Cells and Genetics

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Across
  1. 3. a cell that has a specific function
  2. 5. a child or new organism produced from a parent
  3. 6. an organism that produces offspring
  4. 10. a trait that helps an organism survive
  5. 12. an inherited trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring - this type of trait can be carried in a person’s genes without appearing in that person
  6. 14. a characteristic or trait received from previous generation (parent)
  7. 15. (organ system) a group of similar organs working together to keep the body healthy
  8. 16. is an inherited trait that will most likely appears in an offspring if it is contributed from a parent
Down
  1. 1. a segment of DNA that gives information about a specific trait
  2. 2. a living thing that is made of cells and carries out many different functions for survival (a living creature)
  3. 4. cells or body parts becoming specialized for a task
  4. 7. a group of the same type of organism
  5. 8. behaviors or traits that that are acquired through experience
  6. 9. the “molecule of life” that makes your traits or characteristics appear
  7. 11. the wide range of traits and characteristics across a group of similar organisms
  8. 13. an observable feature in a living organism