Genetics & Inheritance Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. Allele that is hidden when the dominant allele is present (represented with lower case letters)
  2. 3. Different forms of a gene
  3. 6. Ideltical alleles for a trait (purebred)
  4. 7. physical appearance of a person
  5. 9. Each allele in a heterozygous individual influence the phenotype resulting in a blend of phenotype of the parents
  6. 10. Allele that ALWAYS shows itself (represented with capital letters)
  7. 11. Bands on a chromosome that controls a trait, made up of DNA
  8. 13. A chart used to show possible gene combinations for the offspring in a cross
Down
  1. 1. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
  2. 4. when two dominant alleles are equally as strong, both traits are expressed in the offspring
  3. 5. Genetic makeup of a person; your "letters"
  4. 6. different alleles for a trait (hybrid)
  5. 8. AKA deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that contains the genetic code (a blueprint for who you are)
  6. 12. Characteristics which can be easily observed