Genetics

7. : The genetic makeup of an organism.
8. : Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
11. : Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
13. : Differences among individuals in the composition of their genes or other DNA segments.
14. : One of the possible forms of a gene, which can be dominant or recessive.
15. : A unit of heredity that is passed from parent to offspring and determines some characteristic of the offspring.

1. : Thread-like structures located in the nucleus of animal and plant cells, composed of DNA and proteins.
2. : A diagram used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
3. : The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
4. : The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
5. : The study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.
6. : A genetic trait that is expressed only when an individual carries two copies of the gene.
9. : A change in the DNA sequence that can affect an organism's traits.
10. : A genetic trait that is expressed when an individual carries one copy of the gene.
12. : The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.