genetics Crossword Puzzles
English 2023-12-17
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- is the science of representatives of the animal kingdom
- is a complex substance consisting of amino acids
- the need to be responsible for your actions
- is a science that studies heredity
- is the science of obtaining a product from living organisms
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- are permanent cellular structures
- are organic substances that are poorly soluble or insoluble in water, but are soluble in organic solvents
- is the process of rewriting hereditary information from a DNA molecule to an informational (matrix) one RNA
- behavioral neuroscience
- ethical obligation to do the right thing
- is a state of stillness and rest
11 Clues: behavioral neuroscience • is a state of stillness and rest • are permanent cellular structures • is a science that studies heredity • ethical obligation to do the right thing • the need to be responsible for your actions • is a complex substance consisting of amino acids • is the science of representatives of the animal kingdom • ...
Genetics Andy Zhao Period 4 2024-02-01
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- When an egg is fertilized by a sperm cell,a new,genetically different cell is formed.
- A single individual is the parent.
- Different forms are called.
- Can be internal or external.
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- The observable traits of an organism are its.
- Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic maker from each biological parent.
- Each parent produces.
- There are two parents and each parent contributes half of its genetics to an offspring.
- During an early stage of cell division, DNA is organized into structures called.
- Shown with capital letters.
- The different gene forms are called.
11 Clues: Each parent produces. • Shown with capital letters. • Different forms are called. • Can be internal or external. • A single individual is the parent. • The different gene forms are called. • The observable traits of an organism are its. • During an early stage of cell division, DNA is organized into structures called. • ...
Self Esteem 2020-05-20
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- suggested people need both esteem from other people as well as inner self-respect
- Factors That Influence Self-Esteem are experiences and
- people with Low self esteem have Intense fear of
- Self-esteem is part of your character or________
- the general desire or willingness to do something
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- Low self-esteem may hold you back from _________
- A healthy self-esteem can help you_________
- trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something
- Sign of a healthy self-esteem
- self-esteem: How much you like or _______ yourself
- an outlook on life that is good for one's self
11 Clues: Sign of a healthy self-esteem • A healthy self-esteem can help you_________ • an outlook on life that is good for one's self • Low self-esteem may hold you back from _________ • people with Low self esteem have Intense fear of • Self-esteem is part of your character or________ • the general desire or willingness to do something • ...
Heredity, Genetic Probabilities & Biotechnology 2020-04-20
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- inherited characteristic always expressed when
- A characteristic of an organism controlled by genetics
- The basic physical and functional unit of heredity made up of DNA
- The inherited characteristic that is only expressed when no other characteristic is present
- To produce a copy or imitation of an object or living thing
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- made of DNA & contains the genetic information
- The physical appearance of an organism
- process of characteristics transmitted from parent to offspring
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- use of living organisms or other biological systems in the manufacture of drugs or other products
- the heredity material of the cell
11 Clues: The genetic makeup of an organism • the heredity material of the cell • The physical appearance of an organism • made of DNA & contains the genetic information • inherited characteristic always expressed when • A characteristic of an organism controlled by genetics • To produce a copy or imitation of an object or living thing • ...
science crossword 2024-11-11
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- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- a specific characteristic of an individual
- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female cells join to make a new cell
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
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- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- having two different alleles for a particular trait
- the physical characteristic of an organism
- the scientific study of heredity
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- the genetic makeup of an organism
11 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • the physical characteristic of an organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • ...
biology terms crossword puzzle 2024-11-11
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- a specific characteristic of an individual
- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
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- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- the physical characteristics of an organism
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- The scientific study of heredity
11 Clues: The scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of an organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two different alleles for a particular gene • ...
Biology 2024-11-11
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- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- a specific characteristic of an individual
- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
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- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- the physical characteristics of and organism
- the scientific study of heredity
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- the genetic makeup of an organism
11 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of and organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • ...
GMO CROPS 2025-03-10
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- Country where GMO's have been introduced because of droughts
- Types of particles embedded by the gene gun
- Method used when two varieties of a plant are crossed to produce plants with better characteristics.
- GMO crops create tolerance towards _____
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- Time in history when humans started using traditional gene modifying methods
- The CRISPR method is said to have this effect on genes
- ____ increase because of GMO crops
- India is a lead producer of this product
- Austrian monk, responsible for modern genetics.
- The first genetically modified product approved by the FDA
- International organism responsible for health.
11 Clues: ____ increase because of GMO crops • India is a lead producer of this product • GMO crops create tolerance towards _____ • Types of particles embedded by the gene gun • International organism responsible for health. • Austrian monk, responsible for modern genetics. • The CRISPR method is said to have this effect on genes • ...
Chrisrians in the Roman Empire 2020-12-14
5 Clues: mother of Constantine • the father of genetics • another word for covenant • ruler of the Roman Empire 312-337 • made Christianity the religion of the Roman Empire
Course 1 - Genetics 2022-02-16
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- what is the term for when the same flower makes offspring?
- what term is used to describe the study of heredity?
- when two different plants makes offspring.
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- when a male gamete and female gamete make a zygote.
- what seperates traits to seperate gametes?
- what is the process of passing traits from parents to offspring called?
- what is another term for cross-pollinate?
- versions of gene (ex. punnet square)
- section of DNA that determines certain traits
9 Clues: versions of gene (ex. punnet square) • what is another term for cross-pollinate? • what seperates traits to seperate gametes? • when two different plants makes offspring. • section of DNA that determines certain traits • when a male gamete and female gamete make a zygote. • what term is used to describe the study of heredity? • ...
Heredity 2022-11-01
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- the term for passing on physical/mental traits
- the social force to act in ways, believe certain things or conform to expectations
- unwritten rules about how to behave
- disapproval or isolation from a social group
- occurs when a large group conforms to a consensus without critical thinking
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- this can speed up chronic, genetic diseases
- means you are at-risk for developing a disease if it's already in your family
- general agreement
- the study of genes and heredity
9 Clues: general agreement • the study of genes and heredity • unwritten rules about how to behave • this can speed up chronic, genetic diseases • disapproval or isolation from a social group • the term for passing on physical/mental traits • occurs when a large group conforms to a consensus without critical thinking • ...
Science 2025-08-25
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- The state of an organism's physical and mental well-being.
- The scientific study of heredity and inherited characteristics.
- To carry out a systematic inquiry to discover and examine facts.
- A group of interacting parts that form a complex whole.
- The power to do work or cause change.
- A testable prediction or educated guess.
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- The action or process of changing position.
- The natural world or surroundings in which an organism lives.
- The vast expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere.
9 Clues: The power to do work or cause change. • A testable prediction or educated guess. • The action or process of changing position. • The vast expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere. • A group of interacting parts that form a complex whole. • The state of an organism's physical and mental well-being. • The natural world or surroundings in which an organism lives. • ...
Natural Selection 2015-10-19
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- The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- SELECTION CHARLES DARWIN'S THEORY
- TO CONTINUE TO LIVE AND EXIST
- THE THEORISTS WHO DEVISED THE THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION
- A complex network or interconnected system
- A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
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- The physical world, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth.
- DARWIN THE THEORISTS WHO DEVISED THE THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION
- THE GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOMETHING
- HISTORY OF PAST SPECIES
- WIPED OUT
- THE GENETIC FEATURES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ORGANISM
12 Clues: WIPED OUT • HISTORY OF PAST SPECIES • TO CONTINUE TO LIVE AND EXIST • SELECTION CHARLES DARWIN'S THEORY • THE GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOMETHING • A complex network or interconnected system • THE GENETIC FEATURES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ORGANISM • THE THEORISTS WHO DEVISED THE THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION • DARWIN THE THEORISTS WHO DEVISED THE THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION • ...
Genetics Isaac Janetzke Period 8 2024-02-12
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- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- The observable traits of an organism are its.
- The different gene forms are called.
- Can be internal or external.
- Different forms are called.
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- During an early stage of cell division, DNA is organized into structures called.
- A single individual is the parent.
- There are two parents and each parent contributes half of its genetics to an offspring.
- Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic maker from each biological parent.
- Shown with capital letters.
- Each parent produces.
- When an egg is fertilized by a sperm cell,a new,genetically different cell is formed.
12 Clues: Each parent produces. • Shown with capital letters. • Different forms are called. • Can be internal or external. • A single individual is the parent. • The different gene forms are called. • The observable traits of an organism are its. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • ...
list 13 vocab 2023-02-03
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- being identical or consistently the same
- to convert a message or text into code
- originating in a particular region or country; native
- a message or writing in code
- excessive talking or wordiness; overly chatty
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- the totality of known and supposed objects and phenomena throughout the entirety of existence
- to bring parts together into a single whole
- is the science of heredity (how traits are passed from parent to offspring)
- mysterious, puzzling, secretive
- is an expression or saying that is part of informal speech, usually location-specific
- having fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech
- descendants; offspring; something that originates from something else
12 Clues: a message or writing in code • mysterious, puzzling, secretive • to convert a message or text into code • being identical or consistently the same • to bring parts together into a single whole • excessive talking or wordiness; overly chatty • having fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech • originating in a particular region or country; native • ...
Gene Mingru Period 3 2024-02-02
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- A thing that is inherited.
- Carry genetic information in the form of genes.
- The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
- The act or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant
- Undergoing an economic recession.
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- The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Found at the same place on a chromosome.
- Observable characteristics of an individual as a result of genotype and environment.
- Most important, powerful, or influential.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
- A unit of inheritance used to determine certain characteristics of offspring.
- A self-replicating material that is a carrier of genetic information.
12 Clues: A thing that is inherited. • Undergoing an economic recession. • Found at the same place on a chromosome. • Most important, powerful, or influential. • Carry genetic information in the form of genes. • The genetic constitution of an individual organism. • The act or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant • ...
The Science of Life 1 2022-10-17
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- the study of how traits are passed on from one generation to the next.
- information or measurements obtained from an experiment.
- a possible explanation to a scientific problem.
- noticing or describing events in an orderly way.
- a signal to which an organism responds.
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- process by which a creature makes energy or new body parts.
- the study of life.
- one of multiple forms of an element that have a different number of neutrons.
- the part of Earth in which life exists.
- a negatively charged particle of an atom.
- the relatively constant internal conditions that organisms maintain.
- a well-tested summary that unifies many observations and hypotheses.
12 Clues: the study of life. • the part of Earth in which life exists. • a signal to which an organism responds. • a negatively charged particle of an atom. • a possible explanation to a scientific problem. • noticing or describing events in an orderly way. • information or measurements obtained from an experiment. • process by which a creature makes energy or new body parts. • ...
Chapter 4 Vocabulary (Genetics) 2020-12-02
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- a living thing has two different types of letters
- physical features passed on from parents to kids
- a graph that shows all the possible ways that the alleles could pair up
- has same form or trait as past generations
- a new living thing is made and sperm cell joins in
- visible feature(s)
- a letter that's always lowercase and seen less often
- any letter pair, ether lowercase or uppercase
- 1 letter or "half" of a gene
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- a letter that's always capital and seen most often
- specific kind of feature such as height or color
- has same trait or form as past generations
- a living thing has two different types of letters
- a high or low chance that something will happen
- the study of features being passed on
- 2 letters that control a trait
16 Clues: visible feature(s) • 1 letter or "half" of a gene • 2 letters that control a trait • the study of features being passed on • has same trait or form as past generations • has same form or trait as past generations • any letter pair, ether lowercase or uppercase • a high or low chance that something will happen • physical features passed on from parents to kids • ...
genetics Adv. Animal Science 2017-10-09
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- carries the message of DNA to ribosomes
- replaces thymine in RNA
- the long form of DNA, ____ acid
- composed of a sugar, a base, and a phosphate
- where DNA is found in the cell
- the sides of the DNA ladder composed of sugar and _____
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- the two sides of DNA held together by weak ____ bonds
- DNA's stucture established by Watson and _____
- the sugar found in DNA
- always pairs with thymine
- where protein is assembled from the message on the RNA
- process of copying DNA
- always pairs with cytosine
- sections of DNA that code for a trait
- the shape of DNA, double ____
15 Clues: the sugar found in DNA • process of copying DNA • replaces thymine in RNA • always pairs with thymine • always pairs with cytosine • the shape of DNA, double ____ • where DNA is found in the cell • the long form of DNA, ____ acid • sections of DNA that code for a trait • carries the message of DNA to ribosomes • composed of a sugar, a base, and a phosphate • ...
Genetics Unit Study Set 2023-03-07
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- There are 23 pairs in humans
- chromosomes move to opposite sides
- Chromosomes line up in the center
- half of chromosome
- unorganized DNA
- nucleus reforms.
- 2 identical body cells are made
- the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
- codes for a specific trait
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- nucleus disappears
- sperm cell
- skin or body cells
- 4 cells
- splits and makes 2 cells
- cell spends most of its time
15 Clues: 4 cells • sperm cell • unorganized DNA • nucleus reforms. • nucleus disappears • skin or body cells • half of chromosome • splits and makes 2 cells • codes for a specific trait • There are 23 pairs in humans • cell spends most of its time • 2 identical body cells are made • Chromosomes line up in the center • chromosomes move to opposite sides • ...
Freshman Bio Crossword (Genetics) 2023-05-17
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- A gene that is attached to a y or x chromosome
- The key thing that creates genetic diversity
- When two genes are both dominant in an organism
- A gene that must be inherited by both parents for it to show in the child
- A genotype that has two of the same gene
- The distance between two genes on a chromosome
- A way for cells to create offspring
- The physical appearance of an organism
- Female zygote
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- A gene that can mask another, often represented by a capital letter
- A tool used to determine the traits of offspring
- A genotype that has two different expressions of the same gene
- The genetic code of an organism
- A way for cells to create genetically unique offspring
- A way to track inheritance through multiple generations
15 Clues: Female zygote • The genetic code of an organism • A way for cells to create offspring • The physical appearance of an organism • A genotype that has two of the same gene • The key thing that creates genetic diversity • A gene that is attached to a y or x chromosome • The distance between two genes on a chromosome • When two genes are both dominant in an organism • ...
Year 11 Genetics Recap 2025-03-05
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- The base pairing rule that determines which DNA base bonds to which.
- Thin strand of DNA containing genes. Found in the Nucleus.
- All the genetic differences between individuals of a population.
- An organisms genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
- The type of reproduction where a single parent reproduces by itself resulting in gametes that are genetically identical to the parent.
- An alternative form of a gene.
- The process in which a new copy of DNA is created for a new cell.
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- Two sets of chromosomes.
- A building block of DNA that is made of a phosphate, sugar and a base.
- The physical expression of a gene (can also be influenced by the environment).
- A molecule that stores the genetic information required for cell function.
- A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait/protein.
- One set of chromosomes.
- The type of reproduction where two parents combine their genetic material to produce a new organism which differs from both parents genetically.
- A type of cell division that creates 4 haploid gametes, genetically unique from one another.
15 Clues: One set of chromosomes. • Two sets of chromosomes. • An alternative form of a gene. • An organisms genetic makeup, or allele combinations. • Thin strand of DNA containing genes. Found in the Nucleus. • All the genetic differences between individuals of a population. • The process in which a new copy of DNA is created for a new cell. • ...
Genetics Vocab Part 2 2023-12-13
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- The mathematical chance an event will occur
- A gene that is expressed over its recessive form and determines the phenotype of an organism
- An inherited characteristic of an organism
- The physical expression of a trait as a result of its genotype
- A gene that is not expressed when a dominant form is present
- When both alleles in a heterozygous pair are expressed in the phenotype equally
- The breeding of two individuals that results in the offspring receiving genetic material from both parents
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- A tool used to display the potential genotypes of offspring from a particular genetic cross
- A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are the same
- The genetic makeup for a trait
- Occurs when one allele for a trait is not completely expressed over the other allele in its pair
- One of many portions of a DNA molecule that contains genetic instructions
- The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring
- A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are differed; often referred to as hybrid
- Alternative forms of a gene found at the same place on a chromosome
15 Clues: The genetic makeup for a trait • An inherited characteristic of an organism • The mathematical chance an event will occur • The study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring • A gene that is not expressed when a dominant form is present • A condition in which the paired genes for a trait are the same • ...
Genetics Unit Vocabulary Crossword 2024-11-22
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- a trait where two alleles are expressed equally, and neither is dominant or recessive
- two of the same alleles; can be dominant or recessive
- a specific form of a gene; one from the father and one from the mother
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- genetic information in the shape of a double helix; made up of nitrogen bases, phosphates, and deoxyribose sugars
- a cross between two different species
- long strands of DNA coiled around each other
- need two of the same allele to be expressed
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- passing on traits from one generation to another
- the physical expression of the genotype
- organism that inherits half of its genetic makeup from one parent and the other half from the other
- a trait that takes multiple genes to be expressed
- need only of of the alleles to be expressed
- two different alleles of the gene
- a mistake in the replication of a gene
15 Clues: two different alleles of the gene • the genetic makeup of an organism • a cross between two different species • a mistake in the replication of a gene • the physical expression of the genotype • need only of of the alleles to be expressed • need two of the same allele to be expressed • long strands of DNA coiled around each other • ...
Genetics Vocab Review 2 2022-03-03
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- the second step in protein synthesis
- this organelle is the site of protein synthesis
- what the m in mRNA stands for
- the first step in protein synthesis
- a sequence of 3 bases in an RNA molecule
- this biomolecule is made of fatty acids
- the enzyme that "unzips" DNA during replication
- the monomer of proteins
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- the enzyme that builds new complementary strands of DNA during replication
- this is what the r in rRNA stands for
- this biomolecule is made of simple sugars (monosaccharides)
- the monomer of nucleic acids
- often abbreviated as U, this base is only found in RNA
- what the t in tRNA stands for
- this is a short sequence found on tRNA molecules that will match perfectly with a codon
15 Clues: the monomer of proteins • the monomer of nucleic acids • what the m in mRNA stands for • what the t in tRNA stands for • the first step in protein synthesis • the second step in protein synthesis • this is what the r in rRNA stands for • this biomolecule is made of fatty acids • a sequence of 3 bases in an RNA molecule • this organelle is the site of protein synthesis • ...
Microbial Genetics & Recombinant Technologies 2025-09-24
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- the organelles of protein production in living organisms (prokaryotes and eukaryotes)
- a change the 3rd nucleotide of a codon not change the amino acid coded for due to redundancy
- A T G C
- genes, expressed at a fixed rate and are always turned on
- the sum of all gene types - organism’s distinctive genetic makeup
- groups of 3 nucleotides in mRNA that each encode which amino acid is added
- turns on gene expression and is initiated by an inducer
- segment of DNA where RNA polymerase initiates transcription of structural genes
- A U G C
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- mRNA is used to produce a protein
- dsDNA is used to synthesize an RNA molecule (could be mRNA, tRNA, or rRNA)
- inhibits gene expression and decreases protein synthesis
- expression of the genotype creates traits
- is the study of inheritance, or heredity of living things
- a distinct cellular structure composed of DNA and protein
15 Clues: A T G C • A U G C • mRNA is used to produce a protein • expression of the genotype creates traits • turns on gene expression and is initiated by an inducer • inhibits gene expression and decreases protein synthesis • genes, expressed at a fixed rate and are always turned on • is the study of inheritance, or heredity of living things • ...
chp 8 Microbial Genetics 2025-09-25
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- DNA site where the RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
- process that turns "on" gene expression
- flexibility in the genetic code that allows some tRNAs to pair with more than one codon
- DNA segment where a repressor can bind to regulate an operon
- process that turns "off" gene expression
- the observable traits of an organism
- building block of DNA and RNA
- structures that carry DNA and genes
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- process of making RNA from DNA
- process of making proteins from mRNA
- all the genetic material of an organism
- makes proteins
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- a group of genes controlled together under one promoter
- three-base sequence in mRNA that codes for an amino acid
15 Clues: makes proteins • building block of DNA and RNA • process of making RNA from DNA • the genetic makeup of an organism • structures that carry DNA and genes • process of making proteins from mRNA • the observable traits of an organism • all the genetic material of an organism • process that turns "on" gene expression • process that turns "off" gene expression • ...
Genetics Ch 5 terms 2025-10-17
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- many multiples of chromosomes
- normal chromosomal makeup of individual
- first meiotic division known as reduction division that produces male gametes, where each primary cell divides into 4 haploid sperm nuclei
- somatic cell division process resulting in diploid cell
- chromosomes coil and condense, nuclear membrane breaks down and spindles are present
- deviations involving the loss or gain of one or more chromosomes
- centromere divides and produces two separate chromosomes from the sister chromatid
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- genetic conditions that result from errors during mitosis or meiosis processes
- sometimes called “resting phase” made up of 3 stages: G1, S and G2, phase where DNA and chromosomes undergo duplication
- briefest phase where chromosomes decondense, spindle fibers break down and a nuclear membrane forms around each chromosome
- first meiotic division known as reduction division that produces female gamete, where one haploid egg nucleus and three small haploid polar bodies are produced
- cytoplasm divides through actin and myosin contractile ring
- kinetochores attach sister chromatids to spindle fibers
- chromosomes are positioned in between centrosome poles in a line at the equator
- produces haploid sperm and egg nuclei
15 Clues: many multiples of chromosomes • produces haploid sperm and egg nuclei • normal chromosomal makeup of individual • kinetochores attach sister chromatids to spindle fibers • somatic cell division process resulting in diploid cell • cytoplasm divides through actin and myosin contractile ring • deviations involving the loss or gain of one or more chromosomes • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-16
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- offspring of two organisms that are genetically different from one another
- expressed traits that are influenced by multiple genes that an organism inherits
- the thread in a double helix strand made up of DNA that contain all the genes of an organism
- when an organism inherits two identical alleles from their parents, resulting in the gene pair being the same genotype
- a genetic trait that shows up in offsprings if one parent’s gene overpowers the other parent’s gene
- double helix strand made up of deoxyribose and nucleotides
- the product produced when two organisms sexually reproduce
- observable characteristics of an organism that is the result of the genotype interacting with its environment
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- a genetic trait that can show up in offsprings if both parents’ give the less dominant gene
- an organism’s complete set of genetic material that contains a specific combination of alleles to form a particular trait
- changes in a DNA sequence that were the results of environmental or replication errors
- alternative pairs of a gene from a mutation that can be found in chromosomes
- when an organism passes physical or mental traits onto the next generation
- the inheritance where two alleles are expressed in an organism equally
- when an organism inherits two different alleles from their parents, resulting in the gene pair being different genotypes
15 Clues: double helix strand made up of deoxyribose and nucleotides • the product produced when two organisms sexually reproduce • the inheritance where two alleles are expressed in an organism equally • when an organism passes physical or mental traits onto the next generation • offspring of two organisms that are genetically different from one another • ...
Different Kinds of Studies 2023-01-30
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- science that is dedicated to the study of genes
- science that deals with the cellular behavious of living beings
- science that studies the composition, structure and characteristics of the organic tissues of living beings
- science that studies insects
- study of animals
- science tat studies the relationship of different living things with each other and te environment
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- scince that studies viruses
- study of microorganisms
- science that studies mental processes, sensations, perceptions and behaviour of human beings
- science that studies the classification of organisms
- science that studies the human beings
- science that studies the organs of living beings and their functioning
- science thst deals with srudy of animal behaviour
- science that deals with study of plants
14 Clues: study of animals • study of microorganisms • scince that studies viruses • science that studies insects • science that studies the human beings • science that deals with study of plants • science that is dedicated to the study of genes • science thst deals with srudy of animal behaviour • science that studies the classification of organisms • ...
Physical Development of a Child Ages 3-5 2025-05-15
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- A child's jaws will widen to make room for these.
- These are lost at age 6.
- What organ is increasing in size by age 4?
- What is the key to getting a child to learn?
- How many fingers do four year olds use when holding a pencil?
- At age 5, kids are now _______ their birth length.
- The narrowing of a child's shoulder's improves this.
- What percentage of a child's brain is developed at age 5?
- At age 6 they start to resemble that of an...
- Kids mimic your...
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- Sleep is crucial for...
- What percentage of the brain is developed by age 3?
- At age 5, kids can complete a _____ piece puzzle.
- These can be affected by genetics.
14 Clues: Kids mimic your... • Sleep is crucial for... • These are lost at age 6. • These can be affected by genetics. • What organ is increasing in size by age 4? • What is the key to getting a child to learn? • At age 6 they start to resemble that of an... • A child's jaws will widen to make room for these. • At age 5, kids can complete a _____ piece puzzle. • ...
Patterns of Inheritance 2025-03-03
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- the physical appearance of an organism
- a type of inheritance that has two or more genes for a single phenotypic character
- a family tree that helps geneticist determines a family history of traits
- an organism with two identical alleles for a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
- a variant of a character
- the transmission of traits from on generation to the next
- genes that are located mostly on X chromosomes
Down
- an organism with two different alleles for a gene
- alternative versions of genes
- when two different alleles are present and the trait is expressed in heterozygous individuals
- a heritable feature that varies among individuals
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the offspring of two different purebred varieties
14 Clues: a variant of a character • alternative versions of genes • the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • the physical appearance of an organism • genes that are located mostly on X chromosomes • an organism with two different alleles for a gene • an organism with two identical alleles for a gene • a heritable feature that varies among individuals • ...
Neural Explanations Of Eating Behaviour. 2013-03-20
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- The theory that ignores social factors that affect human behaviour.
- Research support of the neural explanation of eating disorders was carried out by these people.
- An eating disorder beginning with A.
- injury to the brain that impairs its functions.
- This suppresses appetite.
- This acts as the satiety centre.
- They reported about children that were born in late spring and early summer.
- The Hypothalamas acts as this.
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- This is a hormone secreted in fat cells.
- This has been implicated in eating disorders.
- Something that parents pass down to you other than genetics and cultural values.
- These have failed to record clear evidence for the brain damage hypothesis.
- This increased the appetite in animals.
13 Clues: This suppresses appetite. • The Hypothalamas acts as this. • This acts as the satiety centre. • An eating disorder beginning with A. • This increased the appetite in animals. • This is a hormone secreted in fat cells. • This has been implicated in eating disorders. • injury to the brain that impairs its functions. • ...
Neural Explanations Of Eating Behaviour. 2013-03-20
Across
- These have failed to record clear evidence for the brain damage hypothesis.
- This acts as the satiety centre.
- Research support of the neural explanation of eating disorders was carried out by these people.
- The Hypothalamas acts as this.
- injury to the brain that impairs its functions.
- Something that parents pass down to you other than genetics and cultural values.
- This is a hormone secreted in fat cells.
Down
- The theory that ignores social factors that affect human behaviour.
- This has been implicated in eating disorders.
- This increased the appetite in animals.
- They reported about children that were born in late spring and early summer.
- An eating disorder beginning with A.
- This suppresses appetite.
13 Clues: This suppresses appetite. • The Hypothalamas acts as this. • This acts as the satiety centre. • An eating disorder beginning with A. • This increased the appetite in animals. • This is a hormone secreted in fat cells. • This has been implicated in eating disorders. • injury to the brain that impairs its functions. • ...
Genetic Vocab 2014-04-24
Across
- Something that has heterozygous traits
- Diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross/breeding experiment
- Genetic makeup of an organism with reference to a single trait or traits
- Two dominant or recessive traits Ex: GG/gg
- Any several forms of a gene that are responsible for hereditary variation
- The traits of an organism
Down
- The allele that fully expresses in an offspring
- A mature reproductive cell
- One dominant trait and one recessive trait Ex: Gg
- An allele that does not express in an offspring
- Set of instruction that is transferred to the offspring
- Something that has homozygous traits
- The man who discovered the genetics of peas
13 Clues: The traits of an organism • A mature reproductive cell • Something that has homozygous traits • Something that has heterozygous traits • Two dominant or recessive traits Ex: GG/gg • The man who discovered the genetics of peas • The allele that fully expresses in an offspring • An allele that does not express in an offspring • ...
How I Came to Life → Paging Mr. Tushman 2025-09-04
Across
- August has had many of these since he was born.
- Mr. Tushman’s job at Beecher Prep.
- A woman who helped in the delivery room when August was born.
- What many people do when they see August.
- The grade August is starting in.
- The season when August goes to visit his new school.nervous How August feels during the drive to school.
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- Where August has studied before going to school.
- How August wishes people would see him.
- The scientific reason the doctor gives for August’s differences.
- August’s older sister.
- The boy who tells the story.
- The name of the prep school August will attend.
- The group that always supports August.
13 Clues: August’s older sister. • The boy who tells the story. • The grade August is starting in. • Mr. Tushman’s job at Beecher Prep. • The group that always supports August. • How August wishes people would see him. • What many people do when they see August. • August has had many of these since he was born. • The name of the prep school August will attend. • ...
What Floats Your Goat? 2025-10-03
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- On campus building with the most Labs
- Helpful resource some students may not know to use at first (ask your professor)
- Short for a student who's first in their family to attend college
- What office do you go for resume review
- This person helps you create a graduation plan
- Office that helps you stay mentally and physically fit
- This major is stuck in the past (on purpose)
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- Major for future diplomats or lawmakers (abbreviated))
- Major focused on cells, genetics, and ecosystems
- Major focused on support, advocacy, and social justice
- Major who might analyze Freud, Skinner, or Pavlov
- Undergrad track for future nurses, physician and medical professionals
- Major that speaks fluent Python (abbreviated)
13 Clues: On campus building with the most Labs • What office do you go for resume review • This major is stuck in the past (on purpose) • Major that speaks fluent Python (abbreviated) • This person helps you create a graduation plan • Major focused on cells, genetics, and ecosystems • Major who might analyze Freud, Skinner, or Pavlov • ...
Health Psychology 2021-01-20
Across
- feeling overwhelmed and pressured
- mental health condition that causes hallucinations
- stage part of Selye's model where an individual prepares for fight or flight
- stress model that explains people may be genetically vulnerable to a condition but will not develop it unless there is an environmental trigger
- factors affecting one's body and genetics
- founder of the stress theory
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- used to treat clinical depression
- a chemical substance released into the brain that affects moods and feelings
- relating to the brain's thoughts and feelings
- model of stress that focuses on the resources an individual has to cope
- factor to stress
- helps the body to relax
12 Clues: factor to stress • helps the body to relax • founder of the stress theory • used to treat clinical depression • feeling overwhelmed and pressured • factors affecting one's body and genetics • relating to the brain's thoughts and feelings • mental health condition that causes hallucinations • model of stress that focuses on the resources an individual has to cope • ...
Laboratory 2023-04-19
Across
- A self replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes.
- A Blood test
- A producer in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing.
- Microorganism that does not produce disease
- Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.
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- Person who supplies living tissue or who furnishes blood or blood products for transfusion to another person
- Insemination A producer For treating infertility
- An organism causing disease to its host
- Medications developed from blood,proteins,viruses,or living organisms.
- The study of genes
- Blood urea nitrogen
- Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
12 Clues: A Blood test • The study of genes • Blood urea nitrogen • Hemoglobin and Hematocrit • An organism causing disease to its host • Microorganism that does not produce disease • Insemination A producer For treating infertility • Medications developed from blood,proteins,viruses,or living organisms. • ...
gene 2022-01-24
Across
- A gene that is always expressed and hides others
- of four nitrogen bases
- Mendel the man that began the study of heredity
- they were the first plants to study for heredity
- The study of heredity, how traits are passed from parent to offspring
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- Genes that work together to produce a third trait
- A gene that is only expressed when a dominant gene isn’t present
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- Helix two strands of DNA that are twisted and combined
- They are made up of deoxy sugar and
- traits you get from your parents
- The amount of chromosomes pairs you are usually born with
12 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic Acid • of four nitrogen bases • traits you get from your parents • They are made up of deoxy sugar and • Mendel the man that began the study of heredity • A gene that is always expressed and hides others • they were the first plants to study for heredity • Genes that work together to produce a third trait • ...
Crossword 2022-02-01
Across
- The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time
- any nutritious substance that people or animals eat
- eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
- Lack or loss of appetite for food
- relating to the body as opposed to the mind
- a state of mental or emotional strain or tension
- a person's mental or physical condition
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- relating to a person's emotions
- The desire to lose weight at an abnormal rate, which usually results in vomiting
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- an illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions
- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
12 Clues: relating to a person's emotions • Lack or loss of appetite for food • a person's mental or physical condition • a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease • relating to the body as opposed to the mind • eject matter from the stomach through the mouth • a state of mental or emotional strain or tension • any nutritious substance that people or animals eat • ...
Genetics Vocabulary - Jeffrey Nguyen 2022-04-27
Across
- the passing of traits to each generation
- a gene that blocks another gene
- an organism that always passes down certain traits to its children
- a gene that is blocked by the presence of a dominant gene
- fertilization when pollen from one flower is transferred to a different flower
- scientific study of genes and heredity
Down
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- a different quality, trait or feature of an individual
- the offspring from two different breeds
- fertilization when pollen from one flower lands on a flower of the same type
- to receive something from their ancestors
- the children of the living organisms
12 Clues: a gene that blocks another gene • the children of the living organisms • scientific study of genes and heredity • the offspring from two different breeds • the passing of traits to each generation • to receive something from their ancestors • a distinguishing quality or characteristic • a different quality, trait or feature of an individual • ...
Biology A-Genetics Ch.10 2023-11-10
Across
- An organism allele pairs for a trait.
- Matching alleles for a characteristic.
- Different Alleles for a characteristic.
- The trait that is masked in the presence of a dominant allele.
- When the combination of two heterozygous phenotypes results in an intermediate phenotype that is unlike either homozygous phenotypes.
- Any alternate form of a single gene.
- The characteristic that will become a physical trait.
- Science of heredity.
Down
- Having two recessive alleles for a genotype of a trait.
- Having two dominant alleles for a genotype of a trait.
- The observable or outward characteristics or trait.
- Mating of closely related plants or animals bred to have desired traits.
12 Clues: Science of heredity. • Any alternate form of a single gene. • An organism allele pairs for a trait. • Matching alleles for a characteristic. • Different Alleles for a characteristic. • The observable or outward characteristics or trait. • The characteristic that will become a physical trait. • Having two dominant alleles for a genotype of a trait. • ...
Genetics Elliana Period 8 2024-02-01
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- a single individual that is the parent
- one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic
- the physical traits
- random errors that occur when the DNA is being copied to make new cells
- the process by which a characteristic is passes from parent to offspring
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- two parents that contributes half of their genetics to their offspring
- in a eukaryotic cell, one of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of DNA
- two parents produce gametes
- A segment of the DNA
- a tool for better understanding of basic patterns
- characteristics
- a material that is in all living organisms
12 Clues: characteristics • the physical traits • A segment of the DNA • two parents produce gametes • a single individual that is the parent • a material that is in all living organisms • a tool for better understanding of basic patterns • one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic • two parents that contributes half of their genetics to their offspring • ...
Genetics Elliana Period 8 2024-02-01
Across
- a single individual that is the parent
- one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic
- the physical traits
- random errors that occur when the DNA is being copied to make new cells
- the process by which a characteristic is passes from parent to offspring
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- two parents that contributes half of their genetics to their offspring
- in a eukaryotic cell, one of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of DNA
- two parents produce gametes
- A segment of the DNA
- a tool for better understanding of basic patterns
- characteristics
- a material that is in all living organisms
12 Clues: characteristics • the physical traits • A segment of the DNA • two parents produce gametes • a single individual that is the parent • a material that is in all living organisms • a tool for better understanding of basic patterns • one of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic • two parents that contributes half of their genetics to their offspring • ...
list 13 vocab crossword 2024-01-26
Across
- mysterious, puzzling, secretive
- to bring parts together into a single whole
- to convert a message or text into code
- originating in a particular region or country; native
- is an expression or saying that is part of informal speech, usually location-specific
- descendants; offspring; something that originates from something else
- having fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech
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- is the science of heredity (how traits are passed from parent to offspring)
- a message or writing in code
- excessive talking or wordiness; overly chatty
- being identical or consistently the same
- the totality of known and supposed objects and phenomena throughout the entirety of existence
12 Clues: a message or writing in code • mysterious, puzzling, secretive • to convert a message or text into code • being identical or consistently the same • to bring parts together into a single whole • excessive talking or wordiness; overly chatty • having fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech • originating in a particular region or country; native • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Layla Caruso 2025-04-28
Across
- Offspring resulting in the combination of the qualities from two organisms
- Pollen from one plant landing on a part from that same plant
- A feature of a person
- Something that is given to you from a previous generation
- A genetic factor that cancels out the other
Down
- A certain trait that is always passed down to many generations
- Pollen from one plant reaching parts of a different plant
- A genetic factor being blocked out by the dominant factor
- The young born living organisms
- A quality that is inherited from past
- Characteristics coming from parents to their children
- Characteristics that are inherited from past generations
12 Clues: A feature of a person • The young born living organisms • A quality that is inherited from past • A genetic factor that cancels out the other • Characteristics coming from parents to their children • Characteristics that are inherited from past generations • Pollen from one plant reaching parts of a different plant • ...
Scoliosis Patient Teaching 2025-08-07
Across
- What is the most common type of scoliosis that affects ages 9-adulthood
- During a forward bend test, what characteristic indicates scoliosis?
- Scoliosis that is diagnosed before the age of 10
- The most common treatment for scoliosis
- Non-invasive treatment option for scoliosis
- Can be visualized in the shoulders and hips
- Imaging to diagnose scoliosis
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- Name of the brace used for scoliosis
- Type of scoliosis that can be caused by genetics or uterine positioning
- Mental aspect that can be affected by scoliosis
- Surgical treatment of scoliosis, in which vertebrae are connected surgically
- How is the curve of the back described
12 Clues: Imaging to diagnose scoliosis • Name of the brace used for scoliosis • How is the curve of the back described • The most common treatment for scoliosis • Non-invasive treatment option for scoliosis • Can be visualized in the shoulders and hips • Mental aspect that can be affected by scoliosis • Scoliosis that is diagnosed before the age of 10 • ...
Australia's Health 2020-10-26
Across
- the kind of foods you eat.
- A statistic we all have when we are born.
- Having an ........... can help reduce the chances of some lifestyle diseases.
- An amount of money spent or energy, time or resources used
- A common preservative and additive to food.
- A respiratory condition causing breathing difficulties
- An uncontrolled growth in human cells.
- Being in good physical and mental condition
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- A disorder affecting mental processes
- A state or condition of being subject to death
- An inactive lifestyle.
- A study of the heredity of organisms.
- A measure of energy often associated with food intake.
- A disease of the bones and joints of the body.
- A condition brought on by a lack of insulin.
- A method that governements use to collect money.
- Australia's universal health support system.
- A compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug
18 Clues: An inactive lifestyle. • the kind of foods you eat. • A disorder affecting mental processes • A study of the heredity of organisms. • An uncontrolled growth in human cells. • A statistic we all have when we are born. • A common preservative and additive to food. • Being in good physical and mental condition • A condition brought on by a lack of insulin. • ...
April 8th, 2021 2021-04-08
Across
- the number of week left in this school year
- the name of your language arts teacher
- a concept used to measure out parts of a day
- the name of the device you are using to fill out this crossword
- this is the name of the tree for which out city is named.
- This is the singular form of the school mascot.
- the name of your social studies teacher
- the month when summer vacation begins.
- Mr. Wallaces favorite science subject
- the name of your science teacher this year
- the name of the closest ocean
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- the negatively charged part of an atom
- a positively charged part of an atom
- the number of stories in the McKinley main building
- This word means equal parts day and night.
- This is the name of the street where out school is located.
- the name of our principal
- the study of heredity
18 Clues: the study of heredity • the name of our principal • the name of the closest ocean • a positively charged part of an atom • Mr. Wallaces favorite science subject • the negatively charged part of an atom • the name of your language arts teacher • the month when summer vacation begins. • the name of your social studies teacher • This word means equal parts day and night. • ...
stay sharp 2022-03-01
Across
- Proctors of pain (Hint, you are studying for their test right now)
- Very common dinner side dish.......
- ...8, 9, 11, 12, and so on.
- Periodic element number 3.
- Concentric rings of ________ in this dysphagic disease.
- Handstands.
- Hasn't always been this glam. ♫
- 2 DOWN can be used to treat this condition
- This one is just ENDOMETRIOSIS. Don't know what it is, can't write a clue.
- Pam's grandfather
- Some antipsychotics are either typical, or ______.
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- I play this every day, come on. You know.
- She's shivering! 200 milligrams of __________.
- neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid plaques.
- not the reason I am fat
- Freak of fucking nature
- our eyes met across the crowded hat store. I, a customer, and she, a coquettish haberdasher. I pursued and she withdrew. And then she pursued and I withdrew. And so we danced. And I burned for her.
- All hands on _ _ _ _.
18 Clues: Handstands. • Pam's grandfather • All hands on _ _ _ _. • not the reason I am fat • Freak of fucking nature • Periodic element number 3. • ...8, 9, 11, 12, and so on. • Hasn't always been this glam. ♫ • Very common dinner side dish....... • I play this every day, come on. You know. • neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid plaques. • 2 DOWN can be used to treat this condition • ...
Module 6-7 Review 2025-02-24
Across
- a _____________ mutation increases an organisms ability to survive/reproduce
- the instructions for life
- the physical characteristics of an organism
- a _____________ mutation does not affect an organisms ability to survive/reproduce
- the passing down of traits from parent to offspring
- the genes an organism carries (represented by two letters)
- having two of the same allele (longer word)
- having two different alleles (longer word)
- a _____________ mutation decreases an organisms ability to survive/reproduce
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- the different forms of a gene
- the weaker gene that can be hidden
- the stronger gene
- a ______________ adaptation is a physical characteristic that helps an organism
- a trait that makes it more likely for MANY organisms to survive and/or reproduce in their environment
- the study of heredity
- a ______________ adaptation is an action that helps an organism
- a piece of DNA that codes for a trait
- a permanent change in DNA
18 Clues: the stronger gene • the study of heredity • the instructions for life • a permanent change in DNA • the different forms of a gene • the weaker gene that can be hidden • a piece of DNA that codes for a trait • having two different alleles (longer word) • the physical characteristics of an organism • having two of the same allele (longer word) • ...
Genetics by Abby S. 2014-01-30
Across
- The scientific study of heredity
- A number that describes the likelihood that an event will occur
- The offspring of many generations that have the same traits
- The different forms of a gene
- An organism's genetic makeup; allele combinations
- A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes
Down
- An organism's physical appearance
- The set of information that controls a trait
- An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
- An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present
- An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
- Any change in a gene or chromosome
12 Clues: The different forms of a gene • The scientific study of heredity • An organism's physical appearance • Any change in a gene or chromosome • The set of information that controls a trait • An organism's genetic makeup; allele combinations • An organism that has two different alleles for a trait • An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present • ...
Birth Defects and Pregnancies Do's and Dont's 2015-10-01
Across
- congenial disorder of movement; floppy or rigid limbs
- causes degeneration of nerves in the brain,dominant
- affects the central nervous system and the brain; genetic
- a foodborne illness associated with deli meats and soft cheeses
Down
- a type of tuna that shouldn't be eaten by pregant women
- when the cells are sickle; recessive
- formed in early childhood,communication and language problem,inherited from mom's genetics
- hearing loss,infants are tested at birth
- deformed,twisted foot,affected foot is shorter
- chromosome 21 disorder,genetic,occurs on the 21st chromosome,amniocentisis
- hard to breath,mucus,salty skin,genetic
- opening in the spinal cord, lack of folate,genetic
12 Clues: when the cells are sickle; recessive • hard to breath,mucus,salty skin,genetic • hearing loss,infants are tested at birth • deformed,twisted foot,affected foot is shorter • opening in the spinal cord, lack of folate,genetic • causes degeneration of nerves in the brain,dominant • congenial disorder of movement; floppy or rigid limbs • ...
National Redhead/Ginger Day Puzzle 2016-09-15
Across
- Queen _________ was said to be a redhead.
- Judas __________ was also thought to have red hair.
- The US has the largest __________ of redheads in the world
- In 1997 the __________ behind red hair was discovered.
- Redheads are harder to ___________ than any other people.
- Redheads are said to not to gray but straight to ______ hair.
Down
- King ____________ in the Bible was thought to have red hair.
- _____________ like to sting redheads more than any other color.
- The red hair gene is __________ and requires both parents
- Red hair is the ____________ type in the world.
- Redheads are said to keep their hair _________ longer.
- Redheads are said to have fewer _________ on their head.
12 Clues: Queen _________ was said to be a redhead. • Red hair is the ____________ type in the world. • Judas __________ was also thought to have red hair. • Redheads are said to keep their hair _________ longer. • In 1997 the __________ behind red hair was discovered. • Redheads are said to have fewer _________ on their head. • ...
Biochemistry 2023-06-16
Across
- the study of blood diseases
- large molecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acids.
- organic compounds that contain both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups
- any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
- study of heredity
- the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions
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- molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
- any living organism
- the study of living things
- the smallest unit of life
- the basic unit of a chemical element
12 Clues: study of heredity • any living organism • the smallest unit of life • the study of living things • the study of blood diseases • the basic unit of a chemical element • molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms • the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. • large molecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acids. • ...
GENETIC INHERITANCE 2024-10-24
Across
- only express its trait only in the homozygous condition
- fully expressed in the phenotype of a heterozygous
- Observable traits of an organism
- A segment of DNA that act as a unit of hereditary information
- Organism which has 2 identical alleles for a gene / character at a given locus on homologous chromosome
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- The alternative forms / versions of a gene that occupies the same
- Father of genetics
- Level of ploidy when there is homologous chromosomes
- on homologous chromosome
- Example of haploid cell
- Organism which has 2 different alleles for a gene / character at a given locus on homologous chromosome
- The combination of alleles it has for a specific gene
12 Clues: Father of genetics • Example of haploid cell • on homologous chromosome • Observable traits of an organism • fully expressed in the phenotype of a heterozygous • Level of ploidy when there is homologous chromosomes • The combination of alleles it has for a specific gene • only express its trait only in the homozygous condition • ...
Patterns of Inheritance 2025-09-29
Across
- alternative versions of genes
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- traits that are most often in nature but may not be specified by dominant alleles
- an organism that has two different alleles for a gene
- the scientific study of heredity
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- an organism that has two identical alleles for a gene
- this allele will only be expressed with two of the same allele
- the physical appearance of an organism
- known as a family tree
- a specific location of a gene along a chromosome
- this allele determines the organism's apperance with an organisms that has two different alleles
- are responsible for inherited traits
12 Clues: known as a family tree • alternative versions of genes • the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • are responsible for inherited traits • the physical appearance of an organism • a specific location of a gene along a chromosome • an organism that has two identical alleles for a gene • an organism that has two different alleles for a gene • ...
Genes Vocab 2014-02-25
Across
- "THE CODE OF LIFE"
- An organism with 1 dominate and 1 recessive gene for a trait is called a hybrid or __________.
- The possible gene combination in an offspring.
- The physical appearance of the offspring.
- The process of one cell dividing to 2.
- Another name for 1 RECESSIVE and 1 DOMINATE gene.
- The "Father of Genetics".
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- A unit passed from parent to offspring.
- A order of chromosomes from biggest to smallest or the opposite.
- Another name for 2 DOMINATE genes.
- An organism with 2 dominate genes or 2 recessive gene for a trait is called ___________ or homozygous.
11 Clues: "THE CODE OF LIFE" • The "Father of Genetics". • Another name for 2 DOMINATE genes. • The process of one cell dividing to 2. • A unit passed from parent to offspring. • The physical appearance of the offspring. • The possible gene combination in an offspring. • Another name for 1 RECESSIVE and 1 DOMINATE gene. • ...
Obesity Crossword 2020-06-15
Across
- factors might play a role in a person becoming obese
- when dealing with obesity someone's ________ needs to change
- obesity can have many types of signs to show you you're obese
- added to processed foods such as tomato sauce, dried fruit, and granola bars
- people who ______ can manage their obesity and become healthier
- a condition characterized by excess body fat
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- BMI stands for body ____ index
- a chronic condition related to blood sugar
- an organisation that helps recognise the issues with obesity
- there are different categories of obesity
- it is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something
11 Clues: BMI stands for body ____ index • there are different categories of obesity • a chronic condition related to blood sugar • a condition characterized by excess body fat • factors might play a role in a person becoming obese • an organisation that helps recognise the issues with obesity • when dealing with obesity someone's ________ needs to change • ...
Health and Disease L1 Crossword 2024-04-24
Across
- disease causing microorganism
- something which causes the body not to work properly
- type of pathogen which causes measles, cold and polio
- diseases caused by lifestyle choices or genetics
- type of pathogen which causes Athlete's foot
- type of pathogen which causes salmonella
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- diseases caused by pathogens
- when there is a relationship between 2 factors
- health is defined by the World Health Organisation as a state of complete physical, social and ___________ well-being
- this includes our diet, amount of exercise, whether or not a person drinks alcohol and smokes/vapes
- the system which helps to fight disease
11 Clues: diseases caused by pathogens • disease causing microorganism • the system which helps to fight disease • type of pathogen which causes salmonella • type of pathogen which causes Athlete's foot • when there is a relationship between 2 factors • diseases caused by lifestyle choices or genetics • something which causes the body not to work properly • ...
Jiya - e to i 2021-11-26
Across
- the action filtering something
- the ability of an object to be stretched
- the basic structure of a building and facilities
- relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but still remain independent
- a mixture which is uneven or diverse
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- the dependence of two or more people or things on each other
- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
- an arrangement or of things according to their importance
- the action of investigating something or someone
- relating to genes or heredity
- extremely large or great
11 Clues: extremely large or great • relating to genes or heredity • the action filtering something • a mixture which is uneven or diverse • the ability of an object to be stretched • the action of investigating something or someone • the basic structure of a building and facilities • an arrangement or of things according to their importance • ...
Genetic Vocab 2024-11-11
Across
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- the physical characteristics of an organism
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- a specific characteristic of an individual
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- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- the study of hereditary
11 Clues: the study of hereditary • the genetic makeup of an organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of an organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two different alleles for a particular gene • ...
science crossword 2024-11-11
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- the physical characteristics of an organism
- a factor that is passed from a parent to an offspring
- states that some alleles are dominant or recessive
- a specific characteristic of an individual
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- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
- the genetic makeup of and organism
- the scientific study of heredity
11 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of and organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of an organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • having two different alleles for a particular gene • ...
November 11th crossword assignment 2024-11-11
Across
- having two identical alleles for a particular gene
- a specific characteristic of an individual
- the process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell
- the genetic makeup of an organism
- one of a number of different forms of a gene
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- the likelihood that a particular event will occur
- the physical characteristics of an organism
- states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive
- a factor that is passed from parent to offspring
- having two different alleles for a particular gene
- the scientific study of heredity
11 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • the genetic makeup of an organism • a specific characteristic of an individual • the physical characteristics of an organism • one of a number of different forms of a gene • a factor that is passed from parent to offspring • the likelihood that a particular event will occur • having two identical alleles for a particular gene • ...
Science crossword puzzle 2023-01-11
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- the genetic makeup of a person
- when alleles are different, not the same
- things can be recessive or dominant or represented by upper or lower case letters
- this is a type of trait that would be inherited by uppercase alleles
- the physical makeup of a person
- the likeliness of something occurring
- a type of trait that is inherited only if the alleles are homozygous
- an example, using r's of recessive homozygous alleles
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- used to calculate the genotypes of two crosses of genetics
- sections of dna
- an examples, using r's of heterozygous alleles
- can be found in the nucleus and every living thing has it
- when alleles are both the same
- an example of this would be detached ear lobes
- an example, using r's of dominant homozygous alleles
15 Clues: sections of dna • the genetic makeup of a person • when alleles are both the same • the physical makeup of a person • the likeliness of something occurring • when alleles are different, not the same • an examples, using r's of heterozygous alleles • an example of this would be detached ear lobes • an example, using r's of dominant homozygous alleles • ...
unit 1 2021-10-18
Across
- the scientific study of heredity
- a person who has a recessive gene for a certain disease and can pass the disease on to his or her children
- a persons surrounding and everything in them including humans and nonhuman factors
- learned behavior that is passed from generation to generation
- the basic unit of heredity that determines human characteristics of traits
- a brother or sister
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- a list of several generations of blood relatives
- a sense of individuality
- others people in a persons group
- broadcasting,publishing, and the internent
- inherited characteristics
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
- a person path from unit death
13 Clues: a brother or sister • a sense of individuality • inherited characteristics • a person path from unit death • the scientific study of heredity • others people in a persons group • broadcasting,publishing, and the internent • a list of several generations of blood relatives • learned behavior that is passed from generation to generation • ...
Genetics Vocab Will Kolar 2014-04-23
Across
- The molecular unit of heredity of a living organism.
- One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene or same genetic locus.
- The composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits.
- The name of the man who found genetics.
- Two different alles.
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- The winning gene
- A cell that fuses with another cell during fertilization in organisms that reproduce sexually.
- The losing gene.
- A diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
- Another name for homozygous.
- Two same allels.
- Another name for heterozygous.
- The genetic makeup of a cell, an organism, or an individual usually with reference to a specific characteristic under consideration
13 Clues: The winning gene • The losing gene. • Two same allels. • Two different alles. • Another name for homozygous. • Another name for heterozygous. • The name of the man who found genetics. • The molecular unit of heredity of a living organism. • The composite of an organism's observable characteristics or traits. • ...
Olfactory System Brossword 2016-05-16
Across
- the most common injury for noses
- you can have a wide range of sizes and shapes of your nose based on ________
- the system that helps you smell
- The human nose can smell over ________ scents
- ___ on average have larger noses than Women
- Meant to keep the nose from drying out
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- the temporary or permanent loss of scent
- the number one cause of nosebleeds
- The color of mucus is _______ when infected
- the two openings in your nose separated by cartlidge
- the wall of cartlidge that separates your nose into two nasal cavities
- You actually trace scent through this
- The body part in the middle of your face that assists with breathing and smelling
13 Clues: the system that helps you smell • the most common injury for noses • the number one cause of nosebleeds • You actually trace scent through this • Meant to keep the nose from drying out • the temporary or permanent loss of scent • The color of mucus is _______ when infected • ___ on average have larger noses than Women • The human nose can smell over ________ scents • ...
DNA, chromosomes and gene expression 2024-03-12
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- Basic building block of DNA and RNA
- Membrane-bound organelle containing the cell's DNA
- Units of heredity transferred from parent to offspring
- Thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus
- Entire set of genetic material within an organism
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- Jelly-like substance that fills cells and holds organelles in place
- Specialized subunit within a cell with a specific function
- Any individual entity that exhibits the properties of life
- Study of heredity and variation in organisms
- Reproductive cell
- Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues
- Site of protein synthesis
- Motor protein that interacts with actin filaments to produce muscle contraction
13 Clues: Reproductive cell • Site of protein synthesis • Basic building block of DNA and RNA • Study of heredity and variation in organisms • Entire set of genetic material within an organism • Membrane-bound organelle containing the cell's DNA • Units of heredity transferred from parent to offspring • Specialized subunit within a cell with a specific function • ...
Genetics Choice Board 2016-03-08
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- segment of DNA, found on a chromosome, that determines the inheritance of a particular trait
- each different form of a characteristic for an organism
- the offspring of many generations that possess the same trait
- an organism’s physical appearance or visible traits
- one of a pair of genes that determines a specific trait
- an organism that carries both a dominant and a recessive allele for the same trait
- the scientific study of heredity
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- an organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations
- when a sperm and an egg join to form a new organism
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
10 Clues: the scientific study of heredity • passing of traits from parents to offspring • an organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations • when a sperm and an egg join to form a new organism • an organism’s physical appearance or visible traits • each different form of a characteristic for an organism • one of a pair of genes that determines a specific trait • ...
Genetics Chapter 2.0 2017-11-21
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- is the first phase of mitosis, the process that separates the duplicated genetic material carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into two identical daughter cells.
- the second stage of cell division, between prophase and anaphase, during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
- is the process in which a eukaryotic cell nucleus splits in two, followed by division of the parent cell into two daughter cells.
- he final phase of cell division, between anaphase and interphase, in which the chromatids or chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed.
- is the phase of the cell cycle in which a typical cell spends most of its life.
- ittle Enzyme Packages. You will find organelles called lysosomes in nearly every animal-like eukaryotic cell.
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- is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.
- each of the two threadlike strands into which a chromosome divides longitudinally during cell division. Each contains a double helix of DNA.
- a fluid- or air-filled cavity or sac, in particular.
- is a biological cell that, like a stem cell, has a tendency to differentiate into a specific type of cell, but is already more specific than a stem cell and is pushed to differentiate into its "target" cell
10 Clues: a fluid- or air-filled cavity or sac, in particular. • is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. • is the phase of the cell cycle in which a typical cell spends most of its life. • ittle Enzyme Packages. You will find organelles called lysosomes in nearly every animal-like eukaryotic cell. • ...
Genetics and Evolution 2017-06-13
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- differences of characteristics within a species
- engineering a scientific process to change genes in an organism e.g. to make bacteria produce insulin
- the process of producing offspring - can be sexual or asexual
- the small parts of DNA that code for a particular characteristic
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- slow changes to a whole species over a very long time e.g. humans developing big brains
- selection when the most successful or strongest organisms survive and so are able to breed therefore passing on their genes e.g. giraffes with long necks
- factors that affect an organism from the upbringing or surroundings
- breeding a process humans do to breed organisms with particular characteristics e.g. potatoes that are disease resistant
- characteristics that come from the genes from your parents
- a set of values that help us decide what is right or wrong
10 Clues: differences of characteristics within a species • characteristics that come from the genes from your parents • a set of values that help us decide what is right or wrong • the process of producing offspring - can be sexual or asexual • the small parts of DNA that code for a particular characteristic • ...
Advances In Genetics 2015-05-05
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- All the DNA in one cell of a organism
- The process of selecting organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation
- A condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes
- Inserting copies of a gene directly into a persons cells
- A picture of all chromosomes in a cell
- Crossing two individuals that have similar characteristics
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- Breeders that cross two genetically different individuals
- An organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced
- A chart or family tree that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait
- Genes from one organism that are transferred into the DNA of another organism
10 Clues: All the DNA in one cell of a organism • A picture of all chromosomes in a cell • Inserting copies of a gene directly into a persons cells • Breeders that cross two genetically different individuals • Crossing two individuals that have similar characteristics • A condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes • ...
Advances In Genetics 2015-05-05
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- All the DNA in one cell of a organism
- The process of selecting organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation
- A condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes
- Crossing two individuals that have similar characteristics
- Breeders that cross two genetically different individuals
- A picture of all chromosomes in a cell
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- A chart or family tree that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait
- Genes from one organism that are transferred into the DNA of another organism
- Inserting copies of a gene directly into a persons cells
- An organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced
10 Clues: All the DNA in one cell of a organism • A picture of all chromosomes in a cell • Inserting copies of a gene directly into a persons cells • Breeders that cross two genetically different individuals • Crossing two individuals that have similar characteristics • A condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes • ...
Genetics and inheritance 2021-09-17
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- is a length of DNA that codes for a protein
- is nuclear division giving rise to genetically identical cells
- is the features of an organism
- is a thread of DNA, made up of a string of genes
- is a version of a gene
- two different alleles of a particular gene
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- is nuclear division, which gives rise to cells that are genetically different
- is the genetic make-up of an organism in terms of the alleles present
- is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation
- two identical alleles of a particular gene
10 Clues: is a version of a gene • is the features of an organism • two identical alleles of a particular gene • two different alleles of a particular gene • is a length of DNA that codes for a protein • is a thread of DNA, made up of a string of genes • is nuclear division giving rise to genetically identical cells • ...
Breast Cancer Genetics 2021-02-17
Across
- The celebrity who had a diagnosis of BRCA1 and double mastectomy
- Type of breast cancer that grows in the presence of oestrogen
- Type of breast cancer identified by a lack of the receptors often overexpressed in breast cancer
- a tool used at family cancer clinics to assess genetics
- the inheritance pattern of BRCA genes
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- removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes
- one of the hormones that drives certain breast cancer growth
- An online questionnaire that can help asses an individuals risk of breast cancer.
- A type of cancer also increased with BRCA mutations
- The population of people with increased risk of carrying BRCA mutations
10 Clues: the inheritance pattern of BRCA genes • removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes • A type of cancer also increased with BRCA mutations • a tool used at family cancer clinics to assess genetics • one of the hormones that drives certain breast cancer growth • Type of breast cancer that grows in the presence of oestrogen • ...
Week 17 Genetics 2021-01-08
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- the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- a trait that tends to be masked by other inherited traits
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- basic physical and functional unit of heredity
- the relationship between two versions of a gene.
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- the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- genetic heritage passed down by our biological parent's
- used to measure the chances or likelihood of an event to occur
- discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
10 Clues: discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance • basic physical and functional unit of heredity • the relationship between two versions of a gene. • the genetic constitution of an individual organism. • genetic heritage passed down by our biological parent's • a trait that tends to be masked by other inherited traits • ...
genetics crossword puzzle 2021-01-08
Across
- an organism's traits produced by genes
- having two of the same alleles for a trait
- likelihood
- a cell dividing into two smaller cells
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- a genetically identical organism derived from a single cell
- having two different alleles for a trait
- disappears when a dominant allele is present
- most frequent or common
- someone who has a pathogen that can be passed on
- having the same evolutionary origin
10 Clues: likelihood • most frequent or common • having the same evolutionary origin • an organism's traits produced by genes • a cell dividing into two smaller cells • having two different alleles for a trait • having two of the same alleles for a trait • disappears when a dominant allele is present • someone who has a pathogen that can be passed on • ...
Genetics Station Lab 2021-10-29
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- Traits - traits that are from your parents
- - double letters non mixed
- - mixed letter not double
- - capital letters or big boy letters
- - the genetic makeup of an organism
- - lowercase letters or tiny boy letters
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- Square - a diagram that is used by geneticists to figure out what traits you got from your parents
- - patterns directly from the parents
- - the appearance of and organism or the trait that you see
- - traits that tell you what you look like
10 Clues: - mixed letter not double • - double letters non mixed • - the genetic makeup of an organism • - patterns directly from the parents • - capital letters or big boy letters • - lowercase letters or tiny boy letters • - traits that tell you what you look like • Traits - traits that are from your parents • - the appearance of and organism or the trait that you see • ...
Chpt 21 Genetics 2021-12-04
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- autosomal recessive disorder that causes disorder in CFTR channel
- autosomal dominant disorder that causes defect in fibrillin
- crossing this many traits has 16 different boxes, involves two traits being crossed
- all possible alleles for male on one side, all possible alleles for female on another side
- several alleles add to this and enhance it
- range from 0-1, sum rule also applies
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- an example is aa
- Type AB is a good example because both results are present
- alternative form of a gene
- single mutant gene effects two or more seemingly unrelated genes
10 Clues: an example is aa • alternative form of a gene • range from 0-1, sum rule also applies • several alleles add to this and enhance it • Type AB is a good example because both results are present • autosomal dominant disorder that causes defect in fibrillin • single mutant gene effects two or more seemingly unrelated genes • ...
all about genetics 2022-02-22
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- a difference or variance in a gene that gives you a specific trait
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- trait: trait which is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
- the appearance of an organism or the trait that you see, which is dependent on the genotype.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
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- square: a diagram that is used by geneticists to determine the probability that an offspring would have a particular trait.
- mendel: the father of genetics
- trait: trait that only shows the trait when there are two copies of an allele.
- traits: traits that are passed down from your parents.
- the genetic makeup of an organism.
10 Clues: mendel: the father of genetics • the genetic makeup of an organism. • traits: traits that are passed down from your parents. • a difference or variance in a gene that gives you a specific trait • trait: trait which is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present. • trait: trait that only shows the trait when there are two copies of an allele. • ...
Genetics: Protein Synthesis 2022-05-06
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- Matching 3 nucleotides on tRNA
- The process of moving code out of the nucleus and following them to make a polypeptide
- mRNA carries code out of the nucleus
- A chain of amino acids that bond together to form a protein
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- The study of changes in gene expression that are heritable
- A set of 3 nucleotides on the mRNA
- A change in a DNA sequence
- Code of instruction for how to make proteins
- Monomer for making proteins
- read/follow the code on the mRNA to make a polypeptide
10 Clues: A change in a DNA sequence • Monomer for making proteins • Matching 3 nucleotides on tRNA • A set of 3 nucleotides on the mRNA • mRNA carries code out of the nucleus • Code of instruction for how to make proteins • read/follow the code on the mRNA to make a polypeptide • The study of changes in gene expression that are heritable • ...
Molecular Genetics Crossword 2022-02-15
Across
- A process that DNA undergoes that duplicates genetic information; this process is necessary for cell division, transcription, and translation
- a double stranded nucleic acid that carries genetic information and also contains the necessary instructions for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.
- The process of proteins being made from RNA
- Monomers of nucleic acids
- a single stranded nucleic acid that makes proteins via translation
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- the cause of dna being altered by nucleotides being added, removed, or replaced
- Nitrogenous bases with two rings; include adenine and guanin
- nitrogenous bases with one ring; include cytosine, uracil(RNA only), and thymine(DNA only)
- the process of RNA being made from DNA
- the enzyme that makes covalent bonds between nucleotides during DNA replication
10 Clues: Monomers of nucleic acids • the process of RNA being made from DNA • The process of proteins being made from RNA • Nitrogenous bases with two rings; include adenine and guanin • a single stranded nucleic acid that makes proteins via translation • the cause of dna being altered by nucleotides being added, removed, or replaced • ...
Molecular Genetics Crossword 2022-02-15
Across
- A process that DNA undergoes that duplicates genetic information; this process is necessary for cell division, transcription, and translation
- a double stranded nucleic acid that carries genetic information and also contains the necessary instructions for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.
- The process of proteins being made from RNA
- Monomers of nucleic acids
- a single stranded nucleic acid that makes proteins via translation
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- the cause of dna being altered by nucleotides being added, removed, or replaced
- Nitrogenous bases with two rings; include adenine and guanin
- nitrogenous bases with one ring; include cytosine, uracil(RNA only), and thymine(DNA only)
- the process of RNA being made from DNA
- the enzyme that makes covalent bonds between nucleotides during DNA replication
10 Clues: Monomers of nucleic acids • the process of RNA being made from DNA • The process of proteins being made from RNA • Nitrogenous bases with two rings; include adenine and guanin • a single stranded nucleic acid that makes proteins via translation • the cause of dna being altered by nucleotides being added, removed, or replaced • ...
Genetics 2 Vocabulary 2024-01-02
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- physical characteristic such as eye color
- the passing on of genetic traits from parent to offspring
- the genetic make up
- same alleles for a particular trait
- the trait that is expressed, represented by an upper case letter
- one or more versions of a gene
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- a table of all possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individual's genotypes
- different alleles for a particular trait
- the trait that is hidden, represented by a lower case letter
- the observable trait
10 Clues: the genetic make up • the observable trait • one or more versions of a gene • same alleles for a particular trait • different alleles for a particular trait • physical characteristic such as eye color • the passing on of genetic traits from parent to offspring • the trait that is hidden, represented by a lower case letter • ...
Science (Genetics Unit) 2024-01-03
10 Clues: Makes own energy • Any living thing • One parent exact DNA • Two parents unique DNA • advanced cells with DNA • Bacteria making its own energy • Relies on autotrophs for energy • A organism that can live off one cell • the process of plants creating energy • Multiple cells where you can see without a microscope
Genetics Unit - Rishi 2024-01-03
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- Are primitive cells that have no defined nucleus
- Is a way to produce energy without sunlight
- An organism that can only survive with one cell
- An organism that can't make it's own food
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- An organism that makes its own food
- An organism that has many cells
- A process in which autotrophs use energy from many things to create food
- Autotrophs are considered this
- Depend on autotrophs for food
- Are advanced cells with a nucleus that stores DNA
10 Clues: Depend on autotrophs for food • Autotrophs are considered this • An organism that has many cells • An organism that makes its own food • An organism that can't make it's own food • Is a way to produce energy without sunlight • An organism that can only survive with one cell • Are primitive cells that have no defined nucleus • ...
1. Mendelian Genetics 2023-10-16
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- physical trait you can see that results from genotype (purple, white)
- bb
- allele expressed when there is no dominant allele present. ( ex. b )
- allele expressed when dominant allele is present ( ex. B )
- a place on a gene that determines the genotype
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- BB
- same alleles of certain trait (BB, bb)
- from self-fertilization, produce identical offspring
- different alleles of a certain trait, hybrids (Bb)
- P generation
- letter representation of a pair of alleles (PP, Pp, pp)
11 Clues: BB • bb • P generation • same alleles of certain trait (BB, bb) • a place on a gene that determines the genotype • different alleles of a certain trait, hybrids (Bb) • from self-fertilization, produce identical offspring • letter representation of a pair of alleles (PP, Pp, pp) • allele expressed when dominant allele is present ( ex. B ) • ...
Heredity and Genetics 2023-11-03
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- Molecules that are made up of amino acids which are determined by genes.
- the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- Molecules that combine to form proteins.
- a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
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- a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the production of new organisms by the combination of genetic information of two individuals of different sexes.
- a square diagram used to predict the genotypes of a particular offspring.
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child.
10 Clues: Molecules that combine to form proteins. • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes. • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes. • Molecules that are made up of amino acids which are determined by genes. • a square diagram used to predict the genotypes of a particular offspring. • ...
Heredity and Genetics 2023-11-03
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- a characteristic that is visible of an organism
- used to determine what gene will show by crossing alleles on a grid
- the passing of physical or mental characteristics genetically
- a genetic difference in the dna that can cause helpful or harmful influences to the organism
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- the allele that will appear when crossed between two organisms
- passed on from your parents to create your dna
- parts of a gene that form a trait
- a characteristic that is not visible in an organism
- the allele that will not show if crossed with dominant alleles but will if all are recessive
- carries genetic information for an organism
10 Clues: parts of a gene that form a trait • carries genetic information for an organism • passed on from your parents to create your dna • a characteristic that is visible of an organism • a characteristic that is not visible in an organism • the passing of physical or mental characteristics genetically • the allele that will appear when crossed between two organisms • ...
Genetics Science Menu 2019-03-24
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- a step or a stage in a process
- An organism that has two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- The allele that masks the expression of the recessive allele.
- The duplication and splitting apart of chromosomes during cellular division.
- The two cells that result from cell division.
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- A structure made up of tiny tubes that attach to the duplicated chromosomes and pull them apart in the anaphase of mitosis.
- An organism that has two different alleles for the same gene.
- Very small structures found in animal cells that produce spindle fibers.
- The step of mitosis where the chromosomes line up across the center of the cell.
- The original cell before it divides.
10 Clues: a step or a stage in a process • The original cell before it divides. • The two cells that result from cell division. • An organism that has two different alleles for the same gene. • The allele that masks the expression of the recessive allele. • An organism that has two identical alleles for a particular gene. • ...
Introduction to Genetics 2020-12-03
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- Coiled DNA packed into a thread like structure
- Part of a chormosome that carries genetic information
- Different gene sequences that define traits of a being
- An allele that shows it's effect even if there is only of it
- Part of the genetic makeup of a cell, defines physical traits
- Two or more copies of the same allele
- A chromosome's specific location for genes
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- A singular copy of an allele
- An allele that only shows it's effect if it is paired with the same allele
- Part of the genetic makeup of a cell, defines behavioral traits
10 Clues: A singular copy of an allele • Two or more copies of the same allele • A chromosome's specific location for genes • Coiled DNA packed into a thread like structure • Part of a chormosome that carries genetic information • Different gene sequences that define traits of a being • An allele that shows it's effect even if there is only of it • ...
Genetics key words 2024-03-16
Genetics crossword puzzle 2024-03-21
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- An umbrella term for the manipulation of genetic material within organisms.
- The repeating, non coding regions at the ends of each chromosome, which protect it from deterioration.
- A change in the sequence of DNA, as a result of an error in DNA replication, or environmental factors (eg. radiation).
- The basic monomer unit of DNA, comprising of a pentose sugar, nitrogenous base and phosphate group.
- Protein molecules that bind to DNA directly or indirectly, to activate or supress gene expression.
- The whole genetic makeup of an organism, including coding and non coding regions of all chromosomes.
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- A form of cell replication, where a diploid parent cell divides to form 2 identical daughter cells.
- A term for hybrid DNA, which is artificially created by inserting a desired gene of one or more organisms into another organism's DNA. Very commonly done in bacteria.
- The coding segments of DNA, that are conserved during splicing, to be transcribed to mRNA, and translated to amino acids.
- The non coding segments of a gene, where transcription factors bind to.
10 Clues: The non coding segments of a gene, where transcription factors bind to. • An umbrella term for the manipulation of genetic material within organisms. • Protein molecules that bind to DNA directly or indirectly, to activate or supress gene expression. • A form of cell replication, where a diploid parent cell divides to form 2 identical daughter cells. • ...
Genetics and Variation 2024-03-10
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- Characteristics that allow an organism to survive in their environment.
- Process of a species dieing out.
- Carry genetic information in a molecule called DNA.
- A group of living things with common characteristics.
- How species change/adapt over time in order to survive.
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- Differences in characteristics within a species.
- How a community of living things interact with each other and their environment.
- Section of DNA that determines our characteristics.
- Recieve seomthing from your parents or ancestors.
- The variety of living things within an ecosystem.
10 Clues: Process of a species dieing out. • Differences in characteristics within a species. • Recieve seomthing from your parents or ancestors. • The variety of living things within an ecosystem. • Section of DNA that determines our characteristics. • Carry genetic information in a molecule called DNA. • A group of living things with common characteristics. • ...
Genetics Vocabulary Words 2023-02-02
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- Made from a chain of amino acids and sometimes referred to as the building blocks of life.
- Tightly coiled strands of DNA found in cells.
- A scientist who works with collecting and analyzing evidence, also helps in crime solving.
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- Difference in traits, and why every sibling doesn’t look the same.
- A scientist who studies viruses.
- A change in a living things genetic material
- It is inherited from the parents and determines some traits.
- A bacteria that is found in the digestive track of humans and other animals.
- The code that makes up living things.
- A characteristic belonging to a living thing.
10 Clues: A scientist who studies viruses. • The code that makes up living things. • A change in a living things genetic material • Tightly coiled strands of DNA found in cells. • A characteristic belonging to a living thing. • It is inherited from the parents and determines some traits. • Difference in traits, and why every sibling doesn’t look the same. • ...
Molecular Genetics Crossword 2023-02-13
10 Clues: one ring • two rings • start codon • uracil and cytosine • a nucleotide polymer • thymine and Cytosine • X-ray crystallography • transfers from dna to rna • monomers of nucleic acids • transfers from rna to protein
Intro to Genetics 2023-02-07
Across
- an organisms appearance or other detectable characteristic
- is a variant of a character.
- one set of instructions on a strand of DNA for an inherited trait
- the recessive genetic disorder that can affect red blood cells
Down
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- dominance when two traits are not completely dominant over one another
- is the study of heredity.
- is the transmission of traits from one generation to the next.
- the combination of genes for one or more specific traits
10 Clues: is the study of heredity. • is a variant of a character. • the combination of genes for one or more specific traits • having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes • an organisms appearance or other detectable characteristic • is the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. • ...
Intro to Genetics 2023-02-07
Across
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- The less effective gene that gets over-ruled by the dominant
- Having 2 identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
- A table in which all of the possible outcomes for a genetic cross between two individuals with known genotypes are given
Down
- Having 2 different alleles of a particular gene or genes
- The physical site or location of a specific gene on a chromosome
- A display of matching pairs of chromosomes
- The overall characteristics in an individual resulting from the expressions of genes
- The more effective gene that overrules the recessive
- The resulting fertilized egg
10 Clues: The resulting fertilized egg • The genetic makeup of an organism • A display of matching pairs of chromosomes • The more effective gene that overrules the recessive • Having 2 different alleles of a particular gene or genes • Having 2 identical alleles of a particular gene or genes • The less effective gene that gets over-ruled by the dominant • ...
