genetics Crossword Puzzles
Genetics and Heredity 2024-03-15
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- Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- Large complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.
- A biological catalyst and is almost always a protein.
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA.
- Threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA that serve to carry the genomic information from cell to cell.
- The process by which a cell makes proteins using the genetic information carried in messenger RNA (mRNA).
- Certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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- Made up of chromosome pairs of approximately the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern, for genes with the same corresponding loci.
- Having different alleles for a particular trait.
- A small RNA molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis.
- The process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells.
- The process in which cells make proteins.
- The molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
- A molecule that is present in the majority of living organisms and viruses.
16 Clues: The process in which cells make proteins. • Having different alleles for a particular trait. • A biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • The process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells. • A small RNA molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis. • ...
Mechanisms of Genetics 2024-03-25
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- The creation of gametes
- Shifts the “reading frame” a string of nucleotides is “read” by either deleting or adding nucleotides.
- the process of making an RNA copy of a gene’s DNA sequence
- the process of translating RNA into amino acid
- When the traits are expressed separately from each other.
- Sperm and Egg cells
- A variant form of a gene that is used to help distinguish an organism's DNA trait
- When there is no recessive allele, both traits are expressed
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- the process by which genes become proteins through transcription and translation
- The pattern of predictability from parents to offspring.
- When a single nucleotide is changed through means of substitution.
- More than 2 alleles contribute to a gene
- When chromosomes attach and swap genetic info. (in prophase 1)
- When more than 3 genes contribute to a trait. ex: skin color
- A frameshift mutation that results in an additional nucleotide(s) being added to the nucleotide sequence.
- A single pair of alleles used in a Punnett square.
16 Clues: Sperm and Egg cells • The creation of gametes • More than 2 alleles contribute to a gene • the process of translating RNA into amino acid • A single pair of alleles used in a Punnett square. • The pattern of predictability from parents to offspring. • When the traits are expressed separately from each other. • the process of making an RNA copy of a gene’s DNA sequence • ...
Genetics & Mitosis Review 2025-02-20
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- the phase of mitosis where the cell is at rest
- with the nuclear envelope gone chromosomes can line up along the middle of the cell in this phase of mitosis
- one of the four nucleotides
- the corresponding strand od DNA to TAATCGCGCCGCTAT
- where DNA is found in the cell
- the building blocks of proteins
- tightly coiled DNA
- a matching pair of nucleotides AT or GC
- during this phase of mitosis DNA coils up and becomes visible
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- the scientific name for DNA
- one of the four nucleotides
- in this phase of mitosis a membrane forms around each set of identical, copied chromosomes
- a short section of DNA
- one of the four nucleotides
- chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell in this phase of mitosis
- the process by which cells replicate and divide
- the name given to ATGC bases found as 'rungs' of the DNA ladder
- one of the four nucleotides
- three nucleotides that code for a single amino acid
19 Clues: tightly coiled DNA • a short section of DNA • the scientific name for DNA • one of the four nucleotides • one of the four nucleotides • one of the four nucleotides • one of the four nucleotides • where DNA is found in the cell • the building blocks of proteins • a matching pair of nucleotides AT or GC • the phase of mitosis where the cell is at rest • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-15
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- complete set of DNA in an organism
- two identical alleles for a trait
- study of heredity
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- version of a gene
- process by which a cell divides to produce two identical cells
- molecule that carries genetic information
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- two different alleles for a trait
- shape of DNA
- change in DNA sequence
- trait expressed only when no dominant allele is present
- physical appearance of an organism
- section of DNA that codes for a trait
- trait that masks another trait
- combination of alleles an organism has
- structure that contains DNA and genes
16 Clues: shape of DNA • study of heredity • version of a gene • change in DNA sequence • trait that masks another trait • two different alleles for a trait • two identical alleles for a trait • physical appearance of an organism • complete set of DNA in an organism • section of DNA that codes for a trait • structure that contains DNA and genes • combination of alleles an organism has • ...
Basic Genetics Review 2026-01-29
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a type of cell division that produces 4 daughter cells with HALF the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms
- a type of cell division that produces 2 daughter cells with the SAME number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- _______ reproduction - the process by which DNA from TWO parents unite to produce offspring
- the observable characteristics of an individual organism
- a trait that is covered/masked by another more dominant trait
- homozygous recessive is when there are_____ copies of the recessive allele
- ________ dominant is when there are 2 copies of the dominant allele
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- a particular characteristic of an individual
- all of your genes together make your _________
- this type of trait hides or masks a recessive trait
- an ______ is a specific version of a certain gene
- a _____ square is a diagram that can predict the possible offspring of two parents
- ________ reproduction - the creation of offspring from just ONE parent instead of two
- there are two different copies of alleles, one dominant and one recessive
16 Clues: a particular characteristic of an individual • all of your genes together make your _________ • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • an ______ is a specific version of a certain gene • this type of trait hides or masks a recessive trait • the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms • the observable characteristics of an individual organism • ...
Unit #6 Genetics 2024-05-08
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- Producing Proteins from mRNA code
- Combined effect of 2 or more genes on a single character
- Father of Genetics
- The Allele of a gene that is masked by other alleles.
- An organisms combination of Alleles
- Having identical alleles for a gene
- in a Flower, fertilization by its own pollen
- The Allele of a gene that will be expressed over another.
- When the nucleotide code in DNA has been changed
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- An organisms observable traits
- Producing mRNA from the Code of DNA
- Both Alleles of a Gene share expression (White + Red = Flowers w/both White & Red petals)
- Both Alleles of a Genes blend togethe (White + Red = Pink Flowers)
- Having different alleles for a gene
- Alternative form of a gene
- Sequence of three nucleotides that forms a unit of genomic information encoding a particular amino acid
16 Clues: Father of Genetics • Alternative form of a gene • An organisms observable traits • Producing Proteins from mRNA code • Producing mRNA from the Code of DNA • Having different alleles for a gene • An organisms combination of Alleles • Having identical alleles for a gene • in a Flower, fertilization by its own pollen • When the nucleotide code in DNA has been changed • ...
DNA and Genetics 2024-05-06
Across
- what the DNA molecule looks like
- pairs with Adenine in RNA
- pairs with Thymine in DNA
- bonds together the nitrogen bases
- DNA is made up of three smaller units called ____________.
- how many parts does each nucleotide have?
- observable traits or characteristics
- pairs with Adenine in DNA
- carries the genetic material of DNA
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- pairs with Cytosine in DNA
- the process where DNA makes a copy of itself
- what two molecules make the 'backbone' of the DNA?
- you have 46 total, codes for your genetics
- the process where DNA makes a sequence of RNA
- pairs with Guanine in DNA
- this is where the DNA molecule is found in the cell
16 Clues: pairs with Adenine in RNA • pairs with Thymine in DNA • pairs with Guanine in DNA • pairs with Adenine in DNA • pairs with Cytosine in DNA • what the DNA molecule looks like • bonds together the nitrogen bases • carries the genetic material of DNA • observable traits or characteristics • how many parts does each nucleotide have? • you have 46 total, codes for your genetics • ...
Cells and Genetics 2026-04-01
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- Absorbs light energy and gives plants their green color.
- Basic functional unit of life
- A structure within a cell that has a specific function (job).
- A unicellular (one celled) organism that does not have a nucleus (center); ex-bacteria
- Process by which energy stored in food is converted into usable energy called ATP.
- How something is made (what it looks like)
- Contains chlorophyll (green) and is where photosynthesis occurs.
- wall A rigid (hard, not flexible) layer that surrounds the membrane that supports the shape of the cell (plant, bacteria, fungi, algae).
- has three parts 1) all organisms are made of one or more cells, 2) all cells come from pre-existing cells, 3) cells are the basic unit of structure and function in organisms.
- membrane Surrounds the cell and controls what goes into and our of the cell.
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- The process in which radiant light energy is converted into food called glucose (sugar);(6C02+6H20 Sunlight C6H1206+602)
- Stores fluid like water.
- The reason for how something works (why it does a specific job)
- Produce usable energy through cellular respiration
- Makes protein
- Cells containing a nucleus
- Contains genetic material (DNA) that stores instructions essential to cell function.
- The gel-like fluid that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.
18 Clues: Makes protein • Stores fluid like water. • Cells containing a nucleus • Basic functional unit of life • How something is made (what it looks like) • Produce usable energy through cellular respiration • Absorbs light energy and gives plants their green color. • A structure within a cell that has a specific function (job). • ...
Genetics 4 U! 2021-03-19
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- to receive from someone who came before
- branch of biology of inherited traits
- genetic factor blocks another
- distinguishing quality/trait/feature
- when pollen lands on the same plant
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- pollination from one plant to another
- organism that passes down traits
- gene whose effects are masked
- passing traits from parents
- young born of living organisms
- offspring from two different breeds
- inherited characteristic
12 Clues: inherited characteristic • passing traits from parents • gene whose effects are masked • genetic factor blocks another • young born of living organisms • organism that passes down traits • offspring from two different breeds • when pollen lands on the same plant • distinguishing quality/trait/feature • pollination from one plant to another • ...
Science Vocabulary #4 2021-11-17
Across
- To develop
- A scientific observation
- Adjusting to change
- Getting passed down genetics
- Organisms adapted to survive
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- The theory of change over time
- The creator of the Theroy of Evolution
- The name for a group of organisms with similar genes
- The creator of the Therory of Inheritance
- Different kinds of organisms
- A change in DNA code
- Used to hide in the environment
12 Clues: To develop • Adjusting to change • A change in DNA code • A scientific observation • Different kinds of organisms • Getting passed down genetics • Organisms adapted to survive • The theory of change over time • Used to hide in the environment • The creator of the Theroy of Evolution • The creator of the Therory of Inheritance • The name for a group of organisms with similar genes
Chapter 3: Nature Vs. Nurture 2014-04-15
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- In psychology, the biologically and socially influenced characteristics by which people define male and female.
- genetics/ the subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes.
- the enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group of people and transmitted from one generation to the next.
- A persons characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity.
- The proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes.
- twins/ develops from seprate fertilized eggs.
- Psychology/ The study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection.
- a random error in gene replication that leads to change.
- units of heredity that make up the chromosomes; a segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a protein.
- Selection/ the principle that among the range of inherited trait variations, those that lead to increased reproduction and survival will most likely be passed to succeeding generations.
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- genetics/ _______________ study our differences and weigh the relative effects of heredity and environment.
- threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes.
- the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism's chromosomes.
- Every nongenetic influence, from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around us.
- The effect of one factor depends on another factor.
- twins/ develops from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms.
- An understood rule for accepted and expected behavior
- A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
18 Clues: twins/ develops from seprate fertilized eggs. • The effect of one factor depends on another factor. • An understood rule for accepted and expected behavior • a random error in gene replication that leads to change. • A persons characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity. • threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes. • ...
Biology Hour 5 2022-12-06
Across
- baptist de Lamarck someone that founded biology
- passed down from there parents
- your body has to have
- tiny visiable only under microscope
- they study biology
- goodall someone that studied animals
- study of plants
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- eastwood speialized in biology in plants
- carson someone who was a ecologist which means study all living things
- stonger traits
- study animals at the zoo
- ways of finding traits
12 Clues: stonger traits • study of plants • they study biology • your body has to have • ways of finding traits • study animals at the zoo • passed down from there parents • tiny visiable only under microscope • goodall someone that studied animals • eastwood speialized in biology in plants • baptist de Lamarck someone that founded biology • ...
Biologist Crossword 2022-12-06
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- Made discoveries about microbes that caused disease.
- Discovered Dominant and Recessive traits
- British Naturalist who supported the Natural selection theory.
- Introduced the word Biology
- units of Heredity
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- The study of life.
- Living Things
- Living organisms compete for water/food and shelter to survive.
- Branch of biology that studies heredity
- The transfer of traits.
- Disease-causing microbes
- in cells/red blood/muscles
12 Clues: Living Things • units of Heredity • The study of life. • The transfer of traits. • Disease-causing microbes • in cells/red blood/muscles • Introduced the word Biology • Branch of biology that studies heredity • Discovered Dominant and Recessive traits • Made discoveries about microbes that caused disease. • British Naturalist who supported the Natural selection theory. • ...
Organelle 2026-01-21
Across
- the different form of gene
- study of heredity
- a threadlike strand of coiled DNA
- a trait that's is genetically inherited
- a rapper
- the young of a person animal or plant
- a unit of genetic material that determines a trait
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- a physical characteristic that's not inhertied
- The weak form of a gene
- to receive from ones parents
- a characteristic
- strong form of a gene
12 Clues: a rapper • a characteristic • study of heredity • strong form of a gene • The weak form of a gene • the different form of gene • to receive from ones parents • a threadlike strand of coiled DNA • the young of a person animal or plant • a trait that's is genetically inherited • a physical characteristic that's not inhertied • a unit of genetic material that determines a trait
Your BIGS Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-24
Across
- my worst behaved hobby
- my fav color
- my current fav song esp live version (hint clairo)
- my major
- Mothers favorite book ( i am very cultured)
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- newest TV obsession
- signature scent smell u l8rrrr
- my hogwarts house
- what we are grabbing after reveal (also where i worked in HS)
- mamas fav drink
- my fav room in the house #bigback
- instagram reels obsession
12 Clues: my major • my fav color • mamas fav drink • my hogwarts house • newest TV obsession • my worst behaved hobby • instagram reels obsession • signature scent smell u l8rrrr • my fav room in the house #bigback • Mothers favorite book ( i am very cultured) • my current fav song esp live version (hint clairo) • what we are grabbing after reveal (also where i worked in HS)
inheretance, heridity cell division: worksheet 2 2026-04-18
Across
- Structures in the nucleus that carry genes.
- Science of heredity.
- Basic unit of biological information.
- Desert animal with a hump.
- Reproductive cell with half chromosome number
- Feature that helps an organism survive.
- Differences among members of the same species.
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- Variation caused by surroundings.
- Change in genetic material.
- Passing of characteristics from parents to offspring.
- Desert plant with spines.
- Hereditary material in cells.
12 Clues: Science of heredity. • Desert plant with spines. • Desert animal with a hump. • Change in genetic material. • Hereditary material in cells. • Variation caused by surroundings. • Basic unit of biological information. • Feature that helps an organism survive. • Structures in the nucleus that carry genes. • Reproductive cell with half chromosome number • ...
Science Vocabulary #4 2021-11-17
Across
- A scientific observation
- Organisms adapted to survive
- Different kinds of organisms
- Getting passed down genetics
- To develop
- A change in DNA code
- The creator of the Theroy of Evolution
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- Used to hide in the environment
- The theory of change over time
- The name for a group of organisms with similar genes
- Adjusting to change
- The creator of the Therory of Inheritance
12 Clues: To develop • Adjusting to change • A change in DNA code • A scientific observation • Organisms adapted to survive • Different kinds of organisms • Getting passed down genetics • The theory of change over time • Used to hide in the environment • The creator of the Theroy of Evolution • The creator of the Therory of Inheritance • The name for a group of organisms with similar genes
Genetics Crossword Puzzle by tyra villarreal 2017-05-17
Across
- instructions for inherited traits
- different versions of a gene
- a combo of alleles
- trait the trait that " fades away "
- the appearance of the genes
- pieces of DNA that carry heredity information
- hen both genes are alike
- DNA is stored in structures called
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- trait the trait that appears more
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- different types of genes
- study of heredity
12 Clues: study of heredity • a combo of alleles • different types of genes • hen both genes are alike • the appearance of the genes • different versions of a gene • instructions for inherited traits • trait the trait that appears more • DNA is stored in structures called • trait the trait that " fades away " • pieces of DNA that carry heredity information • ...
Natalies Daily Crossword (4) 2023-12-16
Across
- what a young college student lives in
- a video call
- the home of books
- a very slow mammal
- a large test
- an armored soldier from the Middle Ages
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- a famous sports mascot or an ancient Roman
- the study of dna sequences
- an animal that hops
- the grounds and buildings of a university
- what an older college student might live in
- movie synonym
12 Clues: a video call • a large test • movie synonym • the home of books • a very slow mammal • an animal that hops • the study of dna sequences • what a young college student lives in • an armored soldier from the Middle Ages • the grounds and buildings of a university • a famous sports mascot or an ancient Roman • what an older college student might live in
Biologists 2022-12-06
Across
- scientists who study living things and their environments
- branch of biology dealing with plants
- Eastwood Canadian botanist
- the process of producing an organism from one cell of a single parent
- carson ecologist
- Mexican American botanist
- scientists that study heredity
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- Greek Philosopher
- Branch of biology dealing with animals
- the place in which something lives
- the young of a particular organism
- the study of heredity
12 Clues: carson ecologist • Greek Philosopher • the study of heredity • Mexican American botanist • Eastwood Canadian botanist • scientists that study heredity • the place in which something lives • the young of a particular organism • branch of biology dealing with plants • Branch of biology dealing with animals • scientists who study living things and their environments • ...
genetics vocab review 2018-12-05
Across
- 2 recessive or dominate traits also known as homozygous
- connecting part of chromatids
- rare
- different alleles Bb
- Brown eyes or dimples
- Same alleles BB or bb
- 2 different alleles for a trait also known as heterozygous
- structure inside nucleus holding genetic info
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- one side of chromosome
- Chart showing all possible alleles combonations
- cell division for gametes
- physical appearance
- alleles combination
- Traits controlled by 2 or more genes
- cell division dividing a cell into 2 of itself
- common
16 Clues: rare • common • physical appearance • alleles combination • different alleles Bb • Brown eyes or dimples • Same alleles BB or bb • one side of chromosome • cell division for gametes • connecting part of chromatids • Traits controlled by 2 or more genes • structure inside nucleus holding genetic info • cell division dividing a cell into 2 of itself • ...
Genetics Vocabulary crossword 2018-12-05
Across
- one of the two strands in a chromosome that splits in mitosis
- the part of DNA on a chromosome that codes for the specific trait
- another word for heterozygous
- both alleles are expressed fully ( a mixture )
- a blend of the traits
- chart that shows all the possibilities from a genetic cross
- the gene that has more than two alleles
- have different types to form a gene ( takes many for hair color )
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- traits being passed by parent to offspring
- sexual reproduction when a male and female reproduce a new cell
- threadlike structure in the nucleus that contains the genetic information
- cell division that produces new cells (sperm and eggs)
- another word for homozygous
- traits that are controlled by more than two genes
- the trait you can see ( hair color )
- molecule containing genetic information ( helix shape)
16 Clues: a blend of the traits • another word for homozygous • another word for heterozygous • the trait you can see ( hair color ) • the gene that has more than two alleles • traits being passed by parent to offspring • both alleles are expressed fully ( a mixture ) • traits that are controlled by more than two genes • cell division that produces new cells (sperm and eggs) • ...
Genetics crossword puzzle 2022-12-05
Across
- Something transferred from a parent to offspring
- A trait that overpowers another trait
- Diagram used to predict the genotypes
- A organism that contains a dominant and recessive allele
- A specific characteristic of an individual
- A trait that is overpowered by another trait
- Relating to inheritance
- a fertilized egg
- A unique DNA sequence of a person
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- A trait passed down from your parents
- A trait of a person that can be seen
- A change in a DNA sequence
- Two different alleles
- A variant of a trait
- A hybrid that is heterozygous for alleles of two different genes
- Two identical alleles
16 Clues: a fertilized egg • A variant of a trait • Two different alleles • Two identical alleles • Relating to inheritance • A change in a DNA sequence • A unique DNA sequence of a person • A trait of a person that can be seen • A trait passed down from your parents • A trait that overpowers another trait • Diagram used to predict the genotypes • A specific characteristic of an individual • ...
Unit Three (Genetics) 2022-12-07
Across
- What organelle does rRNA bind to?
- What is the phenotypic ratio for a cross between two individuals both with the genotype GgHh?
- Guanine and Adenine have a double ring structure. What type of nitrogenous base are they?
- A ____ Body is when one X-chromosome is turned off.
- A blue flower and a yellow flower cross. Their offspring is green. What type of dominance is this?
- Organism A has four copies of one of its chromosomes. What would organism A be classified as?
- What part of the mRNA actually codes for a protein?
- Insertions and __________ are the two types of frameshift mutations.
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- How many hydrogen bonds are made when Cytosine bonds with Guanine?
- One end of a DNA strand has a -OH molecule. Is it five prime or three prime?
- A substitution mutation has occurred, but no change is noticeable. What type of substitution mutation has occurred?
- What would the corresponding mRNA bases be if the DNA has TAGCTCCGT as its bases?
- What type of mutation only changes one base pair in a gene?
- A green mouse and a pink mouse breed. Their offspring is pink with green spots. What type of dominance is this?
- Height is an example of what kind of trait?
- What is the three-letter abbreviation for the start codon?
16 Clues: What organelle does rRNA bind to? • Height is an example of what kind of trait? • A ____ Body is when one X-chromosome is turned off. • What part of the mRNA actually codes for a protein? • What is the three-letter abbreviation for the start codon? • What type of mutation only changes one base pair in a gene? • ...
L1 Genetics Crossword 2023-04-10
Across
- the basic physical and functional unit of heredity
- observable physical properties of an organism
- One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same locus on a chromosome
- molecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms
- a fertilized egg cell
- process wherein a single cell divides into two duplicate cells
- a change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can alter the function or expression of a gene
- intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein, and it is the site of protein synthesis in the cell
- An individual who carries one copy of a recessive allele for a genetic disorder but does not exhibit the disorder themselves.
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- A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell that is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes
- diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment
- An organism that has the same two copies of a gene
- an organism’s reproductive cells
- An organism that has the same one copy of a gene
- genetic information or makeup of an organism
- the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child.
16 Clues: a fertilized egg cell • an organism’s reproductive cells • genetic information or makeup of an organism • observable physical properties of an organism • An organism that has the same one copy of a gene • An organism that has the same two copies of a gene • the basic physical and functional unit of heredity • ...
Cells and Genetics 2022-11-28
Across
- characteristics of you passed down from your family
- a type of cell division
- separates cells in half
- control of the cell
- power house of the cell
- helps create copies of dna
- special information on you what can be close to your familys
- There are 100 trillion in the human body
- modifys proteins
- apart of a non-walking object
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- digestive system of the cell
- exports things out of the cell
- characteristics specially to you
- first stage of mitosis
- makes proteins
- does not have a cell wall
16 Clues: makes proteins • modifys proteins • control of the cell • first stage of mitosis • a type of cell division • separates cells in half • power house of the cell • does not have a cell wall • helps create copies of dna • digestive system of the cell • apart of a non-walking object • exports things out of the cell • characteristics specially to you • There are 100 trillion in the human body • ...
Cells And Genetics 2022-11-29
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- The power house of the cell
- A unique thing that belongs to you
- Cell division
- A network of membranous tubules
- There transfered from parents
- Found in plants
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- Division of a cell at the end
- It makes you unique
- The resting phase in cell division
- Found in the nucleus in living cells
- Contains RNA and proteins
- The packager of the cell
- An organelle found in the cytoplasm
- Found in animals
- The central core of a cell
- Found in every living thing
16 Clues: Cell division • Found in plants • Found in animals • It makes you unique • The packager of the cell • Contains RNA and proteins • The central core of a cell • The power house of the cell • Found in every living thing • Division of a cell at the end • There transfered from parents • A network of membranous tubules • The resting phase in cell division • A unique thing that belongs to you • ...
genetics vocab reveiw 2018-12-05
Across
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- an organism with two dominant or two recessive genes for a trait
- dominance one allele is not completely dominant over another resulting in a blending of the traits
- identical twin alleles for traits
- a segmant of dna on a chromosome
- chart that has four squares and you find all possible allele sets
- physical appearence
- traits traits controlled by two or more gene
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- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- alleles a gene that has more than two alleles
- a characteristic
- both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
- genetic makeup
- non identical twin alleles for traits
- passing of traits from parents to their child
16 Clues: genetic makeup • a characteristic • physical appearence • deoxyribonucleic acid • a segmant of dna on a chromosome • identical twin alleles for traits • non identical twin alleles for traits • both alleles for a gene are fully expressed • one of a number of different forms of a gene • traits traits controlled by two or more gene • alleles a gene that has more than two alleles • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-05
Across
- offspring of two plants of two diff specifies
- an inheritance of traits of two or more generations
- two identical alleles for one gene
- the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
- Square A tool that tells you the outcomes of a cross between two organisms
- organism reproduces an offspring
- Various forms of the same gene
- genetic info passed from parent to child
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- two different alleles for one gene
- Traits A trait that will only be expressed in an organisms phenotype
- Factors physical/chemical factors that affect survival and growth
- producing offspring that has the same phenotype
- the combination of genes that an organism has
- Traits A trait that will only be expressed in an organisms phenotype if two reccesive are present
- A segment of DNA that carries instruction for a specific trait
- the way a tall plant looks
16 Clues: the way a tall plant looks • Various forms of the same gene • organism reproduces an offspring • two different alleles for one gene • two identical alleles for one gene • genetic info passed from parent to child • offspring of two plants of two diff specifies • the combination of genes that an organism has • producing offspring that has the same phenotype • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2024-03-13
Across
- The process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells.
- The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA.
- Having different alleles for a particular trait.
- A molecule that is present in the majority of living organisms and viruses.
- A small RNA molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis.
- Threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA that serve to carry the genomic information from cell to cell.
- Made up of chromosome pairs of approximately the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern, for genes with the same corresponding loci.
- A biological catalyst and is almost always a protein.
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- Certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome.
- The process by which a cell makes proteins using the genetic information carried in messenger RNA (mRNA).
- The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child.
- The molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
- The process in which cells make proteins.
- Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent.
- Large complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.
16 Clues: The process in which cells make proteins. • Having different alleles for a particular trait. • A biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. • The process by which the genome's DNA is copied in cells. • The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA. • ...
Genetics Key Terms 2024-02-17
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- A cell that contains only one copy of each chromosome e.g. gametes.
- Single stranded polynucleotide that carries amino acids to the ribosome.
- Double stranded polynucleotide.
- Single stranded polynucleotide made during transcription.
- The first step of protein synthesis. When DNA is copied to mRNA.
- Base found instead of thymine in RNA molecules. Binds to Adenine.
- A sequence of 3 bases in a gene that codes for an amino acid.
- A cell that contains two copies of each chromosome.
- A long, thread-like structure that carries genetic information in the form of genes.
- A section of DNA that codes for a characteristic.
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- Part of tRNA molecule that is complementary to the codon.
- The second step of protein synthesis. When amino acids are put in order at the ribosome.
- The form of cell division that produces genetically different gametes.
- A _______ pair of chromosomes that have carry the same genes in the same positions.
- The monomer of a protein.
- Site of protein synthesis
16 Clues: The monomer of a protein. • Site of protein synthesis • Double stranded polynucleotide. • A section of DNA that codes for a characteristic. • A cell that contains two copies of each chromosome. • Part of tRNA molecule that is complementary to the codon. • Single stranded polynucleotide made during transcription. • ...
Genetics Choice Board 2024-02-12
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- A table that illustrates all of the genetic outcomes
- Father of Genetics
- A trait that is covered over
- an organism with two of the same alleles
- an organism with two different alleles
- A genetically determined characteristic
- Carries the genetic information
- Offspring that are the result of the genetically same parents
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- The fusion of sperm and egg to form a zygote
- the study of how traits are inherited
- heredity passed from parent to offspring
- thread- like structure in the nucleus of the cell
- alternate form of a gene for a single trait
- An organism's genetic makeup
- Physical appearance
- A trait that covers over
16 Clues: Father of Genetics • Physical appearance • A trait that covers over • A trait that is covered over • An organism's genetic makeup • Carries the genetic information • the study of how traits are inherited • an organism with two different alleles • A genetically determined characteristic • heredity passed from parent to offspring • an organism with two of the same alleles • ...
Genetics Crossword Vocab 2024-04-26
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- 23 pairs
- the process of asexual reproduction
- A chart used to show heredity
- forms of gene's
- Both allele's are different
- Any cell that is not reproductive
- The uppercase allele's
- special trait or quality
- unit of heredity
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- Physical traits you can see
- a tool used to see possible allele's
- the lowercase allele's
- Both allele's are the same
- passed down from parents
- Reproductive cells
- carries genetic information
16 Clues: 23 pairs • forms of gene's • unit of heredity • Reproductive cells • the lowercase allele's • The uppercase allele's • passed down from parents • special trait or quality • Both allele's are the same • Physical traits you can see • Both allele's are different • carries genetic information • A chart used to show heredity • Any cell that is not reproductive • ...
Genetics Unit Review 2025-11-21
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- a cross involving two genes
- duplicated chromosomes that contain the same genes
- visible traits
- Mendel's law of ____ assortment that traits are not linked
- what is produced in meiosis
- Mendel's law of ____ that traits will appear as long as one allele is present
- a version of a gene
- a family tree that displays a trait through generations
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- genotype where the same alleles are inherited
- when both traits are expressed together, creating patterns
- cells containing two sets of chromosomes
- in this type of dominance, neither trait fully appears and mixing results
- Genetic traits, ex. Gg, TT
- error in meiosis that leads to incorrect chromosome separation
- a display of chromosome pairs arranged by size
- a portion of DNA that encodes for a trait
16 Clues: visible traits • a version of a gene • Genetic traits, ex. Gg, TT • a cross involving two genes • what is produced in meiosis • cells containing two sets of chromosomes • a portion of DNA that encodes for a trait • genotype where the same alleles are inherited • a display of chromosome pairs arranged by size • duplicated chromosomes that contain the same genes • ...
genetics vocabulary activity 2025-04-23
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- It is a building block
- DNA is a recipe book chromosomes the chapters nucleotide the recipes
- organism that contains genes
- A version that needs two copies of gene that's hidden
- predicts inherited chances of traits
- provides the genetic code
- passed down from you're parents
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- (A) pairs with (T) then (G) with (C)
- Humans can hold 23 pairs of DNA
- studying genes and heredity
- Different versions of genes which overpowers another
- physical trait
- parents passing genes
- Chang's DNA to create new traits
- contains instructions for one trait
- someone who receives allele
16 Clues: physical trait • parents passing genes • It is a building block • provides the genetic code • studying genes and heredity • someone who receives allele • organism that contains genes • Humans can hold 23 pairs of DNA • passed down from you're parents • Chang's DNA to create new traits • contains instructions for one trait • (A) pairs with (T) then (G) with (C) • ...
Molecular Genetics I 2025-04-04
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- scientist who used x-ray diffraction on DNA
- the base abbreviated A
- enzyme that zips strands back together after replication
- group found on the DNA backbone in addition to a sugar
- sugar found in the DNA backbone
- type of bond that holds base pairs together
- person who said A=T and C=G
- the base abbreviated G
- description of the structure of DNA
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- enzyme that connect nucleotides to form a new DNA strand
- enzyme that unzips the DNA double helix
- structural unit of nucleic acids
- scientist along with Crick who discovered the structure of DNA
- the base abbreviated T
- the base abbreviated C
- process of copying DNA
16 Clues: the base abbreviated A • the base abbreviated T • the base abbreviated C • process of copying DNA • the base abbreviated G • person who said A=T and C=G • sugar found in the DNA backbone • structural unit of nucleic acids • description of the structure of DNA • enzyme that unzips the DNA double helix • scientist who used x-ray diffraction on DNA • ...
Genetics revision crossword 2025-05-06
Across
- The genetic makeup of an organism. (8)
- The first stage of mitosis when chromosomes condense and spindle fibers form. (8)
- A diagram that shows the inheritance of a trait in a family. (8)
- The observable characteristics of an organism. (9)
- A visual representation of an organism’s chromosomes. (9)
- Chromosomes that are the same size, shape, and carry the same genes. (10)
- The division of the cytoplasm into two daughter cells. (11)
- The stage of mitosis when the nuclear membrane reforms around separated chromosomes. (9)
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- The stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. (9)
- When two alleles are equally dominant and both are expressed in the phenotype. (11)
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene. (12)
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. (10)
- The stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart. (8)
- An allele that is always expressed when it is present. (8)
- The process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells. (7)
- Different forms of a gene e.g eye colour
16 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. (8) • Different forms of a gene e.g eye colour • The observable characteristics of an organism. (9) • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. (12) • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. (10) • A visual representation of an organism’s chromosomes. (9) • ...
Genetics crossword puzzle 2026-05-13
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- Having two identical alleles for a certain trait
- A tightly coiled structure made of DNA and proteins
- When one gene masks or modifies the expression of another gene
- A diagram showing the inheritance of a trait across generations
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- One of two or more versions of a gene at a given locus
- A heritable change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
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- The specific location of a gene on a chromosome
- Cell division that splits the chromosome number to produce gametes
- The diploid cell formed when two gametes fuse at fertilization
- A specific characteristic of an organism determined by genes
- Observable physical characteristics of an organism
- Allele whose trait is unflavored to the dominant trait
- Allele whose trait is expressed over the recessive allele
- Haploid reproductive cell
- When two genes are located on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together
16 Clues: Haploid reproductive cell • The genetic makeup of an organism • The specific location of a gene on a chromosome • Having two identical alleles for a certain trait • Observable physical characteristics of an organism • A tightly coiled structure made of DNA and proteins • A heritable change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA • ...
Genetics AP Biology 2026-05-08
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- a genetic variant that masks the presence of a recessive allele
- A variant form of a gene, representing different versions of a DNA sequence and its traits
- A segment of DNA that acts as the basic unit of heredity
- A genetic alteration that changes a single nucleotide but does not alter the resulting amino acid sequence
- An individual's individual genetic makeup
- 2 different alleles for a specific gene
- A permanent alteration in an organism's DNA sequence
- physical expression of traits
- The entire set of genetic instructions (DNA) found in a cell
- Thread-like structure made from coiled DNA found in the nucleus
- A type of mutation where a single nucleotide base is replaced by a different base
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- A genetic alteration where a DNA change creates a premature stop codon in the amino acid sequence
- A type of mutation that is caused by insertion or deletion
- A genetic alteration of adding 1 or more nucleotides, changing the DNA sequence
- A genetic alteration of losing 1 or more nucleotides, changing the DNA sequence
- 2 identical alleles for a specific gene
16 Clues: physical expression of traits • 2 different alleles for a specific gene • 2 identical alleles for a specific gene • An individual's individual genetic makeup • A permanent alteration in an organism's DNA sequence • A segment of DNA that acts as the basic unit of heredity • A type of mutation that is caused by insertion or deletion • ...
Happy Birthday, Rob Kent 2021-11-02
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- The basis of cooking
- Mmmmm… Raw eggs…
- Flowers for drinking
- Translucent, colorless, and flavorless ingredient. Brittle when dry, rubbery when moist
- Used for writing not eating, silly goose
- Flour and fat
- Poisonous when prepared incorrectly
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- Bird equivalent of the clavicle
- Flaky crescent
- The golden center of life
- Genetics decide if this tastes like soap
- An amazing name for corn
- These are found in sheet music as well as wine bottles
- Flamingos are pink due to these
- Medicinal root
- Jiggly yum yum dating back to Ancient Rome
16 Clues: Flour and fat • Flaky crescent • Medicinal root • Mmmmm… Raw eggs… • The basis of cooking • Flowers for drinking • An amazing name for corn • The golden center of life • Bird equivalent of the clavicle • Flamingos are pink due to these • Poisonous when prepared incorrectly • Genetics decide if this tastes like soap • Used for writing not eating, silly goose • ...
Chapter 4 science 2020-12-07
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- 2 different genes
- genes passed on from birth parents
- things that create one person
- a process in the reproduction cycle
- characteristics from a organism
- 2 identical genes
- things passed on from family
- two, or more, forms of a given gene variant
- possibilities of an outsome
- variant of a gene on a chromosome masking
- a pure form
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- a diagram used to predict the genotypes
- a characteristic
- individual organism
- variety of genetic code that does not create a phenotype
- a combination of 2
16 Clues: a pure form • a characteristic • 2 different genes • 2 identical genes • a combination of 2 • individual organism • possibilities of an outsome • things passed on from family • things that create one person • characteristics from a organism • genes passed on from birth parents • a process in the reproduction cycle • a diagram used to predict the genotypes • ...
Lolly's Personhood 2022-02-18
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- Name of my sister
- City where I was born
- The value I got from my catholic school education
- I am
- The way we grow up
- What I am most grateful for
- What I think the whole world needs
- Who made me who I am
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- What I want to be
- City where I grew up
- Our genetics
- A value I get from my dad
- What we alter in order to enact change
- What I can do to help
- Where I attended undergrad
- Value that is important to me
16 Clues: I am • Our genetics • What I want to be • Name of my sister • The way we grow up • City where I grew up • Who made me who I am • City where I was born • What I can do to help • A value I get from my dad • Where I attended undergrad • What I am most grateful for • Value that is important to me • What I think the whole world needs • What we alter in order to enact change • ...
chapter 1 vocab 2022-09-12
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- the study of the endocrine glands
- the study of the structure of organisms
- a factor
- the science of non living things
- observations recorded in an organized manner
- the answer to the problem
- the study of living things
- a prediction based on research
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- the study of animals
- the study of the interactions of organisms in the environment
- tests only one variable
- knowledge explaining how the world works
- the study of hereditary
- a conclusion based off of observations
- the study of plants
- the study of cells
16 Clues: a factor • the study of cells • the study of plants • the study of animals • tests only one variable • the study of hereditary • the answer to the problem • the study of living things • a prediction based on research • the science of non living things • the study of the endocrine glands • a conclusion based off of observations • the study of the structure of organisms • ...
Chubb'os 2022-05-10
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- food necessary for health and growth
- genetically determined characteristic
- Type and amount of food that a person eats
- genetic constitution of an individual organism
- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids
- Deoxyribonucleic acid
- determine some characteristics of the offspring
- body's main source of energy
- Helps build and maintain body structure
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- genetically modified red fruit found in chubbos
- substances needed to grow and develop
- offspring formed by parents With different traits
- the study of heredity
- a unit of energy
- genetically modified organism
- Most common genetically modified food
16 Clues: a unit of energy • the study of heredity • Deoxyribonucleic acid • body's main source of energy • genetically modified organism • food necessary for health and growth • substances needed to grow and develop • genetically determined characteristic • Most common genetically modified food • a threadlike structure of nucleic acids • Helps build and maintain body structure • ...
Chapter 3: Nature Vs. Nurture 2014-04-15
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- Every nongenetic influence, from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around us.
- twins/ develops from seprate fertilized eggs.
- genetics/ the subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes.
- units of heredity that make up the chromosomes; a segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a protein.
- the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism's chromosomes.
- twins/ develops from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms.
- The effect of one factor depends on another factor.
- In psychology, the biologically and socially influenced characteristics by which people define male and female.
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- genetics/ _______________ study our differences and weigh the relative effects of heredity and environment.
- Selection/ the principle that among the range of inherited trait variations, those that lead to increased reproduction and survival will most likely be passed to succeeding generations.
- a random error in gene replication that leads to change.
- threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes.
- A persons characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity.
- The proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes.
- Psychology/ The study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection.
- An understood rule for accepted and expected behavior
- the enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group of people and transmitted from one generation to the next.
- A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
18 Clues: twins/ develops from seprate fertilized eggs. • The effect of one factor depends on another factor. • An understood rule for accepted and expected behavior • a random error in gene replication that leads to change. • A persons characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity. • threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes. • ...
Genetics Word Puzzle 2014-12-03
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- square a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a number that describes how likely it is that a particular event will occur
- an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
- the scientific study of heredity
- an offspring that has two different alleles for a trait
- the different forms of a gene
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parents to offspring
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- an offspring of that has two of the same alleles (usually comes from many generations that have the same trait)
- an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
- a specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through DNA
- the process in sexual reproduction in which an egg cell and sperm cell join
- allele an allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when present
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- allele an allele that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
16 Clues: the different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • having two different alleles for a particular gene • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits • an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations • ...
Chapter 4 Genetics 2020-12-22
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- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- an organism that always produces descendants with the same trait for a specific character
- drift variation in the relative frequency of different genotypes in a small population, owing to the chance disappearance of particular genes as individuals die or do not reproduce.
- inheritance occurs when one characteristic is controlled by two or more genes.
- dominance a dominant allele, or form of a gene, does not completely mask the effects of a recessive allele
- trait a trait of specific character that appears in a hybrid organism
- any observable feature, or trait, of an organism, whether acquired or inherited.
- dominance a pattern of inheritance in which there are only all
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- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- a relationship between two versions of a gene.
- a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
- trait a trait of a specific character that is hidden by the dominant as a hybrid organism
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- an organism with a mix of alleles for a specific character
- a specific characteristic of an organism.
- selection the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. The theory of its action was first fully expounded by Charles Darwin and is now believed to be the main process that brings about evolution.
16 Clues: a specific characteristic of an organism. • a relationship between two versions of a gene. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • an organism with a mix of alleles for a specific character • dominance a pattern of inheritance in which there are only all • trait a trait of specific character that appears in a hybrid organism • ...
Genetics Vocab Review 2020-10-27
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- a number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur
- a chart that shows the possible combinations of alleles that result from a genetic cross
- an organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations
- an allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when it is present
- a condition in which the two alleles of a gene are neither dominant nor recessive
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- an organism's physical appearance
- an allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
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- having two different alleles for a trait
- the scientific study of heredity
- the different forms of a gene
- having two identical alleles for a trait
- a characteristic that an organism can pass to offspring through genes
- the set of information that controls a trait, code in the DNA
- the offspring of many generations that have the same traits
16 Clues: the different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • an organism's physical appearance • having two different alleles for a trait • having two identical alleles for a trait • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • an organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations • an organism that has two different alleles for a trait • ...
genetics vocab reveiw 2018-12-05
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- When both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
- Also known as heterozygous
- When a gene has two or more alleles
- Hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
- A region in which two sister chromatids are tightly joined together
- A chart that shows all the possible combinations that can occur from a genetic crossing
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring
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- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- When one allele is not completely dominant over another resulting in a blending of traits
- Traits that are controlled by two or more genes
- A characteristic that a parent can pass down to offspring
- also known as homozygous
- An organism's physical appearance
- Threadlike structure that is within the nucleus containing genetic information
- One of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis
- An organism's allele combination
16 Clues: also known as homozygous • Also known as heterozygous • An organism's allele combination • An organism's physical appearance • When a gene has two or more alleles • Hidden whenever the dominant allele is present • The passing of traits from parent to offspring • Traits that are controlled by two or more genes • When both alleles for a gene are fully expressed • ...
Genetics and Inheritence 2024-05-03
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- molecule that carries the instructions for one specific protein
- All of the genes contained in the DNA of an organism
- Different versions of the same gene
- Section of DNA that codes for a protein
- Can be qualitative(such as eye color)or quantitative(such as height or blood pressure and is part of an individual's overall phenotype.
- The alleles that are present for a specific gene.
- Two different alleles (different sizes) for a gene
- Allele that is expressed (seen) if one copy is present, represented by an uppercase letter
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- DNA packaged neatly and organized for division
- This molecule is produced when a gene is expressed
- Allele that is not expressed (seen) unless there are two copies present, represented by a lowercase letter
- The number and order of these will determine the allele for a gene
- The trait that is observed or seen in an organism as a result of a specific gene
- Two identical alleles (same size) for a gene
- molecule that carries the instructions to make proteins for organisms
- The number of copies or alleles present for each gene in an organism that reproduces sexually
16 Clues: Different versions of the same gene • Section of DNA that codes for a protein • Two identical alleles (same size) for a gene • DNA packaged neatly and organized for division • The alleles that are present for a specific gene. • This molecule is produced when a gene is expressed • Two different alleles (different sizes) for a gene • ...
Genetics - Crossword puzzle 2023-09-19
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- The Haplotype Mapping Project, aimed at identifying common patterns of genetic variation in the human genome.
- The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by its combination of alleles.
- A segment of DNA that codes for a specific functional product, such as a protein or RNA molecule.
- The removal of a segment of DNA, resulting in the loss of genetic material.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule containing the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms.
- The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote.
- An interaction between genes where the effect of one gene is dependent on the presence of certain alleles of another gene.
- The complete set of genetic material present in an organism's DNA.
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- A cell or organism with two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.
- A mutation that shifts the reading frame of a genetic sequence, often resulting in nonfunctional proteins.
- A cell or organism with one set of chromosomes, typical of gametes.
- The process of gradual change in the genetic composition of populations over time, leading to the development of new species.
- The study of entire genomes, including their structure, function, evolution, and interactions.
- A trait or allele that is expressed when present, even if only one copy is present in the genotype.
- The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence.
- A segment of DNA or RNA that codes for a functional protein or RNA molecule after being transcribed and spliced.
16 Clues: The complete set of genetic material present in an organism's DNA. • A cell or organism with one set of chromosomes, typical of gametes. • The removal of a segment of DNA, resulting in the loss of genetic material. • The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote. • ...
Heredity and Genetics 2023-11-30
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- a random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
- diagram used to predict genotypes
- combination of alleles
- trait that is only present if both alleles are recessive
- to receive genes from a parent
- different forms of the same gene
- material that is stored in the nucleus which carries genetic information
- gene that has identical alleles
- any difference in traits between individual organisms
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- physical appearance of an organism or trait
- passing of traits from one generation to the next
- appear if both or one of the genotypes are dominant
- the study of heredity and variation of traits
- gene that has two different alleles
- distinguishing quality or characteristic
- unit of heredity
16 Clues: unit of heredity • combination of alleles • to receive genes from a parent • gene that has identical alleles • different forms of the same gene • diagram used to predict genotypes • gene that has two different alleles • distinguishing quality or characteristic • physical appearance of an organism or trait • the study of heredity and variation of traits • ...
Genetics Crossword Vocab 2024-04-26
Across
- 23 pairs
- the process of asexual reproduction
- A chart used to show heredity
- forms of gene's
- Both allele's are different
- Any cell that is not reproductive
- The uppercase allele's
- special trait or quality
- unit of heredity
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- Physical traits you can see
- a tool used to see possible allele's
- the lowercase allele's
- Both allele's are the same
- passed down from parents
- Reproductive cells
- carries genetic information
16 Clues: 23 pairs • forms of gene's • unit of heredity • Reproductive cells • the lowercase allele's • The uppercase allele's • passed down from parents • special trait or quality • Both allele's are the same • Physical traits you can see • Both allele's are different • carries genetic information • A chart used to show heredity • Any cell that is not reproductive • ...
Genetics Crossword Vocab 2024-04-26
Across
- 23 pairs
- the process of asexual reproduction
- A chart used to show heredity
- forms of gene's
- Both allele's are different
- Any cell that is not reproductive
- The uppercase allele's
- special trait or quality
- unit of heredity
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- Physical traits you can see
- a tool used to see possible allele's
- the lowercase allele's
- Both allele's are the same
- passed down from parents
- Reproductive cells
- carries genetic information
16 Clues: 23 pairs • forms of gene's • unit of heredity • Reproductive cells • the lowercase allele's • The uppercase allele's • passed down from parents • special trait or quality • Both allele's are the same • Physical traits you can see • Both allele's are different • carries genetic information • A chart used to show heredity • Any cell that is not reproductive • ...
Genetics revision crossword 2025-05-06
Across
- The genetic makeup of an organism. (8)
- The first stage of mitosis when chromosomes condense and spindle fibers form. (8)
- A diagram that shows the inheritance of a trait in a family. (8)
- The observable characteristics of an organism. (9)
- A visual representation of an organism’s chromosomes. (9)
- Chromosomes that are the same size, shape, and carry the same genes. (10)
- The division of the cytoplasm into two daughter cells. (11)
- The stage of mitosis when the nuclear membrane reforms around separated chromosomes. (9)
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- The stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. (9)
- When two alleles are equally dominant and both are expressed in the phenotype. (11)
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene. (12)
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. (10)
- The stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart. (8)
- An allele that is always expressed when it is present. (8)
- The process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells. (7)
- Different forms of a gene e.g eye colour
16 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. (8) • Different forms of a gene e.g eye colour • The observable characteristics of an organism. (9) • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. (12) • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. (10) • A visual representation of an organism’s chromosomes. (9) • ...
cells and genetics 2022-11-28
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- divides into two cells
- membrane bound organelle
- ER
- the power house of the cell
- everything living is made of them
- these are only in animals
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- my toe + sis
- jeans, but not
- makes proteins
- contains the chromosomes
- a stack of pancakes
- two chains that coil around each other
- these are only in plants
- each cell has 23 of them
- a generically determined characteristic
- non dividing state
16 Clues: ER • my toe + sis • jeans, but not • makes proteins • non dividing state • a stack of pancakes • divides into two cells • contains the chromosomes • membrane bound organelle • these are only in plants • each cell has 23 of them • these are only in animals • the power house of the cell • everything living is made of them • two chains that coil around each other • ...
cells and genetics 2022-11-28
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- the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth
- is an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.
- apparatus a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
- The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
- the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth
- cell A eukaryotic cell contains a true nucleus and certain organelles to perform specific functions.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
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- Reticulum a network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell, continuous with the nuclear membrane. It usually has ribosomes attached and is involved in protein and lipid synthesis
- unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring
- an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.
- a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.
- is something that makes your personality
- the cytoplasmic division of a cell at the end of mitosis or meiosis, bringing about the separation into two daughter cells
- a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
- cell A type of eukaryotic cell that lacks a cell wall has a genuine, membrane-bound nucleus along with other cellular organelles.
16 Clues: is something that makes your personality • The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. • cell A eukaryotic cell contains a true nucleus and certain organelles to perform specific functions. • ...
Cells and Genetics 2023-02-08
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- a cell that has a specific function
- a child or new organism produced from a parent
- an organism that produces offspring
- a trait that helps an organism survive
- an inherited trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring - this type of trait can be carried in a person’s genes without appearing in that person
- a characteristic or trait received from previous generation (parent)
- (organ system) a group of similar organs working together to keep the body healthy
- is an inherited trait that will most likely appears in an offspring if it is contributed from a parent
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- a segment of DNA that gives information about a specific trait
- a living thing that is made of cells and carries out many different functions for survival (a living creature)
- cells or body parts becoming specialized for a task
- a group of the same type of organism
- behaviors or traits that that are acquired through experience
- the “molecule of life” that makes your traits or characteristics appear
- the wide range of traits and characteristics across a group of similar organisms
- an observable feature in a living organism
16 Clues: a cell that has a specific function • an organism that produces offspring • a group of the same type of organism • a trait that helps an organism survive • an observable feature in a living organism • a child or new organism produced from a parent • cells or body parts becoming specialized for a task • behaviors or traits that that are acquired through experience • ...
Samantha & Jaren-Genetics 2026-04-18
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- 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 from the same plant.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower from a different plant.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
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- 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 from different breeds.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the molecule that carries genetic information. It is inside the nucleus.
- thread-like structures in the cell nucleus made of DNA and protein that carry genetic information. Humans have 46 chromosomes.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the basic, inherited units of information, composed of DNA segments found on chromosomes inside cells.
- group of genes.
- the young born of living organism. They are the children.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generations.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
16 Clues: group of genes. • 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 organism. They are the children. • a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
terminology 2015-09-14
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- size weight and height
- memory or ability to learn
- feelings
- number of years someone is expected to live
- average set of expectations
- friendship or partnership
- when development is behind expectant time frame
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- the interactional aspects of development
- when development is assumed to be due to genetics
- speaking and listening
- gaining skills to perform tasks
- large and small movements and hand eye coordination.
- path of human life cycle
13 Clues: feelings • size weight and height • speaking and listening • path of human life cycle • friendship or partnership • memory or ability to learn • average set of expectations • gaining skills to perform tasks • the interactional aspects of development • number of years someone is expected to live • when development is behind expectant time frame • ...
evolution 2022-01-25
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- trait passed on by genetics
- change over time
- nucleotide is missing
- group of individuals of same species
- the sequence creates a non-functional protein
- process by which evolution happens
- one nucleotide is switch for another
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- non-heritable change in function
- no changes in the sequence
- pollution makes predators job easy
- the dying out of a species
- translation prematurely stopped
- extra nucleotide is added
13 Clues: change over time • nucleotide is missing • extra nucleotide is added • no changes in the sequence • the dying out of a species • trait passed on by genetics • translation prematurely stopped • non-heritable change in function • pollution makes predators job easy • process by which evolution happens • group of individuals of same species • one nucleotide is switch for another • ...
evolution 2022-01-25
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- trait passed on by genetics
- change over time
- nucleotide is missing
- group of individuals of same species
- the sequence creates a non-functional protein
- process by which evolution happens
- one nucleotide is switch for another
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- non-heritable change in function
- no changes in the sequence
- pollution makes predators job easy
- the dying out of a species
- translation prematurely stopped
- extra nucleotide is added
13 Clues: change over time • nucleotide is missing • extra nucleotide is added • no changes in the sequence • the dying out of a species • trait passed on by genetics • translation prematurely stopped • non-heritable change in function • pollution makes predators job easy • process by which evolution happens • group of individuals of same species • one nucleotide is switch for another • ...
Rabbit ailments 2024-10-25
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- Used to treat Enteritis
- A cause of sore hocks
- inflammation of the conjunctiva
- Inflammation of the intestinal tract
- A symptom of weepy eye
- caused by the bacteria "Pasturella multocida"
- Teeth grown too long or irregularly
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- chapped or burning around the genital area of a doe
- A severe symptom of snuffles
- Ulcerated area on the foot
- a cause of malocclusion
- prevents most rabbit ailments
- A type of enteritis caused by Emeria
13 Clues: A cause of sore hocks • A symptom of weepy eye • Used to treat Enteritis • a cause of malocclusion • Ulcerated area on the foot • A severe symptom of snuffles • prevents most rabbit ailments • inflammation of the conjunctiva • Teeth grown too long or irregularly • A type of enteritis caused by Emeria • Inflammation of the intestinal tract • ...
HayLeeJoe Ag. Science 2022-09-20
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- growing management of things in water
- the science and art of crops & animals
- helped humans change living conditions
- social science that involves marketing
- taking in people, places, and things
- removing particular DNA segments
- science application to solve a problem
- nature provided resouce that renews
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- math science improves decision making
- 2016
- it could ruin crop land
- application of scientific principals
- the sciences of heredity
- USDA regulated farming
- deliberate modification of characteristics of an organism
- Genetically modified organism
- life science that involves animals
- apple and golden rice GMO benefit time
- Earth science, Chemistry, and physics
19 Clues: 2016 • USDA regulated farming • it could ruin crop land • the sciences of heredity • Genetically modified organism • removing particular DNA segments • life science that involves animals • nature provided resouce that renews • application of scientific principals • taking in people, places, and things • math science improves decision making • growing management of things in water • ...
RaiseIssues5 2025-09-02
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- it withers away, enfraquece, desbota
- admired, reverenciado
- attitude, mind, favorable to do sthg
- o poste, pole, que indica hierarquia
- argumentar,defend opinion, briga verbal
- se algo passa sem ser percebido
- selecionar, filtrar unwanted... tela
- estimate, judge,visor no painel
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- interference to stop something
- duration of life from birth to death
- unwilling, resistant to do something
- our genetic composition, structure, formation
- not serious, light, slight, trivial
- predict, to tell in advance
- violent excitement, very active, frenesi
- the study of human genes
- false, argument is not solid, not good
- brihante, a great decision, performance
- espada com duas...positive/negative
19 Clues: admired, reverenciado • the study of human genes • predict, to tell in advance • interference to stop something • se algo passa sem ser percebido • estimate, judge,visor no painel • not serious, light, slight, trivial • espada com duas...positive/negative • duration of life from birth to death • unwilling, resistant to do something • it withers away, enfraquece, desbota • ...
Genetics and Hereditary 2022-03-25
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- A cell that contains 2n number of chromosomes is called a ____ cell.
- The process by which one haploid gamete combines with another haploid gamete is called ____.
- In order to maintinf the same chromosomes number from generation to generation, an organism produces ___.
- ____ is a process during which chromosomal segments are exchanged between a pair of homologous chromosomes.
- The DNA on chromosomes are arranged in these segments called ___.
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- The chromosomes that make up a pair, the one chromosome from each parent are called ____.
- A cell with "n" number of chromosomes is called a ___ cell.
- Gametes are formed during a process called ____, which is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes.
- The study of ____, which is the science of hereditary, began with Mendal who is regarded as the father of genetics.
9 Clues: A cell with "n" number of chromosomes is called a ___ cell. • The DNA on chromosomes are arranged in these segments called ___. • A cell that contains 2n number of chromosomes is called a ____ cell. • The chromosomes that make up a pair, the one chromosome from each parent are called ____. • ...
The Summit - Crossing Frontiers 2025-06-07
9 Clues: Father of Modern Science • Father of Modern Genetics • Chemist who discovered radium • Discovered the Laws of Motion • First to describe a plant cell • Proposed the heliocentric model • Studied Continental Drift Theory • Developed the Theory of Relativity • Created Theory of Natural Selection
Week 15 Vocab 2023-12-05
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- Cell structures that carry genetic material that is copied and passed on in cells.
- A segment of DNA that controls protein production and the cell cycle.
- Specialized reproductive cell that has half the genetic information necessary.
- A cell with a single set of chromosomes that are not paired (23 in humans)
- A cell with two sets of chromosomes in pairs, one set from each parent (23 pairs, 46 total chromosomes in human cells).
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- A monk who studied pea plants, known as the “father of genetics.”
- Study of genes and heredity, explanation of why you have inherited certain traits from your parents.
- The passing of physical traits from one generation to the next (parent to offspring).
- Deoxyribonucleic acid. The genetic information inside the body’s cells that make people who they are.
- The process that makes gametes. Similar to mitosis, but produces 4 daughter cells (gametes) with only half the number of chromosomes.
10 Clues: A monk who studied pea plants, known as the “father of genetics.” • A segment of DNA that controls protein production and the cell cycle. • A cell with a single set of chromosomes that are not paired (23 in humans) • Specialized reproductive cell that has half the genetic information necessary. • ...
clinical trials day 2016-05-19
8 Clues: Agreement • Relating to healthcare • Study of heart conditions • A system of moral principles • How clinical care is improved • Study of inherited conditions • Something that happens by chance • Patients on the standard treatment
Natural Selection 2014-05-25
8 Clues: Change over time • Evidence of evolution • Mechanism for adaption • Variations in genetics • Variations due to parents • Different characteristics • When a species no longer exists • When a species produces a lot of young
cells 2025-01-30
8 Clues: alive • a chart • not alive • living things • what someone is built like • makes up the genes of a person • characteristics in a genetic material • tiny living things that make up an organism
Punnett Square 2023-01-30
9 Clues: Aa • dominant AA • recessive aa • genetic makeup • the seen traits • father of genetics • instructions for a person's traits • Traits inherited from mother and father • a tool to determine the traits someone will receive
The Lizard Games 2023-05-19
8 Clues: Growth • Study of genes • Natural or Artificial • Formation of new species • The great dying of a species • Study of evolutionary history • Early type of plant or animal • Process of change from preexisting forms
The Lizard Games 2023-05-19
8 Clues: Growth • Study of genes • Natural or Artificial • Formation of new species • The great dying of a species • Study of evolutionary history • Early type of plant or animal • Process of change from preexisting forms
Genetics Vocabulary By: Kianaah Lamba 2014-04-24
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- describes the allele that is fully expressed
- founder of the science of genetics
- entire genetic makeup of organisms
- a graphic use to predict the results of a genetic cross
- offspring of two plants or animals
- organism appearance
- mature haploid male or female germ cell
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- forms of a gene
- different
- one set of instructions
- same
- describes an allele that is expressed, no dominant
- bred from both parents or variety
13 Clues: same • different • forms of a gene • organism appearance • one set of instructions • bred from both parents or variety • founder of the science of genetics • entire genetic makeup of organisms • offspring of two plants or animals • mature haploid male or female germ cell • describes the allele that is fully expressed • describes an allele that is expressed, no dominant • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2021-05-18
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- Thread-like structures inside the nucleus
- Square: Helps to determine what the offspring will have
- Genetic makeup
- Acts like the brain of a cell
- The passing of traits from one generation to the next
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- ___ determines traits
- Hides dominant traits
- Hides recessive traits
- Learning to ride a bike is an ____
- Appearance or visible traits
- Mendel: The modern father of genetics
- Eye color, hair color, nose shape
- Carries the genetic instructions
13 Clues: Genetic makeup • ___ determines traits • Hides dominant traits • Hides recessive traits • Appearance or visible traits • Acts like the brain of a cell • Carries the genetic instructions • Eye color, hair color, nose shape • Learning to ride a bike is an ____ • Mendel: The modern father of genetics • Thread-like structures inside the nucleus • ...
Tobacco vape Zane 2023-05-12
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- air sacs being enlarged causing breathlessness
- Group of diseases causing airflow blockage
- Mainly cancer causing materials
- stimulant drug
- A block in blood to the brain
- hair like structures in n lungs
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- minimized blood flow to the heart
- swelling of bronchiole tubes
- white spots forming in the mouth
- being unable to stop an activity
- when genetics change natural order
- Made from plants in Southeast Asia
- Developed due to vaping
13 Clues: stimulant drug • Developed due to vaping • swelling of bronchiole tubes • A block in blood to the brain • Mainly cancer causing materials • hair like structures in n lungs • white spots forming in the mouth • being unable to stop an activity • minimized blood flow to the heart • when genetics change natural order • Made from plants in Southeast Asia • ...
Ag science- obj 4 (Animal Science) 2023-05-03
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- Underwater farming, usually fish.
- shoes horses
- development of bones and teeth
- kills and dresses animals
- animal doctor
- cares for and manages animals in different settings
- studies the nutrient value of feeds, and how digestible they are
- studies microorganisms
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- Gives energy
- any and all domesticated fowl primarily used for eggs or meat
- help with body functions and disease prevention
- regulates animal body temperature
- below 7 pH
- above 7 pH
- at 7 pH
- the family Equidae consisting of horses, mules, etc
- chicken used for meat
- person who studies and applies genetics
- Farm animals raised to produce commodities
19 Clues: at 7 pH • below 7 pH • above 7 pH • Gives energy • shoes horses • animal doctor • chicken used for meat • studies microorganisms • kills and dresses animals • development of bones and teeth • regulates animal body temperature • Underwater farming, usually fish. • person who studies and applies genetics • Farm animals raised to produce commodities • ...
The study of living organisms 2023-12-04
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- Responible for the structure and function o living organisms
- Study of chemical's in an living organisms
- species change and develop over long periods of time.
- study of body structure
- Study of plant life
- studying lives of viruses
- family tree of all living things
- combines technology and biology
- study of living organisms and their environment
- something you inherited from your family (parents)
- body defense protect from harmful substances
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- study of parasites
- Study of microscopic organisms
- tiny objects
- study of animal life
- ancient life
- world of insects
- The study of living organisms
- study of body functions
19 Clues: tiny objects • ancient life • world of insects • study of parasites • Study of plant life • study of animal life • study of body structure • study of body functions • studying lives of viruses • The study of living organisms • Study of microscopic organisms • combines technology and biology • family tree of all living things • Study of chemical's in an living organisms • ...
Jurrasic Park 2024-03-01
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- the testing grounds for scintests
- the end of a species
- dinosaur's skeleton
- the revival of a species
- tri head spike dinosaur
- the things that makes us, us
- a island in central america near the Caribbean sea
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- back spike dinosauar
- a very big door
- a small piece of land surrounded by water
- the bones turing into fossils
- water vessels
- a extinct species
- a device used to craft this
- the thing that powers a lot of things
- a title earned with a degree
- the smart dinosaur
- a important subject
- one the biggest dinosaurs
19 Clues: water vessels • a very big door • a extinct species • the smart dinosaur • dinosaur's skeleton • a important subject • back spike dinosauar • the end of a species • tri head spike dinosaur • the revival of a species • one the biggest dinosaurs • a device used to craft this • a title earned with a degree • the things that makes us, us • the bones turing into fossils • ...
HayLeeJoe Ag. Science 2022-09-20
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- selected parents to get desired young
- taking in people, places, and things
- apple and golden rice GMO benefit time
- Genetically modified organism
- the science and art of crops & animals
- life science that involves animals
- Earth science, Chemistry, and physics
- deliberate modification of characteristics of an organism
- growing management of things in water
- 2016
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- it could ruin crop land
- the sciences of heredity
- nature provided resouce that renews
- social science that involves marketing
- USDA regulated farming
- removing particular DNA segments
- helped humans change living conditions
- science application to solve a problem
- math science improves decision making
19 Clues: 2016 • USDA regulated farming • it could ruin crop land • the sciences of heredity • Genetically modified organism • removing particular DNA segments • life science that involves animals • nature provided resouce that renews • taking in people, places, and things • selected parents to get desired young • Earth science, Chemistry, and physics • math science improves decision making • ...
plewe Ag. Science 2022-09-20
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- selected parents to get desired young
- taking in people, places, and things
- apple and golden rice GMO benefit time
- Genetically modified organism
- the science and art of crops & animals
- life science that involves animals
- Earth science, Chemistry, and physics
- deliberate modification of characteristics of an organism
- growing management of things in water
- 2016
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- it could ruin crop land
- the sciences of heredity
- nature provided resouce that renews
- social science that involves marketing
- USDA regulated farming
- removing particular DNA segments
- helped humans change living conditions
- science application to solve a problem
- math science improves decision making
19 Clues: 2016 • USDA regulated farming • it could ruin crop land • the sciences of heredity • Genetically modified organism • removing particular DNA segments • life science that involves animals • nature provided resouce that renews • taking in people, places, and things • selected parents to get desired young • Earth science, Chemistry, and physics • math science improves decision making • ...
Genetics Crossword 2014-02-27
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- the father of genetics
- occurs when genes blend together
- physical apperance
- 1 dominant and 1 recessive gene
- _______ is the process of 1 cell dividing into 2
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- a way to show possible gene pairs
- dna
- possible gene cmbination in the offspring
- the likelyness something will happen
- 2 dominant or 2 recessive genes
10 Clues: dna • physical apperance • the father of genetics • 2 dominant or 2 recessive genes • 1 dominant and 1 recessive gene • occurs when genes blend together • a way to show possible gene pairs • the likelyness something will happen • possible gene cmbination in the offspring • _______ is the process of 1 cell dividing into 2
Cells & Genetics 2014-05-25
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- Cell division.
- Carries the genes in a linear order.
- Central part of a cell.
- A group of tissues.
- the basic building blocks of all living thing.
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- The process of gamete formation.
- A group of similar cells that perform a common function.
- An instrument used to see objects that are too small for the human eye.
- The basic physical unit of heredity.
- Contains hereditary information.
10 Clues: Cell division. • A group of tissues. • Central part of a cell. • The process of gamete formation. • Contains hereditary information. • Carries the genes in a linear order. • The basic physical unit of heredity. • the basic building blocks of all living thing. • A group of similar cells that perform a common function. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2021-09-28
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- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics which are controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
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- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Square a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
- a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
10 Clues: 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. • the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. • ...
Applied genetics 2021-10-09
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- The square in pedigree
- Crossing parent organisms with different forms of a trait to produce offspring with desired traits
- It represents relative positions of the genes.
- When two closely related organisms are bred to have the desired traits
- Genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome
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- is the occurrence of one or more extra sets of all chromosomes in an organism.
- An example of it is HH , tt , yy
- a diagram that traces the inheritance of a particular trait through several generations.
- the horizontal line in pedigree
- An individual who is heterozygous for a recessive disorder
10 Clues: The square in pedigree • the horizontal line in pedigree • An example of it is HH , tt , yy • It represents relative positions of the genes. • An individual who is heterozygous for a recessive disorder • Genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome • When two closely related organisms are bred to have the desired traits • ...
Genetics Crossword 2021-01-04
Genetics Vocab 2021-01-08
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- Recessive hides when present
- same alleles for a particular gene from both
- form of life considered as an entity; an animal, plant, fungus, protistan, or moneran.
- The gene for brown eyes is dominant. What is needed in order for a person to have brown eyes?
- Your sister is very good at playing the piano what is her piano playing ability an example of?
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- it goes away when dominant is present
- having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent.
- It is the carrier of genetic information.
- most of your friends have freckles
- To offspring
10 Clues: To offspring • Recessive hides when present • most of your friends have freckles • it goes away when dominant is present • It is the carrier of genetic information. • same alleles for a particular gene from both • having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent. • ...
Genetics Vocab 2021-01-08
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- Recessive hides when present
- same alleles for a particular gene from both
- form of life considered as an entity; an animal, plant, fungus, protistan, or moneran.
- The gene for brown eyes is dominant. What is needed in order for a person to have brown eyes?
- Your sister is very good at playing the piano what is her piano playing ability an example of?
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- it goes away when dominant is present
- having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent.
- It is the carrier of genetic information.
- most of your friends have freckles
- To offspring
10 Clues: To offspring • Recessive hides when present • most of your friends have freckles • it goes away when dominant is present • It is the carrier of genetic information. • same alleles for a particular gene from both • having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2021-01-08
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- A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur
- The scientific study of heredity.
- A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- A pair of chromosomes carrying genes that determine whether a person is a male (XY) or female (XX).
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- a change in a gene or chromosome
- The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive.
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through genes
- A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- An allele that is masked (hidden) when a dominant allele is present
10 Clues: a change in a gene or chromosome • The scientific study of heredity. • The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive. • A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur • An allele that is masked (hidden) when a dominant allele is present • A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through genes • ...
Genetics review 2021-01-08
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- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- Having two identical alleles for a trait also known as Purebred
- A set of information that controls a trait; a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
- The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive
- Having two different alleles for a trait. also known as Hybrid.
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- A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
- acid the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring
- An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits
- A change in a gene or chromosome
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through genes
10 Clues: A change in a gene or chromosome • An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits • Having two identical alleles for a trait also known as Purebred • The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive • Having two different alleles for a trait. also known as Hybrid. • ...
Genetics Vocab 2022-03-25
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- One cell divides twice into four unique daughter cells
- Father of modern genetics
- Variations of genes
- Where most DNA is stored
- Passing on genes from parent to offspring
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- Where Translation takes place
- Used to predict possible genes of offspring
- Basic Unit of Heredity
- Carries out functions of replicating DNA
- Carries genetic code
10 Clues: Variations of genes • Carries genetic code • Basic Unit of Heredity • Where most DNA is stored • Father of modern genetics • Where Translation takes place • Carries out functions of replicating DNA • Passing on genes from parent to offspring • Used to predict possible genes of offspring • One cell divides twice into four unique daughter cells
Genetics Vocabulary 2022-04-20
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- an observable characteristic
- when the two alleles for a gene are different
- different forms of a gene
- the two alleles that control the phenotype
- the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring
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- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- when the two alleles for a gene are the same
- a genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant genetic factor
- how a trait appears
- a section of a chromosome that has information for one trait
10 Clues: how a trait appears • different forms of a gene • an observable characteristic • the two alleles that control the phenotype • when the two alleles for a gene are the same • when the two alleles for a gene are different • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • a section of a chromosome that has information for one trait • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-05-18
10 Clues: Pairs with Guanine • Pairs with Adenine • Identical offsprings • Monommer of Nucleic Acid • Provides genetic variety • Where is the DNA located? • Different forms of a trait • Need a partner to reprodce • Don't need a mating partner • Threadlike structure that holds genetic information
Genetics crossword 2022-05-20
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- wherein the cell are chromosomes located
- letter represents a recessive trait
- what is the scientific name for sugar
- what is used to represent a dominant trait
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- Shaped like a double helix or twisted ladder
- repeating units of building blocks
- segment of DNA
- trait that is expressed
- trait that isn't expressed
- the person who studied genetics in plants
10 Clues: segment of DNA • trait that is expressed • trait that isn't expressed • repeating units of building blocks • letter represents a recessive trait • what is the scientific name for sugar • wherein the cell are chromosomes located • the person who studied genetics in plants • what is used to represent a dominant trait • Shaped like a double helix or twisted ladder
Mendelian Genetics 2021-12-06
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- Traits that are learned during your lifetime
- unit of genetic information found in DNA
- Traits that are received at birth.
- the variation of a trait that is expressed with one copy
Down
- features that vary across organisms of a species
- a variation of a trait
- When an individual has one copy of each variation of a trait
- Name of the Father of Genetics
- the variation of a trait that is expressed only when there are two copies
- the place where all genetic information on inherited traits is stored
10 Clues: a variation of a trait • Name of the Father of Genetics • Traits that are received at birth. • unit of genetic information found in DNA • Traits that are learned during your lifetime • features that vary across organisms of a species • the variation of a trait that is expressed with one copy • When an individual has one copy of each variation of a trait • ...
Molecular Genetics 2022-02-15
10 Clues: DNA to RNA • RNA to protein • Three RNA nucleotides • Another name for protein • One ring in its structure • Two rings in its structure • The first phase of transcription • Initiation starts at the codon ____ • Each codon is translated into a(n) _____ • The direction in which the strands of DNA follow
Molecular Genetics 2022-02-17
Across
- ultimate source of genetic variation
- a cell making proteins using genetic info
- a molecule similar to DNA
- a sequence of three nucleotides
Down
- equal share of electrons between atoms
- monomers of nucleic acids
- daughter strand
- It stores instructions for making proteins
- transfers genetic info from DNA to RNA
- Initiation starts at the...
10 Clues: daughter strand • monomers of nucleic acids • a molecule similar to DNA • Initiation starts at the... • a sequence of three nucleotides • ultimate source of genetic variation • equal share of electrons between atoms • transfers genetic info from DNA to RNA • a cell making proteins using genetic info • It stores instructions for making proteins
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-03
Across
- An organism that cannot make its own food, and hunts/absorbs prey instead
- The process of converting sunlight, water, and CO2 to create glucose
- Organisms that can be seen without a microscope are ____cellular organisms
- Cells that are very advanced, and contain DNA are ___ cells
- Reproduction When there are 2 parents that pass each of their genes down 50%
Down
- Cells that are basic structure, and have an undefined nucleus are ____ cells
- Just like photosynthesis, but doesn't require sunlight
- An organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis
- Reproduction When the singular parent's genes pass down to the offspring 100%
- Organisms that only have one cell, and can only be seen with a microscope
10 Clues: Just like photosynthesis, but doesn't require sunlight • An organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis • Cells that are very advanced, and contain DNA are ___ cells • The process of converting sunlight, water, and CO2 to create glucose • An organism that cannot make its own food, and hunts/absorbs prey instead • ...
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-05
10 Clues: A trait • Deoxyribonucleic • Inheritance of traits • One big and one small • Both big or both small • The trait that show through • A letter that represents a gene • The trait that doesn't show through • Thread like structures that make up DNA • Two alleles that have a two letters to represent them
