genetics Crossword Puzzles
Basic Genetics 2024-09-16
Across
- the passing down and receiving of different traits from the parents' genes
- a natural process that makes the differences in our genes
- characteristics that make us who we are
- determines what a cell does > made of long chains of amino acids
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- holds the instructions for all living things
- chunks of DNA in genes > keeps DNA organized, untangled, and accessible
- the study of life
- made up of DNA > instructions for building a specific protein
8 Clues: the study of life • characteristics that make us who we are • holds the instructions for all living things • a natural process that makes the differences in our genes • made up of DNA > instructions for building a specific protein • determines what a cell does > made of long chains of amino acids • ...
Ancestry & Genetics 2025-03-04
Across
- social construct used for classifying people based on anthropological traits, often confused with ancestry
- A common way in which ancestry labels are assigned to samples.
- A misleading assumption that different human groups are genetically isolated and distinct
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- The collapse of family trees when traced far enough back, leading to a point where all ancestors are shared.
- The idea that human groups are distinct and ranked based on supposedly inherited genetic superiority, historically fueling discrimination.
- Exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, creating genetic diversity.
- A probability-based estimate of a person's ancestral origins using DNA comparison.
- A white nationalist website
8 Clues: A white nationalist website • A common way in which ancestry labels are assigned to samples. • A probability-based estimate of a person's ancestral origins using DNA comparison. • Exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, creating genetic diversity. • ...
Sci 7 - Genetics 2022-03-07
Across
- a detectable change in the environment
- a chemical reaction within a human cell that travels along a nerve cell to the brain
- the shorter of the two chromosomes on the special 23rd pair
- special structures of tightly wound genes that are visible when genes are outside the nucleus
- chemical building blocks that make up genes
- a chemical code that contains instructions for building proteins
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- the longer of two chromosomes on the special 23rd pair
- molecules attached to our cells that can sense a stimulus and start a signal
- special type of molecule in our bodies that can do things in our cells
- slightly different versions of the same gene
- physical characteristic passed down from generation to generation
- organelle in cells that contains the genes
12 Clues: a detectable change in the environment • organelle in cells that contains the genes • chemical building blocks that make up genes • slightly different versions of the same gene • the longer of two chromosomes on the special 23rd pair • the shorter of the two chromosomes on the special 23rd pair • a chemical code that contains instructions for building proteins • ...
Genetics vocabulary-Andrea 2022-04-27
Across
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
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- A continued quality, trait or feature of a person, or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- the flow of traits from parents to offspring.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the flow of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A continued quality, trait or feature of a person, or thing. • ...
genetics vocab-Diego 2022-04-27
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Shuning Period8 2024-02-01
Across
- King of the jungle.
- Water found beneath the ground.
- The fastest animal on land.
- Animal with the best eyesight.
- Worst eyesight.
Down
- Hunting the second strongest.
- Start life as a tadpole.
- Like chasing mice.
- Tallest animal on land.
- The slowest animal。
- The smartest animal on land.
- With black and white stripes.
12 Clues: Worst eyesight. • Like chasing mice. • King of the jungle. • The slowest animal。 • Tallest animal on land. • Start life as a tadpole. • The fastest animal on land. • The smartest animal on land. • Hunting the second strongest. • With black and white stripes. • Animal with the best eyesight. • Water found beneath the ground.
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-01
Across
- A genetic factor blocked by dominant factor.
- Branch of biology that are inherited from one generation.
- A trait or feature of an individual or thing.
- A genetic factor that blocks another factor.
- The children born off living organisms
- A quality or characteristic
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- Receive something from someone who came before you.
- pollination that happens when pollen from a plant reaches a flower from a different plant.
- When pollen from a plant lands on the pistil of the same plant.
- an organism that's always passed down to its offspring
- Offspring that happens from combining 2 organisms of different breeds.
- Passing traits from parents to children.
12 Clues: A quality or characteristic • The children born off living organisms • Passing traits from parents to children. • A genetic factor blocked by dominant factor. • A genetic factor that blocks another factor. • A trait or feature of an individual or thing. • Receive something from someone who came before you. • an organism that's always passed down to its offspring • ...
Genetics crossword- Sasha 2023-05-01
Across
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
Down
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the research of genes and inheritance.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
12 Clues: the research of genes and inheritance. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • ...
Genetics Crossword - Alex 2023-05-01
Across
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
Down
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics- Jonah Price 2023-05-03
Across
- The passing of traits from parents to offsprings.
- A genetic factor that blocks other genetic factors
- An organism that always passes down the same traits
- A genetic allele that is blocked by a dominant factor.
- When a plant receives pollen from another plant to pollinate
- The branch of biology studying genes.
Down
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- A refining quality/feature of an individual.
- The product or offspring of two different organisms/breeds
- When a plant is able to pollinate itself
- To receive something from the people you came from.
- The young that was born from parents.
12 Clues: The young that was born from parents. • The branch of biology studying genes. • When a plant is able to pollinate itself • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • A refining quality/feature of an individual. • The passing of traits from parents to offsprings. • A genetic factor that blocks other genetic factors • ...
Pablo - Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Vocabulary of Genetics 2025-10-16
Across
- People who do the research in lab.
- The substance in roots of plants that can store carbon.
- A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.
- Be gradually worn away by natural agents.
- A definition of the company's business, who it serves, what it does etc.
- Take into one's possession.
- Gene expression (visible on the outside).
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- The document you will need to apply for a job.
- A change in DNA sequence that may affect gene function.
- The complete set of genetic material (DNA) in an organism.
- Immune system's reaction to injury or infection.
- Name of the institute in which the Harness Plants Initiative takes place.
12 Clues: Take into one's possession. • People who do the research in lab. • Be gradually worn away by natural agents. • Gene expression (visible on the outside). • The document you will need to apply for a job. • Immune system's reaction to injury or infection. • A change in DNA sequence that may affect gene function. • The substance in roots of plants that can store carbon. • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-17
Across
- When both allels for a a gene are different
- The physical characteristics of an allele
- A trait the is represented by a lowercase letter
- Alleles represented by letters
- The tool used to predict the outcome of a cross
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- When both alleles for a gene are the same
- When two alleles are not completely dominant nor recessive
- The study of hereditary
- Different forms of a gene
- A sequence of DNA that codes for a certain trait
- When two alleles are both dominant
- A trait that is represented by a captial letter
12 Clues: The study of hereditary • Different forms of a gene • Alleles represented by letters • When two alleles are both dominant • When both alleles for a gene are the same • The physical characteristics of an allele • When both allels for a a gene are different • A trait that is represented by a captial letter • The tool used to predict the outcome of a cross • ...
Genetics Big 20 2025-11-18
Across
- Having two different alleles for a specific trait (Ex: Rr)
- Section of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present. Always written in capital letters
- Study of how humans inherit their characteristics from their parents
- Organism’s observable characteristic
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- Also called artificial selection. Process used by humans to create new offspring with desired characteristics.
- Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes
- An organism’s child
- Genetic makeup of an organism; also called allele combination
- Holds the instructions for your cells to function
- Genetic differences that exist in a trait. (Ex: brown eyes, blue eyes, etc.)
- Offspring are genetically identical to parent. Only one parent.
12 Clues: An organism’s child • Organism’s observable characteristic • Section of DNA that codes for a specific trait • Holds the instructions for your cells to function • Having two different alleles for a specific trait (Ex: Rr) • Genetic makeup of an organism; also called allele combination • Offspring are genetically identical to parent. Only one parent. • ...
Inheritance and Genetics 2025-12-10
Across
- threadlike structures with all the directions for building an organism
- how a trait appears or is expressed
- a section of DNA on a chromosome that has genetic information for one trait
- the children or next generation of an organism
- a genotype with two of the same alleles
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- the alleles of all the genes on an organism's chromosomes
- a genetic factor that blocks another factor
- a genotype with two different alleles
- a different form of a gene
- the study of how traits are passed
- a genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant factor
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
12 Clues: a different form of a gene • the study of how traits are passed • how a trait appears or is expressed • a genotype with two different alleles • a genotype with two of the same alleles • a genetic factor that blocks another factor • the children or next generation of an organism • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • ...
Lifestyle Diseases 2014-01-13
Across
- third highest cause of death in 1900
- third highest cause of death in 2000
- number of calories in a pound
- unhealthy behavior, environment, genetics, other factors
- second highest cause of death in 1900
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- any disease that is caused partly by unhealthy behaviour and other factors
- third highest cause of death in 1850
- top cause of death in 2000
- formula for BMI
- second highest cause of death in 2000
- top cause of death in 1900
11 Clues: formula for BMI • top cause of death in 2000 • top cause of death in 1900 • number of calories in a pound • third highest cause of death in 1850 • third highest cause of death in 1900 • third highest cause of death in 2000 • second highest cause of death in 2000 • second highest cause of death in 1900 • unhealthy behavior, environment, genetics, other factors • ...
CEAS AMBASSADORS 2021-05-24
Across
- CEAS Ambassador Alumni and Student Body President from 2020-2021
- Last name for the father of genetics!
- 2 word Synonym for research
- Building being torn down soon :(
- the amount of hours you have to get this semester!
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- Residence Hall being renovated!
- first name of the building for the School of business
- The day of the week that general body meetings are!
- Fill in the blank for this cute spot between Baldwin and Steger! " ___ Gardens "
- Current CEAS Ambassadors president!
- Fuzzy fruit
11 Clues: Fuzzy fruit • 2 word Synonym for research • Residence Hall being renovated! • Building being torn down soon :( • Current CEAS Ambassadors president! • Last name for the father of genetics! • the amount of hours you have to get this semester! • The day of the week that general body meetings are! • first name of the building for the School of business • ...
Inheritance and Variation 2019-10-14
Across
- These code for the making of a particular protein
- The way members of the same species differ is known as...
- The father of genetics
- Type of reproduction involving one parent
- Part of the cell that contains DNA
- Type of reproduction involving two parents
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- Lengths of DNA wrapped around protein
- The term used to describe an organism that is capable of producing young.
- The way in which traits are passed from parents to offspring
- Genotype plus environment
- The shape of DNA
11 Clues: The shape of DNA • The father of genetics • Genotype plus environment • Part of the cell that contains DNA • Lengths of DNA wrapped around protein • Type of reproduction involving one parent • Type of reproduction involving two parents • These code for the making of a particular protein • The way members of the same species differ is known as... • ...
Biology 2024-11-11
Across
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- the physical characteristics of and organism
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
- one of number of different forms of a gene
- the process in sexual reproduction
- the scientific study of heredity
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- the genetic makeup of an organism
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- a specific characteristic of an individual
11 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • the process in sexual reproduction • one of number of different forms of a gene • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of and organism • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • ...
biologist 2022-12-06
Across
- are chemicals in the body that are used in everything cells do
- is the branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity
- Mcclintock investigated the effect of the location of genes
- is the study of microbes
- Pasteur published his findings that some microbes cause disease
- Goodall British naturalist
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- living things
- are scientists who study things that deal with heredity
- tiny organisms only visible under a microscope
- a rod-shaped structure made up of genes
- Watson determined the structure of DNA
11 Clues: living things • is the study of microbes • Goodall British naturalist • a rod-shaped structure made up of genes • Watson determined the structure of DNA • tiny organisms only visible under a microscope • are scientists who study things that deal with heredity • Mcclintock investigated the effect of the location of genes • ...
Mendelian Genetics Vocabulary 2025-09-22
Across
- two of the same alleles for a trait
- instructions that determine traits
- the scientific study of heredity
- when an organism has two different alleles for a trait
- different forms of a gene
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- a straight that always shows up when an organism is present
- the appearance of a organism
- new living things that come from one or more parents
- Hidden whenever a dominant allele is present
- when an organism has two identical alleles for a trait
- the genetic makeup of an organism
11 Clues: different forms of a gene • the appearance of a organism • the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • instructions that determine traits • two of the same alleles for a trait • Hidden whenever a dominant allele is present • new living things that come from one or more parents • when an organism has two identical alleles for a trait • ...
Heredity Crossword puzzle 2022-03-23
Across
- a specific characteristic
- the trait that always shows up when the allele is present
- the offspring of many generations that have the same form of trait
- genetic makeup or alleles
- the factors that control a trait
- two identical alleles for a trait
- the process in which a new organism begins to form when egg and sperm cells join
- the trait that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
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- two different alleles for a trait
- physical characteristics
- different forms of a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
12 Clues: physical characteristics • a specific characteristic • different forms of a gene • genetic makeup or alleles • the scientific study of heredity • the factors that control a trait • two different alleles for a trait • two identical alleles for a trait • the trait that always shows up when the allele is present • the trait that is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present • ...
epd notes 2022-05-06
Across
- Milk epd is expressed as pounds of _ at weaning
- _ bulls have a yearling weight EPD of 15+
- ____ will change over time
- important to use current ____
- (accuracy) total number of _ sired by a bull
- adjustment _ must be used to compare EPDs across breeds
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- EPDs from 1 breed can be _ to EPDs from another breed
- not all ___ should be passed on
- The accuracy is the amount of ___ in an epd
- " Keep the pocket knife ___"
- Excellent _ for sorting and ranking cattle
- milk epd is _ expressed as pounds of milk produced
12 Clues: ____ will change over time • " Keep the pocket knife ___" • important to use current ____ • not all ___ should be passed on • _ bulls have a yearling weight EPD of 15+ • Excellent _ for sorting and ranking cattle • The accuracy is the amount of ___ in an epd • (accuracy) total number of _ sired by a bull • Milk epd is expressed as pounds of _ at weaning • ...
The Geneticist's Conquest 2022-02-14
Across
- a tool used to predict the possible combinations of alleles in the offspring
- the trait represented in an organism
- the trait that seems to hide away
- the result of a genotype
- The Father of Genetics
- a type of organism consisting of two of the same alleles
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- an organism with two of the same alleles
- the physical characteristic of an organism
- the genetic constitution of an organism
- alternative forms of a gene
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- a type of organism consisting of two alleles that are different
12 Clues: The Father of Genetics • the result of a genotype • alternative forms of a gene • the trait that seems to hide away • the trait represented in an organism • the genetic constitution of an organism • an organism with two of the same alleles • the physical characteristic of an organism • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • ...
George and Philippa's Wedding Crossword 2024-06-13
Across
- What is George’s favourite animal?
- Where did George go to university?
- What were Philippa and George doing when he proposed?
- What month did Philippa and George get engaged?
- Where are Philippa and George going for their honeymoon?
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- What did Philippa study at university?
- What is Philippa’s favourite drink?
- What position did Philippa row in, at school?
- What is George’s favourite colour?
- What is the name of the first dance song?
- Which city did George and Philippa meet?
- What new sport did Philippa start at the University of Aberystwyth?
12 Clues: What is George’s favourite animal? • Where did George go to university? • What is George’s favourite colour? • What is Philippa’s favourite drink? • What did Philippa study at university? • Which city did George and Philippa meet? • What is the name of the first dance song? • What position did Philippa row in, at school? • What month did Philippa and George get engaged? • ...
Genetic Crossword 2023-01-31
Across
- An allele represented by a capital letter that overpowers the lowercase letter.
- An allele represented by a lowercase letter that gets dominated by an uppercase letter.
- Genetic code found in your genes.
- A characteristic.
- Codes a specific trait and found in a chromosome.
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- 2 alleles that are the same.
- Alleles that are different.
- Parts of your DNA that are as unique as your fingerprint.
- Traits within a parent’s genes transferred to their offspring.
- Genetic characteristics.
- Physical characteristics.
- One number out of two in a gene.
12 Clues: A characteristic. • Genetic characteristics. • Physical characteristics. • Alleles that are different. • 2 alleles that are the same. • One number out of two in a gene. • Genetic code found in your genes. • Codes a specific trait and found in a chromosome. • Parts of your DNA that are as unique as your fingerprint. • ...
Science Terms 2023-05-05
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- Type of succession that happens in a brand new environment
- Type of front that associates with warmer climates
- Type of species that first inhabit the land after primary succession
- Make up everything
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- Traits get passed down from one generation to the next naturally.
- Sunshine with dry
- Help the body function
- Type of cell that does have a cell wall
- multiple food chain
- The passing down of traits from parents to their offspring.
- Type of cell that does not have cell wall
- The way force is measured
12 Clues: Sunshine with dry • Make up everything • multiple food chain • Help the body function • The way force is measured • Type of cell that does have a cell wall • Type of cell that does not have cell wall • Type of front that associates with warmer climates • Type of succession that happens in a brand new environment • The passing down of traits from parents to their offspring. • ...
GENETICS 2 2022-06-22
Across
- A CHARACTERISTIC SUCH AS HEIGHTOR SKIN COLOUR VTHAT IS INFLUENCED BY2 OR MORE GENES.
- A THREAD-LIKE STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE NUCLEUS OF A PLANT OR ANIMAL CELL.
- A GENE WHICH TOTALLY MASKS THE EFFECT OF ANOTHER GENE.
- A GENE WHICH IS TOTALLY MASKED BY A DOMINANT GENE.
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- THE GENETIC MAKE-UP OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
- PURE-BRED FOR A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC.
- CROSS-BRED FOR A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC.
- THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
8 Clues: THE GENETIC MAKE-UP OF AN INDIVIDUAL. • THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL. • PURE-BRED FOR A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC. • CROSS-BRED FOR A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC. • A GENE WHICH IS TOTALLY MASKED BY A DOMINANT GENE. • A GENE WHICH TOTALLY MASKS THE EFFECT OF ANOTHER GENE. • A THREAD-LIKE STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE NUCLEUS OF A PLANT OR ANIMAL CELL. • ...
Genetics Puzzle 2022-12-21
Across
- chart used to tell what an offspring will look like
- When two genotypes are both recessive or dominant
- scientist who discovered genetics
- a feature of an organism
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- an allele that covers a recessive allele
- When two genotypes are Dominant and Recessive
- an allele that is hidden by a dominant allele
- the product of two organisms reproducing
8 Clues: a feature of an organism • scientist who discovered genetics • an allele that covers a recessive allele • the product of two organisms reproducing • When two genotypes are Dominant and Recessive • an allele that is hidden by a dominant allele • When two genotypes are both recessive or dominant • chart used to tell what an offspring will look like
Genetics Crossword 2023-01-10
Across
- recessive/aa
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- traits/Are traits that are passed down from your parents
- diagram that is used to find out if an offspring would have particular traits
- dominant/AA
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- dominant/Aa
- the appearance of an organism or trait that you see
- carry instructions that determine a person's traits
- member of a pair of genes occupying a specific spot on a chromosome that controls the same trait
9 Clues: dominant/Aa • dominant/AA • recessive/aa • the genetic makeup of an organism • the appearance of an organism or trait that you see • carry instructions that determine a person's traits • traits/Are traits that are passed down from your parents • diagram that is used to find out if an offspring would have particular traits • ...
Heredity & Genetics 2020-03-24
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- contains your genes; found in the nucleus
- the factor that controls a trait; found on chromosomes
- the trait that hides in the background
- the different forms of a characteristic
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- the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring.
- he letters that represent the different forms of a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
- the traits that overshadows and is expressed
8 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the trait that hides in the background • the different forms of a characteristic • contains your genes; found in the nucleus • the traits that overshadows and is expressed • the factor that controls a trait; found on chromosomes • he letters that represent the different forms of a gene • ...
Genetics vocab 2023-02-17
Across
- – Having the same alleles for a gene on a matched pair (homologous) chromosomes. Example: AA or aa
- Trait – A trait whose characteristic is expressed regardless of other alleles that may be present. Example: AA or Aa
- – One or more versions of a gene.
- - Having different alleles for a gene on a matched pair (homologous) chromosomes
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- – The genetic makeup of an organism’s alleles.
- Trait – A trait expressed only when its allele is the only gene present. Example: aa
- – The physical appearance of an organism’s trait(s).
- – Any physical characteristic transferred from parent to offspring
8 Clues: – One or more versions of a gene. • – The genetic makeup of an organism’s alleles. • – The physical appearance of an organism’s trait(s). • – Any physical characteristic transferred from parent to offspring • - Having different alleles for a gene on a matched pair (homologous) chromosomes • ...
Genetics variation 2023-05-04
Across
- selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.
- In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism
- An allele is a variation of the same sequence of nucleotides at the same place on a long DNA molecule, as described in leading textbooks on genetics and evolution
- selection is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations.
- a Mendelian gene is a basic unit of heredity and the molecular gene is a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA
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- In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
8 Clues: In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism • selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. • In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. • ...
Genetics variation 2023-05-04
Across
- selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.
- In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism
- An allele is a variation of the same sequence of nucleotides at the same place on a long DNA molecule, as described in leading textbooks on genetics and evolution
- selection is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations.
- a Mendelian gene is a basic unit of heredity and the molecular gene is a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA
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- In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
8 Clues: In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism • selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. • In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. • ...
Genetics variation 2023-05-04
Across
- selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.
- In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism
- An allele is a variation of the same sequence of nucleotides at the same place on a long DNA molecule, as described in leading textbooks on genetics and evolution
- selection is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations.
- a Mendelian gene is a basic unit of heredity and the molecular gene is a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA
Down
- In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
8 Clues: In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism • selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. • In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-05-16
Across
- two or more alternative forms of a gene
- you can figure out if the child has hair or no hair by using this table.
- the animal has hair
- the animal has no hair
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- in a heterozygote one trait will conceal the presence of another trait for the same characteristic
- The genetic make up of a cell.
- It can be your hair color, blood type, or Height.
- The study of genes and heredity
8 Clues: the animal has hair • the animal has no hair • The genetic make up of a cell. • The study of genes and heredity • two or more alternative forms of a gene • It can be your hair color, blood type, or Height. • you can figure out if the child has hair or no hair by using this table. • ...
GENETICS #4 2023-05-31
Across
- Different forms of a gene
- the sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- genetic material within the nucleus;deoxyribonucleic acid
- the genetic makeup of a particular organism
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- the two daughter strands of replicated chromatin that are condensed into a rod shape
- the passing of traits or characteristics from one generation to the next
- an allele that will always be expressed as a trait
- the study of heredity
8 Clues: the study of heredity • Different forms of a gene • the genetic makeup of a particular organism • an allele that will always be expressed as a trait • the sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait • genetic material within the nucleus;deoxyribonucleic acid • the passing of traits or characteristics from one generation to the next • ...
genetics practice 2024-03-20
Across
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism
- An allele whose trait is masked in the presence of a dominant allele
- Factors that control traits
- The study of heredity
- An organism with two different alleles for a trait
Down
- The different forms of a gene
- Physical characteristics of organisms
- The passing of traits from parents to offspring
8 Clues: The study of heredity • Factors that control traits • The different forms of a gene • 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 • An allele whose trait is masked in the presence of a dominant allele
Lecture Exam 3 Terms 2018-04-15
Across
- phylum consisting of vertebrates
- mammals that lay eggs
- monophyletic group distinguished by overlapping scales
- putting others' well-being before one's own
- undergoing complete metamorphosis
- clade comprised of reptiles, birds, and mammals
- developmental stage characterized by the induction of the 3 germ layers
- small phylum comprising of virtually indestructible micro-organisms
- outermost germ layer
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- comprised of 3 germ layers
- genetics system whereby fertilized eggs generate females while unfertilized eggs generate males
- skeletal support rod
- mammals that birth underdeveloped offspring
- comprised of 2 germ layers
- likely representative of the evolutionary transition from water (fish) to land (reptiles)
- cell type with a flagella surrounded by a "collar" of microvilli
- body cavity containing intestines and most organs
17 Clues: skeletal support rod • outermost germ layer • mammals that lay eggs • comprised of 3 germ layers • comprised of 2 germ layers • phylum consisting of vertebrates • undergoing complete metamorphosis • mammals that birth underdeveloped offspring • putting others' well-being before one's own • clade comprised of reptiles, birds, and mammals • ...
INHERITANCE AND REPRODUCTION 2022-11-30
Across
- how the first generation is marked
- that base in DNA that matches with ADENINE
- another word for babies/ next generation
- how the information in DNA is expressed
- the molecule that stores genetic information
- a section of DNA that codes for a trait
- the discipline that studies the inheritance of traits
- the reproductive cell created by females
- the reproduction that produces clones
- a cell that is created by sperm and egg cell joining
- the trait that can 'skip' one generation
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- how bacteria reproduce
- the condensed form of DNA
- the combination of letters in DNA
- when one trait is dominant and other is recessive
- a square that is used for solving genetic problems
- the organelle that stores genetic material
17 Clues: how bacteria reproduce • the condensed form of DNA • the combination of letters in DNA • how the first generation is marked • the reproduction that produces clones • how the information in DNA is expressed • a section of DNA that codes for a trait • another word for babies/ next generation • the reproductive cell created by females • the trait that can 'skip' one generation • ...
Chemistry 2022-10-17
Across
- grooves in a gun barrel
- the first person to apply forensic science
- a condition where more and more of a drug is required for the same effect
- prescribed drug(s)
- morphine, codeine, etc.
- a class of compound with a characteristic four rings of carbon
- proteins that accelerate a biological process
- organ that oxidizes alcohol and other drugs
- alternative name for forensic science
- intake of a drug greater than recommended
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- common drug conjugate formed in the liver for excretion
- compound of interest in a test
- application of science to criminal law
- arsenic, lead, mercury etc.
- intermediate or end product of a drug
- compound with numbing or paralyzing properties
- the study of heredity
17 Clues: prescribed drug(s) • the study of heredity • grooves in a gun barrel • morphine, codeine, etc. • arsenic, lead, mercury etc. • compound of interest in a test • intermediate or end product of a drug • alternative name for forensic science • application of science to criminal law • intake of a drug greater than recommended • the first person to apply forensic science • ...
Great Scientists 2022-01-19
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- Who wrote the law of universal gravitation
- Who was the Father of Modern Astronomy
- Who wrote "On the Origin of Species"
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- Who wrote the theory of special relativity
- Who was the Father of Genetics
- What husband/wife team discovered radium
- Who invented over 300 uses for peanuts
- Who was the Father of Modern Chemistry
8 Clues: Who was the Father of Genetics • Who wrote "On the Origin of Species" • Who was the Father of Modern Astronomy • Who invented over 300 uses for peanuts • Who was the Father of Modern Chemistry • What husband/wife team discovered radium • Who wrote the theory of special relativity • Who wrote the law of universal gravitation
genetics vocab 2022-01-20
8 Clues: same alleles • genetic makeup • trait expressed • different alleles • versions of a gene • physical appearance • transferred from parent • characteristic is expressed
Genetics Gizmo 2022-04-06
8 Clues: Gene location • Terminal centromere • Suppression by gene • Mendel's model plant • region of spindle linkage • Chromosomal characteristic • visible during diplotene stage • Independent expression of both alleles
Goat Genetics 2023-03-28
8 Clues: male goat • female goat • grandmother of offspring • family history of traits • grandfather of offspring • physical characteristics & behavior • heredity/passing of genes to offspring • process of choosing desired traits for breeding animals
Genetics Crossword 2022-12-22
Across
- A physical characteristic seen on organisms.
- The "father of Genetics"
- When two letters in a genotype are different.
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- A chart used to determine the probability of an offspring receiving a trait.
- The term for the gene that is not prioritized in a genotype.
- When two letters in a genotype are the same.
- The result of two organisms reproducing.
- The term for the gene that is prioritized in a genotype.
8 Clues: The "father of Genetics" • The result of two organisms reproducing. • A physical characteristic seen on organisms. • When two letters in a genotype are the same. • When two letters in a genotype are different. • The term for the gene that is prioritized in a genotype. • The term for the gene that is not prioritized in a genotype. • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-12-21
8 Clues: Hh • Child • HH or hh • Different forms of characteristics • Scientist who investigated heredity • Chart used to predict possible genotypes of • Fully expressed (observable) when inherited • Masked trait unless two alleles are inherited
Genetics Crossword 2021-02-13
Across
- Found in nucleus and carry the genes, Genotype: Genetic makeup of an organism,
- dominant: (FF),
- shown by a lowercase letter and needs two copies of allele to express,
- The appearance of an organism based on its genotype and environmental factor,
- The process of parents genes to offspring,
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- (Gg)
- recessive: (ee),
- Variants in a gene,
- shown by a uppercase letter and only needs one allele to express
9 Clues: (Gg) • dominant: (FF), • recessive: (ee), • Variants in a gene, • The process of parents genes to offspring, • shown by a uppercase letter and only needs one allele to express • shown by a lowercase letter and needs two copies of allele to express, • The appearance of an organism based on its genotype and environmental factor, • ...
Genetics Crossword 2022-04-26
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- The way a person thinks his or her body looks, which may or may not be the way it actually does
- A measure of how much you value and respect yourself; one's feelings of high or low self-worth
- A mental illness that causes a persons consumption of food to be unhealthy and can damage a persons perspective of eating
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- Medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements
- the heaviness of a person or thing
- Indulging in something to excess, such as eating or drinking
- An eating disorder brought about by an extreme pursuit of thinness characterized by self-starvation, excessive weight loss, compulsive exercise regimen, and an intense fear of gaining weight
- A condition caused by a diet lacking one or more essential nutrients
8 Clues: the heaviness of a person or thing • Medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements • Indulging in something to excess, such as eating or drinking • A condition caused by a diet lacking one or more essential nutrients • A measure of how much you value and respect yourself; one's feelings of high or low self-worth • ...
Genetics Review 2022-05-11
8 Clues: A pair of alleles • physical characteristics • different versions of genes • a pair of two different alleles • a pair of two identical alleles • an allele that is masked or hidden • An allele that appears more often (stronger) • the physical expression of a pair of alleles
Genetics 101! 2022-07-26
8 Clues: unknown • protective caps • remove introns and fuse exons • expressed or observable traits • differences in traits between two people • mutation leading to stop codon formation • relation/marriage between two blood relatives • one person, two cells lines (meaning, two genotypes)
Genetics 101 2022-07-24
Across
- A person's expressed and observable traits
- Protective caps at the ends of the chromosome
- Post transcriptional modifications of pre mRNA -> RNA
- Relation/marriage between two blood relatives
- Cells within the same person have different genetic makeup
Down
- Differences observed in the clinical phenotype between two people with same genotype
- Genes that help calls grow and divide
- Mutation causing stop codon formation
8 Clues: Genes that help calls grow and divide • Mutation causing stop codon formation • A person's expressed and observable traits • Protective caps at the ends of the chromosome • Relation/marriage between two blood relatives • Post transcriptional modifications of pre mRNA -> RNA • Cells within the same person have different genetic makeup • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2016-09-26
Across
- referring to a condition in which an individual has two different forms of a gene
- form a gene that is always expressed
- the physical appearance of an organism or the physical expression of a trait
- form of a gene that is hidden in a mixed gene pair and is expressed only by itself
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- segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait or protein
- the genetic make-up of an organism
- referring to a condition in which an individual two identical alleles for a trait
- form of a gene or trait
8 Clues: form of a gene or trait • the genetic make-up of an organism • form a gene that is always expressed • segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait or protein • the physical appearance of an organism or the physical expression of a trait • referring to a condition in which an individual two identical alleles for a trait • ...
Genetics variation 2023-05-04
Across
- selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.
- In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism
- An allele is a variation of the same sequence of nucleotides at the same place on a long DNA molecule, as described in leading textbooks on genetics and evolution
- selection is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations.
- a Mendelian gene is a basic unit of heredity and the molecular gene is a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA
Down
- In biology, a mutation is an alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
- In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix
8 Clues: In genetics, the phenotype is the set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism • selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. • In biology, evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2023-07-14
Across
- A gene variant expressed when present in one copy.
- The expression of a gene in traits or symptoms.
- The allele combinations in an individual that cause particular traits or conditions.
- An allele whose expression is masked by another allele.
- Having two different alleles of a gene (for example, Aa)
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- An alternate (variant) form of a gene.
- Having two identical alleles of a gene (for example, AA or aa)
- A sequence of DNA that instructs a cell to produce a particular protein.
8 Clues: An alternate (variant) form of a gene. • The expression of a gene in traits or symptoms. • A gene variant expressed when present in one copy. • An allele whose expression is masked by another allele. • Having two different alleles of a gene (for example, Aa) • Having two identical alleles of a gene (for example, AA or aa) • ...
Molecular Genetics 2024-02-21
8 Clues: binds with guanine • binds with thymine • sequence of nucleotides • type of sugar found in DNA • made up of sugar, phosphate and base • long strands of DNA found in nucleus • codon codes for this molecule to form • number of nucleotides needed to form a codon
LS Genetics 2024-02-19
Across
- An organism that can reproduce to make offspring that can have offspring
- Features that are passed onto offspring, hair color
- A type of reproduction, Two parents, different traits
- Changes to a trait, different than parents
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- To make offspring (babies)
- Another name for babies
- A type of reproduction, One parent, identical traits
- genetic information
8 Clues: genetic information • Another name for babies • To make offspring (babies) • Changes to a trait, different than parents • Features that are passed onto offspring, hair color • A type of reproduction, One parent, identical traits • A type of reproduction, Two parents, different traits • An organism that can reproduce to make offspring that can have offspring
Genetics Test 2025-04-23
Across
- An error that can occur within a gene during mitosis.
- This diagram shows how traits are passed down through generations.
- The fusion of a male and female reproductive cell.
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- A karyotype displays a full set of these.
- A segment of DNA which determines a trait.
- Brown eyes, blue eyes, green eyes, and hazel eyes are all examples of these.
- A type of reproduction that relies on mating behaviors.
- Bacteria usually perform this specific type of reproduction.
8 Clues: A karyotype displays a full set of these. • A segment of DNA which determines a trait. • The fusion of a male and female reproductive cell. • An error that can occur within a gene during mitosis. • A type of reproduction that relies on mating behaviors. • Bacteria usually perform this specific type of reproduction. • ...
Genetics Test 2025-04-23
Across
- This diagram shows how traits are passed down through generations.
- A segment of DNA which determines a trait.
- An error that can occur within a gene during mitosis.
- A type of reproduction that relies on mating behaviors.
- Bacteria usually perform this specific type of reproduction.
Down
- Brown eyes, blue eyes, green eyes, and hazel eyes are all examples of these.
- The fusion of a male and female reproductive cell.
- A karyotype displays a full set of these.
8 Clues: A karyotype displays a full set of these. • A segment of DNA which determines a trait. • The fusion of a male and female reproductive cell. • An error that can occur within a gene during mitosis. • A type of reproduction that relies on mating behaviors. • Bacteria usually perform this specific type of reproduction. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary 2025-10-02
8 Clues: Alternate form of a gene • Organism’s genetic makeup • When alleles are different • Observable trait or expression • When both alleles are the same • Diagram used to predict inheritance • Structure in the cell that carries genes • Observable characteristic of an organism
Genetics Vocab!! by.AK 2021-03-18
Across
- branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from family members.
- an organism that always passes down certain physical traits to its offspring of many generations
- the offspring from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the spreading of pollen grains from a flower to the head of another flower.
Down
- a special quality or trait that makes a person, thing, or group different from others.
- a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene.
- when pollen from the same plant arrives at the head of a flower
- the passing of traits from parents to children.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene. • the passing of traits from parents to children. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • ...
Inheritance and Genetics 2020-05-11
Across
- a factor that controls which genes you exhibit
- where DNA is found
- characteristics that can be passed down from parent to offspring
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- the cell splits into two cells. This is the last and final stage of Mitosis. Now you have two daughter cells instead of one parents cell, which are both identical to each other.
- This stage is the resting phase, where the cell replicates all of its DNA. The cell is preparing for the process of splitting itself into two.
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- the trait that overshadows or overpowers
- when a cell splits itself into two
- The passing along of traits
- the centromere splits, and the chromatids go to opposite sides of the cell
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- technology where scientists can edit pieces of DNA
12 Clues: where DNA is found • Deoxyribonucleic Acid • The passing along of traits • Genetically Modified Organisms • when a cell splits itself into two • the trait that overshadows or overpowers • a factor that controls which genes you exhibit • technology where scientists can edit pieces of DNA • characteristics that can be passed down from parent to offspring • ...
Genetics word puzzle! 2021-03-23
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- an organism that always passes down certain traits
- a branch of biology that deals with characteristics & traits
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
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- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- he young born of living organisms
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
12 Clues: he young born of living organisms • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring • genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor • an organism that always passes down certain traits • to receive something from someone who came before you. • a branch of biology that deals with characteristics & traits • ...
Genetics Science Menu 2017-03-15
Across
- neither allele of a pair hides the other. Both alleles are dominant to the same extent
- more than two alleles for the same gene
- one allele of a pair cannot completely hide the traits of its partner
- the differences in survival and reproduction among members of a population as a result of selection pressure
- the offspring of the cross between parents with different traits
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- the differences among individuals of a group
- the environment removes organisms with traits that do not help survival and reproduction
- under specific environmental conditions, some traits allow an individual to survive and reproduce better than other traits
- an inherited trait or set of traits that improve an organism’s chance of survival and reproduction in its environment
- the chance that something will happen
- changes to the genetic material of an organism
- an equal mixing of traits
12 Clues: an equal mixing of traits • the chance that something will happen • more than two alleles for the same gene • the differences among individuals of a group • changes to the genetic material of an organism • the offspring of the cross between parents with different traits • one allele of a pair cannot completely hide the traits of its partner • ...
Genetics (Kaylin Resto) 2016-11-20
Across
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
- Asexual reproduction, cell produces clone, only in body cells
- Unwound DNA.
- A type of mutation that changes only one Nitrogenous base causing incorrect protein synthesis.
- Inheritance pattern in which alleles blend together to produce a new phenotype in the heterozygote
- A distinct quality or characteristic.
- Passing on of Physical or Mental characteristics from past generations by genetics.
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- An inheritance pattern in which two alleles for a trait are expressed in the heterozygote.
- A type of mutation that causes a deletion or addition of a base resulting in a shift of basses before and or after that changed base.
- Wound DNA, X shape.
- A change in genetic information.
- A unit of heredity transferred from a parent to their child.
12 Clues: Unwound DNA. • Wound DNA, X shape. • Deoxyribonucleic Acid. • A change in genetic information. • A distinct quality or characteristic. • A unit of heredity transferred from a parent to their child. • Asexual reproduction, cell produces clone, only in body cells • Passing on of Physical or Mental characteristics from past generations by genetics. • ...
Heredity and Genetics 2019-02-27
Across
- Choices for a gene
- Creates Somatic cells (cells in body for growth and repair).
- Used to find crosses between two genotype ratios
- Tightly wound up structures of DNA
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- Sections of a chromosome; codes for traits
- Physical characteristics
- An allele that is shown when present
- Process which creates gametes (cells for reproduction)
- Genotype ratio with different types of alleles; Aa
- Unique genetic make-up of you
- An allele shown if dominant allele is not present
- Genotype ratio with same type of allele; AA, aa
12 Clues: Choices for a gene • Physical characteristics • Unique genetic make-up of you • Tightly wound up structures of DNA • An allele that is shown when present • Sections of a chromosome; codes for traits • Genotype ratio with same type of allele; AA, aa • Used to find crosses between two genotype ratios • An allele shown if dominant allele is not present • ...
GENETICS OF CANCER 2014-02-15
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- Cancer inducing chemical
- One change in DNA sequence
- Increase in cell numbers
- Responsible for abnormal cell replication
- Cell death (suicide)
- Tumour ___________ gene, inhibits cell growth
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- Mass of damaged cells
- Stage of cell cycle where DNA is replicated
- Formation of new blood vessels
- Invasion of new tissue by cancerous cells
- Ends of chromosomes that direct how many times a cell divides
- Stages in the cell cycle where the DNA and organelle integrity is checked
12 Clues: Cell death (suicide) • Mass of damaged cells • Cancer inducing chemical • Increase in cell numbers • One change in DNA sequence • Formation of new blood vessels • Invasion of new tissue by cancerous cells • Responsible for abnormal cell replication • Stage of cell cycle where DNA is replicated • Tumour ___________ gene, inhibits cell growth • ...
Introduction to Genetics 2024-04-25
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- The number, size, and shape of chromosomes in an organism's cell, usually presented as a visual arrangement of chromosomes.
- Process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, used for growth and repair.
- A type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes found in the parent cell, necessary for sexual reproduction.
- The passing of genetic information (traits) from parents to offspring through the transmission of genes.
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- Structures composed of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes. These structures are the way DNA organizes itself.
- The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the specific combination of alleles present for a particular set of genes.
- Alternative forms of a gene, differing in DNA sequence, which can lead to different traits.
- It is the molecule carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.
- Observable characteristics of an organism, determined by genetic and environmental factors.
- One of the two identical halves of a replicated chromosome, joined at the centromere, which separates during cell division.
- The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction between its genotype and the environment.
- Units of heredity composed of DNA that encode specific traits or functions. They are the fundamental units of inheritance.
12 Clues: Alternative forms of a gene, differing in DNA sequence, which can lead to different traits. • Observable characteristics of an organism, determined by genetic and environmental factors. • The passing of genetic information (traits) from parents to offspring through the transmission of genes. • ...
Nicolas’s Genetics crossword 2024-05-20
Across
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
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- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
genetics vocb- Diego 2022-04-27
Across
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
Down
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Vocb - Tin 2022-04-27
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- a gene that is blocked by another genetic factor.
- the transfer of a plant to the same other plant.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the passing of traits from parents.
- the young born of living organisms.
Down
- the transfer of a plant to a another different plant.
- characteristics that is past on through one generation to another.
- an organism that always passes down certain traits.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- a gene that blocks another genetic factor.
12 Clues: the passing of traits from parents. • the young born of living organisms. • a gene that blocks another genetic factor. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic. • the transfer of a plant to the same other plant. • a gene that is blocked by another genetic factor. • an organism that always passes down certain traits. • ...
Vocabulary genetics - Adrian.C 2022-04-27
Across
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a gene that blocks another gene.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
Down
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
12 Clues: a gene that blocks another gene. • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
REVIEW TO GENETICS 2023-09-17
Across
- traits that are masked by the dominant allele
- part in the chromosome where gene is located
- organism's expressed or exhibited trait
- Father of Genetics
- specific characteristic that an organism can hold or portray
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- carries alleles of both of the same type
- carries information that determines your trait
- organism's genetic information
- carries alleles of different type; carries both dominant and recessive
- tool for diagramming the possible genotypes of offspring
- traits which are expressed even in the presence of another allele
- mechanism which transmits characters, resemblance as well as the differences to the offspring from the parents
12 Clues: Father of Genetics • organism's genetic information • organism's expressed or exhibited trait • carries alleles of both of the same type • part in the chromosome where gene is located • traits that are masked by the dominant allele • carries information that determines your trait • tool for diagramming the possible genotypes of offspring • ...
Genetics of Behavior 2022-05-19
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- Low production of receptors of this neurotransmitter can predispose people to drug addiction.
- A long, slender projection of a nerve cell involved in the conduction of nerve impulse away from the cell body
- A junction between two nerve cells where nerve impulses are transmitted and received
- Traits determined by one or more genes and by the environment
- A substance that binds to synaptic receptors and decreases the effects of neurotransmitters
- A type of antidepressant drug that inhibits the reabsorption of serotonin by neurons
- A substance that binds to synaptic receptors and increases the effects of neurotransmitters
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- A neurotransmitter known to affect mood, emotion, appetite, and sleep.
- A condition where reward pathways are less responsive, so there is a need for more drugs to have the same reward.
- Chemical messages that transmit signals to, from, and within the brain.
- Cells in the brain involved in transmitting and receiving chemical signals
- A lipid-rich material that surrounds and protects nerve cell axons
12 Clues: Traits determined by one or more genes and by the environment • A lipid-rich material that surrounds and protects nerve cell axons • A neurotransmitter known to affect mood, emotion, appetite, and sleep. • Chemical messages that transmit signals to, from, and within the brain. • Cells in the brain involved in transmitting and receiving chemical signals • ...
Genetics DNA day 2022-05-10
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- individual's complete set of chromosomes
- scientific name of a vitamin
- used in fermentation
- a basic protein
- Famous scientist- realated to microscopy
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- a genetic sequence of 3 nucleotides
- oxidative organelles in a cell
- clusters of genes that are controlled as a unit
- change in DNA sequence
- aromatic amino acid
- a nitrogenous base
- individual's observable traits
12 Clues: a basic protein • a nitrogenous base • aromatic amino acid • used in fermentation • change in DNA sequence • scientific name of a vitamin • oxidative organelles in a cell • individual's observable traits • a genetic sequence of 3 nucleotides • individual's complete set of chromosomes • Famous scientist- realated to microscopy • clusters of genes that are controlled as a unit
Diversity and genetics 2024-11-20
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- when there are no living individuals of a species left in the wild and/or in captivity.
- when variation in the population makes some organisms better suited to live and reproduce in a particular environment.
- a group of similar organisms that reproduce to make fertile offspring
- are organisms that can survive in extreme conditions, such as very high temperature, pressure, salt or extreme pH.
- the change in DNA
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- characteristics that allow an organism to live and reproduce in its habitat
- fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete with a male gamete
- when an new kind of plant or animal species is created
- a physical characteristic
- a molecule in every nucleus of an organism that is a code containing all genotypes of the individual.
- the particular DNA that codes for a phenotype
- a change in the inherited characteristics of a population over time caused by natural selection.
12 Clues: the change in DNA • a physical characteristic • the particular DNA that codes for a phenotype • when an new kind of plant or animal species is created • a group of similar organisms that reproduce to make fertile offspring • characteristics that allow an organism to live and reproduce in its habitat • ...
Pablo - Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28
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- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
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- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Valentina 2025-04-28
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- Traits passed from parents to offspring.
- A genetic factor the blocks other genetic factors.
- An organism that always passes down certain traits.
- Genes that are blocked by dominant genes.
- When pollen from a plant lands on another plant’s pistil.
- Characteristics inherited from pass generations.
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- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature.
- The offspring resulting from combining qualities from different breeds.
- When pollen from a plant lands on the same plant’s pistil.
- To receive something from pass generations.
- Children from living organisms.
12 Clues: Children from living organisms. • Traits passed from parents to offspring. • Genes that are blocked by dominant genes. • A distinguishing quality or characteristic. • A distinguishing quality, trait or feature. • To receive something from pass generations. • Characteristics inherited from pass generations. • A genetic factor the blocks other genetic factors. • ...
Genetics Crossword Assignment 2025-04-28
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- the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant.
- A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing.
- to receive something from someone who came before you.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
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- an organism that always passes down certain traits (i.e. physically expressed traits) to its offspring of many generation
- pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistils of a flower from different plant
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- the young born of living organisms. They are the children
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- is the branch of biology that deals with characteristics that are inherited from one generation to the next.
12 Clues: a distinguishing quality or characteristic • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • to receive something from someone who came before you. • the young born of living organisms. They are the children • a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor. • ...
Non-Mendelian Genetics 2025-07-20
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- The combination of alleles an individual has (e.g., Bb, XᴰXᵈ).
- A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
- More than two allele options exist for one gene (e.g., A, B, O blood types).
- An allele that shows even if only one copy is present.
- A female with one normal allele and one affected allele (e.g., XᴰXᵈ).
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- Both alleles are fully expressed (e.g., red + white = red & white spots).
- A chart that shows inheritance across generations.
- A trait found on the X chromosome.
- A blend of the two alleles is shown (e.g., red + white = pink).
- An allele that only shows if both copies are present.
- A version of a gene (e.g., A vs. a).
- The physical expression of the genotype (e.g., brown eyes).
12 Clues: A trait found on the X chromosome. • A version of a gene (e.g., A vs. a). • A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait. • A chart that shows inheritance across generations. • An allele that only shows if both copies are present. • An allele that shows even if only one copy is present. • The physical expression of the genotype (e.g., brown eyes). • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Game 2025-11-14
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- Any of several forms of a gene, usually arising through mutation, that are responsible for hereditary variation
- When two alleles for a trait are equally expressed with neither being dominant or recessive. No blending occurs
- The physical expression of a trait
- An organism that has inherited a recessive allele for a genetic trait but does not express that trait
- When an individual carries two different alleles for a specific trait
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- Expression of an allele found on the X chromosome
- The failure of homologous chromosomes to separate normally during nuclear division
- The process of producing offspring by mating two individuals that come from different breeds, varieties, or species
- When a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene
- The offspring of true-breeding plants
- The genetic makeup of the individual
- The genetic material of an organism including all of the genes
12 Clues: The physical expression of a trait • The genetic makeup of the individual • The offspring of true-breeding plants • Expression of an allele found on the X chromosome • The genetic material of an organism including all of the genes • When an individual carries two different alleles for a specific trait • ...
The Work of Gregory Mendel 2024-06-13
7 Clues: fertilized egg cell • offspring of subspecies • passing of traits to offspring • the study of how traits are passed down • qualities that set one person from another • offspring from two individuals that differ • process of combining male gamete and female gamete
Causes Of Mental Health Issues 2025-05-15
7 Clues: money and payments • to alter or modify • opposite of relaxation • Create a profile and post! • the effect of a loved one's death • you get these from your relatives and parents • Something that happened to you in the past, and still affects you
Biology: DNA and Genetics 2017-02-06
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- RiboNucleic acid.
- mRNA is attached to ribosomes and a protein is made.
- mRNA is synthesized from template DNA.
- Mutation A mutation only affecting one or a few nucleotides.
- Dogma DNA codes for RNA, which guides the synthesis of proteins.
- RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to direct protein synthesis.
- Mutation A genetic mutation caused by deletions of a number of nucleotides
- Three-base coding sequence.
- RNA that transports amino acids to ribosomes.
- Helix Twisted ladder shape of DNA.
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- rules Adenine with Thymine, Cytosine with Guanine.
- A subunit of nucleic acid made of a simple sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogen base.
- Triple-base code in DNA or RNA.
- RNA that associates with proteins to form ribosomes.
- Polymerase The enzyme responsible for the second step of DNA replication.
- When DNA makes a copy of itself.
- Codon Three codons that are not specific for an amino acid.
- Permanent changes in a cells' DNA.
18 Clues: RiboNucleic acid. • Three-base coding sequence. • Triple-base code in DNA or RNA. • When DNA makes a copy of itself. • Permanent changes in a cells' DNA. • Helix Twisted ladder shape of DNA. • mRNA is synthesized from template DNA. • RNA that transports amino acids to ribosomes. • rules Adenine with Thymine, Cytosine with Guanine. • ...
9A Genetics and Evolution 2024-10-10
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- The differences between living things
- The shape of a DNA molecule
- The type of variation that is influenced by your surroundings
- The fight between organisms for the resources they need
- The scientist that developed the theory of Natural Selection
- The type of variation you get from your parents
- A small section of DNA that codes for a specific characteristic
- The part of the cell that contains the genetic information
- Data that can have any value, like height or weight
- Tightly packaged DNA strands that contain genetic information
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- When there are no more animals of a species alive
- The process by which organisms can evolve and change, based on the advantageous genes
- Features of an organism that help it to survive in it's habitat
- The long molecule that contains all the instructions for an organism
- The change in a species over time
- Another way of saying inherited variation
- A measure of how many different animals and species are in an area
- Data that only has set categories, like hair colour or gender
18 Clues: The shape of a DNA molecule • The change in a species over time • The differences between living things • Another way of saying inherited variation • The type of variation you get from your parents • When there are no more animals of a species alive • Data that can have any value, like height or weight • The fight between organisms for the resources they need • ...
Biology Hunt Crossword 2023-01-30
6 Clues: Father of genetics • Bacteria in yogurt • Protein factories of the cell • Element used to test for Starch • Cells involved in blood clotting • fungi used to make bread and beer
Ch.11 crossword-Brooke S. 2021-11-30
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- A chart used to show the possible ways genes are combined when passed from parent to offspring.
- A chart of the genetic history of family over several generations.
- Created from a cross of true-breeding individuals.
- Combination of alleles and organism has.
- Separation of alleles during gamete formation.
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- The study of heredity.
- The different forms of a gene.
- Determine an individual's characteristics.
- Specific characteristics of an individual.
- How an organism appears.
10 Clues: The study of heredity. • How an organism appears. • The different forms of a gene. • Combination of alleles and organism has. • Determine an individual's characteristics. • Specific characteristics of an individual. • Separation of alleles during gamete formation. • Created from a cross of true-breeding individuals. • ...
Genetics Crossword Puzzle!! 2022-04-26
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- The physical appearance of an organism
- An organism with two different alleles for a trait
- A sequence of DNA that determines a trait
- The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
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- The genetic makeup of an organism
- The offspring of many generations that have the same form of a trait
- The chance of something happening
- The different forms of a gene
- The scientific study of heredity
- A specific characteristic of an organism
10 Clues: The different forms of a gene • The scientific study of heredity • The genetic makeup of an organism • The chance of something happening • The physical appearance of an organism • A specific characteristic of an organism • A sequence of DNA that determines a trait • An organism with two different alleles for a trait • ...
Genes and Traits 2022-04-28
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- What are the 4 letters used to code DNA
- What base pairs with Cytosine
- A quality or feature that someone has
- Behavior and other qualities controlled by genetics
- To receive from one's parents
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- DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
- What base pairs with Adenine
- The conditions surrounding a living thing that affect its life
- Speaking English is what type of trait
- A part of a chromosome in a cell that controls a particular characteristic
10 Clues: DeoxyriboNucleic Acid • What base pairs with Adenine • What base pairs with Cytosine • To receive from one's parents • A quality or feature that someone has • Speaking English is what type of trait • What are the 4 letters used to code DNA • Behavior and other qualities controlled by genetics • The conditions surrounding a living thing that affect its life • ...
Diabetes Mellitus 2022-11-29
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- researchers are working on _________ further damage
- type 2 used to be known as:
- insulin producing cells
- over a _____ of adults have prediabetes
- how much higher is the medical cost of those with diabetes
- 7th leading cause of death in the U.S.
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- possible cause of type 1 diabetes
- when too much islets are destroyed little to no ______ is made
- type 1 diabetes is also called _______ diabetes
- type 1 diabetes can appear in any ____
10 Clues: insulin producing cells • type 2 used to be known as: • possible cause of type 1 diabetes • type 1 diabetes can appear in any ____ • 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. • over a _____ of adults have prediabetes • type 1 diabetes is also called _______ diabetes • researchers are working on _________ further damage • ...
Celiac Disease 2023-11-09
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- medical professionals use this to confirm celiac disease
- protein that is contained in foods that triggers celiac disease
- body system attacks healthy blood cells
- where the celiac disease occurs
- treatment that can manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing
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- the part where the villi is located
- difficulty in digestion or absorption of nutrients from food
- a type of symptom
- term of it being a long time or recurring
- form of getting celiac disease
10 Clues: a type of symptom • form of getting celiac disease • where the celiac disease occurs • the part where the villi is located • body system attacks healthy blood cells • term of it being a long time or recurring • medical professionals use this to confirm celiac disease • difficulty in digestion or absorption of nutrients from food • ...
Phys of Aging: Chapter 2 2024-02-02
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- Suggest that there is no treatable common factor behind age-related diseases
- Reproductive success
- Number of different concepts relating to the relationships between senescence and evolution
- Type of genetics passed down DNA from parents to descendants
- Expected to live in the absence of any external limitation on survival
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- Gradual Deterioration as a function of age
- Aging controlled by external factors
- Natural selection and evolution
- Complex species could adapt quicker
- Anti-aging method
10 Clues: Anti-aging method • Reproductive success • Natural selection and evolution • Complex species could adapt quicker • Aging controlled by external factors • Gradual Deterioration as a function of age • Type of genetics passed down DNA from parents to descendants • Expected to live in the absence of any external limitation on survival • ...
Modern Scientist Aid 2024-01-09
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- Calico wants people to lead ____ and healthier lives's
- What type of foods shortened the worms' lifespan? (____ foods)
- How many awards has she won for her research?
- Area of science for future exploration (______ science)
- Cynthias' birth city
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- Field of science
- Proved aging is controlled by
- Name of the research place Cynthia works at
- How many genes were mutated to increase the lifespan of the worms
- Where Cynthia received her Ph.D. (abbreviation)
10 Clues: Field of science • Cynthias' birth city • Proved aging is controlled by • Name of the research place Cynthia works at • How many awards has she won for her research? • Where Cynthia received her Ph.D. (abbreviation) • Calico wants people to lead ____ and healthier lives's • Area of science for future exploration (______ science) • ...
What is heredity 2024-04-04
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- the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
- A specific characteristic
- the scientific study of heredity
- where egg and sperm cells join
- the different forms of a gene
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- two different alleles for a trait
- allele, one whose trait always shows up in the organism
- allele, hidden whenever the dominant allele is present
- offspring of many generations that have the same form for a trait
- factors that control a trait
10 Clues: A specific characteristic • factors that control a trait • the different forms of a gene • where egg and sperm cells join • the scientific study of heredity • two different alleles for a trait • allele, hidden whenever the dominant allele is present • allele, one whose trait always shows up in the organism • ...
Meiosis and Mitosis 2023-02-03
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- A zygote with 45 chromosomes has only one copy
- A zygote with 47 chromosomes has three copies
- Created by meiosis
- A form of asexual reproduction of a plant
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- A type of reproduction were the genetics from two different cells combine
- The failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis
- An egg and sperm cell join together
- The longest stage of the cell cycle
- Created by mitosis
- Also known as gametes
10 Clues: Created by meiosis • Created by mitosis • Also known as gametes • An egg and sperm cell join together • The longest stage of the cell cycle • A form of asexual reproduction of a plant • A zygote with 47 chromosomes has three copies • A zygote with 45 chromosomes has only one copy • The failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis • ...
type 2 diabetes 2023-01-26
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- is a way to help get rid of diabetes
- diabetes is diabetes' scientific name
- Happens when you make no insulin
- When diabetes isn't treated
- allows glucose to enter cells to get energy
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- happens from genetics or randomly
- is A symptom that happens from type 2 diabetes
- is the organ that is affected by diabetes
- Is a fiber you eat to help maintain diabetes
- helps control blood pressure and heart rate
10 Clues: When diabetes isn't treated • Happens when you make no insulin • happens from genetics or randomly • is a way to help get rid of diabetes • diabetes is diabetes' scientific name • is the organ that is affected by diabetes • helps control blood pressure and heart rate • allows glucose to enter cells to get energy • Is a fiber you eat to help maintain diabetes • ...
LIST #27 2025-05-19
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- A person who breaks the law
- A change to help something survive better
- Traits passed from parents to children
- When something returns to how it used to be
- To do very well at something
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- A different choice or option
- The place where many people work at desks
- A person with a special position, often in the government
- How things usually are or happen
- The study of money, trade, and jobs
10 Clues: A person who breaks the law • A different choice or option • To do very well at something • How things usually are or happen • The study of money, trade, and jobs • Traits passed from parents to children • The place where many people work at desks • A change to help something survive better • When something returns to how it used to be • ...
Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics 2022-09-16
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- the chromosomes that make up a pair, 1 from each parent
- the allele that is seen
- has two of the same alleles
- has two different alleles
- states that a random distribution of alleles occurs during gamete formation
- the allele that is hidden
- process in which gametes are formed
- DNA segments on chromosomes
- process where two haploid gametes combine
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- the science of inheritance
- a cell that contains all of a person's genes
- genetic appearance of a pair of alleles
- a cell that contains half of a person's genes
- process where chromosomal segments switch between homologous chromosomes
- heterozygous organisms
- physical appearance of a pair of alleles
- an alternative form of a single gene
- states that the 2 alleles for each trait separate during meiosis
18 Clues: heterozygous organisms • the allele that is seen • has two different alleles • the allele that is hidden • the science of inheritance • has two of the same alleles • DNA segments on chromosomes • process in which gametes are formed • an alternative form of a single gene • genetic appearance of a pair of alleles • physical appearance of a pair of alleles • ...
Unit 5 Genetics Vocabulary 2020-10-07
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- likelihood that a particular event will occur
- An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- An organism that always produces offspring with the same form of a trait as the parent.
- Organisms that, when reproducing, create offspring of all the same variety.
- An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.
- Independent segregation of genes during the formation of gametes
- trait of an organism that can be masked by the dominant form of a trait
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- Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait
- Cross or mating between organisms involving two pairs of contrasting traits
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait
- A pattern of inheritance in which two alleles, inherited from the parents, are neither dominant nor recessive. The resulting offspring have a phenotype that is a blending of the parental traits.
- fertilized egg
- A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed
- A person who has one recessive allele for a trait, but does not have the trait.
- Separation of alleles during gamete formation
- reproductive cells
- Different forms of a gene
18 Clues: fertilized egg • reproductive cells • Different forms of a gene • likelihood that a particular event will occur • Separation of alleles during gamete formation • An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations. • An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits. • An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait • ...
Genetics & Inheritance Vocab B 2021-02-17
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- the principle stating that during the production of gametes the two copies of each hereditary factor segregate so that offspring acquire one factor from each parent.
- overpowering gene
- organism with identical genes for a trait
- several forms of a gene(through mutation)
- having one dominant and one recessive gene
- organisms with reference to traits (DNA)
- the principle stating that when two or more characteristics are inherited, individual hereditary factors assort independently during gamete production, giving different traits an equal opportunity of occurring together.
- the gene that gets overpowered unless 2 show up
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- the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences affecting a given organism at any time
- an individual possessing an unexpressed, recessive trait
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring
- two alleles showing in a heterozygous Carrierperson
- the appearance in a heterozygote of a trait that is intermediate between either of the trait's homozygous phenotypes
- having identical pairs of genes
- observable characteristics (height)
- Organism with non-identical genes for a trait
- box used to figure out the possible genotypes of an offspring
- a genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.
18 Clues: overpowering gene • having identical pairs of genes • observable characteristics (height) • organisms with reference to traits (DNA) • organism with identical genes for a trait • several forms of a gene(through mutation) • having one dominant and one recessive gene • Organism with non-identical genes for a trait • The passing of traits from parent to offspring • ...
