genetics Crossword Puzzles
GENETICS CROSSWORD 2021-11-30
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- A factor that controls traits.
- An allele whose trait is hidden in the presence of a dominant allele.
- An organism with two different alleles for a trait.
- Physical characteristics of organisms.
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- An organism which is the offspring of many generations of the same trait.
- Each different form of a gene.
- The scientific study of heredity.
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism.
9 Clues: Each different form of a gene. • A factor that controls traits. • The scientific study of heredity. • Physical characteristics of organisms. • The passing of traits from parents to offspring. • An organism with two different alleles for a trait. • An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism. • ...
Pathophysiology-Genetics 2025-01-12
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- Difficulty distinguishing red from green is color _______
- Condition with too much absorbed iron
- Most individuals with Tay-Saks Disease die before age _______
- Webbed neck
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- Decreased melanin
- Condition with abnormally shaped red blood cells
- Medical name for club foot
- Congenital defect in X Chromosome
- Trisomy 21 is commonly referred to as ______ Syndrome
9 Clues: Webbed neck • Decreased melanin • Medical name for club foot • Congenital defect in X Chromosome • Condition with too much absorbed iron • Condition with abnormally shaped red blood cells • Trisomy 21 is commonly referred to as ______ Syndrome • Difficulty distinguishing red from green is color _______ • Most individuals with Tay-Saks Disease die before age _______
Genetics Crossword 2025-03-06
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- the plant that Mendel used for his experiment
- YY or XX
- different alleles
- the same allele
- the genetically determined characteristic
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- the trait you can see
- the shape that you can use to see the possible offspring traits based off the parent's alleles
- has something to do with your genes
- yy or xx
- the father of genetics
10 Clues: yy or xx • YY or XX • the same allele • different alleles • the trait you can see • the father of genetics • has something to do with your genes • the genetically determined characteristic • the plant that Mendel used for his experiment • the shape that you can use to see the possible offspring traits based off the parent's alleles
Genetics Crossword 2024-01-24
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- RR demonstrates a homozygous ____ gene
- word for hybrid
- Name for the letter that represents genes
- another word for purebred
- another word for heterozygous
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- Rr demonstrates a ____ gene
- # of alleles an offspring gets from each parent
- The trait that shows up (i.e. red vs. brown hair)
- rr demonstrates a homozygous ____ gene
- Another word for homozygous
- RR,Rr, rr are all parent ______
11 Clues: word for hybrid • another word for purebred • Rr demonstrates a ____ gene • Another word for homozygous • another word for heterozygous • RR,Rr, rr are all parent ______ • RR demonstrates a homozygous ____ gene • rr demonstrates a homozygous ____ gene • Name for the letter that represents genes • # of alleles an offspring gets from each parent • ...
heredity & genetics 2026-01-20
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- differences in an inherited trait
- specific sections of DNA that code traits
- trait that's shown when no dominant is shown
- trait that's always stronger
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
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- characteristics in plants and animals passed down from parents
- Awsesome sauce male that is a student(LoganSykes)
- people born and living at around the same time
- the branch of biology studying genes, heredity, and variation
9 Clues: trait that's always stronger • differences in an inherited trait • specific sections of DNA that code traits • trait that's shown when no dominant is shown • people born and living at around the same time • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • Awsesome sauce male that is a student(LoganSykes) • the branch of biology studying genes, heredity, and variation • ...
the organelles of the cell 2020-11-27
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- Contains the green pigment
- site of protein synthesis
- it contains the genetics it controls all the activity
- Powerhouse of the cell
- Contains hydrolytic enzymes nucleus
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- Carry materials in and out of the cell
- Packaging center of the cell
- Found in plants and protozoans
- wall, Supports the cell and protects from injury
9 Clues: Powerhouse of the cell • site of protein synthesis • Contains the green pigment • Packaging center of the cell • Found in plants and protozoans • Contains hydrolytic enzymes nucleus • Carry materials in and out of the cell • wall, Supports the cell and protects from injury • it contains the genetics it controls all the activity
Wonder 2022-05-09
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- The official ruling
- Author of Wonder
- What a piece of work is a man!
- Exotic mix of a family line
- Facts or information
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- Mr.Brown had written on the chalkboard in big block letters
- Gave Olivia a heart necklace
- Savanna's part
- Written on the tombstone of some Egyptian guy that died thousands of years ago
9 Clues: Savanna's part • Author of Wonder • The official ruling • Facts or information • Exotic mix of a family line • Gave Olivia a heart necklace • What a piece of work is a man! • Mr.Brown had written on the chalkboard in big block letters • Written on the tombstone of some Egyptian guy that died thousands of years ago
Wonder Vocabulary Practice 2022-12-16
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- A great applause of something entertaining.
- To leave something permanently.
- Someone who studies genetics.
- Someone who is very quiet.
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- Something that changes course from normal.
- A reaction to past or previous events.
- To make something go in the opposite direction.
- Retracing your previous steps.
- A device to help warm eggs to correct temperature.
9 Clues: Someone who is very quiet. • Someone who studies genetics. • Retracing your previous steps. • To leave something permanently. • A reaction to past or previous events. • Something that changes course from normal. • A great applause of something entertaining. • To make something go in the opposite direction. • A device to help warm eggs to correct temperature.
Wonder Vocabulary Practice 2022-12-16
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- A great applause of something entertaining.
- To leave something permanently.
- Someone who studies genetics.
- Someone who is very quiet.
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- Something that changes course from normal.
- A reaction to past or previous events.
- To make something go in the opposite direction.
- Retracing your previous steps.
- A device to help warm eggs to correct temperature.
9 Clues: Someone who is very quiet. • Someone who studies genetics. • Retracing your previous steps. • To leave something permanently. • A reaction to past or previous events. • Something that changes course from normal. • A great applause of something entertaining. • To make something go in the opposite direction. • A device to help warm eggs to correct temperature.
heredity 2026-01-21
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- name
- Expressed even if one gene is present.
- Expressed only if both genes are recessive.
- the branch of biology that studies heredity.
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- characteristics developed during a person’s lifetime.
- they are found in the nucleus of a cell
- They carry genetic information
- they are present on chromosomes
- Transmission of traits from parents to offspring
9 Clues: name • They carry genetic information • they are present on chromosomes • Expressed even if one gene is present. • they are found in the nucleus of a cell • Expressed only if both genes are recessive. • the branch of biology that studies heredity. • Transmission of traits from parents to offspring • characteristics developed during a person’s lifetime.
CROSSWORD 2025-10-04
Across
- AC to DC converter
- The study of heredity and variation in organism
- It's the principle behind batteries and rusting
- Most abundant gas in the air
- Medical radiation used to treat tumors
- Internal friction within a fluid
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- Source of nuclear fuel
- Deformation of a material under stress
- A solution with a low pH
- A C1 alkane
- Largest planet in the solar system
- The scientific study of the origin,evolution and ultimate fate of the universe
- Scientist who discovered the dispersion of light
- Subatomic particle with a neutral charge
- Found in iodized salt
15 Clues: A C1 alkane • AC to DC converter • Found in iodized salt • Source of nuclear fuel • A solution with a low pH • Most abundant gas in the air • Internal friction within a fluid • Largest planet in the solar system • Deformation of a material under stress • Medical radiation used to treat tumors • Subatomic particle with a neutral charge • ...
Science Vocab 2025-10-02
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- to become larger
- made of only one cell
- any change in the environment that can make an organism react in some way
- break down nutrients in dead organisms and animal waste
- creates identical offspring from only one parent
- an action or change in behavior
- gives animals the energy they need
- total of all chemical activities that the organism performs
- made of many cells
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- eat other organisms
- balance inside the organism
- creates offspring with a mix of both parents’ genetics
- a change that leads to maturity
- make their own food
- smallest unit of all living things
15 Clues: to become larger • made of many cells • eat other organisms • make their own food • made of only one cell • balance inside the organism • a change that leads to maturity • an action or change in behavior • gives animals the energy they need • smallest unit of all living things • creates identical offspring from only one parent • ...
the organelles of the cell 2020-11-27
Across
- Contains the green pigment
- site of protein synthesis
- it contains the genetics it controls all the activity
- Powerhouse of the cell
- Contains hydrolytic enzymes nucleus
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- Carry materials in and out of the cell
- Packaging center of the cell
- Found in plants and protozoans
- wall, Supports the cell and protects from injury
9 Clues: Powerhouse of the cell • site of protein synthesis • Contains the green pigment • Packaging center of the cell • Found in plants and protozoans • Contains hydrolytic enzymes nucleus • Carry materials in and out of the cell • wall, Supports the cell and protects from injury • it contains the genetics it controls all the activity
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
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- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
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- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
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- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Word puzzle 2022-02-18
8 Clues: study of weather • The study of moon. • The study of genetics. • The study of mountain,hills • the study of human body parts • the study of origin of univers • the study of human behaviour nature • biology study of life in other planets too.
Biology 2025-09-04
8 Clues: the study of plants • the study of animals • the study of human beings • the study of animal behaviour • the study of the immune system • the study of genes and heredity • the study of organisms structures • the study of the functions and mechanisms
Personal Hygiene Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-20
Across
- wipe the frames often; helps people to see
- the stuff on our head
- protects someone from the Sun
- use this to clean
- a smell that is from the body
- used to cover up body odor
- period in which adolescents reach sexual maturity and are capable of reproduction
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- the things humans wear
- someone gets it from family
- full of anxiety
- conditions or practices conductive to maintaining health and/or preventing diseases
- where the eyes, nose and mouth are
- a sudden growth
- someone who cleans themselves in sprayed water
- also known as pimples or zits
15 Clues: full of anxiety • a sudden growth • use this to clean • the stuff on our head • the things humans wear • used to cover up body odor • someone gets it from family • protects someone from the Sun • a smell that is from the body • also known as pimples or zits • where the eyes, nose and mouth are • wipe the frames often; helps people to see • ...
science 2023-11-16
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- sperm cells
- reproductive process of a plant or animal
- Allele shows up over all the other genes
- squares predict the genotypes of a particular cross
- Allele hidden when the other genes are present
- a person's origins
- quality or characteristic
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- particular gene,identical to alleles
- two different allele
- mixed Alleles, the offspring of two plants or animals of different species
- same alleles or same breed
- likelihood that events will occur
- represented by a letter,capital or lowercase
- passing on of the physical or mental characteristic
- Nucleic acid molecule which a cell may synthesis
15 Clues: sperm cells • a person's origins • two different allele • quality or characteristic • same alleles or same breed • likelihood that events will occur • particular gene,identical to alleles • Allele shows up over all the other genes • reproductive process of a plant or animal • represented by a letter,capital or lowercase • Allele hidden when the other genes are present • ...
science 2023-11-16
Across
- sperm cells
- reproductive process of a plant or animal
- Allele shows up over all the other genes
- squares predict the genotypes of a particular cross
- Allele hidden when the other genes are present
- a person's origins
- quality or characteristic
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- particular gene,identical to alleles
- two different allele
- mixed Alleles, the offspring of two plants or animals of different species
- same alleles or same breed
- likelihood that events will occur
- represented by a letter,capital or lowercase
- passing on of the physical or mental characteristic
- Nucleic acid molecule which a cell may synthesis
15 Clues: sperm cells • a person's origins • two different allele • quality or characteristic • same alleles or same breed • likelihood that events will occur • particular gene,identical to alleles • Allele shows up over all the other genes • reproductive process of a plant or animal • represented by a letter,capital or lowercase • Allele hidden when the other genes are present • ...
Braedan Sipsky 2025-02-03
Across
- Blood supply blocked by a clot or debris
- T, you have to be quick
- Medicine for Transient Ischemic Attacks
- Damage to the brain from lack of blood supply
- Type of stroke that occurs from a blood clot in the arteries
- Breaks up blood clot (medication)
- Ruptured blood vessel in the brain
- S, look for unclear sentences
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- F,look for droopiness
- Risk factor you can control
- A risk factor you can't control
- Type of Hemorrhagic stroke
- Another name for Transient ischemic attack
- Bleeding between brain and its membranes
- A risk factor you can't control
- Look for a sudden loss of _
16 Clues: F,look for droopiness • T, you have to be quick • Type of Hemorrhagic stroke • Risk factor you can control • Look for a sudden loss of _ • S, look for unclear sentences • A risk factor you can't control • A risk factor you can't control • Breaks up blood clot (medication) • Ruptured blood vessel in the brain • Medicine for Transient Ischemic Attacks • ...
Advances in Medicine of the 1960s 2024-11-29
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- - Major developments in heart and brain surgery.
- - First successful heart transplant in 1967.
- - Corticosteroid use expands for various conditions.
- - Advancements in cancer treatment.
- - Improvements in insulin treatment for diabetes.
- - The birth control pill becomes widely available.
- - Polio vaccine program expands.
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- - Advances in anesthetic techniques for surgeries.
- - Kidney dialysis machines improve.
- - Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology begins to be developed.
- - Early discoveries in genetics and heredity.
- - Widespread use for infections, further refined in the 1960s.
- - Psychotropic drugs introduced for mental health treatment.
- - Advances in medical imaging techniques.
- - New antibiotics discovered in the 1960s.
15 Clues: - Polio vaccine program expands. • - Kidney dialysis machines improve. • - Advancements in cancer treatment. • - Advances in medical imaging techniques. • - New antibiotics discovered in the 1960s. • - First successful heart transplant in 1967. • - Early discoveries in genetics and heredity. • - Major developments in heart and brain surgery. • ...
Science 2025-09-23
Across
- to become larger
- break down nutrients in dead organisms and animal waste
- balance inside the organism
- total of allchemical activities that an organism performs
- smallest unit of all living things
- made of only one cell
- reproduction creates offspring with a mix of both parents' genetics
- reproduction creates identical offspring from only one parent
- a change that leads to maturity
Down
- made of many cells
- gives animals the energy they need
- make their own food
- any change in the environment that can make an organism react in some way
- an action or change in behavior
- eat other organisms
15 Clues: to become larger • made of many cells • make their own food • eat other organisms • made of only one cell • balance inside the organism • an action or change in behavior • a change that leads to maturity • gives animals the energy they need • smallest unit of all living things • break down nutrients in dead organisms and animal waste • ...
Microbiology 8 2026-03-03
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- turns on gene expression
- simple units of sugar
- segment of DNA where RNA polymerase initiates transcription of structural genes
- total sum of genetic material
- inhibits gene expression
- one bacterium donates dna to another
- segment of DNA that controls transcription of structural genes by binding to a repressor protein
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- any changes in the nucleotide sequence
- physical expression of gene
- group of 3 nucleotides
- protein production organelles
- preserving some genetic material before transferring it
- set of operator and promoter sights and the structural genes they control
- genetic blueprint
- the study of inheritance
15 Clues: genetic blueprint • simple units of sugar • group of 3 nucleotides • turns on gene expression • the study of inheritance • inhibits gene expression • physical expression of gene • protein production organelles • total sum of genetic material • one bacterium donates dna to another • any changes in the nucleotide sequence • preserving some genetic material before transferring it • ...
Module 15 Science Crossword 2022-04-08
7 Clues: Study of genes • Ribonucleic acid • Short section of DNA • Deoxyribonucleic acid • Each human has 46 of these • A complete set of DNA in an organism • Rosalind Franklin was credited with discovering this
Module 15 Science Vocabulary 2022-04-08
7 Clues: Study of genes • Ribonucleic acid • Short section of DNA • Deoxyribonucleic acid • Each human has 46 of these • A complete set of DNA in an organism • Rosalind Franklin was credited with discovering this
DNA - Lesson 1 2014-05-07
Across
- Pairs with A.
- What part of the cell is DNA found in?
- Condensed structure of DNA and proteins.
- What does DNA stand for?
- ________ & ______ discovered the structure of DNA.
- The bond between nitrogenous bases.
- Pairs with T.
- Pairs with C.
- Different variations of the same gene.
- Name of the sugar in DNA.
Down
- Segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
- Number of pairs of chromosomes in human cells.
- Pairs with G.
- DNA has the information for our cells to make _______.
- Backbone of DNA.
- The shape of DNA is referred to as a _______ _______.
- Often referred to as the "father of genetics".
- Base, sugar & phosphate.
18 Clues: Pairs with A. • Pairs with G. • Pairs with T. • Pairs with C. • Backbone of DNA. • What does DNA stand for? • Base, sugar & phosphate. • Name of the sugar in DNA. • The bond between nitrogenous bases. • What part of the cell is DNA found in? • Different variations of the same gene. • Condensed structure of DNA and proteins. • Number of pairs of chromosomes in human cells. • ...
DNA 2023-02-06
Across
- A nitrogenous base with two rings
- made of amino acids which come from RNA
- the study of heritable information
- this replaces thymine in RNA
- the molecule in the backbone along with sugar
- the sugar found in RNA
- the person who discovered the shape of DNA
- pyrimidines have ___ ring
- a sequence of DNA that makes a protein
- holds all the genetic information of the cell
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- cytosine bonds with this base
- RNA is shaped like this
- this molecule and guanine are the same
- the copy of DNA that leaves the nucleus
- pairs to adenine
- the shape of DNA
- this sugar has lost an oxygen
- thymine, cytosine, and uracil
18 Clues: pairs to adenine • the shape of DNA • the sugar found in RNA • RNA is shaped like this • pyrimidines have ___ ring • this replaces thymine in RNA • cytosine bonds with this base • this sugar has lost an oxygen • thymine, cytosine, and uracil • A nitrogenous base with two rings • the study of heritable information • this molecule and guanine are the same • ...
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
Down
- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
Down
- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Crossword 2023-03-07
Across
- Gene
- enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA
- DNA,Budding
- made of nucleotide
Down
- base pairing bases pair up
- enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
- cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- molecular process taking place in dividing cells
- bind or may even remodel nucleic acid
9 Clues: Gene • DNA,Budding • made of nucleotide • base pairing bases pair up • bind or may even remodel nucleic acid • molecular process taking place in dividing cells • enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA • cells use to make the building blocks of DNA and RNA • enzyme that synthesizes short RNA sequences called primers
Asthma Risk Factors 2025-11-10
Across
- Causes global warming
- Can damage both metal and minds
- Epinephrine is an example of this
- BMI greater than or equal to 30
Down
- Substance which triggers allergies
- all of the microorganisms in a particular environment
- Influenza and RSV are examples of what?
- Science of inherited traits passed down through generations
- Plant used in cigarettes
9 Clues: Causes global warming • Plant used in cigarettes • Can damage both metal and minds • BMI greater than or equal to 30 • Epinephrine is an example of this • Substance which triggers allergies • Influenza and RSV are examples of what? • all of the microorganisms in a particular environment • Science of inherited traits passed down through generations
Body Image 2022-11-23
Across
- thinking you aren't good enough or that you aren't like others
- athletic, gains muscle easily
- not liking yourself without filters
- overeating to the point of sickness even when not hungry
- online where things aren't always what they seem or untrue
- confidence in yourself and body image
- trouble with eating habits
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- activities like working out, running, lifting weights
- small frame and bone structure
- finding the good in things
- male hormone
- round body, gains muscle and fat easily
- what you get from your parents
- H2O you drink
- people who care about you and are there for you
15 Clues: male hormone • H2O you drink • finding the good in things • trouble with eating habits • athletic, gains muscle easily • small frame and bone structure • what you get from your parents • not liking yourself without filters • confidence in yourself and body image • round body, gains muscle and fat easily • people who care about you and are there for you • ...
Topic: Science Number of words: 15 Level: B2 2025-06-26
Across
- - Ability to do work or cause change
- - Science of substances and their reactions
- - Study of living organisms and life processes
- - Tool to see very small objects clearly
- - Negatively charged particle in an atom
- - Proposed explanation made on limited evidence
- - Smallest unit of a chemical element
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- - Careful study to discover new knowledge
- - Study of genes and heredity
- - Mountain that erupts molten rock and ash
- - Device for viewing distant stars and planets
- - Process of change in species over time
- - Force applied per unit area
- - Force that pulls objects toward a planet
- - The sun and all objects orbiting it
15 Clues: - Study of genes and heredity • - Force applied per unit area • - Ability to do work or cause change • - The sun and all objects orbiting it • - Smallest unit of a chemical element • - Process of change in species over time • - Tool to see very small objects clearly • - Negatively charged particle in an atom • - Careful study to discover new knowledge • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-16
Across
- Bacteria protects themselves from viral infection by producing enzymes that cut the viral DNA at specific sites.
- Where was the body of the dolly preserved and displayed?
- An interesting and common case study when it comes to analyzing genetics.
- It identifies, sequences, clones and manipulates the genes using recombinant DNA technology.
- Observable or physical trait of an organism, and is typically influenced by the environment.
- The development or creation of living organisms from non-living organisms.
- It is synonymous to computational biology.
- The FBN1 gene is responsible for up to 4cm height decrease and has been learned by scientists to be present specifically among which kind of citizens?.
- The collection of all genetic information found in an organism.
- NEEMO is an acronym for?
- The acronym for the cloning technique which was used for the cloning of the first mammal.
- It states that an organism is derived from substances present in the egg that differentiate into adult structures during embryonic development.
- Encompasses all alleles present for a certain trait in an organism.
- The storage units of genes.
- A complete miniature adult contained in a fertilized egg, as stated by the Theory of Preformationism.
- The last name of the scientist who discovered that the genetic information in a eukaryotic cell is housed within the nucleus.
- One of the impacts of the advent of eugenics and euphenics in society.
- The location of a gene on a chromosome.
- It is responsible for newborns with congenital disorders or deformities.
- These have very small amounts of genetic material making them easy to manipulate and easy to understand their genetic variation.
- Hair color is an example of this.
- These control the phenotype of an individual and thereby allow people to study its frequency in a population.
- A study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations.
- What kind of insects scientists began studying the inheritance of traits in the fruit fly.
- It changes in this process can lead to the development of malfunctioning proteins.
- Enzymes that bind to specific recognition sequences to cleave double-stranded DNA.
- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- Compartment within the cell that contains the entire genome.
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- It is debatable because it is quite expensive to do this kind of cloning and experiments.
- Used to study a chromosome’s structure and possible abnormalities, and is used to predict genetic disorders.
- What do you call the pattern of how genetic information is transmitted per generation?
- Rare disorder that slows down the process of blood clotting.
- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- The theory first proposed in the 17th century, which is in direct conflict with the Theory of Epigenesis.
- A record from museums and old churches.
- It helps people to understand the evolutionary process.
- He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes.
- Large-scale analysis of proteins.
- The study of the total or part of the genetic or epigenetic sequence information of organisms.
- It encompasses the general process by which the traits controlled by the factors (genes) are transmitted through gametes from generation to generation.
- It led to a start-up in other countries to create a similar database.
- The last name of the scientist who demonstrated genetic recombination in corn.
- Twenty-two pairs of these are found in most human cells.
- It contains two different copies of alleles coding for a particular trait.
- Genetic information transfer across several generations is explained by this theory.
- Genetic disorder caused by one amino acid change in the gene found in Chromosome 11.
- This is a term used when you share a common ancestor.
- It is a subject of the Father of Genetics’ study on heredity.
- An animal that is susceptible to cancer and is used to study cancer.
- The branch of biology that deals with the study of genes, genetic variations, and heredity among organisms.
- Cause of genetic variation amongst organisms and/or species.
- A genetically-engineered animal created to help scientists study tumors better.
- A rule stating that the amounts of guanine and cytosine are the same, while the ratios of adenine and thiamine are also the same.
- In humans, designed mating is not possible so, what was used?
- The Greek word from which the term “Genetics” is derived and means “Generative”.
- The study of chromosomes, further improved with the use of microscopes.
- The father of genetics.
- Variant form of a gene found in a particular locus.
- A branch of science that is literally defined as “good appearance” or “normal appearing”.
- First mammal cloned from an adult cell.
60 Clues: The father of genetics. • NEEMO is an acronym for? • The storage units of genes. • Large-scale analysis of proteins. • Hair color is an example of this. • A record from museums and old churches. • The location of a gene on a chromosome. • First mammal cloned from an adult cell. • It is synonymous to computational biology. • He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes. • ...
GROUP 6 Crossword 2023-05-16
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- It states that an organism is derived from substances present in the egg that differentiate into adult structures during embryonic development.
- A rule stating that the amounts of guanine and cytosine are the same, while the ratios of adenine and thiamine are also the same.
- It identifies, sequences, clones and manipulates the genes using recombinant DNA technology.
- Where was the body of the dolly preserved and displayed?
- NEEMO is an acronym for?
- Observable or physical trait of an organism, and is typically influenced by the environment.
- What do you call the pattern of how genetic information is transmitted per generation?
- One of the impacts of the advent of eugenics and euphenics in society.
- Variant form of a gene found in a particular locus.
- Synonymous to computational biology.
- Changes in this process can lead to the development of malfunctioning proteins.
- The FBN1 gene is responsible for up to 4cm height decrease and has been learned by scientists to be present specifically among which kind of citizens?.
- The last name of the scientist who discovered that the genetic information in a eukaryotic cell is housed within the nucleus.
- A record from museums and old churches.
- Twenty-two pairs of these are found in most human cells.
- A branch of science that is literally defined as “good appearance” or “normal appearing”.
- The acronym for the cloning technique which was used for the cloning of the first mammal.
- First mammal cloned from an adult cell.
- It is responsible for newborns with congenital disorders or deformities.
- These control the phenotype of an individual and thereby allow people to study its frequency in a population.
- The Greek word from which the term “Genetics” is derived and means “Generative”.
- The development or creation of living organisms from non-living organisms.
- Subject of the Father of Genetics’ study on heredity.
- Encompasses all alleles present for a certain trait in an organism.
- Cause of genetic variation amongst organisms and/or species.
- Used to study a chromosome’s structure and possible abnormalities, and is used to predict genetic disorders.
- A genetically-engineered animal created to help scientists study tumors better.
- It led to a start-up in other countries to create a similar database.
- These have very small amounts of genetic material making them easy to manipulate and easy to understand their genetic variation.
- An animal that is susceptible to cancer and is used to study cancer.
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- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- It encompasses the general process by which the traits controlled by the factors (genes) are transmitted through gametes from generation to generation.
- Enzymes that bind to specific recognition sequences to cleave double-stranded DNA.
- The storage units of genes.
- The collection of all genetic information found in an organism.
- Hair color is an example of this.
- Rare disorder that slows down the process of blood clotting.
- Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations.
- Compartment within the cell that contains the entire genome.
- An interesting and common case study when it comes to analyzing genetics.
- The theory first proposed in the 17th century, which is in direct conflict with the Theory of Epigenesis.
- Genetic information transfer across several generations is explained by this theory.
- A complete miniature adult contained in a fertilized egg, as stated by the Theory of Preformationism.
- The father of genetics.
- The movement of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits.
- The study of the total or part of the genetic or epigenetic sequence information of organisms.
- The last name of the scientist who demonstrated genetic recombination in corn.
- In humans, designed mating is not possible so, what was used?
- Genetic disorder caused by one amino acid change in the gene found in Chromosome 11.
- Large-scale analysis of proteins.
- Bacteria protects themselves from viral infection by producing enzymes that cut the viral DNA at specific sites.
- It is debatable because it is quite expensive to do this kind of cloning and experiments.
- He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes.
- The study of chromosomes, further improved with the use of microscopes.
- It helps people to understand the evolutionary process.
- The branch of biology that deals with the study of genes, genetic variations, and heredity among organisms.
- This is a term used when you share a common ancestor.
- It contains two different copies of alleles coding for a particular trait.
- melanogaster, What kind of insects scientists began studying the inheritance of traits in the fruit fly.
- The location of a gene on a chromosome.
60 Clues: The father of genetics. • NEEMO is an acronym for? • The storage units of genes. • Hair color is an example of this. • Large-scale analysis of proteins. • Synonymous to computational biology. • A record from museums and old churches. • First mammal cloned from an adult cell. • The location of a gene on a chromosome. • He showed that DNA is found in chromosomes. • ...
Inheritance 2022-01-13
7 Clues: the same alleles • different alleles • long threads of DNA • small sections of DNA that codes • a chemical our genetics are made of • the alternative form of the genetic • expresses the physical characteristics
Science 2020-06-09
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- study of genetic makeup of living organisms
- study of living organisms and their vital processes
- study of the origin, history of the earth's crust
- study of plants
- study of celestial bodies
- study about the relationship of living organisms
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- study of the atmosphere
- study of earthquakes
- study of animals,their form and structure
9 Clues: study of plants • study of earthquakes • study of the atmosphere • study of celestial bodies • study of animals,their form and structure • study of genetic makeup of living organisms • study about the relationship of living organisms • study of the origin, history of the earth's crust • study of living organisms and their vital processes
Achromatopsia 2020-10-15
9 Clues: What you see in • The inability to see • Another word for sight • What we’ve been studying • You get it from your parents • Signs of illness or a disorder • The part of the body that can see • “Thank goodness there’s a ___ for this disease” • The smallest structural or functional unit of an organism
The Work of Gregor Mendel (Vocabulary) 2013-10-13
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- specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction
- male and female reproductive system cells join
- offspring of crosses between parents with different traits
- factors that determine traits
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- specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another
- study of heredity
- separation of alleles during gamete formation
- produces offspring identical to itself
- different forms of a gene
9 Clues: study of heredity • different forms of a gene • factors that determine traits • produces offspring identical to itself • separation of alleles during gamete formation • male and female reproductive system cells join • specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction • offspring of crosses between parents with different traits • ...
Word Study - Week 5# (e/e/a/a) 2015-03-02
7 Clues: a group of people. • rude or uncourteous. • strong love or respect. • explanation of a theory. • a statement expressing a judgement. • genes that are passed down from a parent. • disagreement to one's opinion or statement.
Alzheimer's 2015-01-26
7 Clues: a sign of Alzheimer's • a symptom of Alzheimer's • risk factor of Alzheimer's • is affected by Alzheimer's • most common form of dementia • a drug used to treat Alzheimer's • shrinks dramatically over time due to Alzheimer's
science and other stuff 2023-11-01
The Summit 2025-06-03
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- Created the theory of Natural Selection
- Physicist who developed the theory of relativity
- Reduced diseases that prevented millions of
- Astronomer, physicist, and engineer. Father of Modern Science
- “Father of modern genetics”
- Kills cancer and helps diagnose diseases through imaging
- a plant cell
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- Scientist who proposed the theory of continental drift
- Physicist and chemist who researched
- Mathematician and physicist who discovered the theory of gravity
- Allows activity to continue after dark
- Helped understand antibiotic resistance in
- Credited for being the first to describe and
- Helps identify missing people
- Copernicus Proposed the heliocentric model
- and how new diseases emerged
16 Clues: a plant cell • “Father of modern genetics” • and how new diseases emerged • Helps identify missing people • Physicist and chemist who researched • Allows activity to continue after dark • Created the theory of Natural Selection • Helped understand antibiotic resistance in • Copernicus Proposed the heliocentric model • Reduced diseases that prevented millions of • ...
Genetics words Crossword Puzzle 2017-02-04
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- It results in four genetically different haploid cells from one diploid parent cell
- It is part of the histones where chemical modification takes place
- The longest phase in meiosis
- protein found in the middle of the DNA
- It results in two genetically identical diploid cells from one diploid parent cell
- The presence of this is the reason why we wear gloves when handling DNA
- non-coding regions of DNA
- assortment It makes up for a lot of genetic diversity
- This lacks in Meiosis II
- histone It locks or stabilizes the DNA during chromatin remodelling
- It is where crossing over occurs
- Repeating array of DNA-protein
- transcriptionally inactive for it contains highly repeated DNA sequences
- It is used in The Hershey and Chase experiment
- It is the main reason why DNA is the genetic material and not RNA
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- diversity It is needed for the evolution of populations and species
- DNA sequence that provide direction for RNA Polymerase
- It is positively charge that binds to the DNA
- This is one of the residue responsible for the positive charge of the histones
- They do not split in meiosis I
- These do not make proteins
- It is a phase in prophase I where synapsis occurs
- It is responsible for the negative charge of the DNA
- rich in active genes
- reproduction It gives a greater variation upon reproducing
- It is only one for prokaryotes but three in eukaryotes
- This causes to reduce the electrostatic interaction of histones and DNA
- It makes up a viral genome
- remodelling the dynamic modification of chromatin architecture
- It is a phase of prophase I where chromosomes condense
30 Clues: rich in active genes • This lacks in Meiosis II • non-coding regions of DNA • These do not make proteins • It makes up a viral genome • The longest phase in meiosis • They do not split in meiosis I • Repeating array of DNA-protein • It is where crossing over occurs • protein found in the middle of the DNA • It is positively charge that binds to the DNA • ...
Mendelian Genetics Vocab Review 2018-02-15
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- An organism's genetics.
- The process in which cells divide for tissue repair or growth.
- The weaker of two alleles.
- The stronger of two alleles.
- The number of chromosomes in a typical human cell. (2wds)
- A genetic condition caused by a partial deletion of chromosome number five.
- A fruit that may soon be used to vaccinate people due to genetic modification.
- Male gamete.
- Two alleles that are the same.
- Superman's weakness.
- A new combination of genes due to crossing over or genetic modification. (2wds)
- One-half of a gene.
- No one cared until he put on the mask.
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- Female gamete.
- General name for a cell with extra sets of chromosomes.
- Process that forms gametes.
- A cell with two sets of chromosomes.
- A cell with one set of chromosomes.
- Location where sister chromatids are attached.
- The number in one human chromosome set. (Haploid number) (2wds)
- The expression of an organism's genotype. The way an organism looks.
- A condition caused by an extra #21 chromosome.
- Process in which chromosomes exchange material to ensure genetic diversity. (2wd)
- Two competing alleles.
- A chromosome and its exact copy. Connected by a centromere. (2wd)
- A cell with four sets of chromosomes.
- A fruit that can have up to 8 sets of chromosomes.
- Two alleles that are different.
28 Clues: Male gamete. • Female gamete. • One-half of a gene. • Superman's weakness. • Two competing alleles. • An organism's genetics. • The weaker of two alleles. • Process that forms gametes. • The stronger of two alleles. • Two alleles that are the same. • Two alleles that are different. • A cell with one set of chromosomes. • A cell with two sets of chromosomes. • ...
Population Genetics and Speciation 2015-03-05
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- a random change in allele frequency in a population
- the study of the structure and form of an organism
- the principle that states that the frequency of alleles in a population does not change over generations unless outside forces act on the population
- the proportion of gene copies in a population that are a given allele
- a selection in which the most extreme form of a trait is favored and becomes more common
- a graph of the frequency of some variable that resembles a bell-shaped curve
- a selection in which the average form of a trait is favored and becomes more common
- favored and becomes more common
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- the formation of new species as a result of evolution
- the ratio of individuals with a particular phenotype to the total number or individuals in a population
- all the genes of the reproductively active members of a population
- a state that exists when the concentration of a substance is the same throughout a space
- the movement of an individual or group into an area
- a model of evolution in which short periods of drastic change are separated by long periods of little or no change
- a change in collective genetic material of a population
- selection when mate is chosen based on a trait
- idea that speciation occurs at a gradual rate
- when species arise as a result of geographic isolation
- the study of the frequency and interaction of alleles and genes in a population
- a selection in which two extreme forms of a trait
- the movement of an individual or group out of an area
21 Clues: favored and becomes more common • idea that speciation occurs at a gradual rate • selection when mate is chosen based on a trait • a selection in which two extreme forms of a trait • the study of the structure and form of an organism • a random change in allele frequency in a population • the movement of an individual or group into an area • ...
Genetics Crossword (Zaid Hareb) 2022-04-01
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- Mating/crossing organisms to produce offspring
- A diagram that shows the genotype of the offspring
- A characteristic that varies between individuals
- Chromosomes that determine one's gender
- Passing of genetic information between generations
- The union of gametes which create fertilized eggs
- An allele that dominates over other alleles of the trait.
- An organism with 2 different alleles for a trait
- father of modern genetics
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- A pair of alleles for a gene that determines a trait
- Ones child or children
- An observable trait of an organism
- An allele which hides when presented with other alleles of the trait
- Reproduction with one parent, which makes an exact copy of itself without uniting gametes
- Reproduction with 2 parents which unites gametes to produce offspring
- An organism with 2 same alleles for a trait
- When offspring grow out of the body of the parent
- Offspring which is an exact copy of parent; offspring of asexual reproduction
- A section of DNA which determines traits
- A version of a gene
20 Clues: A version of a gene • Ones child or children • father of modern genetics • An observable trait of an organism • Chromosomes that determine one's gender • A section of DNA which determines traits • An organism with 2 same alleles for a trait • Mating/crossing organisms to produce offspring • A characteristic that varies between individuals • ...
Genetics, DNA and Evolution 2022-05-23
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- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a molecule made of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.
- A genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- Monk who had an interest in how traits are inherited, Father of Genetics
- a characteristic of a species that enables the species to survive in its environment
- Plants with 2 different forms (alleles) of the same trait
- tool to determine the possible combinations of allele in a genetic cross
- the ratio of the offspring’s genotype
- When the two alleles of a gene are the same
- A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- The breeding of organisms for desired characteristics
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- The resemblance of one species to another species
- The different forms of a gene
- The observable traits of an organism
- A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene
- shape of DNA
- When the two alleles of a gene are different
- the process by which populations of organisms with variations that help them survive in their environments live longer, compete better, and reproduce more than those that do not have the variations
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- the ratio of the offspring’s phenotype
- an adaptation that enables species to blend in with their environments
- The genetic factors that an organism has for a specific trait
- proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection
23 Clues: shape of DNA • deoxyribonucleic acid • The different forms of a gene • The observable traits of an organism • the ratio of the offspring’s genotype • the ratio of the offspring’s phenotype • When the two alleles of a gene are the same • When the two alleles of a gene are different • A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene • ...
Genetics, DNA, and Chromosomes 2022-09-16
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- mutation that has no effect on the organism
- protein that DNA is wrapped around so that it can fit into the nucleus
- Heritable changes in DNA
- when the centromere is in the middle of the chromosome
- having more than two complete sets of chromosomes
- mutagens break this bond holding nucleotide bases together
- x-rays and UV light are this kind of mutagen
- pesticides, tobacco smoke, and environmental pollutants are this kind of mutagen
- loss of all or part of a chromosome
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- chemical or physical agents that cause changes in the DNA structure
- reverses the direction of the chromosome
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- only one copy of a chromosome is present
- produces an extra copy of part of a chromosome
- three copies of a chromosome are present
- mutations that change chromosome number
- part of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome
- made of sugar, phosphate, and base
- where the microtubules connect in cell division
- ends of the chromosomes
20 Clues: deoxyribonucleic acid • ends of the chromosomes • Heritable changes in DNA • made of sugar, phosphate, and base • loss of all or part of a chromosome • mutations that change chromosome number • reverses the direction of the chromosome • only one copy of a chromosome is present • three copies of a chromosome are present • mutation that has no effect on the organism • ...
Reproduction, Genetics, Cells Review 2023-11-29
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- Type of cell that are bacteria
- Breaks down nutrients into energy the cell. can use.
- A new organism produced by one or more parents.
- Site of photosynthesis-makes food for cell.
- Everything or everyone is different.
- Studied peas and is called "Father of Genetics"
- What the "A" means in front of asexual.
- What something is made of.
- Physical characteristic
- The passage of traits from one generation to the next generation.
- Gel like substance that holds organelles.
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- Made of tissue
- The job it performs or it's purpose.
- Made of cells
- Highest level of organization
- The organelle in cell that contains the DNA (genetic material)
- The number of parents needed for asexual reproduction.
- Produces offspring genetically identical to itself
- Specific segment of DNA located on chromosome that determines traits.
- Everything is the same.
- Produces diverse offspring.
- Number of parents needed for sexual reproduction.
- Smallest unit of life and smallest organizational unit.
23 Clues: Made of cells • Made of tissue • Everything is the same. • Physical characteristic • What something is made of. • Produces diverse offspring. • Highest level of organization • Type of cell that are bacteria • The job it performs or it's purpose. • Everything or everyone is different. • What the "A" means in front of asexual. • Gel like substance that holds organelles. • ...
Cells and Genetics Crossword 2024-01-27
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- The BINGO-like Mexican style game we play in class everyday
- An indentation in the cheek when a person smiles or laughs
- Your science teacher's last name
- The organelle that contains genetic material
- The number of pairs of chromosomes in each human cell nucleus
- Anything that is not made of cells and has never had life
- The powerhouse of the cell, where energy is generated
- The organelle in which photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
- Anything that is made of cells and is either alive or was once alive
- The number of individual chromosomes in each human cell nucleus
- The organelle that allows materials to enter the cell
- A smaller part of a cell with a specific job or function
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- A unique characteristic or quality of an organism
- The last name of the first person to discover cells
- A specific order of something
- The organelle that holds water in plant cells and waste in animal cells
- Children or descendants of a parent
- The 3-letter acronym for an organism's genetic material
- The month in which Valentine's Day occurs
- The smallest unit of matter
- A section of DNA that contains genes
- The Jell-O-like substance that keeps all cell organelles in place
- The organelle that gives plant cells their structure
- The smallest unit of life
24 Clues: The smallest unit of life • The smallest unit of matter • A specific order of something • Your science teacher's last name • Children or descendants of a parent • A section of DNA that contains genes • The month in which Valentine's Day occurs • The organelle that contains genetic material • A unique characteristic or quality of an organism • ...
Genetics Unit Not Test 2024-02-28
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- organic molecules composed of a nitrogenous base, deoxyribose and phosphate
- putting together organisms to form new organisms such as DNA & Protein
- the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA
- the molecule inside the nucleus that carries genetic information
- single celled organism lacking nucleus and membrane bound organelles
- enzyme that removes okazaki fragments and builds RNA nucleotides
- term used to define extra chromosome
- making an organism identical to another organism
- a region of DNA near the ends of a chromosome
- small, single celled organisms found everywhere on earth
- similar to DNA but single stranded
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- enzyme that splits DNA by breaking hydrogen bonds
- passed on from parents, determines the characteristics of an organism
- enzyme that glues together DNA fragments
- made of a chain of amino acids
- the process in which proteins are produced
- multi-celled organism containing nucleus and membrane bound organelles
- small DNA molecule that is extracted from the cell
- organelles where proteins are made
- acids building blocks of protein
- a change or mistake in the DNA of an organism
21 Clues: made of a chain of amino acids • organelles where proteins are made • acids building blocks of protein • similar to DNA but single stranded • term used to define extra chromosome • enzyme that glues together DNA fragments • the process in which proteins are produced • a region of DNA near the ends of a chromosome • a change or mistake in the DNA of an organism • ...
Chapter 3 Genetics Crossword 2020-09-17
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- traits that are influenced by many factors
- packet of instructions to make a living organism
- aborting a fetus because you are unhappy with its gender
- a statistic that indicates only what percentage of the variation in a particular trait
- contains the chemical recipe for making proteins
- the inability to conceive after at least a year of trying
- twins that are created because a zygote split once
- most common extra-chromosome condition that may allow the fetus to survive, also called trisomy-21
- a condition in which a person has only an X chromosome
- the thing formed when the sperm and egg meet
- traits that are affected by many genes
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- a fatal central nervous system disorder caused by a genetic miscode
- the thing that DNA is stored on
- which affects only boys with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome
- provides facts and helps prospective parents discuss sensitive issues regarding their risk of passing along harmful conditions to their children
- twins that are created because two zygotes were created around the same time
- fairly common and contains uncontrollable tics and explosive verbal outbursts
- dominant recessive pattern occurs with genes located on X chromosome
- a human reproductive cell
- something that is composed of a sequence of chemicals aka building blocks of life
- cell duplication and division may produce a person with a mixture of cells
21 Clues: a human reproductive cell • the thing that DNA is stored on • traits that are affected by many genes • traits that are influenced by many factors • the thing formed when the sperm and egg meet • packet of instructions to make a living organism • contains the chemical recipe for making proteins • twins that are created because a zygote split once • ...
Molecular Genetics Vocabulary II 2024-04-10
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- anything in the environment that can cause a mutation
- three letter sequence of bases on mRNA
- type of mutation in which one nucleotide base changes
- region on DNA after the promoter where regulatory proteins can attach
- study of how the environment can influence how genes work
- type of mutation in which a base is inserted or deleted
- type of mutation that occurs in gametes
- region of DNA that consists of one or more genes and contains a promoter and operator
- mutagen category that includes x-rays and gamma rays
- type of mutation that occurs in body cells
- type of mutation that changes chromosome structure
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- process of making mRNA from the DNA sequence
- distant region of DNA that can loop back to interact with a promoter
- sugar found in milk that bacteria can use for food
- type of protein that stops transcription from beginning
- type of point mutation that changes one amino acid
- process of making amino acids from the mRNA sequence
- type of point mutation that has no effect
- type of point mutation in which the mutated codon is a stop codon
- type of protein that turns on a gene when it bind to DNA
- region on DNA where RNA polymerase binds to begin transcription
- type of gene that determines structure and orientation of body parts
22 Clues: three letter sequence of bases on mRNA • type of mutation that occurs in gametes • type of point mutation that has no effect • type of mutation that occurs in body cells • process of making mRNA from the DNA sequence • sugar found in milk that bacteria can use for food • type of point mutation that changes one amino acid • ...
Genetics and Natural Selection 2024-08-03
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- first cell of organism formed by sperm and egg joining
- point in development where cell gets specific job
- DNA has dominant and recessive alleles
- shape of DNA
- cancer spreading
- weaker allele that is often overpowered by dominant
- ball of cells
- molecular building block of protien
- allele that overpowers others
- process of making new life
- 3 nucleotide sequence that codes for amino acid
- trait coded on DNA
- molecule that carries all instructions for life
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- reproduction method with 1 parent
- DNA organization method often used to determine species
- molecules ATGC that build DNA
- characteristic of an individual
- individuals with traits most suited to environment survive and reproduce at higher rates
- DNA sequence coding for different forms of a trait
- section of DNA that codes for a protien
- any change in DNA code
- differences in genetic code
- male gamete containing half DNA
- development of new species due to natural selection
- trait learned or received from environment
- process of traits in population changing over time
- alleles that share dominance
- molecule coded by a gene
- uncontrollable cell division caused by DNA mutation
- reproductive method involving 2 parents
- female gamete containing half DNA
31 Clues: shape of DNA • ball of cells • cancer spreading • trait coded on DNA • any change in DNA code • molecule coded by a gene • process of making new life • differences in genetic code • alleles that share dominance • molecules ATGC that build DNA • allele that overpowers others • characteristic of an individual • male gamete containing half DNA • reproduction method with 1 parent • ...
Genetics & Heredity Quiz Review 2021-12-15
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- how much of their chromosomes do parents pass down
- the ultimate goal of the HGP was to be able to ______ _______
- characteristics of an organism
- a long thread like molecule that is 3 billion base pairs long
- the DNA molecule looks like a _____ staircase or _____ ladder
- the four letters of the DNA code are A,T,__,__
- the process of passing traits from an organism to its offspring
- how many total chromosomes do humans have
- genes have the specific _____ for ______
- an example of a trait
- the first goal of the HGP was to figure out the ____ of the DNA code
- a living thing
- the shape of a DNA molecule is a ______ helix
- DNA is the ________ book for a living thing
- how many pairs of chromosomes do humans have
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- a project of scientists around the world to research human DNA
- substances that create our traits
- pieces or sections of the DNA code
- _____ bases - another word for steps of the ladder
- another word for steps of the DNA ladder = _____ pairs
- the study of heredity
- a disease or illness caused by a change in the genetic code
- a change in the DNA code
- all of an organism's DNA
- the next generation of a living thing
- mutations can be ______ or _________
- the "weaker" form of a trait
- the form of a trait that usually shows up more often in a population
28 Clues: a living thing • the study of heredity • an example of a trait • a change in the DNA code • all of an organism's DNA • the "weaker" form of a trait • characteristics of an organism • substances that create our traits • pieces or sections of the DNA code • mutations can be ______ or _________ • the next generation of a living thing • genes have the specific _____ for ______ • ...
Genetics CrossWord - Elisse Wilson 2025-05-07
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- When an offspring has different alleles(Dominant, Recessive)
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- The trait that is stronger
- Determines what traits offspring have
- When an offspring grows off of the parent
- Reproduction with one parent
- The mating of two organisms
- The process of a nucleus cell splitting into two
- Offspring that is an exact copy of their parent
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- A thread-like structure that carries genetic information
- When an offspring has the same alleles(Recessive, Recessive)
- The physical traits of an organism
- Reproduction with two parents
- Square What scientists use to determine what an organism's genotype will be
- The passing of genes from parents to offspring
- Something that you have received, such as your hair color
- The genetic information inside the body's cells
- The physical characteristics of a person
- The trait that is less strong
- Copies of genes an offspring receives from the parent(s)
20 Clues: The trait that is stronger • The mating of two organisms • Reproduction with one parent • Reproduction with two parents • The trait that is less strong • The genetic makeup of an organism • The physical traits of an organism • Determines what traits offspring have • The physical characteristics of a person • When an offspring grows off of the parent • ...
Genetics Concepts 1-2 2026-04-02
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- The enzyme that builds new strands of DNA or RNA
- A nitrogen base that pairs with adenine in DNA
- A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein
- A nitrogen base that pairs with guanine in DNA
- The process of making RNA from a DNA template
- A molecule made of amino acids that performs many functions in the cell
- A nitrogen base that pairs with cytosine in DNA
- The type of RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome
- A nitrogen base found in RNA that replaces thymine
- A nitrogen base that pairs with thymine in DNA
- A single-stranded molecule involved in protein synthesis
- The cell structure where proteins are assembled
- The enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix
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- The basic building block of DNA, made of a sugar, phosphate, and base
- The building block of proteins
- A group of three bases on tRNA that pairs with a codon on mRNA
- The process of copying DNA before cell division
- The type of RNA that carries genetic instructions from DNA to the ribosome
- The DNA strand used to build a complementary RNA strand during transcription
- A group of three bases on mRNA that codes for an amino acid
- The process of building a protein from an mRNA sequence
- The molecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms
- The twisted ladder shape of DNA
- Two nitrogen bases bonded together across the DNA strands
- A change in the DNA sequence that can affect protein structure or function
25 Clues: The building block of proteins • The twisted ladder shape of DNA • The enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix • The process of making RNA from a DNA template • A nitrogen base that pairs with adenine in DNA • A nitrogen base that pairs with guanine in DNA • A nitrogen base that pairs with thymine in DNA • The process of copying DNA before cell division • ...
Science and Technology 2023-10-25
CP 6649 Words 2013-03-20
Across
- invented the operant conditioning chamber
- technique used to increase desired behavior
- behavior is modified by its consequences
- people learn within a social context
- comes to signal the occurrence of a stimulus
- combination of the two therapies
- problem solving process for addressing problem behavior
- approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions
- exposure to the feared object or context
- includes goal setting, decision making
- often confused with punishment
- 82nd President of the APA
Down
- discipline or penalty
- people/things that immediately precede problem behavior
- recognizing the reality of a situation
- south African behavior therapy psychologist
- learning technique to control the tension in ones muscles
- describes molecular and developmental genetics
- refers to the reduction in a conditioned response
19 Clues: discipline or penalty • 82nd President of the APA • often confused with punishment • combination of the two therapies • people learn within a social context • recognizing the reality of a situation • includes goal setting, decision making • behavior is modified by its consequences • exposure to the feared object or context • invented the operant conditioning chamber • ...
unit 4 2022-10-26
Across
- having two different alleles of a particular gene
- the shortest arm of a chromosome
- the genetic constitution of an individual organism
- parent generation
- the set of observable characteristic of an individual
- zero dominant alleles
- traits passed down from your parents
Down
- one dominant allele
- the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects
- carries genetic information in the form of genes
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene
- the longest arm of a chromosome
- second filial generation
- first filial generation
- the center of a chromosome
- alternative forms of a gene
- two dominant alleles
- basic unit of heredity
- two complete sets of chromosomes
19 Clues: parent generation • one dominant allele • two dominant alleles • zero dominant alleles • basic unit of heredity • first filial generation • second filial generation • the center of a chromosome • alternative forms of a gene • the longest arm of a chromosome • the shortest arm of a chromosome • two complete sets of chromosomes • traits passed down from your parents • ...
Clues - A 2013-10-23
6 Clues: EXPERIMENT ROOM • STUDY OF THE GENES • ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION • FIRST NUMBER PLUS EIGHTEEN • HUMAN WHO SUFFERED MUTATION • A PLAN OR PROPOSAL; A SCHEME
COMPARATIVE: THE CRUCIBLE AND GATTACA- IDEOLOGY 2019-08-20
Across
- this is yet to be struck between order and freedom
- exaggerated fear by the society
- one who questions the status quo
- Salem is a ___________ of a human society
- treat as less than human
- Salem was plagued by them
- Gattaca is scientific fiction of a _________ society
- division
- Salem is a town battling the conflict between good and _____
- Salem is founded on this principle
Down
- discrimination based on genetics
- Gattaca is divided in to In-valids and __________
- The Crucible explores a past___________reality
- Gattaca is premised on the quest for___________
- Salem is a town based on ___________ opposed absolutes
- underpins any society that rejects difference
16 Clues: division • treat as less than human • Salem was plagued by them • exaggerated fear by the society • discrimination based on genetics • one who questions the status quo • Salem is founded on this principle • Salem is a ___________ of a human society • underpins any society that rejects difference • The Crucible explores a past___________reality • ...
Shark, Camouflage & Communication 2021-12-13
Across
- Hiding by using various objects in an organisms environment
- Communication such as peacocks feathers; fireflies lights
- Patterns/Stripes that hides the organisms outline
- Phylum for invertebrates; segmented body
- Bright patterns that represent a harmful or distasteful organism
- Property of being divisible into symmetrical halves
- Time of sharks existence
- Behavior controlled by genetics
Down
- Class for Spiders
- Communication through chemicals, usually pheromones'
- Copying another organisms appearance
- Dark dorsal, Light ventral side
- Coloration by skin tone modifications
- Symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish
- Behavior gained through experience or practice
- Biological shape or structure of organism naturally resemble things in the environment
16 Clues: Class for Spiders • Time of sharks existence • Dark dorsal, Light ventral side • Behavior controlled by genetics • Copying another organisms appearance • Coloration by skin tone modifications • Phylum for invertebrates; segmented body • Behavior gained through experience or practice • Symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish • ...
Heredity Vocabulary Puzzle 2023-01-18
Across
- factor that masks the appearance of other factor
- when both alleles for a trait appear
- bb
- outward physical appearance
- when a genotype has two different genes (Bb)
- influences a trait
- the study of heredity
- gene combination that offspring receive
Down
- trait where there are more than two alleles
- one of the two genes an offspring can receive
- two or more genes controlling a trait
- the passing of traits from parent to offspring
- when two genes are the same (BB)
- characteristic that a person inherits
- type of trait where heterozygous shows a blend
- section of DNA the controls a trait
16 Clues: bb • influences a trait • the study of heredity • outward physical appearance • when two genes are the same (BB) • section of DNA the controls a trait • when both alleles for a trait appear • two or more genes controlling a trait • characteristic that a person inherits • gene combination that offspring receive • trait where there are more than two alleles • ...
Scientific Slug Crossword Extravaganza 2022-05-01
Across
- mutations in this gene cause Batten's disease
- has been called the true owner of CRISPR
- record that can tell you a planetary body's makeup
- the study of heritability
- where plants absorb metal toxins
- the cause of cat allergies
- what differentiates a tarantula from a true spider
- ____ effect, much debated legal justice phenomenon
- cats bred for the purpose of maintaining/altering aesthetic traits
Down
- former honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska
- ¼ of marine life calls this home
- our body's "cellular trash cans"
- edmond ____, so-called "father of modern forensic science"
- “the lungs of the ocean”
- describing mammalian cells
- ____ impacts that can generate a tsunami
16 Clues: “the lungs of the ocean” • the study of heritability • describing mammalian cells • the cause of cat allergies • ¼ of marine life calls this home • our body's "cellular trash cans" • where plants absorb metal toxins • has been called the true owner of CRISPR • ____ impacts that can generate a tsunami • former honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska • ...
Biology 2, Introduction 2025-01-10
Across
- Godfather of soul or Soul Brother #1
- Organisms without a nucleus
- Bond formed when atoms share electrons
- ATP producing organelle
- Godfather of genetics
- Ability of living things to maintain stable internal environment
- First step of cellular respiration
Down
- Chemical element of organic molecules
- Process of converting RNA to protein
- Godfather of evolution
- Organism that eats both plants and animals
- 'Fish' with skeletons of cartilage not bone
- Scientific term for trees with needles
- Organelle of photosynthesis
- Process of somatic/body cell division
- Center of an atom, a cell, a galaxy, or a group of neurons in your brain
16 Clues: Godfather of genetics • Godfather of evolution • ATP producing organelle • Organisms without a nucleus • Organelle of photosynthesis • First step of cellular respiration • Process of converting RNA to protein • Godfather of soul or Soul Brother #1 • Chemical element of organic molecules • Process of somatic/body cell division • Scientific term for trees with needles • ...
Mendelian Genetics 2021-02-26
8 Clues: a variant from a gene • The father of genetics • any observable feature • no effect on appearance • determines the appearance • specific characteristics of an organism • passing of genetic factors from generation to generation • diagram used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment
Word Wizard Crossword 2023-01-20
8 Clues: Not normal. • Free from errors. • An expert in genetics. • A form of dramatic entertainment. • A theoretical proposition or statement. • A group of symtoms that form a disease. • A type of cajun dance music popular in Louisiana. • Loose-fitting short trousers gathered in at the knees.
DNA Crossword 2023-03-10
Across
- Contains your characteristics
- The glue that holds DNA segments together
- One thing DNA is made of
- One thing DNA is made of
- Unzipping the DNA strand
Down
- This is passed on
- One thing DNA is made of
- the monomer that makes up the structure of DNA
- molecules have to be ______
- The study of biological inheritance patterns and variation
10 Clues: This is passed on • One thing DNA is made of • One thing DNA is made of • One thing DNA is made of • Unzipping the DNA strand • molecules have to be ______ • Contains your characteristics • The glue that holds DNA segments together • the monomer that makes up the structure of DNA • The study of biological inheritance patterns and variation
heredity n genes 2026-01-21
8 Clues: me • study of heredity • gene weak form of a gene • traits getting passed down • gene strong form of a gene • unit of material that determines a trait • trait a trait that is passed down from gen to gen • trait physical characteristic that's not inherited
Edrian's genetic crossword 2023-01-24
Across
- Shows the chance for an offspring to have specific genotypes
- creates the traits for an organism
- a long thread like molecule in a chromosome
- a disorder that is caused from a change in a chromosome
- the characteristics of an organism
- The study of heredity
- the two versions of a trait
Down
- the physical form of a trait
- The dominant form of a letter
- the less common form of a trait
- the recessive form of a letter
- a small section of DNA
- tightly coiled up DNA
- the most common form of a trait
- The passing of traits
- the form of a trait in letters
16 Clues: tightly coiled up DNA • The passing of traits • The study of heredity • a small section of DNA • the two versions of a trait • the physical form of a trait • The dominant form of a letter • the recessive form of a letter • the form of a trait in letters • the less common form of a trait • the most common form of a trait • creates the traits for an organism • ...
COMPARATIVE: THE CRUCIBLE AND GATTACA 2019-08-20
Across
- exaggerated fear in society
- 'Gattaca' is premised on the quest for __________
- Salem is founded on this principle
- one who questions the status quo
- 'The Crucible' explores a past __________ reality
- Salem is a town based on _______________ opposed absolutes
- underpins any myopic society that rejects difference
Down
- Salem is a __________ of human society
- 'Gattaca' is divided into Valids and _______
- to treat as less than human
- discrimination based on genetics
- division
- Salem was plagued by them
- Salem is a ____________ society
- Salem is a town battling the conflict between good and _______
- this is yet to be struck between order and freedom
16 Clues: division • Salem was plagued by them • exaggerated fear in society • to treat as less than human • Salem is a ____________ society • discrimination based on genetics • one who questions the status quo • Salem is founded on this principle • Salem is a __________ of human society • 'Gattaca' is divided into Valids and _______ • 'Gattaca' is premised on the quest for __________ • ...
Bio 2, Introduction 2020-01-10
Across
- Godfather of genetics
- Center of an atom, a cell, a galaxy, or a group of neurons in your brain
- Organisms without a nucleus
- ATP producing organelle
- Element of organic molecules
- Process of somatic/body cell division
- Scientific term for trees with needles
- Process of converting RNA to protein
Down
- First step of cellular respiration
- Organelle of photosynthesis
- 'Fish' with skeletons of cartilage not bone
- Organism that eats both plants and animals
- Ability of living things to maintain stable internal environment
- Godfather of evolution
- Bond formed when atoms share electrons
- Godfather of soul or Soul Brown Number 1
16 Clues: Godfather of genetics • Godfather of evolution • ATP producing organelle • Organelle of photosynthesis • Organisms without a nucleus • Element of organic molecules • First step of cellular respiration • Process of converting RNA to protein • Process of somatic/body cell division • Bond formed when atoms share electrons • Scientific term for trees with needles • ...
Biology 2, Introduction 2025-01-10
Across
- Godfather of soul or Soul Brother #1
- Organisms without a nucleus
- Bond formed when atoms share electrons
- ATP producing organelle
- Godfather of genetics
- Ability of living things to maintain stable internal environment
- First step of cellular respiration
Down
- Chemical element of organic molecules
- Process of converting RNA to protein
- Godfather of evolution
- Organism that eats both plants and animals
- 'Fish' with skeletons of cartilage not bone
- Scientific term for trees with needles
- Organelle of photosynthesis
- Process of somatic/body cell division
- Center of an atom, a cell, a galaxy, or a group of neurons in your brain
16 Clues: Godfather of genetics • Godfather of evolution • ATP producing organelle • Organisms without a nucleus • Organelle of photosynthesis • First step of cellular respiration • Process of converting RNA to protein • Godfather of soul or Soul Brother #1 • Chemical element of organic molecules • Process of somatic/body cell division • Scientific term for trees with needles • ...
Evolusi 2025-11-26
Across
- bentuk alternatif dari suatu gen.
- proses terbentuknya spesies baru.
- kata dalam ancestor dimana nenek moyang bersama.
- tokoh yang k mengemukakan teori seleksi alam.
- proses organisme menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungan.
- proses pemilihan sifat yang menguntungkan.
- sisa atau jejak organisme yang di temukan di dalam batuan.
- proses penyesuaian kata dasar dari adaptasi
Down
- ilmu yang mempelajari pewarisan sifat.
- perubahan genetik yang dapat menimbulkan variasi.
- perbedaan sifat di antara individu sejenis.
- perubahan bertahap pada organisme dari waktu ke waktu.
- penurunan sifat dari orangtua ke keturunan.
- kemampuan organisme untuk bertahan hidup dan bereproduksi.
- molekul pembawa Informasi genetik.
- cabang evolusi yang menghasilkan garis keturunan baru.
16 Clues: bentuk alternatif dari suatu gen. • proses terbentuknya spesies baru. • molekul pembawa Informasi genetik. • ilmu yang mempelajari pewarisan sifat. • proses pemilihan sifat yang menguntungkan. • perbedaan sifat di antara individu sejenis. • penurunan sifat dari orangtua ke keturunan. • proses penyesuaian kata dasar dari adaptasi • ...
Human Development 2017-06-09
Across
- Fatty covering around the axon
- Getting rid of neural connects that we don't use
- Connections between neurons
- The study of heredity and variation in organisms
- Send signals to other neurons
- Receives and processes signals from other neurons
- Fetal movement felt by mother
Down
- Brains cells that store and send information
- The genetic making of an individual
- Involved with the storage of long term memory
- The appearance of a trait in an individual
11 Clues: Connections between neurons • Send signals to other neurons • Fetal movement felt by mother • Fatty covering around the axon • The genetic making of an individual • The appearance of a trait in an individual • Brains cells that store and send information • Involved with the storage of long term memory • Getting rid of neural connects that we don't use • ...
Inheritance Patterns 2022-03-22
Across
- person with genotype that is not expressed
- having two identical alleles for a trait
- an organism has extra sets of chromosomes
- scientific study of heredity
- breed from closely related people or animals
Down
- having two different alleles for a trait
- both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
- An organism's genetic makeup
- has two different alleles for a trait
- An organism's physical appearance
- one gene alters the effects of another gene
11 Clues: An organism's genetic makeup • scientific study of heredity • An organism's physical appearance • has two different alleles for a trait • having two different alleles for a trait • having two identical alleles for a trait • an organism has extra sets of chromosomes • person with genotype that is not expressed • both alleles for a gene are fully expressed • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-11
Across
- unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- the genetic code combination for a trait
- two of the same genes for a trait
- one of each gene for a trait
- a trait always expressed when present
Down
- the physical appearance for a trait
- study of heredity-traits passed from parent to offspring
- many genes together express a trait
- masked by dominant
- when both genes are expressed
- a characteristic inherited from a parent
11 Clues: masked by dominant • one of each gene for a trait • when both genes are expressed • two of the same genes for a trait • the physical appearance for a trait • many genes together express a trait • a trait always expressed when present • the genetic code combination for a trait • a characteristic inherited from a parent • unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome • ...
Science 1st Period - Ashton Buckles 2022-11-15
Across
- Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- The genetic code combination for a trait
- Two of the same genes
- A characteristic inherited from a parent
- A trait always expressed when present
Down
- One of each gene for a trait
- The physical appearance for a trait
- Study of Heredity - Traits passed from parent to offspring
- Many genes together express a trait
- Masked by dominant
- When both genes are expressed
11 Clues: Masked by dominant • Two of the same genes • One of each gene for a trait • When both genes are expressed • The physical appearance for a trait • Many genes together express a trait • A trait always expressed when present • The genetic code combination for a trait • A characteristic inherited from a parent • Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-08
Across
- A traits always expressed when present
- Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
- Many genes together express a trait
- The physical appearance for a trait
- One of each gene for a trait
Down
- When both genes are expressed
- A characteristic inherited from a parent
- Study of heredity - traits passed from parent to offspring
- The genetic code combination for a trait
- Masked by dominant
- Two of the same genes for a trait
11 Clues: Masked by dominant • One of each gene for a trait • When both genes are expressed • Two of the same genes for a trait • Many genes together express a trait • The physical appearance for a trait • A traits always expressed when present • A characteristic inherited from a parent • The genetic code combination for a trait • Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome • ...
Vocab Choice Board 2020-10-08
Across
- A traits always expressed when present
- The physical appearance for a trait
- Masked by dominant
- When both genes are expressed
- Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome
Down
- Two of the same genes for a trait
- Many genes together express a trait
- One of each gene for a trait
- Study of heredity - traits passed from parent to offspring
- The genetic code combination for a trait
- A characteristic inherited from a parent
11 Clues: Masked by dominant • One of each gene for a trait • When both genes are expressed • Two of the same genes for a trait • Many genes together express a trait • The physical appearance for a trait • A traits always expressed when present • The genetic code combination for a trait • A characteristic inherited from a parent • Unit of inherited material carried on the chromosome • ...
Biodiversity - Noah 2024-06-13
Across
- A wide of variety of spices and a big ecosystem
- Fastest land animal ever
- the variety of life on Earth
- 50% of all species on Earth live here
- a biological community of interacting organisms
Down
- Small range of animals and a small ecosystem
- The location with the greatest species diversity is close to
- a place where an organism makes its home
- the study of heredity
- Different type of species
- Means life
11 Clues: Means life • the study of heredity • Fastest land animal ever • Different type of species • the variety of life on Earth • 50% of all species on Earth live here • a place where an organism makes its home • Small range of animals and a small ecosystem • A wide of variety of spices and a big ecosystem • a biological community of interacting organisms • ...
Mental illness 2025-09-21
Across
- Triggered by experiencing or witnessing trauma
- Surroundings that can impact mental health
- Persistent sadness and hopelessness
- Talking-based treatment with a counselor
- Disorder involving mood swings from highs to lows
- Prescribed drugs to treat mental illness
Down
- Disorder marked by excessive worry and fear
- Emotional shock that may cause PTSD
- The study of the mind and behavior
- Friends, family, or groups that help you cope
- Inherited factors contributing to mental illness
11 Clues: The study of the mind and behavior • Emotional shock that may cause PTSD • Persistent sadness and hopelessness • Talking-based treatment with a counselor • Prescribed drugs to treat mental illness • Surroundings that can impact mental health • Disorder marked by excessive worry and fear • Friends, family, or groups that help you cope • ...
Term 1 2020-11-05
Across
- One species benefits and the other is harmed
- all of the same species in one given area
- using your senses to collect data
- one sentence answer to a question without yes or no
- support statements to back up for claim (DATA!)
- using materials in a lab properly to ensure this
- how the evidence supports the claim
- Non-living organisms
- multiple populations in a given area
Down
- Both species benefit
- One species benefits the other is just there
- best science teacher ever!
- middle school that you attend
- completing a lab to answer a question
- our school mascot
- inherited traits from your parents
- root word meaning life
- Living organisms
- Where biotic and abiotic things coexist.
19 Clues: Living organisms • our school mascot • Both species benefit • Non-living organisms • root word meaning life • best science teacher ever! • middle school that you attend • using your senses to collect data • inherited traits from your parents • how the evidence supports the claim • multiple populations in a given area • completing a lab to answer a question • ...
Branches of Science 2024-08-16
Across
- the study of plants
- the study of the ski
- the study of weather and the atmosphere
- the study of the oceans
- the study of the structure of living things; the structure of humans
- the study of the Earth and its structure
- the study of life
- the study of fish
Down
- the study of heredity and the inheritance of traits
- the study of animals
- the study of space
- the study chemical interactions
- the study of the heart
- the study of how living things interact with their environment
- the study of insects
- the study of the properties and behavior of matter
16 Clues: the study of life • the study of fish • the study of space • the study of plants • the study of animals • the study of the ski • the study of insects • the study of the heart • the study of the oceans • the study chemical interactions • the study of weather and the atmosphere • the study of the Earth and its structure • the study of the properties and behavior of matter • ...
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION 2023-07-25
Across
- CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OUT OF THEIR NATURAL HABITAT
- NEAR EQUATOR WITH 1400 SPECIES OF BIRDS
- SACRED GROOVES IN MEGHALAYA
- SACRED GROOVES IN RAJASTHAN
- WHERE WAS WORLD SUMMIT HELD IN 2002
- INTRODUCED INTO LAKE VICTORIA IN EAST AFRICA
- THE SUM TOTAL OF SPECIES RICHNESS
Down
- RIVET POPPER HYPOTHESIS
- RECENT EXTINCTION FROM AFRICA
- THE PERSON WHO POPULARISED THE TERM BIODIVERSITY
- LONG TERM FIELD EXPERIMENT
- RECENT EXTINCTION FROM AUSTRALIA
- PROCESS OF EXPLORING MOLECULAR GENETICS AND SPECIES LEVEL DIVERSITY
- THE PERSON WHO ESTIMATES THE GLOBAL SPECIES DIVERSITY
- WHERE WAS EARTH SUMMIT HELD IN 1992
- CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT
16 Clues: RIVET POPPER HYPOTHESIS • LONG TERM FIELD EXPERIMENT • SACRED GROOVES IN MEGHALAYA • SACRED GROOVES IN RAJASTHAN • RECENT EXTINCTION FROM AFRICA • RECENT EXTINCTION FROM AUSTRALIA • THE SUM TOTAL OF SPECIES RICHNESS • WHERE WAS WORLD SUMMIT HELD IN 2002 • WHERE WAS EARTH SUMMIT HELD IN 1992 • NEAR EQUATOR WITH 1400 SPECIES OF BIRDS • INTRODUCED INTO LAKE VICTORIA IN EAST AFRICA • ...
Final Review 2022-12-08
Across
- any living biological entity
- organisms replicate themselves
- four daughter cells in type of cell division
- transform water into oxygen, carbon, and glucose
- quality or characteristic to a person
- the basic unit of heredity passed down from parents
- signals start and end of translation
- sequence messenger RNA -> amino acid
- species living and interbreeding in an area
Down
- genes that occur at a location on a chromosome
- the study of genes and heredity
- population organisms adapting and changing
- everything surrounding us
- two daughter cell in type of cell division
- organisms working together to form a bubble of life
- information molecule
16 Clues: information molecule • everything surrounding us • any living biological entity • organisms replicate themselves • the study of genes and heredity • signals start and end of translation • sequence messenger RNA -> amino acid • quality or characteristic to a person • population organisms adapting and changing • two daughter cell in type of cell division • ...
Livestock Crossword 2024-09-20
Across
- The mother or female parent
- The father or male parent
- The young of an animal
- Characteristics that can be passed down from
- Adapting an animal to the needs of humans
- Identifying desirable animals for breeding purposes
- Giving birth in livestock
- Mating animals that are related
- Animals that are not purebred
- Cattle that do not have horns due to genetics
Down
- Taking a young animal off milk by removing it from beingwith its mother
- Animals whose ancestors are of only one breed
- Mating animals of different breeds
- Removing an animal from the herd
- to offspring
- A male animal that has had its testicles removed
16 Clues: to offspring • The young of an animal • The father or male parent • Giving birth in livestock • The mother or female parent • Animals that are not purebred • Mating animals that are related • Removing an animal from the herd • Mating animals of different breeds • Adapting an animal to the needs of humans • Characteristics that can be passed down from • ...
Inhereritance and Genetics 2020-05-20
8 Clues: last step of mitosis • deoxyribonucleic acid • overlaps with telophase • the first phase or step of mitosis • living organisms that are made of cells • resting phase prepares for cell division • a cell division process that has 2 stages • created the law of segregation,father of genetics
Genetics Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-08
Across
- the immediate descendants of a person or organism
- observable characteristics produced by genes and environment
- any event that changes genetic structure
- a mature sexual reproductive cell
- a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
- the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species
- a hybrid produced by crossing parents that are homozygous except for a single gene locus that has two alleles
- an event in which one thing is replaced by another
- having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- the ancestry or lineage of an individual
- similar in position, structure, function, or characteristics
Down
- a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside
- a base found in DNA and derived from pyrimidine
- part of DNA controlling physical characteristics and growth
- a purine base found in DNA and RNA
- the process by which a cell divides into two smaller cells
- occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
- an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes
- cell division in sexually reproducing organisms
- meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
- the cell from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum
- having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
22 Clues: a mature sexual reproductive cell • a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside • any event that changes genetic structure • a purine base found in DNA and RNA • the ancestry or lineage of an individual • a base found in DNA and derived from pyrimidine • cell division in sexually reproducing organisms • a distinguishing feature of your personal nature • ...
Molecular Genetics (O-levels) 2020-09-17
Across
- also known as genetic engineering
- a term used to describe an organism with a foreign gene
- base C
- many subunits polymerise (join together) to form this larger molecule
- subunit of DNA molecule
- the site in a cell where DNA is copied into mRNA
- the process where ribosomes "read" the mRNA to synthesise a polypeptide
- the site in a cell where ribosomes synthesise proteins
- ______ DNA is a mix of bacterial DNA with an inserted foreign gene
Down
- when DNA is loosely wrapped around histone proteins; structure is not visible under a light microscope
- form of sugar (carbohydrate) found in a DNA molecule
- base that pairs with T
- base that pairs with C
- small circular piece of DNA found in bacterial cells
- base T
- the process where DNA is copied into mRNA
- when DNA is tightly wrapped around histone proteins; structure is visible under a light microscope
- orientation of the two strands in a DNA molecule
- enzyme that can cut DNA to create sticky ends
- enzyme that repairs the broken DNA molecules between complementary sticky ends
20 Clues: base C • base T • base that pairs with T • base that pairs with C • subunit of DNA molecule • also known as genetic engineering • the process where DNA is copied into mRNA • enzyme that can cut DNA to create sticky ends • orientation of the two strands in a DNA molecule • the site in a cell where DNA is copied into mRNA • form of sugar (carbohydrate) found in a DNA molecule • ...
Evolution & Genetics Crossword Quiz 2020-11-04
Across
- A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, differs from what is found in most of that species
- a previous species that new species evolve from.
- A branch of biology that studies early life stages and their development
- A new species is formed over many generations of favorable adaptations gradually accumulate and non-favorable ones disappear.
- inherited traits that improve an organisms chances of survival and reproduction in a certain environment
- Structures that have different mature forms but develop from the same embryonic tissues
- How biologists group organisms, rooted in works by Aristotle
- Any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations
- The genetic makeup of an individual organism
- Resembles another species to gain an advantage at survival
- differences (structural, molecular, and behavioral) within a species that makes individuals different
- Structures in different species that have similar appearance or function but have evolved separately thus do not share a common ancestor
- populations with the most desirable traits and ability to compete will live long enough to reproduce and pass on those beneficial traits.
- Developed naming system still used today. Father of Taxonomy
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- Blends into the environment
- struggle between organisms for food, shelter, mates and living space
- living things produce more offspring than needed for the species to survive
- The branch of biology that classifies organisms and assigns each organism a universally accepted name.
- The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive longer and produce more offspring
- The genetic contribution of an individual to the next generations gene pool.
- The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment (body structures and characteristics)
- Intentional breeding of plants and animals to preserve traits that breeders want.
- Remnants of structures that were once functional in an ancestor (now-reduced in size and serve little or no function
- Shows a predator (or prey) that they are unpleasant to eat.
- Individuals that have favorable traits and better adapted to survive will pass on these traits to future offspring
- The variety of life in the world, or in a specific habitat or ecosystem
26 Clues: Blends into the environment • The genetic makeup of an individual organism • a previous species that new species evolve from. • Resembles another species to gain an advantage at survival • Shows a predator (or prey) that they are unpleasant to eat. • How biologists group organisms, rooted in works by Aristotle • ...
Genetics & Evolution SOL Review 2021-05-19
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- Last name of the scientist who discovered the chemical structure of DNA with James Watson.
- ___ are structures, functions, or behaviors that enable a species to survive.
- Last name of the founder of genetics.
- In genetic engineering, the ___ ___ is manipulated to obtain a desired product.
- ___ traits mask the expression of recessive traits.
- Large ears for cooling & sharp quills for protection are examples of ___ adaptations.
- ___ are strands of tightly wound DNA.
- A(n) ___ is an alternative form of a gene.
- ___ are sections of chromosome that carry the code for a particular trait.
- Characteristics that are acquired through ___ influences cannot be inherited.
- Natural selection is the survival and reproduction of the individuals in a population that exhibit the traits that best enable them to ___ in their environment.
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- Genetic engineering has numberous practical applications in medicine, ___, and biology.
- Detached earlobes is an example of a ___.
- The gene for blue eye color is ___.
- If a species does not include traits that enable it to survive changes in its environment, then the species may become ___.
- The arrangement of ___ bases within the double helix forms a chemical code.
- EE, Ee, & ee are examples of a ___.
- Mutations are ___ changes because a mutation is a change in the DNA code.
- Hibernation & migration are examples of ___ adaptations.
- Last name of the scientist who discovered the DNA double helix.
- ___ is a double helix molecule.
21 Clues: ___ is a double helix molecule. • The gene for blue eye color is ___. • EE, Ee, & ee are examples of a ___. • Last name of the founder of genetics. • ___ are strands of tightly wound DNA. • Detached earlobes is an example of a ___. • A(n) ___ is an alternative form of a gene. • ___ traits mask the expression of recessive traits. • ...
Genetics Lec Activity 1.1 2022-03-25
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- Packaged DNA in a cell that consists of DNA and proteins that is found in eukaryotic cells.
- A term for traits that do not exhibit clear one-locus segregation.
- Means “standing above” which is a quantitative trait that indicates non-additivity of the effects of genotype to the phenotype.
- More than two allelic forms were found and each allele causes different phenotype.
- It is a relationship between the two versions of a gene.
- Gives rise to “liability” to disease and is treated as a continuous phenotype.
- Two alleles that occurs at a site or locus which are common to single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs).
- A gene or genes that has a different allele.
- It implies that objects or factors do not act independently.
- Two alleles inherited for a particular gene and an individual’s collection of genes.
- A relationship between a particular phenotype and one or more genotypes.
- A cell or organism’s observable characteristics.
- Any trait that is expressed in heterozygote.
- Code for the same function or characteristics, as well as their impact that works together on the phenotype.
- Changes in the structure or number of a chromosome and most are known as aneuploidies.
- Existence of two or more variants at significant frequencies in the population.
- When the heterozygote has an intermediate phenotype and the homozygote is more severely affected.
- Shows a cell sorted in order and arranged in pairs that summarizes the chromosome constitution of a cell.
- A segregation at a single locus.
- A trait determined by the combined activity of a number of genetic loci.
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- Have only one copy of a gene or DNA sequence in diploid cells.
- It is where the intermediate inheritance for a specific trait is not completely expressed.
- A gene or genes that has two identical alleles.
- Normal process of cell division that usually generates daughter cells with both sets identical to parent cell.
- Determined by some unspecified combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- More logical term for polymorphism where many alleles occur.
- Made up of DNA and a basic and functional unit of heredity.
- Caused by variation at a single genetic locus; a monogenic character.
- Located on a single chromosome where a series of allele can be found at linked loci.
- Is the combination of alleles inherited for each individual parent of two or more loci is known.
- A unique chromosomal location on which a particular trait resides.
- Trait expressed only in the homozygote.
- The common term for polymorphism where many alleles occur.
- Sudden change in the genetic material where different alleles arise at the locus.
- Alteration of the growth properties of a normal eukaryotic cell, evolving into a tumor cell.
- Found in the Nucleus that carries a long piece of DNA. Helps transmit the proper genetic information.
- A binary disease phenotype that is transformed into a probit after the probability of being affected.
- Only one allele that occurs at a site or locus in the population.
- One of the several alternative forms of a gene.
- A pattern of any inheritance that doesn’t follow the Mendelian law of genetics.
- Used only to produce gametes.
- A variation in one gene that affects several different aspects of the phenotype.
- A position within a cistron occupied by mutation.
- Express an associated trait and the proportion of individuals carrying a particular variant of a gene.
- A diagram that showcases a family tree where inheritance of a trait through several generations can be seen.
45 Clues: Used only to produce gametes. • A segregation at a single locus. • Trait expressed only in the homozygote. • A gene or genes that has a different allele. • Any trait that is expressed in heterozygote. • A gene or genes that has two identical alleles. • One of the several alternative forms of a gene. • A cell or organism’s observable characteristics. • ...
Genetics Lec Activity 1.1 2022-03-25
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- Made up of DNA and a basic and functional unit of heredity.
- A position within a cistron occupied by mutation.
- Sudden change in the genetic material where different alleles arise at the locus.
- A term for traits that do not exhibit clear one-locus segregation.
- It is a relationship between the two versions of a gene.
- Located on a single chromosome where a series of allele can be found at linked loci.
- Only one allele that occurs at a site or locus in the population.
- Two alleles inherited for a particular gene and an individual’s collection of genes.
- A pattern of any inheritance that doesn’t follow the Mendelian law of genetics.
- It is where the intermediate inheritance for a specific trait is not completely expressed.
- Have only one copy of a gene or DNA sequence in diploid cells.
- Code for the same function or characteristics, as well as their impact that works together on the phenotype.
- Trait expressed only in the homozygote.
- One of the several alternative forms of a gene.
- It implies that objects or factors do not act independently.
- Existence of two or more variants at significant frequencies in the population.
- A gene or genes that has two identical alleles.
- Express an associated trait and the proportion of individuals carrying a particular variant of a gene.
- The common term for polymorphism where many alleles occur.
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- Any trait that is expressed in heterozygote.
- A gene or genes that has a different allele.
- Two alleles that occurs at a site or locus which are common to single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs).
- A variation in one gene that affects several different aspects of the phenotype.
- Caused by variation at a single genetic locus; a monogenic character.
- A segregation at a single locus
- Determined by some unspecified combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- A trait determined by the combined activity of a number of genetic loci.
- Means “standing above” which is a quantitative trait that indicates non-additivity of the effects of genotype to the phenotype.
- Found in the Nucleus that carries a long piece of DNA. Helps transmit the proper genetic information.
- More logical term for polymorphism where many alleles occur.
- Gives rise to “liability” to disease and is treated as a continuous phenotype.
- A unique chromosomal location on which a particular trait resides.
- A diagram that showcases a family tree where inheritance of a trait through several generations can be seen.
- Changes in the structure or number of a chromosome and most are known as aneuploidies.
- A relationship between a particular phenotype and one or more genotypes.
- Alleles, More than two allelic forms were found and each allele causes different phenotype.
- Normal process of cell division that usually generates daughter cells with both sets identical to parent cell.
- A cell or organism’s observable characteristics.
- Packaged DNA in a cell that consists of DNA and proteins that is found in eukaryotic cells.
- Alteration of the growth properties of a normal eukaryotic cell, evolving into a tumor cell.
- Used only to produce gametes.
- Shows a cell sorted in order and arranged in pairs that summarizes the chromosome constitution of a cell.
- Is the combination of alleles inherited for each individual parent of two or more loci is known.
- When the heterozygote has an intermediate phenotype and the homozygote is more severely affected.
- A binary disease phenotype that is transformed into a probit after the probability of being affected.
45 Clues: Used only to produce gametes. • A segregation at a single locus • Trait expressed only in the homozygote. • Any trait that is expressed in heterozygote. • A gene or genes that has a different allele. • One of the several alternative forms of a gene. • A gene or genes that has two identical alleles. • A cell or organism’s observable characteristics. • ...
Common Terms in Genetics 2017-02-05
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- the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.
- a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.
- a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.
- A postulated unit of gene action that consists of an operator and the closely linked functional genes it controls.
- an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene.
- an important part of DNA and RNA, where it is one of the nitrogenous bases coding the genetic information these molecules carry.
- genetic makeup of an organism.
- the biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule.
- the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
- the main building block of DNA and is found in every nucleotide that makes up the long chain of genetic information.
- the second stage of cell division, between prophase and anaphase, during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
- A sequence of three bases in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA. Enables tRNA to sequence amino acids in the order specified by mRNA.
- Any of a group of compounds consisting of a nucleoside combined with a phosphate group and constituting the units that make up DNA and RNA molecules.
- one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, the others being adenine, cytosine, and thymine.
- a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
- an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes.
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- one of the five bases that form nucleic acids that is always paired up with adenine through two hydrogen bonds only in DNA
- One member of a pair of genes found at a specific position on a chromosome
- the composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits
- the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.
- thread-like structures that contain the genes
- a complex of proteins associated with the centromere of a chromosome during cell division, to which the microtubules of the spindle attach.
- an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene
- the founder of modern genetics
- a structural unit of a eukaryotic chromosome, consisting of a length of DNA coiled around a core of histones.
- the first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.
- an enzyme that bind and may even remodel nucleic acid or nucleic acid protein complexes.
- the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria are composed.
- a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino group
- a purine base present in nucleoproteins of cells of plants and animals
30 Clues: the founder of modern genetics • genetic makeup of an organism. • thread-like structures that contain the genes • a compound structure at the end of a chromosome. • an individual with two identical alleles of a particular gene • an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. • an individual who has two different alleles of a particular gene. • ...
Genetics Crossword #1a (JFriesen) 2018-08-17
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- DNA replication occurs to double the amount in preparation for Mphases
- the complete set of each unique chromosome, one chromosome from each homologous pair
- a protein complex that hols sister chromatids together
- centromere placement close to the end
- centrioles reach the poles of the cell, chromosomes are clear structures with spindle fibres connect to the kinetichores
- a constricted region on the chromosome, a part that pinches in
- a pair of centrioles with spindle fibres that forms the spindle apparatus important to movement in mitosis and meiosis
- monitors cells size and DNA integrity
- centromere placement at the end
- between middle and end centromere placement
- sister chromatids reach the poles, karyokinesis complete, cleavage begins resulting in two daughter cells
- centromeres split and sister chromatids migrate to poles of cell being pulled by spindle fibres
- a protein complex in the dentromeric region that protects cohesin from being degraded b a separate enzyme
- a type of cytokinesis in animals cells where constriction occurs until two daughter cells are pinched off
- in plant cells, it is cytokinesis where a cell plate forms on the imaginary metaphase plate and grows into the cell wall, dividing the two daughter cells
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- a complex structure in animals cells and some plant cells
- chromosomes that have identical loci along their length, from biparental inheritance
- preparation for mitosis
- nuclear division, dividing the genetic material
- dividing the cytoplasm to two daughter cells, organelles are synthesized de novo
- if spindle assembly and the attachment to the kinetochores is wrong, mitosis stops
- when the organism has two sets of chromosomes (homologous pairs of chromosomes) one maternal and one paternal
- middle centromere placement
- shugoshin degrades and cohesin can be cleaved, letting sister chromatids pull apart
- chromosomes line up along an imaginary plates as they are pulled by spindle fibres
- checks for properly replicated DNA
- occurs post-division where cells grow to appropriate size, may enter G0 phase
- chromosomes coil and condense, centrioles divide and move apart
28 Clues: preparation for mitosis • middle centromere placement • centromere placement at the end • checks for properly replicated DNA • centromere placement close to the end • monitors cells size and DNA integrity • between middle and end centromere placement • nuclear division, dividing the genetic material • a protein complex that hols sister chromatids together • ...
