genetics Crossword Puzzles
ologies 2022-08-30
Across
- motions and energy are part of
- what is the study of animals
- what is this
- human body
- magma erupts whats the study
- when someone had a disease they get someone that knows
- study of insects
- the study of what
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- living things and cells are part of
- elephants are in this study
- dealing with atmosphere and weather is
- trait you inherited
- the study of this has to do with fungi and yeast
13 Clues: human body • what is this • study of insects • the study of what • trait you inherited • elephants are in this study • what is the study of animals • magma erupts whats the study • motions and energy are part of • living things and cells are part of • dealing with atmosphere and weather is • the study of this has to do with fungi and yeast • ...
Joe's Genetics Crossword 2016-02-25
Across
- process that produces gametes
- differences in a species
- large macromolecules where DNA is stored
- variation that can be measured
- when two alleles for a given trait are the different
- variation that has different types
- for each gene we each have two of these
- protecter of gotham city
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- a piece of DNA that codes a protein
- when a part of the genetic sequence is altered
- chap that discovered the first laws of inheritance
- when two alleles for a given trait are the same
- something passed onto the next generation
- the opposite of dominant
- a trait that is always expressed
15 Clues: differences in a species • the opposite of dominant • protecter of gotham city • process that produces gametes • variation that can be measured • a trait that is always expressed • variation that has different types • a piece of DNA that codes a protein • for each gene we each have two of these • large macromolecules where DNA is stored • ...
Genetics Unit Vocabulary 2018-02-19
Across
- part of a chromosome that encodes an RNA or protein product in its DNA sequence
- a type of dominance one allele is not fully dominant over the other so the heterozygous phenotype is an intermediate blend between the two homozygous phenotypes
- a type of cross between two individuals identically heterozygous for one gene; for example: Aa x Aa
- chart of family connections that shows the appearance of a trait through generations
- a chromosome that is the same in males and females
- diagram used to predict the genetic and phenotypic outcomes of a cross (no space in answer)
- law that states the two members of each pair of genes on homologous chromosomes end up in different gametes during meiosis
- law that states that during meiosis, members of a pair of genes on homologous chromosomes tend to be distributed into games independently of other gene pairs
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- individual's observable traits
- effect in which a single gene affects multiple traits
- have identical alleles of a gene
- effect in which the full and separate phenotypic effects of two alleles are apparent in heterozygous individuals
- having two different alleles of a gene
- the particular set of alleles that is carried by an individual's chromosomes
- forms of a gene with slightly different DNA sequences; may encode slightly different versions of the gene's product
15 Clues: individual's observable traits • have identical alleles of a gene • having two different alleles of a gene • a chromosome that is the same in males and females • effect in which a single gene affects multiple traits • the particular set of alleles that is carried by an individual's chromosomes • ...
Izumi's Genetics Words 2020-07-01
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- An allele which is always expressed, even if only one is present. Dominant alleles are assigned uppercase letters.
- A genetically determined characteristic.
- An allele that is only expressed when both alleles are recessive in the organism. Recessive alleles are assigned lowercase letters.
- Threadlike structure of nucleic acid and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells. They carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Nucleotides from the basic structural until have DNA. Composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base.
- Having the same structural features and pattern of genes.
- The specific alleles that occur in an organism.
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- The observable characteristics of an organism resulting from its genotype.
- Large, biologically important polymers comprised of sequences animo acids.
- Having two alleles have the different types for a particular trait.
- Different forms of the same gene. They can be dominant or recessive.
- Part of DNA that are involved in pairing. The bases on DNA are cytosine, guanine, adenine, and thymine.
- The organelle within a cell that contains DNA.
- A short length of DNA that carries the genetic code for a particular characteristic or cell activity.
- Having two alleles of same types for a particular trait.
15 Clues: A genetically determined characteristic. • The organelle within a cell that contains DNA. • The specific alleles that occur in an organism. • Having two alleles of same types for a particular trait. • Having the same structural features and pattern of genes. • Having two alleles have the different types for a particular trait. • ...
Genetics vocabulary review 2018-12-05
Across
- A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
- same alleles
- an organism's physical appearance
- another name for heterozygous
- spot where sister chromatids are joined together
- gene that has more than one allele
- different alleles
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- another name for homozygous
- lowercase letter, hidden by dominant allele
- one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis
- capital letter, always shows over recessive allele
- chart that shows all combinations of alleles
- a characteristic that is passed through genes to offspring
- Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- the passing down of traits
15 Clues: same alleles • different alleles • the passing down of traits • another name for homozygous • another name for heterozygous • an organism's physical appearance • gene that has more than one allele • lowercase letter, hidden by dominant allele • chart that shows all combinations of alleles • spot where sister chromatids are joined together • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-09
Across
- different form of a gene
- contains the genetic information
- trait that always appears, or dominates, when at least one of its alleles is inherited
- percentage probability of two parents having a child that is genetically male or genetically female
- trait that only appears when the dominant allele is NOT inherited
- "___ square"; special genetics tool used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring
- family tree that shows the passing on of a trait in a family
- a genotype that has two identical alleles
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- the two alleles inherited for a particular trait
- the way a trait appears in an organism
- a genotype that has two different alleles
- organism that has the heterozygous genotype for a recessive genetic disorder
- permanent change to DNA or RNA
- "Gregor ___"; Austrian monk who performed genetic experiments on pea plants
- section of DNA that has information to make a particular protein
15 Clues: different form of a gene • permanent change to DNA or RNA • contains the genetic information • the way a trait appears in an organism • a genotype that has two different alleles • a genotype that has two identical alleles • the two alleles inherited for a particular trait • family tree that shows the passing on of a trait in a family • ...
Year 10 Genetics 2021-07-22
Across
- a change in the DNA base sequence over time
- a small section of a chromosome with a base sequence that codes for one characteristic
- the allele combination for a certain gene
- when two alleles for a gene are different
- a change to the base sequence which can produce a new allele
- a square table that allows geneticists to predict possibilities of genotypes and phenotypes in offspring
- the physical expression of a gene
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- a large section of DNA wound up tightly, containing many genes
- an allele form that is only expressed in the phenotype when there is no dominant allele present
- the molecule that carries the genetic information
- a variant of a gene that codes for different versions of the same characteristic
- an allele form that is always expressed in the phenotype when present
- when two alleles for a gene are the same
- differences in phenotypes (and therefore genotypes) in a species
- a chart that shows prior generations and the inheritance of alleles through the generations
15 Clues: the physical expression of a gene • when two alleles for a gene are the same • the allele combination for a certain gene • when two alleles for a gene are different • a change in the DNA base sequence over time • the molecule that carries the genetic information • a change to the base sequence which can produce a new allele • ...
Microbial Genetics Methods 2023-10-04
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- important feature of a vector that allows selection for organisms that contain the vector (two words)
- process of taking a gene from one organism and inserting it in a vector for replication or expression in a new host
- commonly used cloning vector
- type of expression where a gene from one organism is expressed in another
- a type of sequencing that produces high quality data but is slow
- a gene inserted into a cloning vector for expression in an alternate host
- study of DNA from the environment
- study of the entire collection of proteins in a cell
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- a type of sequencing that is fast and cheap to run (two words)
- analysis of sequencing data using computational power
- study of the total cellular mRNA
- technique used to quantify cellular mRNA
- online tool for searching a DNA or protein sequence against a database (abbreviation)
- a type of cloning vector that does not exist in nature
- study of total cellular DNA
15 Clues: study of total cellular DNA • commonly used cloning vector • study of the total cellular mRNA • study of DNA from the environment • technique used to quantify cellular mRNA • study of the entire collection of proteins in a cell • analysis of sequencing data using computational power • a type of cloning vector that does not exist in nature • ...
Genetics ANSWER KEY 2024-05-08
Across
- the process of passing down traits from the parents to their offspring
- patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- a nucleotide that carries genetic information about organisms
- a nucleotide that helps with sending messages and protein synthesis
- the physical appearance of genes
- the father of genetics, contributed to science by developing the Laws of Inheritance
- the order of nucleotides in DNA
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- diagram showing the gene combinations that might result from a genetic cross
- the genetic code of genes
- a modification in the nucleic acid sequence of the genetic code of an organism,
- the process of making changes in the DNA code of living organisms
- the biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA
- an organic molecule that contains a nitrogenous base, five sugars, and a phosphate
- allele that is expressed
- allele that is hidden behind the dominant traits
15 Clues: allele that is expressed • the genetic code of genes • the order of nucleotides in DNA • the physical appearance of genes • allele that is hidden behind the dominant traits • patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring. • a nucleotide that carries genetic information about organisms • the process of making changes in the DNA code of living organisms • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-17
Across
- A trait that is only expressed when two copies are present in the genotype.
- A diagram that shows the inheritance of a trait within a family.
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- Engineering The manipulation of an organism's genes to produce desired traits.
- A trait that is expressed when present in the genotype.
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- A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.
- One of the alternative forms of a gene.
- A unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring.
- The observable traits or characteristics of an organism.
- A thread-like structure that carries genetic information.
- Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- The process by which DNA is copied.
- Square A diagram used to predict the possible outcomes of genetic cross.
- Genetic material that carries instructions for traits.
15 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism. • The process by which DNA is copied. • One of the alternative forms of a gene. • Having two different alleles for a particular gene. • Having two identical alleles for a particular gene. • Genetic material that carries instructions for traits. • A trait that is expressed when present in the genotype. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Overview 2024-07-07
Across
- an image of chromosomes
- the field of biology that studies how genes control appearance
- the genetic makeup of a living thing
- two copies of the same allele
- region of DNA where instructions for one trait are kept
- a monk who experimented with pea plants
- the trait that is visible when other traits are present
- the likelihood that an event will happen
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- characteristic like hair color, freckles or dimples
- different versions of a gene
- the physical appearance of a living thing
- two different alleles for a trait
- the trait that is hidden when other traits are present
- all the individuals born at the same time
- long molecules made of DNA that hold genes
15 Clues: an image of chromosomes • different versions of a gene • two copies of the same allele • two different alleles for a trait • the genetic makeup of a living thing • a monk who experimented with pea plants • the likelihood that an event will happen • the physical appearance of a living thing • all the individuals born at the same time • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-10
Across
- Has two different alleles for same trait
- Two different alleles (Hybrid)
- The allele combination for a trait (ie. Bb or bb.)
- The visibly expressed trait (ie. blue eyes)
- Only see this trait if two are present
- A characteristic caused by genetics or the environment
- Alleles Neither allele is dominant(ie. Blood types or spotted dog)
- Two identical alleles (Purebred)
- Different forms of genes
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- The likelihood that an event will occur
- Always shows its trait
- Long strands of DNA that contain thousands of genes
- Part of chromosome that controls a trait(30,000 in humans)
- A chart that shows all possible combinations of alleles between two organisms
- Has two identical alleles for same trait
15 Clues: Always shows its trait • Different forms of genes • Two different alleles (Hybrid) • Two identical alleles (Purebred) • Only see this trait if two are present • The likelihood that an event will occur • Has two different alleles for same trait • Has two identical alleles for same trait • The visibly expressed trait (ie. blue eyes) • ...
Introduction to Genetics 2023-02-21
Across
- a genotype with two different alleles of a given gene or locus
- The genetic makeup of an individual; the allele(s) possessed at a given locus
- feature of an organism
- A specific location on a chromosome
- the alleles of two more genes get sorted into gametes independent of each other.
- A phenotype or allele exhibited only when homozygous
- a genotype with two dominant alleles of a given gene or locus
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- During the formation of gamete, each gene separates from each other so that each gamete carries only one allele for each gene.
- A linear or circular strand composed of DNA that contains genes
- a genotype with two recessive alleles of a given gene or locus
- when there are two alleles of a gene, the dominant allele is always expressed because it masks the recessive allele.
- A phenotype or allele that completely masks the presence of the other, recessive allele in the heterozygote
- The physical characteristics of an individual
- Alternative forms of a gene
- The fundamental unit of heredity; a specific section of DNA within a chromosome
15 Clues: feature of an organism • Alternative forms of a gene • A specific location on a chromosome • The physical characteristics of an individual • A phenotype or allele exhibited only when homozygous • a genotype with two dominant alleles of a given gene or locus • a genotype with two different alleles of a given gene or locus • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-03-15
Across
- having two identical alleles for a trait (same)
- a characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes
- an organism that always produces offspring with the same form of a trait as the parent
- the different forms of a gene
- an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- having two different alleles for a trait
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- a chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait; an organism that is heterozygous for a particular trait
- allele an allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
- the scientific study of heredity
- an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations
- allele an allele that is masked (hidden) when a dominant allele is present
15 Clues: the different forms of a gene • the scientific study of heredity • having two different alleles for a trait • having two identical alleles for a trait (same) • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • an organism's physical appearance, or visible traits • an organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations • ...
Microbiology lab (Genetics) 2021-09-20
Across
- a mutant organism that requires a particular additional nutrient which the normal strain does not.
- molecules of DNA from two different species that are inserted into a host organism to produce new genetic combinations
- a permanent change in an organism, or the changed organism itself
- technic that we used to introduced plasmid into the cell
- several structural genes arranged under a common promoter and regulated by a common operator
- the observable physical properties of an organism
- cation used to in induce competence cell
- substance used to induced an expression of GFP genes
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- a much higher capacity for binding DNA to the cell surface
- a small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that is distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA
- a chemical or physical phenomenon, such as ionizing radiation, that promotes errors in DNA replication
- the red dye produced by many strains of the Serratia marcescens
- an organism that is different from others of its type because of a permanent change in its genes
- plating the technique by which each colony/clone is inoculated onto multiple plates
- process by which exogenous DNA is transferred into the host cell
15 Clues: cation used to in induce competence cell • the observable physical properties of an organism • substance used to induced an expression of GFP genes • technic that we used to introduced plasmid into the cell • a much higher capacity for binding DNA to the cell surface • the red dye produced by many strains of the Serratia marcescens • ...
Unit 7 Genetics 2025-03-20
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- The differences in traits or characteristics among individuals.
- A type of cell division where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
- A type of cell division that produces gametes.
- A version of a gene.
- An organism's complete set of genes.
- A change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
- A thread-like structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA.
- The exchange of genetic material between paired chromosomes during meiosis.
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- A cell that contains a single set of chromosomes.
- A specific part of the DNA that codes for a protein.
- The presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in a cell.
- One allele that overpowers the effects of another allele.
- An organism's reproductive cells.
- A trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous.
- A specific characteristic often determined by genes.
15 Clues: A version of a gene. • An organism's reproductive cells. • An organism's complete set of genes. • A change in the DNA sequence of an organism. • A type of cell division that produces gametes. • A cell that contains a single set of chromosomes. • A specific part of the DNA that codes for a protein. • A specific characteristic often determined by genes. • ...
Wylie- Genetics Vocab 2024-04-12
Across
- A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell and is made up of proteins and DNA. These organize into genes.
- what it looks like (purple, white)
- genes that work together to produce a third trait (ex. red flowers + white flowers = pink flowers)
- a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- stronger (capital letter, ex. B)
- weaker (lowercase letter, b)
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- genes that work together and both traits show up (ex. red flowers + white flowers = patchy red and white flowers)
- actual genetic code (PP, Pp, pp)
- abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes
- a characteristic of an organism can pass onto its offspring through DNA (ex. Does she have a widow’s peak?)
- a tool we use for predicting the traits of an offspring
- same, purebred (TT, tt)
- each variation of a given gene, expressed as either an upper or lower case letter
- the study of how genes and traits are passed down from one generation to the next
- different, hybrid (Tt)
15 Clues: different, hybrid (Tt) • same, purebred (TT, tt) • weaker (lowercase letter, b) • actual genetic code (PP, Pp, pp) • stronger (capital letter, ex. B) • what it looks like (purple, white) • a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait • a tool we use for predicting the traits of an offspring • abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-18
Across
- Trait is an inherited characteristic that appears in an offspring if it is contributed from a parent through a dominant allele.
- A square, grid diagram that shows all possible combinations for genotypes and phenotypes offspring.
- Tiny structures inside a cell made of DNA and protein
- Long, string-like structure that holds genetic info. Also known as genes.
- Specific set of instructions an individual has in each cell-entire sets of genes.
- If the alleles are different, one is dominant and one is recessive.
- Physical expression of a gene-hair color, eye color, skin color, etc.
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- One of two or more versions of a gene.
- The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
- Measurement tool that helps scientists predict the chances of an offspring being inherited with a particular trait of interest.
- a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things.
- If both alleles are identical, both dominant or both recessive.
- A segment of DNA that spells out specific instructions for making proteins in a cell.
- Physical properties of an organism. Everything you can observe from an individual from how they look and act.
- genetic trait that results from the expression of the two recessive alleles.
15 Clues: One of two or more versions of a gene. • Tiny structures inside a cell made of DNA and protein • If both alleles are identical, both dominant or both recessive. • If the alleles are different, one is dominant and one is recessive. • Physical expression of a gene-hair color, eye color, skin color, etc. • ...
Genetics Vocab Review 2022-03-21
Across
- Band on a chromosome that controls a trait; made of DNA
- Genetic makeup of a person; your "letters"
- Characteristics that can be easily observed
- When two dominant alleles are equally as strong. Both traits are expressed in the offspring.
- A version of a trait
- An allele that always shows itself; represented with a capital letter
- The allele that is hidden when the dominant allele is present; represented with a lower case letter
- Characteristics that are determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants.
- Physical appearance of a person
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- A chart used to show possible gene combinations for the offspring in a cross
- The study of how traits get passed down from parents to children
- Each allele in a heterozygous individual influences the phenotype resulting in a blend of the phenotypes of the parents
- The molecule that contains the genetic code
- Identical alleles for a trait(from mom and dad)
- Different alleles for a trait(from mom and dad)
15 Clues: A version of a trait • Physical appearance of a person • Genetic makeup of a person; your "letters" • Characteristics that can be easily observed • The molecule that contains the genetic code • Identical alleles for a trait(from mom and dad) • Different alleles for a trait(from mom and dad) • Band on a chromosome that controls a trait; made of DNA • ...
Genetics and Heredity 2023-01-19
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- what the genes physically look like
- the trait that is more likely to be seen in the offspring's DNA
- the cross between two parents that determines the outcome of the offspring's genes
- a form of the gene
- carries genes
- the passing down of genes
- a third copy in the 21st chromosome
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- a change in the DNA sequence
- the next generation
- the gene for a trait that has two different alleles
- the characteristics of an organism
- the weaker form of the trait
- the study of heredity
- where a mutation occurs
- the gene for a trait that has two identical alleles
15 Clues: carries genes • a form of the gene • the next generation • the study of heredity • where a mutation occurs • the passing down of genes • a change in the DNA sequence • the weaker form of the trait • the characteristics of an organism • what the genes physically look like • a third copy in the 21st chromosome • the gene for a trait that has two different alleles • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Crossword 2025-12-16
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-08
Across
- when both traits show up in an organism when heterozygous (ex: a bird with red and gray spots on their wings)
- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- when an organism has two different alleles for a trait (ex: Tt)
- an allele whose trait always shows up in the organisms when the allele is present; represented with an uppercase letter
- a tool used to determine the probability of offspring inheriting specific alleles/traits
- the combination of alleles that an animal has (ex: Tt)
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- when an organism has two identical alleles for a trait (ex: TT or tt)
- when both traits blend in an organism that is heterozygous to make a new phenotype (example: wide tails and medium tails make medium width tails)
- different forms of genes which can cause different forms of proteins, which lead to variations in a trait
- an allele that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present; represented with a lowercase letter
- the way an individual looks for a specific trait (ex: Tall)
- the differences within a trait
- the study of heredity
- a characteristic or feature of an organism
- a certain region of a chromosomes that cause a certain protein to be made; is sometimes related to a certain trait
15 Clues: the study of heredity • the differences within a trait • a characteristic or feature of an organism • the passing of traits from parent to offspring • the combination of alleles that an animal has (ex: Tt) • the way an individual looks for a specific trait (ex: Tall) • when an organism has two different alleles for a trait (ex: Tt) • ...
DNA - Lesson 1 2014-04-25
Across
- DNA is found in the cells...
- The shape of DNA is referred to as a ______ ______.
- Different variations of the same gene.
- _____ & ______ discovered the structure of DNA
- The bond between nitrogenous bases.
- DNA stands for...
- DNA has the information for our cells to make...
- Pairs with A
- Segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
- Pairs with T
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- Base, sugar & phosphate
- Often referred to as the "father of genetics"
- Backbone of DNA.
- Pairs with C
- Name of the sugar in DNA
- Number of pairs of chromosomes in human cells.
- Condensed structure of DNA and proteins.
- Pairs with G
18 Clues: Pairs with C • Pairs with G • Pairs with A • Pairs with T • Backbone of DNA. • DNA stands for... • Base, sugar & phosphate • Name of the sugar in DNA • DNA is found in the cells... • The bond between nitrogenous bases. • Different variations of the same gene. • Condensed structure of DNA and proteins. • Often referred to as the "father of genetics" • ...
M&J 2024-06-20
Across
- instrument Michelle played in school
- Michelle's zodiac sign
- street where they currently live
- dogs name
- location in England where they travelled together
- school where they met
- sport that Michelle played most
- the most magical place on earth (according to Jhavell)
- Michelle's middle name
- the month that Jhavell proposed
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- Jhavells favourite brand of beer
- Jhavell's Nintendo name
- small town where they currently live
- what Michelle's PhD was in
- where they got engaged
- character trait that Michelle was assigned for the Character Ed camp where they met
- Jhavell's zodiac sign
- sport that Jhavell played most
- Number of years together
19 Clues: dogs name • school where they met • Jhavell's zodiac sign • Michelle's zodiac sign • where they got engaged • Michelle's middle name • Jhavell's Nintendo name • Number of years together • what Michelle's PhD was in • sport that Jhavell played most • sport that Michelle played most • the month that Jhavell proposed • Jhavells favourite brand of beer • street where they currently live • ...
7th Grade Bio - So Far 2024-11-04
Across
- the simplest type of genetic trait
- the "lines" of muscle tissue
- cytosine's partner
- the most common plane of motion (for humans)
- almost done with mitosis
- the primary cell of nervous tissue
- all of your expressed traits
- 23 pairs of these hold your genetics
- the membrane of the cell has a phospholipid _____
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- the nose is the most _____ part of the face
- passive water movement
- a form of connective tissue
- towards the back
- the first enzyme of DNA replication
- what RNA has instead of "T"
- the "twisting" plane
- the "scale" cells that act as protection
- the largest of the epithelial cell shapes
18 Clues: towards the back • cytosine's partner • the "twisting" plane • passive water movement • almost done with mitosis • a form of connective tissue • what RNA has instead of "T" • the "lines" of muscle tissue • all of your expressed traits • the simplest type of genetic trait • the primary cell of nervous tissue • the first enzyme of DNA replication • 23 pairs of these hold your genetics • ...
4th Quarter Review 2026-05-15
Across
- physical appearance
- protection against specific diseases
- shows the same trait for many generations
- genetic makeup of an organism
- lobe that stores information about what you see
- largest part of the brain
- the trait that is shown in a genotype
- the trait that is hidden in a genotype
- "little brain"
- disease that is contagious
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- family tree of a specific trait
- controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure
- noncontagious disease
- lobe that can feel pain
- pairs with Cytosine on DNA
- pairs with Thymine on DNA
- can show for a different form of the same trait
- the study of how traits are inherited
18 Clues: "little brain" • physical appearance • noncontagious disease • lobe that can feel pain • largest part of the brain • pairs with Thymine on DNA • pairs with Cytosine on DNA • disease that is contagious • genetic makeup of an organism • family tree of a specific trait • protection against specific diseases • the trait that is shown in a genotype • the study of how traits are inherited • ...
Unit 1 2021-09-24
Across
- when the relationship between two variables is headed in the same direction
- a questionnaire
- emphasizes groups
- when the relationship between two variables is headed in the opposite direction
- emphasizes learned responses
- emphasizes choice and free will
- recording information of a subject while they function in their normal environment
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- reflecting on one's thoughts and feelings then reporting out
- emphasizes genetics and survival of the fittest
- started the first psychology lab
- emphasizes internal physical events
- emphasizes the unconscious
- experience makes up this way
- no correlation
- a relationship between two variables
- we are born this way
- emphasizes information processing
- found the APA
18 Clues: found the APA • no correlation • a questionnaire • emphasizes groups • we are born this way • emphasizes the unconscious • experience makes up this way • emphasizes learned responses • emphasizes choice and free will • started the first psychology lab • emphasizes information processing • emphasizes internal physical events • a relationship between two variables • ...
types of doctors 2022-11-08
Across
- monitor patients throughout surgery and recovery
- treat disorders of the stomach and intestines
- analyzes and treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
- operate on people
- specializes in the body's muscle tissue and bones.
- treats disorders of the endocrine system
- specializes in heart diseases and heart abnormalities
- focuses on the health of people aged 0- 21
- treat older patients
- specializes in the respiratory system
- studies genetics
- treats kidney conditions
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- specialize in diseases of the blood
- specializes in the field of mental illness
- diagnose and treat cancer
- specializes in eyes
- the treatment of allergic diseases
- treats diseases of the urinary system.
18 Clues: studies genetics • operate on people • specializes in eyes • treat older patients • treats kidney conditions • diagnose and treat cancer • the treatment of allergic diseases • specialize in diseases of the blood • specializes in the respiratory system • treats diseases of the urinary system. • treats disorders of the endocrine system • specializes in the field of mental illness • ...
21L 2023-09-07
8 Clues: shape DNA has • sugar RNA has • program by DNA • type of diameter DNA has • five carbon sugar DNA has • genes put genetics in here • determine shape of protein • monomers that make up nucleic acids
Prevention 2024-03-14
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- The best way to keep someone from being addicted is the delay the ________ of substances to a later time, or not at all.
- What part of the body is the most vulnerable to drugs
- The brain is still developing until a person is in their _________.
- One _______of people who get addicted depends on their genetics.
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- The part of the brain that controls impulses and is harmed the most is the ______lobe.
- Prevention improves the places where yound people spend their time, like in schools, libraries, ________, and shopping malls.
- Factors that determine the liklihood of addicion depend on one's genetics, environment and the _____________.
- A way communities can help prevent drug abuse is to begin awareness campaigns, recognize the signs and charge _______ for tobacco and alcohol.
- Drugs and alcohol can disrupt the development of the _______.
- Communities play a key role in protecting teens from early substance _________.
10 Clues: What part of the body is the most vulnerable to drugs • Drugs and alcohol can disrupt the development of the _______. • One _______of people who get addicted depends on their genetics. • The brain is still developing until a person is in their _________. • Communities play a key role in protecting teens from early substance _________. • ...
8th grade Stems List 1 CPM 2020-09-22
9 Clues: heredity • easily carried • study of ancient items • government by and for people • government by and for people • used to transmit far away images • distinct ways of living by people • district ways of living by people • like a king or queen absolute ruler
GENES/HEREDITY CROSSWORD 2026-01-21
8 Clues: a study • determines a trait • parents to offspring • Gene weak form of a gene • Gene strong form of a gene • trait generation to generation • threadlike strand of coiled DNA • trait physical characteristics,not inherited,affect the environment
Living Vs Non-Living 2022-01-12
8 Clues: DNA, RNA • development • Creation of offspring • Adapting and changing • Response to environment • stable inner environment • simplest unit of life that can live on its own • used for living things to move and properly carry out life functions
SCIENCE AS INQUIRY PT. 1 2019-09-23
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- parts of an experiment that can change and cause a change in the results
- evidence that shows something to be true or correct
- stronger traits represented by an uppercase T
- weaker traits represented by a lowercase t
- let you see how different pieces of information compare or relate to each other (some examples are pie charts, flow charts, bar graphs, and line graphs)
- these help to hold soil in place and offer the soil some protection from the wind (hint…they are attached to trees and plants)
- breeding two different types of plants with one another
- also called atmospheric pressure; the weight of air pressing down on a particular part of Earth’s surface
- the breaking apart of rock into smaller pieces by chemical forces
- fertilized; transferred grains of pollen from the male to the female parts of the plants
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- the study of passing on characteristics from one generation to another and the variation of inherited characteristics
- the qualities that make something different from others; traits
- series of events that lead to a certain result
- the movement of rock and soil by natural means, such as wind and rain
- the breaking apart of rock into smaller pieces by physical forces
- energy the amount of heat energy stored inside a substance
- the young of an organism
- decisions reached by using careful thought and reasoning
- Austrian monk who was nicknamed “The Father of Genetics” due to his experiments
- the parts of a plant or animal that determine what traits will be passed on to the offspring
- the qualities that make something different from others; characteristics
- study or find out how different pieces of information relate to one another
- facts that can be used for calculating or reasoning
23 Clues: the young of an organism • weaker traits represented by a lowercase t • stronger traits represented by an uppercase T • series of events that lead to a certain result • evidence that shows something to be true or correct • facts that can be used for calculating or reasoning • breeding two different types of plants with one another • ...
Key Terms Crossword 2025-03-04
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- To remember/bring information (Memory)
- A sampling method when people are selected according to a fixed interval e.g. every nth (e.g. 6th) person on a list (Research MEthods)
- The outer layer of the brain where higher cognitive functions, such as speech occur (Development)
- Concerns about what is morally right and best for participants (Research Methods)
- A measure of how much information can be stored (Memory)
- Someone whose preference to learning is by speaking and listening (Development)
- Approval or admiration for someone or something e.g. completing a task in school results in....... (Development)
- Descriptive date that is in depth (Research Methods)
- A measure of how long information can be stored (Memory)
- The way that information can be stored (Memory)
- Mental processes such as thinking planning and problem solving (Development)
- The argument that characteristics and behaviours are due to genetics e.g. DNA (Development)
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- Data that is numerical (Research Methods)
- A small group of people a research wants to study (Research Methods)
- A testable statement about the relationship between the (independent and dependent) variables (Research Methods)
- Being aware that the quantity of something is still the same, even if it looks different e.g. water in a cup (Development)
- A type of memory that is about general knowledge and or the meanings of words (Memory)
- How true something is e.g. did a study test what it aimed to test (Research Methods)
- A study that establishes a link/relationship between variables (Research Methods)
- The average of a group of numbers (Research Methods)
- The part of the brain connected to the spinal cord and controls bodily functions such as breathing (Development)
- A type of mindset where they believe that ability and achievement are due to genetics and cannot be changed (Development)
22 Clues: To remember/bring information (Memory) • Data that is numerical (Research Methods) • The way that information can be stored (Memory) • The average of a group of numbers (Research Methods) • Descriptive date that is in depth (Research Methods) • A measure of how much information can be stored (Memory) • A measure of how long information can be stored (Memory) • ...
Branches of science 2021-09-07
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- The scientific study of plant life
- The study of the behavior and properties of matter
- The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
- Deals with the study of blood vascular system.
- The study of the structure and organization of living things
- The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history Myology Study of muscles.
- Study of kidneys.
- The study of human cultures both past and present.
- The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
- The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms Genetics The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
- The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes Toxicology The study of poisons and the effects of posisoning
- Study of algae.
- The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
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- Study of languages.
- The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
- Microbiology The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes Mineralogy The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals Mycology Study of fungi.
- A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
- The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
- Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting
- Natural phenomenon.
- Study of disease causing organisms. Psychology Study of the mind and behaviour
- Study of flower.
- The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly bodies. Biology The science that studies living organisms
- The study of animals
- Study of virus.
- Concerning the sounds of a language.
26 Clues: Study of virus. • Study of algae. • Study of flower. • Study of kidneys. • Study of languages. • Natural phenomenon. • The study of animals • The scientific study of plant life • Concerning the sounds of a language. • Deals with the study of blood vascular system. • The study of the behavior and properties of matter • The study of human cultures both past and present. • ...
Obesity pathophysiology and complication 2013-04-11
9 Clues: malignant neoplasm • where fat is stored • elevated blood pressure • thickening of arterial wall • disease that involves insulin • environment and genetics play roles • protein hormone that acts on hypothalamus • a change in the DNA or chromosomal arrangement • a section of chromosome that codes for a protein
Nutrition crossword 2020-12-01
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- Makes up 50-70% of our body
- disease which prevents the body from controlling the amount of sugar in the blood
- a product found in wheat and barley
- any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition
- measurement of energy
- contain hydrogen and oxygen and are used to release energy in the animal body.
- stimulant found in coffee, tea, some chocolate and energy drinks
- a process in our body that turns what we eat into energy
- the type of foods that a person eats
- Creates healthy blood and carries oxygen around the body
- broken down form our body uses for energy
- process of working out to remain healthy
- substances obtained from food that help us grow
- sugar found in fruit and honey
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- assist in protecting your body against the damage caused by free radicals
- Important for cell growth.
- prevents constipation, cancer and heart disease. Can be found in most natural and unprocessed foods.
- relating to heart and blood muscles
- fuel from food that is used to be active
- not being able to eat specific products
- Sugar found in milk
- a sterol made by the body. Can be found in meat, eggs, poultry and dairy foods
- added to the body to increase an amount of something
- Being overweight. Could be from genetics
- used to strengthen bones and teeth
- Electrolytes are minerals which are needed to keep the body's balance of fluids at a healthy level
- highly concentrated source of energy from your body
- Important for formation of bones, teeth, blood and connective tissue
- BMI is a measure of a person's body size by calculating their weight in relation to their height
- characteristics gain from your parents
30 Clues: Sugar found in milk • measurement of energy • Important for cell growth. • Makes up 50-70% of our body • sugar found in fruit and honey • used to strengthen bones and teeth • relating to heart and blood muscles • a product found in wheat and barley • the type of foods that a person eats • characteristics gain from your parents • not being able to eat specific products • ...
Spirit Bear 2023-03-02
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- noun: genetics
- he process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- a medium-sized forest-dwelling bear with blackish fur and a paler face, found in North America and eastern Asia.
- state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done.
- (in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- (of a species) seriously at risk of extinction.
- withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
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- the genetic properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc.
- easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
- a large white arctic bear which lives mainly on the pack ice. It is a powerful swimmer and feeds chiefly on seals
- the activity or business of felling trees and cutting and preparing the timber.threatened
- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
- (of an animal or plant) spend the winter in a dormant state
- a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
- the action of cutting something.
- a person or animal having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink).
- a nation in N North America: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 3690410
- 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.
- of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.
20 Clues: noun: genetics • the action of cutting something. • easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. • (of a species) seriously at risk of extinction. • a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. • (of an animal or plant) spend the winter in a dormant state • the genetic properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc. • ...
Chapter 3: The Biology of Behavior 2015-04-30
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- Potential / The positively charged impulse that moves down an axon.
- Transmission / The process by which many genes interact to create a single characteristic.
- / Small segments of DNA that contains information for producing proteins.
- Buttons / Little knobs at the end of the axon that contains tiny sacs of neurotransmitters.
- / Chemicals that transmit information between neurons.
- / The cells that process and transmit information in the nervous system.
- Transmission / The hereditary passing on of traits determined by a single gene.
- / The extent to which a characteristic is influenced by genetics.
- / The genetic material that makes up chromosomes, is a large coiled molecule that contains genes.
- / The organism's observed characteristics.
- Twins / Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two independent cells.
- / Deficit in the ability to speak or comprehend language.
- / Different form of a gene.
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- Twins / Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm.
- / A coiled-up thread of DNA.
- / All the genetic information in DNA.
- Genes / Genes that show their effect even if there is only one allele for that trait in the pair.
- Studies / Research into hereditary influence on twins, both identical and fraternal, who were raised apart (adopted) and who were raised together.
- / Chemically charged particles that predominate in bodily fluids; found both inside and outside cells.
- / Study of changes in the way genes are turned on or off without a change in the sequence of DNA.
- / Fingerlike projections from a neuron's soma that receive incoming messages from other neurons.
- / The entire genetic makeup of an organism.
- Genetics / The scientific study of the role of heredity in behavior.
- Gene / Genes that show their effects only when both alleles are the same.
- / The cell body of the neuron.
25 Clues: / Different form of a gene. • / A coiled-up thread of DNA. • / The cell body of the neuron. • / All the genetic information in DNA. • / The organism's observed characteristics. • / The entire genetic makeup of an organism. • / Chemicals that transmit information between neurons. • / Deficit in the ability to speak or comprehend language. • ...
biological-3 2022-03-31
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- the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change
- the proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes
- TWO WORDS the study of the brain activities linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory and language)
- TWO WORDS the study of the power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior
- TWO WORDS among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations
- the brain's ability to change, especially during childhood, by recognizing after damage of by building new pathways
- threadlike structure made of DNA molecules that contain the genes
- contains the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
- TWO WORDS twins who develop from separate fertilized eggs that are genetically no closer than brothers and sisters
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- biological growth process that enable orderly changes in behavior
- TWO WORDS inofrmation is often simulataneously processed on separate conscious and unconscious tracks
- our awareness of ourselves and our environment
- the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor depends on another factor
- TWO WORDS subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes
- TWO WORDS the study of the evolution of behavior and mind using principles of natural selection
- every external influence from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around us
- TWO WORDS twins who develop from a single fertilized eggs that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms
- TWO WORDS theory of evolution/natural selection
- biomedical units of heredity that make up the chromosomal segments of DNA
- the complete instructions for making an organism consisting of all the genes
- the formation of new neurons
21 Clues: the formation of new neurons • our awareness of ourselves and our environment • TWO WORDS theory of evolution/natural selection • contains the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes • biological growth process that enable orderly changes in behavior • threadlike structure made of DNA molecules that contain the genes • ...
6-4 Heredity (no spaces) 2025-01-12
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- If you and your twin are monozygotic (one egg), you have a(n) _____ twin.
- You have the genotype for ___ , but it is not expressed as a phenotype, because your diet is healthy.
- Psychologists study identical _____ to determine if behavior comes from environment or heredity.
- Blond hair is less common, because the gene for blond hair is ___ .
- You cannot change your genes, but you can change environment, which then changes your ___ .
- Current psychologists believe behavior can only be explained by both heredity and _____ .
- Brown hair is more common, because the gene for brown hair is ___ .
- Genes from your parents are your ______ , & they determine your pigmentation and facial features.
- John Watson believed all behavior came from _____ , because he could teach it to anyone.
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- Galton believes that all behavior came from ____ , because he traced it through family trees.
- _____ means “two eggs”, and results in fraternal twins.
- Identical twins raised in different ___ , shared common behaviors, which shows genetics at work.
- ___ siblings do not share the genetics of parents, which shows the impact of environment on behavior.
- ___ ___ is related to chromosomes, but it is also affected by environment (mom’s age).
- Reginald Punnett taught us that a dominant gene _____ a recessive gene (or weaker gene).
- ___ mice produce predictable results in offspring, but more abnormalities.
- If you shared a womb with your twin, but not the same egg, you have a(n) _____ twin.
- Behavior is _____ if the source of the behavior is the environment, and not a parent.
- Behavior is _____ if it is transmitted through genes from a parent to a child.
- If you can see the results of your genes, expressed in your appearance, this is your _____ .
20 Clues: _____ means “two eggs”, and results in fraternal twins. • Blond hair is less common, because the gene for blond hair is ___ . • Brown hair is more common, because the gene for brown hair is ___ . • If you and your twin are monozygotic (one egg), you have a(n) _____ twin. • ___ mice produce predictable results in offspring, but more abnormalities. • ...
Personality 2021-11-18
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- - personality is shaped by environment
- - you enjoy talking to other people
- - free will determines personality
- - developed the Hierarchy of Needs
- - you get along well with other people
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- - high levels of emotions
- - being open to doing new things
- - childhood experiences influence personality
- - genetics are responsible for personality
9 Clues: - high levels of emotions • - being open to doing new things • - free will determines personality • - developed the Hierarchy of Needs • - you enjoy talking to other people • - personality is shaped by environment • - you get along well with other people • - genetics are responsible for personality • - childhood experiences influence personality
Genetics 2014-03-16
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- Deoxyribonucleic acid
- ...... is made up of DNA
- Everyperson has 23 pairs of ......
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- ...... is things that already decided before you born and not change. eg blood group and natural hair colour
- Inside the ...... of every cell there are chromosomes
- Our bodies are made up of thousands of millions of ......
6 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic acid • ...... is made up of DNA • Everyperson has 23 pairs of ...... • Inside the ...... of every cell there are chromosomes • Our bodies are made up of thousands of millions of ...... • ...... is things that already decided before you born and not change. eg blood group and natural hair colour
Genetics 2021-02-09
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- a diagram used to predict the outcome of a crossbreeding experiment.
- when the allele are different.
- means both alleles are identical
- When one thing get traits from its parents to there offspring.
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- a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to an offspring and determines some characteristics of the offspring.
- father of genetics
6 Clues: father of genetics • when the allele are different. • means both alleles are identical • When one thing get traits from its parents to there offspring. • a diagram used to predict the outcome of a crossbreeding experiment. • a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to an offspring and determines some characteristics of the offspring.
GENETICS 2021-10-22
6 Clues: the full name for dna • a change in the dna sequence • the production of an offspring • an island in which darwin studed birds • the four letter code that makes up dna • a grided code to help solve genetics in a person
Genetics 2022-03-24
6 Clues: male reproductive cell • female reproductive cell • trait that usually "hide" from a dominant trait • trait that usually "overpowers" a recessive trait • a sequence of DNA that determine 1 or more traits • an identical offspring; result of asexual reproduction
genetics 2022-02-22
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- a term applied to the trait that is expressed regardless of the second allele
- both alleles are alike
- a term applied to a trait that is only expressed when the second allele is the same
- alleles are different
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- an organism’s allele pairs
- the observable characteristic or outward expression of an allele pair
6 Clues: alleles are different • both alleles are alike • an organism’s allele pairs • the observable characteristic or outward expression of an allele pair • a term applied to the trait that is expressed regardless of the second allele • a term applied to a trait that is only expressed when the second allele is the same
genetics 2022-06-27
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- You only need one copy to have brown eyes(example)
- If the two alleles that an organism has are the same.
- You need two copies of this allele to have blue eyes(example)
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- Contains two sets of chromosomes(46)
- If the two alleles that an organism has are different.
- Contains a single set of chromosomes(23)
6 Clues: Contains two sets of chromosomes(46) • Contains a single set of chromosomes(23) • You only need one copy to have brown eyes(example) • If the two alleles that an organism has are the same. • If the two alleles that an organism has are different. • You need two copies of this allele to have blue eyes(example)
genetics 2023-02-27
6 Clues: a dominant trait or gene. • a recessive trait or gene. • what is the genetic makeup or code • what plant did gregor mendel study • One of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus • the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Genetics 2022-12-13
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- any of a group of molecules that, when linked together, form the building blocks of DNA or RNA: composed of a phosphate group, the bases adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine, and a pentose sugar, in RNA the thymine base being replaced by uracil.
- ribonucleic acid: any of a class of single-stranded molecules transcribed from DNA in the cell nucleus or in the mitochondrion or chloroplast, containing along the strand a linear sequence of nucleotide bases that is complementary to the DNA strand from which it is transcribed: the composition of the RNA molecule is identical with that of DNA except for the substitution of the sugar ribose for deoxyribose and the substitution of the nucleotide base uracil for thymine.
- Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.
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- a pyrimidine base that is one of the principal components of DNA, in which it is paired with adenine. Symbol: T
- Genetics. deoxyribonucleic acid: an extremely long macromolecule that is the main component of chromosomes and is the material that transfers genetic characteristics in all life forms, constructed of two nucleotide strands coiled around each other in a ladderlike arrangement with the sidepieces composed of alternating phosphate and deoxyribose units and the rungs composed of the purine and pyrimidine bases adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine: the genetic information of DNA is encoded in the sequence of the bases and is transcribed as the strands unwind and replicate.Compare base pair, gene, genetic code, RNA.
- the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.
6 Clues: a pyrimidine base that is one of the principal components of DNA, in which it is paired with adenine. Symbol: T • Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment. • ...
Genetics 2025-03-05
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- A molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms. (3 letters)
- A unit of heredity that carries genetic information. (4 letters)
- REPRODUCTION A type of reproduction that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents. (18 letters)
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- The differences in characteristics between individuals of the same species. (9 letters)
- A thread-like structure that contains genetic material. (10 letters)
- REPRODUCTION A type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes. (19 letters)
6 Clues: A unit of heredity that carries genetic information. (4 letters) • A thread-like structure that contains genetic material. (10 letters) • A molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms. (3 letters) • The differences in characteristics between individuals of the same species. (9 letters) • ...
Genetics 2025-04-03
Genetics 2025-03-20
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- The iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen
- A visible or otherwise observable gene for a trait that can mask a recessive form of the same gene
- A type of cell division in which one cell undergoes two divisions, resulting in four new cells, each containing half the amount of genetic material that was in the original cell; an example of sexual reproduction.
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- A gene for a trait that can be masked or hidden by a dominant form of the same gene
- One form of a gene that can occur in two or more forms
- A type of cell division in which one cell divides into two new cells, each genetically identical to the original cell; a form of asexual reproduction
6 Clues: One form of a gene that can occur in two or more forms • The iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen • A gene for a trait that can be masked or hidden by a dominant form of the same gene • A visible or otherwise observable gene for a trait that can mask a recessive form of the same gene • ...
Genetics 2025-04-24
6 Clues: characteristic or feature • differences within a trait • type of molecule to build muscle • way an individual looks for a trait • certain region that causes a certain protein • different forms of genes causing different protein
Genetics 2024-12-06
8 Clues: BB • bb • Bb • sexual reproduction • Blue eyes is an example of this • table to find all the possible outcomes of genes • The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child • one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
AP Psych 2021-11-09
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- subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes
- condition resulting from surgery that isolates the brain's two hemispheres
- large band of natural fibers connecting the two brain hemisphere and carrying messages between them
- condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without conciously experiencing it
- processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously
- the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection
- threadlike structures made of dna molecules that contain genes
- the study of how the structure and function of genes interact with our environment to influence behavior
- processing one aspect of a problem at a time
- the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor depends on another factor
- random error in gene mutation that leads to a change
- the biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes
- the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism's chromosomes
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- the proportion of the variation among individuals in a group that we can attribute to genes
- the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition
- the principle that inherited traits that better enable an organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment will most likely be passed on to the succeeding generations
- the principle that information is often simultanuesly processed on seperate concious and unconcious tracks
- study of environmental influences on gene expression that occurs without a dna change
- developed from separate fertilized eggs
- a complex molecule containing the genetic info that makes up the chromosomes
20 Clues: developed from separate fertilized eggs • processing one aspect of a problem at a time • processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously • random error in gene mutation that leads to a change • threadlike structures made of dna molecules that contain genes • the biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes • ...
Module 32, Lesson 1. Science Revolutionizing Life by Clyburn, Mary Donna 2021-11-21
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- What space probe flew by Pluto and one of its moons for the first time in history?
- What space shuttle crew delivered Tranquility, one of the last pieces of the International Space Station?
- What international space crew sent by the Soviet Union first orbited Earth in 1978?
- What are hereditary unites that cause specific traits in every living organism?
- What was the 20th-century attempt to increase food resources worldwide called?
- What organization developed and launched the Hubble Space Telescope with the ESA in 1990?
- How did scientists reproduce plants and animals that are identical to existing ones?
- What is the study of heredity through research on genes?
- What space shuttle ended the U.S. space shuttle program in July of 2011 after landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
- How did medical professionals detect neurological injuries through advance imaging?
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- What is working at home using a computer connected to a business network called?
- What is one of the two rovers that found evidence of water in Mars's past and continues to operate today?
- How did scientists modify the traits of an organism by changing its genes?
- What is the term for a massive exploding star?
- In genetics, what did scientists isolate and examine individual genes?
- How did scientists exchange information about research in the late 1960s?
- Why were fertilizers often dangerous to health and the environment?
- What project came together in 1993 when the U.S. and Russia agreed to merge their individual programs?
- Along with silicon chips, how did industries run assembly lines?
- What Russian space station is four times smaller than the International Space Station?
20 Clues: What is the term for a massive exploding star? • What is the study of heredity through research on genes? • Along with silicon chips, how did industries run assembly lines? • Why were fertilizers often dangerous to health and the environment? • In genetics, what did scientists isolate and examine individual genes? • ...
Genetic Unit Choice Board Activity 2022-03-29
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- a specific form of a gene
- When ONE parent creates an offspring that is genetically identical to itself (No spaces)
- When both traits in a genotype are the same (Ex. GG)
- Makes up DNA and contains information about traits
- When the traits in a genotype are different (Ex. Gg)
- when neither allele is dominant or recessive and both traits show up in the offspring
- BasketBall player who was barred from the NBA because he had Marfan Syndrome
- gentic information that is passed down from parent to offspring
- When TWO organisms create offspring with a mixture of both parent's traits (no space)
- Also known as the father of genetics, founded ideas of heredity and inheritance through his experiments with pea plants (No space)
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- Animal named Dolly who was cloned by scientists in the 1990s (hint: what type of animal?)
- when humans breed two organisms to create desired traits in the offspring (one word)
- Genetic disorder that leads to long limbs, breakable bones, and sometimes an enlarged aorta (one word)
- how an organism physically looks
- Allele that is hidden or not as strong in a genotype
- Genetically identical offspring resulting from Asexual Reproduction
- Allele that covers up or is dominant in a genotype
- The two alleles that make up the genetics of a specific trait
- neither allele completely controls or succumbs to the other so the offspring ends up with a mixture of both traits (No space)
- Organisms created through sexual or asexual reproduction
- when an organism is able to asexually reproduce genetically identical offspring by growing it off of the parent
21 Clues: a specific form of a gene • how an organism physically looks • Allele that covers up or is dominant in a genotype • Makes up DNA and contains information about traits • Allele that is hidden or not as strong in a genotype • When both traits in a genotype are the same (Ex. GG) • When the traits in a genotype are different (Ex. Gg) • ...
Unit Exam Review 2022-05-09
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- a plant that produces seeds that are exposed rather than seeds enclosed in fruits
- a cell that contains a full set of chromosomes
- situation in which both alleles of a gene contribute to the phenotype of the organism,
- when an organism has two of the same alleles for a specific gene (AA or aa)
- molecule that contains an organism's blueprint for life
- flower plant, most advanced type of plant on Earth, most adapted
- a characteristic or feature of an organism
- a certain region of the DNA molecule that codes for a specific genetic trait
- a single molecule of DNA
- the physical appearance/characteristics of the organism that is seen
- the trait that is masked by the dominant allele
- in eukaryotic cells, a process of cell division that forms two new nuclei, each of which has the same number of chromosomes
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- X-shaped structures, made up of DNA
- Insects and animals move pollen from the stamen (via anther) to the pistil (ovary)
- father of genetics, Austrian monk, studied pea plants
- type of dominance where an intermediate phenotype or in-between mix of traits is seen
- change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information
- the combination of alleles that an individual has for a certain gene
- an organism has two different alleles for a certain gene (Aa)
- a cell that contains only half of the total chromosomes, haploid cells are gametes
- the study of inheritance
- one of the versions of a gene inherited from the father or mother
- a process in cell division during which the number of chromosomes decreases to half the original number, creates the gametes
23 Clues: the study of inheritance • a single molecule of DNA • X-shaped structures, made up of DNA • a characteristic or feature of an organism • a cell that contains a full set of chromosomes • the trait that is masked by the dominant allele • father of genetics, Austrian monk, studied pea plants • molecule that contains an organism's blueprint for life • ...
Pre-AP Biology Semester Review 2023-05-16
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- The "D" in DNA
- The kind of solution that has a higher solute concentration than the cell in it
- mRNA is made into proteins
- Asexual reproduction in stressful times
- The diffusion of water
- Where the proteins are made
- A solution with the same solute concentration as the cell floating in it
- Stage of cell division when chromosomes line up in the middle
- Weak bonds used often in nature
- Conversion of sugar to chemical energy
- An allele that can be masked
- Glues the Okazaki fragments
- His rules: A-T, C-G
- Site of photosynthesis
- Chromosome pairs 1-22 in humans
- The final step of cell division
- The study of biological inheritance
- The Father of Genetics
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- A phosphate group, a sugar, and a base
- Division of somatic cells
- Males, in chromosome form
- In addition to DNA, these too must be copied before mitosis
- Cell division resulting in gametes
- A phenotype that develops with incomplete dominance
- Copying of DNA
- Stage of cell division when chromosomes separate
- Inheritance pattern in which both alleles are expressed equally
- Organelle housing the DNA
- How water moves through a plant
- Describes the directions of the two strands of DNA in a double helix
- Replication of this strand is slower and more complex
- DNA written down as mRNA
- Building block of a membrane
- A cross that determines the likelihood of inheriting two unlinked traits
- Site of ATP production
- The stage during the cell cycle when DNA is copied
- Unzips the genes
- Base found only in RNA
- An allele that can mask another
39 Clues: The "D" in DNA • Copying of DNA • Unzips the genes • His rules: A-T, C-G • The diffusion of water • Site of ATP production • Base found only in RNA • Site of photosynthesis • The Father of Genetics • DNA written down as mRNA • Division of somatic cells • Males, in chromosome form • Organelle housing the DNA • mRNA is made into proteins • Where the proteins are made • ...
Darwin's Crossword Challenge 2023-10-09
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- A group of organisms with similar characteristics.
- The process of gradual change in species over time.
- A pioneering female fossil collector and paleontologist.
- The point at which something begins or comes into existence.
- The ship on which Darwin embarked on his voyage.
- A segment of DNA that carries genetic information.
- The act of carefully watching or noting something.
- Differences among individuals of the same species.
- The preserved remains of ancient organisms.
- The descendants or children of an organism.
- The surroundings and conditions in which an organism lives.
- The process by which organisms with advantageous traits survive.
- A person who conducts scientific research.
- A well-substantiated explanation of phenomena.
- An organism's family or genetic background.
- The father of modern genetics.
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- The internal framework of bones in an organism.
- A systematic examination or study.
- A controlled test or investigation to gather data.
- Darwin The scientist known for his theory of evolution.
- A distinctive feature of an organism.
- A type of bird studied by Darwin on the Galápagos Islands.
- The scientific study of prehistoric life.
- The location where Darwin observed unique species.
- All the individuals born and living at the same time.
- The study of genes and heredity.
- A sample or individual used for scientific study.
- Charles Darwin's family home and workplace.
- No longer in existence; died out.
- An extinct reptile that lived millions of years ago.
- A person who studies the natural world.
- A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- A long journey, often by sea or in space.
34 Clues: The father of modern genetics. • The study of genes and heredity. • No longer in existence; died out. • A systematic examination or study. • A distinctive feature of an organism. • A person who studies the natural world. • The scientific study of prehistoric life. • A long journey, often by sea or in space. • A person who conducts scientific research. • ...
Vocab. Quiz #'s 1-20 2025-08-19
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- Researcher expectations or beliefs unintentionally influencing study outcome or interpretation
- Frequency distribution with two distinct peaks or modes, indicating different groups in the data
- Ethical standards requiring humane treatment of animals and minimizing pain or distress
- Approach examining behavior and mental processes through genetics, brain, hormones, nervous system
- Psychological approach that emphasizes observable behavior and how it’s learned through conditioning
- Statistical relationship between two variables showing how one changes with the other, not causation
- Non-random sample chosen for ease, often leading to bias and limiting generalizability
- Measure of the magnitude of a relationship or treatment effect, independent of sample size
- Uncontrolled factors that might influence experiment results, making causation unclear
- Approach explaining behavior and mental processes in terms of adaptation and survival advantages
- Research comparing adopted children to their biological and adoptive parents to separate influences of genetics and environment
- Difficulty in determining which variable influences the other in correlational studies
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- Approach focusing on mental processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Controlled method where an independent variable is manipulated to measure its effect on a dependent variable
- Experimental design where neither participants nor researchers know group assignments, reducing bias
- Ethical rules including informed consent, right to withdraw, confidentiality, and debriefing
- Method comparing different age groups or categories at one time to study trends
- Statistical estimate of how much trait variation within a population is due to genetic differences
- In-depth, detailed examination of an individual, group, or situation, often used for rare phenomena
- Numerical measures (mean, median, mode, standard deviation) that summarize a data set
20 Clues: Method comparing different age groups or categories at one time to study trends • Numerical measures (mean, median, mode, standard deviation) that summarize a data set • Non-random sample chosen for ease, often leading to bias and limiting generalizability • Uncontrolled factors that might influence experiment results, making causation unclear • ...
Branches of science 2021-09-07
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- A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
- The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms Genetics The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
- The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
- The study of animals Paleontology The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
- The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history Myology Study of muscles.
- Microbiology The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes Mineralogy The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals Mycology Study of fungi.
- The study of human cultures both past and present.
- The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
- The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
- The study of the behavior and properties of matter
- The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
- The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history
- Study of kidneys.
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- Study of disease causing organisms. Psychology Study of the mind and behaviour
- Study of virus.
- The study of the structure and organization of living things
- Natural phenomenon.
- The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
- Deals with the study of blood vascular system.
- The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes Toxicology The study of poisons and the effects of posisoning
- Study of flower.
- Study of languages.
- Concerning the sounds of a language.
- The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly bodies. Biology The science that studies living organisms
- Study of disease causing organisms. Genetics The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
- Study of algae.
- The scientific study of plant life
- Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting
28 Clues: Study of virus. • Study of algae. • Study of flower. • Study of kidneys. • Natural phenomenon. • Study of languages. • The scientific study of plant life • Concerning the sounds of a language. • Deals with the study of blood vascular system. • The study of human cultures both past and present. • The study of the behavior and properties of matter • ...
AP Psych 2021-11-09
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- subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes
- condition resulting from surgery that isolates the brain's two hemispheres
- large band of natural fibers connecting the two brain hemisphere and carrying messages between them
- condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without conciously experiencing it
- processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously
- the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection
- threadlike structures made of dna molecules that contain genes
- the study of how the structure and function of genes interact with our environment to influence behavior
- processing one aspect of a problem at a time
- the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor depends on another factor
- random error in gene mutation that leads to a change
- the biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes
- the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism's chromosomes
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- the proportion of the variation among individuals in a group that we can attribute to genes
- the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition
- the principle that inherited traits that better enable an organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment will most likely be passed on to the succeeding generations
- the principle that information is often simultanuesly processed on seperate concious and unconcious tracks
- study of environmental influences on gene expression that occurs without a dna change
- developed from separate fertilized eggs
- a complex molecule containing the genetic info that makes up the chromosomes
20 Clues: developed from separate fertilized eggs • processing one aspect of a problem at a time • processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously • random error in gene mutation that leads to a change • threadlike structures made of dna molecules that contain genes • the biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes • ...
Mod B: Unit 3 Vocabulary Part 1 2024-04-12
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- a characteristic, such as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- a group of organisms that are born around the same time and are the next line of descent.
- a genetically determined characteristic (blue eye color, red hair color)
- the process of passing genes from parent to offspring
- traits that organisms gain through experiences
- a quantitative amount that predicts how likely something is to happen. (A 1 in 4 chance of stubbing your toe)
- the study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring
- a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait of health condition through generations of a family. Can be used to trace traits and diseases.
- Mendell known as the “Father of Genetics” for his discovery of inheritance in pea plants.
- abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
- a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of the next generation in a particular cross
- sequence the order of nucleotide bases in DNA that give the instructions for cells to develop and operate.
- specific patterns of how traits are passed from parent to offspring, established by Gregor Mendel
- characteristics that are passed down through generations through either the X or Y chromosomes
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- having two of the same alleles of a particular gene or genes
- the passing on of traits from one generation to the next
- a form of gene interaction where both alleles are partially expressed, resulting in a new
- the gene that will only be expressed if it is inherited from both parents
- the set of genes that are carried by an organism and determine its phenotype
- the gene that will always be expressed in a trait, even if it is inherited from only one parent
- a change in the gene sequence of an organism that occurs during cell division.
- one of a pair of genes that determine a specific trait and is inherited by the parent generation
- the type of inheritance where both alleles are dominant and are expressed equally in an organism.
- the set of observable characteristics of an individual
- a quantitative amount that shows how many times one number contains another. (There are 8 oranges in a bowl of 15 fruit. The ratio is 8/15)
- segment of DNA, found on a chromosome that determines the inheritance of a particular trait
- a quality belonging to a person, place, or thing (eye color, hair color)
- any pattern of inheritance that does not adhere to Mendel’s Laws of genetics.
- the product of the reproductive processes of an organism.
30 Clues: traits that organisms gain through experiences • the process of passing genes from parent to offspring • the set of observable characteristics of an individual • the passing on of traits from one generation to the next • the product of the reproductive processes of an organism. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes • ...
100 Greatest Discoveries Genetics with Bill Nye 2025-12-05
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- section of DNA made of a short sequence that is repeated many times, right next to each other, like a broken record. Used in DNA fingerprinting and helped the boy from Ghana
- best known for coining the term gene
- scientific name for fruit fly
- Austrian monk and scientist recognized as the father of modern genetics for his foundational work on the inheritance of traits in pea plants
- threadlike structure found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
- inherited characteristic that appears and can mask a hidden characteristic
- characteristic that is only visible when there is no dominant gene present, can be hidden in the 1st generation
- model organism widely used for research due to its short life cycle, large number of offspring and genetic similarities to humans
- like a "cut and paste" of a gene's RNA instructions where a single gene can make several different proteins by leaving different parts in or leaving other parts out
- discovery by Mendel that states genes do not blend but are inherited separately from parent to offspring
- specific characteristic of an organism, such as eye color or height, that can be determined by genes, environmental factors, or a combination of both
- virus that infects bacteria and has been used to unlock many secrets of genetics
- uses a sequence of triplets or codons, which are the instructions for building proteins
- the passing on of characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- "jumping genes" that can move to different locations within a genome, causing mutations that can be harmful, beneficial, or neutral
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- like a "molecular scissors" for DNA that cuts the DNA strand at a very specific location
- shape of the DNA molecule
- won the 1962 Nobel Prize for their model of DNA as a double helix
- international effort to sequence our DNA and to identify about 25,000 human genes
- molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms
- her x-ray image was fundamental to discovering the structure of DNA
- studied maize (corn) and discovered that genes can jump to different locations
- organism used by Gregor Mendel for his experiments
- like a "stop button" for specific genes
- unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring on chromosomes and determines traits of the offspring
- molecule made of amino acids determined by a gene and performs functions in organisms
- carries genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm to be read and create proteins
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
28 Clues: shape of the DNA molecule • scientific name for fruit fly • best known for coining the term gene • like a "stop button" for specific genes • organism used by Gregor Mendel for his experiments • won the 1962 Nobel Prize for their model of DNA as a double helix • her x-ray image was fundamental to discovering the structure of DNA • ...
GENETICS 2023-04-26
Unit 1 & Unit 2 Criminology Recap 2021-07-04
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- Normal ways of behaving
- Relating to genes or heredity
- How accurate is the finding?
- Rejects society's goal and approved means
- Cesare Lombroso believed criminals are ___
- Improving the population by controlled breeding
- The criminal body type according to Sheldon.
- Informal and Formal ___
- Tolerance Right Realism policy for proactive policing
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- Key Theorist behind Social Learning Theory
- Capitalism generates crime
- The opposite dimension to Neuroticism
- Going against society's norms and values
- Challenges society's goal and replaces the goal and approved means
- When people break the law, they have committed a..
- Is the finding consistent?
16 Clues: Normal ways of behaving • Informal and Formal ___ • Capitalism generates crime • Is the finding consistent? • How accurate is the finding? • Relating to genes or heredity • The opposite dimension to Neuroticism • Going against society's norms and values • Rejects society's goal and approved means • Key Theorist behind Social Learning Theory • ...
Circulatory System 2023-10-12
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- Takes blood away from the heart.
- Help blood clot.
- Cells in the blood that transport oxygen.
- treatment for cardiac arrest
- Where the blood enters the heart.
- Botton chambers are called __________.
- Liquid of the blood .
- Genetics, smoking, and age are all _______ _______.
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- hardening of the arteries
- Cells in the blood that help fight infection.
- Blockage in the coronary artery.
- Takes blood to the heart.
- High pressure of blood in the arteries.
- Top chambers are called _________.
- Disease that causes there to be less red blood cells in the blood.
- When the heart stops completely
16 Clues: Help blood clot. • Liquid of the blood . • hardening of the arteries • Takes blood to the heart. • treatment for cardiac arrest • When the heart stops completely • Takes blood away from the heart. • Blockage in the coronary artery. • Where the blood enters the heart. • Top chambers are called _________. • Botton chambers are called __________. • ...
Heredity Vocabulary 2023-05-16
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- hides are hidden by dominant traits
- hides other traits-the traits that show
- a specific sequence of a gene
- used to determine the probability of inheriting a certain trait
- characteristics or features that are inherited from the parents
- physical traits you can see
- 2 of the same gene
- humans have 23 pairs of these
- determine traits
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- genetic makeup of a living thing
- the brain of the cell
- contains genetic instructions for all living things
- transfer of traits from one generation to the next
- father of genetics
- 2 different genes
- are learned
16 Clues: are learned • determine traits • 2 different genes • father of genetics • 2 of the same gene • the brain of the cell • physical traits you can see • a specific sequence of a gene • humans have 23 pairs of these • genetic makeup of a living thing • hides are hidden by dominant traits • hides other traits-the traits that show • transfer of traits from one generation to the next • ...
Alex and Trieu’s Genetics Crossword 2026-04-17
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- a feature of note about something
- the children of an organism
- an organism that gives its exact traits to its offspring
- offspring from two breeds
- genes masked by others
- a genetic factor that blocks others
- when a plant pollinates itself
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- a characteristic that is very notable
- structures that carry genetic information
- when plants pollinate each other
- group of genes
- to receive something from someone before
- inherited information made from DNA
- passing of traits from parent to offspring
- a branch of biology that deals with inherited characteristics
- the molecule that carries genetic information
16 Clues: group of genes • genes masked by others • offspring from two breeds • the children of an organism • when a plant pollinates itself • when plants pollinate each other • a feature of note about something • inherited information made from DNA • a genetic factor that blocks others • a characteristic that is very notable • to receive something from someone before • ...
Alzheimer 2013-11-27
7 Clues: Removing toxins • Relating to diet • Concerning the mind • To breathe in/inspire • To improve/make better • Progressive loss of Neurons • Of or relating to genetics or genes
Ch. 1 Terms 2022-08-30
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- interactions between organisms & environment
- community plus its physical environment
- all members of one species in one area
- study of structure and function of cells
- thin layer of life that encircles the earth
- any living thing
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- populations in an area at the same time
- study of heredity
- passing of genetic information to offspring
- Study of living organisms
- basic unit of all living things
11 Clues: any living thing • study of heredity • Study of living organisms • basic unit of all living things • all members of one species in one area • populations in an area at the same time • community plus its physical environment • study of structure and function of cells • passing of genetic information to offspring • thin layer of life that encircles the earth • ...
Unit 1: vocabulary 2023-10-04
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- Being healthy and happy.
- A quality of a person.
- Passing traits form one generation to another.
- Something that causes an emotion.
- The blueprint of who you are.
- Very pale skin.
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- Extremely curly hair.
- The unique mark left by your finger.
- To receive something for a family member.
- All the thing that make you you.
- Scientific study of genes and heredity
11 Clues: Very pale skin. • Extremely curly hair. • A quality of a person. • Being healthy and happy. • The blueprint of who you are. • All the thing that make you you. • Something that causes an emotion. • The unique mark left by your finger. • Scientific study of genes and heredity • To receive something for a family member. • Passing traits form one generation to another.
RH2 Fun Crossword 2024-12-18
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- Pokemon on William's desk was inspired by this
- Musical that Lourdes loves
- Johnny's cat's name
- What does Sandra's daughter want for Christmas
- Gotta "___" 'em all
- where did JC and Cindy work together at
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- Where did Nate go when they stole his laptop
- where does Martha go on her PTO
- Why is JC bald
- Helen's favorite holiday
- Who does JC share a BDAY with
11 Clues: Why is JC bald • Johnny's cat's name • Gotta "___" 'em all • Helen's favorite holiday • Musical that Lourdes loves • Who does JC share a BDAY with • where does Martha go on her PTO • where did JC and Cindy work together at • Where did Nate go when they stole his laptop • Pokemon on William's desk was inspired by this • What does Sandra's daughter want for Christmas
Science Review 2022-05-23
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- When a liquid changes to a gas.
- Distance divided by time.
- The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring.
- Body cells go through this process.
- Push or pull.
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- Mass divided by volume.
- Reproductive cells go through this process.
- Physical look.
- The paramecium uses this to move.
- The change of position over time.
10 Clues: Push or pull. • Physical look. • Mass divided by volume. • Distance divided by time. • When a liquid changes to a gas. • The paramecium uses this to move. • The change of position over time. • Body cells go through this process. • Reproductive cells go through this process. • The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring.
biology crossword puzzle 2023-12-06
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- center part of an atom
- it is building blocks for every living structure
- an idea based on fact not yet proved
- a cell that does not have a nucleus
- information or facts used to analyse something
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- scientific theory
- cell containing membrane-bound organelles
- a wall for the cell
- study of life
- molecule that carries genetics
10 Clues: study of life • scientific theory • a wall for the cell • center part of an atom • molecule that carries genetics • a cell that does not have a nucleus • an idea based on fact not yet proved • cell containing membrane-bound organelles • information or facts used to analyse something • it is building blocks for every living structure
Central Dogma 2020-07-03
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- sequence of three DNA or RNA nucleotides
- key to unlocking the mRNA code words
- carries the genetic information from DNA
- base composed of adenine, guanine, thymine,
- copied to produce two identical DNA molecules
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- study of heredity
- DNA makes an exact copy during cell division
- RNA produce proteins
- DNA is copied to RNA
- make up the DNA sequence
10 Clues: study of heredity • RNA produce proteins • DNA is copied to RNA • make up the DNA sequence • key to unlocking the mRNA code words • sequence of three DNA or RNA nucleotides • carries the genetic information from DNA • base composed of adenine, guanine, thymine, • DNA makes an exact copy during cell division • copied to produce two identical DNA molecules
Trent chapter 11 2019-03-07
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- Passing on of traits
- Physical appearance
- Cross between two things
- More then one allele is dominated in blood type
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- An organisms gene type, or allel combination
- The area of science that studies heredity
- TWo things are different Ff
- Two of the same things FF
- Different forms of characteristics
- Allele that seems to disappear
10 Clues: Physical appearance • Passing on of traits • Cross between two things • Two of the same things FF • TWo things are different Ff • Allele that seems to disappear • Different forms of characteristics • The area of science that studies heredity • An organisms gene type, or allel combination • More then one allele is dominated in blood type
The Mercedes Killer 2019-02-22
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- a state of confusion.
- having to leave a job and no longer work
- investigating something or someone
- When a criminal repeats or continues the same crime
- Qualities and Genetics withing a person
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- someone suffering from a psychosis
- A type of expansive vehicle
- legislative body of people
- Slaughter of multiple people
- The crime of betraying one's country
10 Clues: a state of confusion. • legislative body of people • A type of expansive vehicle • Slaughter of multiple people • someone suffering from a psychosis • investigating something or someone • The crime of betraying one's country • Qualities and Genetics withing a person • having to leave a job and no longer work • When a criminal repeats or continues the same crime
The Fourteenth Goldfish 2024-08-14
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- MELVINS: The scientific name for "Fountain of Youth" elixir
- CURIE: Famous scientist that Ellie admires
- Animal that inspired Melvin's experiment
- Main character who loves science
- Science
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- Passed from parents to children in genetics
- Term used to describe the main character's interest
- PRIZE: Award Melvin hopes to win
- Ellie's best friend
- Ellie's grandfather who turns young again
10 Clues: Science • Ellie's best friend • PRIZE: Award Melvin hopes to win • Main character who loves science • Animal that inspired Melvin's experiment • Ellie's grandfather who turns young again • CURIE: Famous scientist that Ellie admires • Passed from parents to children in genetics • Term used to describe the main character's interest • ...
Non-Mendelian Inheritance 2023-02-12
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- recessive alleles is known as ____.
- physical feature of an organism
- the individual has only 1 copy of allele
- difference between cells or organisms
- Study of genes
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- both alleles are dominat
- dominant allele is known as ___
- a process by which information is passed from parents to offspring
- specific characteristic of an individual
- Unit of heredity
10 Clues: Study of genes • Unit of heredity • both alleles are dominat • dominant allele is known as ___ • physical feature of an organism • recessive alleles is known as ____. • difference between cells or organisms • the individual has only 1 copy of allele • specific characteristic of an individual • a process by which information is passed from parents to offspring
science Terminology 2025-05-17
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- The study of life and living organisms.
- study of chemicals and reactions.
- study of the stars and space
- study of the mind and behavior
- The study of insects.
- study of the structure and function of the human body.
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- The study of plants.
- The study of earth and rocks
- The study of microorganisms.
- study of heredity and genes.
10 Clues: The study of plants. • The study of insects. • The study of earth and rocks • The study of microorganisms. • study of the stars and space • study of heredity and genes. • study of the mind and behavior • study of chemicals and reactions. • The study of life and living organisms. • study of the structure and function of the human body.
Science crossword made by and 8th grader 2023-05-16
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- the oceans are filled with
- A prolonged period of abnormally long weather
- one word for fancy rocks
- You see them at night
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- You inhale it every day
- Every living thing is a
- The inherited traits you gain from your parents are called?
- you gain it when you sleep
- container for liquids
- everybody has trillions of them
10 Clues: container for liquids • You see them at night • You inhale it every day • Every living thing is a • one word for fancy rocks • the oceans are filled with • you gain it when you sleep • everybody has trillions of them • A prolonged period of abnormally long weather • The inherited traits you gain from your parents are called?
biology 2025-09-04
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- the study of genes and heredity
- the study of organisms inner structures
- the basic unit of heredity
- the basic unit of life
- the study of animals
- the study of animal behavior
- the study of plants
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- the study of microorganisms
- the study of human beings
- the engine that propels the creation and extinction of species
10 Clues: the study of plants • the study of animals • the basic unit of life • the study of human beings • the basic unit of heredity • the study of microorganisms • the study of animal behavior • the study of genes and heredity • the study of organisms inner structures • the engine that propels the creation and extinction of species
Biodiversity 2023-03-21
7 Clues: Diversity of life • Diversity of genetics • Similar to an ecosystem • Diversity of ecosystems • Contains our genetic makeup • organisms that can be interbreed • Where biotic and abiotic factors live
Lucy + Neil 2024-11-09
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- Our dog's name
- Neil's middle name
- Who said "I love you" first
- Favorite restaurant of the groom
- City in NC where we moved after graduating
- Full name of the Best Man/Officiant
- Lucy's favorite NFL team
- Number of siblings Neil has
Down
- "The _____," our favorite band
- Lucy's major at NC State
- What we have for dinner every Sunday night
- Who asked who out
- How many years were we together before getting engaged?
- We lived on the same floor of this NC State residence hall
- Full name of the Maid of Honor
- Where we got engaged
16 Clues: Our dog's name • Who asked who out • Neil's middle name • Where we got engaged • Lucy's major at NC State • Lucy's favorite NFL team • Who said "I love you" first • Number of siblings Neil has • "The _____," our favorite band • Full name of the Maid of Honor • Favorite restaurant of the groom • Full name of the Best Man/Officiant • What we have for dinner every Sunday night • ...
Super Science Crossword 2012-12-17
Across
- different forms of gene
- having two identical alleles for a trait
- joining of sperm and egg
- an organism physical appearance
- an organisms genetic makeup
- the scientific study of heredity
- an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
Down
- a chart that shows possible alleles
- the information that controls a trait
- passing traits from parents offspring
10 Clues: different forms of gene • joining of sperm and egg • an organisms genetic makeup • an organism physical appearance • the scientific study of heredity • a chart that shows possible alleles • the information that controls a trait • passing traits from parents offspring • having two identical alleles for a trait • an organism that has two different alleles for a trait
Bio Genetics; Unit One HANSEN B3 2015-09-03
10 Clues: Study of Life • Creates offspring • Latin end of a word • Latin root of a word • Study of DNA and Genes • Makes up all things living • Latin suffix for 'Study of' • Opposite of inanimate, or undead • A prediction, or an educated guess • Found in the nucleus of a cell, ___ helps distinguish one being from another
q 3 2023-03-22
Across
- describe a factor that controls a trait
- when egg and sperm cells join in the process
- one that doesn't show up
- passing of physical characteristics
Down
- offspring of many generations that have the same trait
- one who's trait always shows up
- organism that has two different alleles
- specific characteristics
- study of heredity
- different from of gene
10 Clues: study of heredity • different from of gene • specific characteristics • one that doesn't show up • one who's trait always shows up • passing of physical characteristics • organism that has two different alleles • describe a factor that controls a trait • when egg and sperm cells join in the process • offspring of many generations that have the same trait
Molecular Genetics Choice Board Project #12 2022-02-17
Across
- Makes up proteins
- Product of reproduction
- The scientific study of heredity
- Where transcription begins
- Transfers the genetic information from RNA to a protein
Down
- Nonliving particle that invades and reproduces in a living cell
- An organisms physical characteristic organism
- Monomers of nucleic acids
- Transfers the genetic information from DNA to RNA
- Ultimate source of diversity
10 Clues: Makes up proteins • Product of reproduction • Monomers of nucleic acids • Where transcription begins • Ultimate source of diversity • The scientific study of heredity • An organisms physical characteristic organism • Transfers the genetic information from DNA to RNA • Transfers the genetic information from RNA to a protein • ...
Science 2024-11-11
Across
- different alleles such as Dd
- the scientific study of this biological
- Male and female reproductive cells come
- different forms of the same genes are alleles
Down
- same alleles such as DD
- priority over the recessive
- of dominance, it states the dominant allele
- a specific characteristic
- Two different traits that could be either one
- as tall and short
10 Clues: as tall and short • same alleles such as DD • a specific characteristic • priority over the recessive • different alleles such as Dd • the scientific study of this biological • Male and female reproductive cells come • of dominance, it states the dominant allele • Two different traits that could be either one • different forms of the same genes are alleles
Genetics and ADHD 2025-11-30
Across
- ADHD makes it harder to __
- cause of ADHD
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Kids with ADHD can experience __
- Scientists looked at __ genes associated with ADHD
Down
- helps with learning, memory, and planning.
- helps with paying attention and staying calm
- A gene called DRD2 affects ADHD in __
- ADHD is generally __
- A gene called SLC6A3 affects ADHD in __
10 Clues: cause of ADHD • ADHD is generally __ • ADHD makes it harder to __ • Kids with ADHD can experience __ • A gene called DRD2 affects ADHD in __ • A gene called SLC6A3 affects ADHD in __ • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • helps with learning, memory, and planning. • helps with paying attention and staying calm • Scientists looked at __ genes associated with ADHD
Biology 2024-02-05
Across
- Thread-like structures in the nucleus carrying genetic information, passed from one generation to the next during reproduction.
- Genetic makeup of an organism, including the combination of alleles for a particular gene.
- Breeding two individuals to study or manipulate the inheritance of specific traits in their offspring.
- A diagram predicting possible genotypes and phenotypes in a genetic cross.
- Involving a single trait controlled by a single gene.
- An allele that expresses its trait in the phenotype only when two copies are present, being masked by a dominant allele.
- Gregor Mendel, an Austrian scientist and pioneer of modern genetics, known for his pea plant experiments.
Down
- Having two identical alleles for a specific gene, either both dominant or both recessive.
- Alternative form of a gene located at a specific position on a chromosome.
- An allele that expresses its trait in the phenotype with just one copy in the genotype, masking the recessive allele.
- Having two different alleles for a specific gene, with one dominant and one recessive.
- Involving two different traits controlled by different genes.
- Observable physical or biochemical traits of an organism, influenced by genetics and the environment.
- Segment of DNA providing instructions for a specific protein or functional RNA, influencing a trait.
- An individual with a recessive allele for a trait but does not show the associated phenotype, capable of passing it on.
15 Clues: Involving a single trait controlled by a single gene. • Involving two different traits controlled by different genes. • Alternative form of a gene located at a specific position on a chromosome. • A diagram predicting possible genotypes and phenotypes in a genetic cross. • Having two different alleles for a specific gene, with one dominant and one recessive. • ...
Genetics 2022-10-27
Across
- a genetically determined characteristic.
- a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Down
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- a person's child or children.
- derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
6 Clues: a person's child or children. • a genetically determined characteristic. • derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors. • the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. • a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it. • ...
genetics 2022-05-20
Across
- This type affects the structures that hold your genes
- can show freakels dimples/body taters
- gene mutation.
Down
- share about 90% of genetic material with mice and 98% with chimpanzees
- These disorders stem from a combination of gene mutations and other factors
- gene This group of conditions occurs from a
6 Clues: gene mutation. • can show freakels dimples/body taters • gene This group of conditions occurs from a • This type affects the structures that hold your genes • share about 90% of genetic material with mice and 98% with chimpanzees • These disorders stem from a combination of gene mutations and other factors
genetics 2022-05-20
6 Clues: thynine goes with • cytosine goes with • the study of heredity • deoxyribonucleic acid • traits that you get from your parents • traits that you get through out your lifetime
Genetics 2022-11-23
Across
- An individual with different alleles for a characteristic
- An allele that will always be expressed even when there is only one of these alleles present, represented by a capital letter
- This describes the genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic.
Down
- An allele that will only be expressed when both alleles are of this type e.g. hh
- An individual with two identical alleles for a chromosome
- This describes the physical appearance of an individual regarding a particular characteristic
6 Clues: An individual with different alleles for a characteristic • An individual with two identical alleles for a chromosome • An allele that will only be expressed when both alleles are of this type e.g. hh • This describes the genetic makeup of an individual regarding a particular characteristic. • ...
