Genetics Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Trait is an inherited characteristic that appears in an offspring if it is contributed from a parent through a dominant allele.
  2. 4. A square, grid diagram that shows all possible combinations for genotypes and phenotypes offspring.
  3. 6. Tiny structures inside a cell made of DNA and protein
  4. 7. Long, string-like structure that holds genetic info. Also known as genes.
  5. 11. Specific set of instructions an individual has in each cell-entire sets of genes.
  6. 13. If the alleles are different, one is dominant and one is recessive.
  7. 14. Physical expression of a gene-hair color, eye color, skin color, etc.
Down
  1. 2. One of two or more versions of a gene.
  2. 3. The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
  3. 5. Measurement tool that helps scientists predict the chances of an offspring being inherited with a particular trait of interest.
  4. 6. a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things.
  5. 8. If both alleles are identical, both dominant or both recessive.
  6. 9. A segment of DNA that spells out specific instructions for making proteins in a cell.
  7. 10. Physical properties of an organism. Everything you can observe from an individual from how they look and act.
  8. 12. genetic trait that results from the expression of the two recessive alleles.