Genetics

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Across
  1. 8. The process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis
  2. 10. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to
  3. 11. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
  4. 13. The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
  5. 14. The locus of the gene OCA1 (or Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, the gene associated with albinism) is on
  6. 15. A chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA
Down
  1. 1. One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome
  2. 2. A chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
  3. 3. The entire genetic constitution of an individual
  4. 4. organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles
  5. 5. The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism
  6. 6. The complete set of DNA (genetic material) in an organism
  7. 7. Is the scientific study of genes and heredity
  8. 9. The sum of all biological processes by which particular characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring
  9. 12. A trait or variants encoded in DNA and passed from parent to offspring during reproduction