Genetics and Heredity Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. a segment of DNA that has the code for a specific trait
  2. 6. two paired alleles that are exactly the same
  3. 10. the location where genetic information is stored within the nucleus of a cell
  4. 11. the process in which characteristics are passed from parents to offspring
  5. 12. a trait an organism gains during its life through its environment
  6. 14. a trait an organism is born with, obtained from parents or ancestors
  7. 17. one of a pair of genes that controls a certain characteristic
Down
  1. 1. two paired alleles that are different from each other
  2. 2. allele that will only be shown if paired with an identical allele, lower case letter
  3. 4. Austrian monk who discovered the basic principles of heredity
  4. 5. the total physical appearance of an individual
  5. 7. a chart used to calculate the probability of an offspring's allele combination
  6. 8. the scientific study of heredity
  7. 9. allele that will be shown if present, represented by a capital letter
  8. 13. an organism’s characteristics
  9. 15. long chains of molecules that make up chromosomes
  10. 16. the specific genetic makeup of an individual