Genetics

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Across
  1. 2. The basic unit of life.
  2. 3. Different forms of a gene.
  3. 6. The genetic makeup of an organism.
  4. 7. A structure made of DNA found in the cell nucleus.
  5. 10. A characteristic or feature of an organism.
  6. 11. The process by which a cell divides to make two identical cells.
  7. 12. An allele whose effect is hidden by a dominant allele
  8. 14. The molecule that carries genetic information.
  9. 15. An allele that masks the effect of another allele.
  10. 16. A segment of DNA that codes for traits.
Down
  1. 1. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  2. 4. The physical appearance or traits of an organism.
  3. 5. The part of a cell that contains DNA.
  4. 8. A molecule that helps translate genetic information into proteins.
  5. 9. A change in the DNA sequence.
  6. 11. A type of cell division that creates gametes (sperm and egg).
  7. 13. A molecule made by cells that perform various functions in the body.