Genetics

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Across
  1. 5. Square A tool to predict possible genotypes and phenotypes in offspring
  2. 6. A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
  3. 10. Two different alleles (Bb)
  4. 11. Different versions of a gene (e.g., blue eyes vs brown eyes)
  5. 12. A structure made of DNA that contains many genes
  6. 13. A specific characteristic (e.g., eye color, height)
  7. 14. A change in the DNA sequence
Down
  1. 1. Two identical alleles (BB or bb)
  2. 2. Deoxyribonucleic acid – the molecule that carries genetic instructions
  3. 3. All the genetic material in an organism
  4. 4. The physical appearance or trait (e.g., brown eyes)
  5. 7. A trait that shows up only if two copies are present (e.g., b)
  6. 8. A trait that shows up even if only one copy is present (e.g., B)
  7. 9. The genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., Bb, BB, or bb)
  8. 10. The passing of traits from parents to offspring