The number of chromosomes in a human cell
- A small section of a chromosome
Down
- Where reactions take place in a cell
- Two nucleotides joined together
- A feature of an organism
- Where DNA is stored in a cell
- Makes up the backbone of DNA
- One part of a base pair
12 Clues: The structure of DNA • One part of a base pair • A feature of an organism • Makes up the backbone of DNA • Where DNA is stored in a cell • Two nucleotides joined together • What holds everything in a cell • A small section of a chromosome • Cell division for growth and repair • Where reactions take place in a cell • Another name for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid • ...
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 • ...
Simple Genetics 2024-03-05
Across
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- genetic material found in the nucleus of the cell
- genotype with two different alleles
- trait that requires two alleles
- pair of alleles a person has for a trait
- diagram used to determine offspring genotypes
- trait that requires only one allele
Down
- single unit of genetic information containing multiple genes
- physical appearance of a trait
- options of a gene
- genotype with two of the same alleles
- a characteristic that can be passed onto offspring
12 Clues: options of a gene • physical appearance of a trait • trait that requires two alleles • genotype with two different alleles • trait that requires only one allele • genotype with two of the same alleles • pair of alleles a person has for a trait • passing of traits from parents to offspring • diagram used to determine offspring genotypes • ...
Genetics Crossword 2023-04-24
Across
- The branch of Biology that deals with the study of heredity
- Chemical factors that determine traits
- The site on a chromosome where a specific gene is located.
- When an organism has 2 identical alleles
- An organism’s genetic make-up
- An allele that has the ability to mask the expression of another allele
Down
- The transmission (passing on) of traits from the parents to the offspring
- When an organism has 2 different alleles
- A form of a gene whose effect is hidden by the dominant allele
- The outward (physical) expression of the genotype
- The offspring of crosses between parents with different traits are called
- A specific characteristic
12 Clues: A specific characteristic • An organism’s genetic make-up • Chemical factors that determine traits • When an organism has 2 different alleles • When an organism has 2 identical alleles • The outward (physical) expression of the genotype • The site on a chromosome where a specific gene is located. • The branch of Biology that deals with the study of heredity • ...
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 2022-04-27
Across
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a gene that blocks another gene
- organisms pass set traits to offspring
- a gene that is blocked by a dominant gene
- a plant's pollen reaches another pistil
- biology that studies characteristics passed down
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- qualities or traits that set you apart
- offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a plant's pollen lands on its own pistil
- to receive something from your predecessor
- the young born (children) of living organisms
12 Clues: a gene that blocks another gene • qualities or traits that set you apart • organisms pass set traits to offspring • a plant's pollen reaches another pistil • a plant's pollen lands on its own pistil • a gene that is blocked by a dominant gene • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • to receive something from your predecessor • ...
Population Genetics 2022-09-12
Across
- localized group of individuals of the same species
- number of copies of a specific allele in a population/ total number of all alleles for that gene in a population
- two different alleles of a particular gene
- traits display variation within a population
- number of individuals with a particular genotype in a population/total number of individuals in a population
- two of the same alleles of a particular gene
Down
- p2+2pq+q2
- total number of all alleles within a population
- smallest type of genetic change in a gene
- study of genetic variation within and between populations
- movement of all alleles within and between populations
- Individual organisms do NOT ____: populations DO
12 Clues: p2+2pq+q2 • smallest type of genetic change in a gene • two different alleles of a particular gene • traits display variation within a population • two of the same alleles of a particular gene • total number of all alleles within a population • Individual organisms do NOT ____: populations DO • localized group of individuals of the same species • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-11-18
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
- different form of gene
Down
- when both genes are expressed
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
- two of the same genes for a trait
- masked by dominant
- unit of inherited material carried on/by the chromosome
12 Clues: Study of heredity • masked by dominant • different form of 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 • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-11-16
Across
- several genes together express a trait
- masked by dominant
- a trait that is always expressed when present
- when both genes are expressed
- a unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- a different form of a gene
Down
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
- two of the same genes for a trait
- one of each gene for a trait
- the PHYSICAL appearance for a trait
- the study of heredity; traits passed on from parent to offspring
- the GENETIC code combination for a trait
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 • several genes together express a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • the GENETIC code combination for a trait • a trait that is always expressed when present • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-05-23
Across
- the characteristics of one person after interaction of genotype with the enviornment
- features and characteristics
- genetic organization for one organism
- things that all certain species have
- an animal who has biological parents of same breed
- to make a copy of something
Down
- having the same alles
- to recieve from a person
- having 2 different alles
- certain characteristic
- dna passed from parents to kids
- a change for an amount of something
12 Clues: having the same alles • certain characteristic • to recieve from a person • having 2 different alles • to make a copy of something • features and characteristics • dna passed from parents to kids • a change for an amount of something • things that all certain species have • genetic organization for one organism • an animal who has biological parents of same breed • ...
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 • ...
Foster Genetics 2025-04-07
Across
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person
- the basic unit of heredity, a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein, ultimately influencing an organism's trait
- the two alleles an organism has inherited for a particular gene
- either two upper case (big) letters or two lower case (small) letters
- both alleles are partially expressed in an intermediate phenotype
Down
- one upper case (big) letter and one lower case (small) letter
- the passing on of physical characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- A different version of a gene that determines a specific trait
- an observable trait
- TWO alleles are needed for the trait to be expressed. Two lower case (small) letters
- both alleles of a gene are distinctly expressed
- Only ONE allele is needed for the trait to be expressed. Only need one upper case (big) letter
12 Clues: an observable trait • both alleles of a gene are distinctly expressed • one upper case (big) letter and one lower case (small) letter • A different version of a gene that determines a specific trait • the two alleles an organism has inherited for a particular gene • both alleles are partially expressed in an intermediate phenotype • ...
Biology-Genetics 2025-04-09
Across
- characteristic twisted, ladder-like structure of DNA, formed by two intertwined strands held together by hydrogen bonds between paired nitrogenous bases
- permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism
- phases of the cell cycle that occur during interphase
- having two identical alleles (versions of a gene) for a specific trait
- molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development
- process by which cells create proteins from the genetic information encoded in DNA
- molecule that consists of a sugar, a phosphate group
Down
- the stage of the cell cycle that occurs before mitosis and prepares the cell for division.
- one that masks the expression of another allele (called recessive)
- type of cell division where a single parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells
- type of carbohydrate, specifically monosaccharides
- process where the cytoplasm of a cell divides, resulting in two daughter cells
12 Clues: type of carbohydrate, specifically monosaccharides • permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism • molecule that consists of a sugar, a phosphate group • phases of the cell cycle that occur during interphase • molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development • one that masks the expression of another allele (called recessive) • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-04-29
Across
- A distinguished quality, trait, or feature of an individual
- A genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- a plant that pollinates itself
- An organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring
- to receive something from someone who came before you
Down
- Branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited
- A genetics factor that blocks an other genetic factor
- plant receives pollen from a different plant
- An offspring from combining two organisms from different species
- Child of two organisms
- Passing of traits from parent to offspring
- A distinguished quality/characteristic
12 Clues: Child of two organisms • a plant that pollinates itself • A distinguished quality/characteristic • Passing of traits from parent to offspring • plant receives pollen from a different plant • A genetics factor that blocks an other genetic factor • to receive something from someone who came before you • A distinguished quality, trait, or feature of an individual • ...
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
- 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.
- 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 of traits from parent to offspring
- Genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- Organism passes down traits to different generations
- Genetic factor blocked by a dominant factor
- Pollination occurs onto a different plant
- Deals with characteristics one generation to next
Down
- Distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A trait or feature of an individual or thing
- Offspring combining qualities of different breeds
- Pollen from one plant lands on the same plant
- Receive something from someone who came before you
- Young born of living organisms
12 Clues: Young born of living organisms • Distinguishing quality or characteristic • Pollination occurs onto a different plant • Passing of traits from parent to offspring • Genetic factor blocked by a dominant factor • A trait or feature of an individual or thing • Pollen from one plant lands on the same plant • Offspring combining qualities of different breeds • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-04-28
Across
- 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
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
Down
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- 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 lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
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 2025-04-29
Across
- 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 a different plant.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- The branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- The offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
Down
- 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.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- The young born of living organisms and they are the children.
- An organism that also passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- To receive something from someone who came before you.
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 and they are the children. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Puzzle 2025-04-29
Across
- traits that inherited from generations
- pollen from a plant reaches a different plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
Down
- quality,trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- the young born of living organisms
- pollen from the same plant lands on a similar plant
- genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant factor
- the offspring of two different breeds
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- an organism that always passes down certain traits
12 Clues: the young born of living organisms • the offspring of two different breeds • traits that inherited from generations • distinguishing quality or characteristic • pollen from a plant reaches a different plant • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • an organism that always passes down certain traits • quality,trait or feature of an individual, or thing • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-04-29
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a genetic factor that blocks another
- 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 planet reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- 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 combing the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plants reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you
- the young born of living organisms
12 Clues: the young born of living organisms • a genetic factor that blocks another • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • to receive something from someone who came before you • 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 2025-05-18
Across
- Total number of chromosomes is not a multiple of the haploid number
- Observable characteristics of an organism
- Sequence of DNA not involved in coding for a protein
- Contains genetic material from a different organism
- These signals are also known as hormones
- Largest system of body. (Hint: skin)
- Collection of tissue working together to perform a specific function
- Change in DNA sequence
Down
- may bind with molecules or interact with other factors
- When a signal binds to a receptor
- When substances are transported out of the cell
- Not expressed when paired with a dominant allele
12 Clues: Change in DNA sequence • When a signal binds to a receptor • Largest system of body. (Hint: skin) • These signals are also known as hormones • Observable characteristics of an organism • When substances are transported out of the cell • Not expressed when paired with a dominant allele • Contains genetic material from a different organism • ...
Genetics Crossword 2025-12-03
Across
- A selective breeding method in which two related individuals with identical/similar sets of alleles are crossed
- Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
- A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
- An organism's genetic makeup or allele combination
- A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait shown in several generations of a family
- Dominance pattern where the heterozygous phenotype is an intermediate phenotype between the two homozygous phenotypes
Down
- A type of trait that is shown when only one copy of its allele is present
- A square diagram that uses a grid to predict the possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from a genetic cross between two parents
- An organism's physical appearance or visible trait(s)
- A trait is shown when two copies of its allele are present
- A genotype where one dominant and one recessive allele are present
- A genotype where both alleles are the same, i.e. two dominant alleles
12 Clues: An organism's genetic makeup or allele combination • An organism's physical appearance or visible trait(s) • Offspring of crosses between parents with different traits • A trait is shown when two copies of its allele are present • A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed • A genotype where one dominant and one recessive allele are present • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2026-07-19
Across
- A molecule that carries the instructions needed to build and operate the organism
- An allele that is expressed whenever it is present
- The scientific study of inherited traits
- A genotype in which the two alleles are different from one another
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- Different versions of the same gene
Down
- The observable characteristic produced by a pair of alleles
- An allele which is only expressed if a dominant allele is not present
- A genotype in which both alleles are the same
- The combination of alleles an organism possesses for a particular gene
- Structures which contain many genes
- A section of DNA that contains instructions for one inherited trait
12 Clues: Structures which contain many genes • Different versions of the same gene • The scientific study of inherited traits • A genotype in which both alleles are the same • The passing of traits from parents to offspring • An allele that is expressed whenever it is present • The observable characteristic produced by a pair of alleles • ...
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
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
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
Across
- 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.
Down
- 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. • ...
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
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- 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 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
Down
- 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 • ...
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.
Down
- 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. • ...
