Genetics Intro Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The molecule built up of amino acids
  2. 7. Can be used to check an embryo for genetic conditions
  3. 10. Abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  4. 11. A word meaning all the physical characteristics of an organism
  5. 13. A word meaning all the genetic information contained in an organism
  6. 17. When a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell
  7. 19. All species arise from other species is the theory of _____
  8. 20. The part of the cell that houses all genetic information
  9. 23. A word meaning a change to the genetic code
  10. 24. The remains of a plant or animal
  11. 25. The process of a creating a genetically identical organism
  12. 26. A cell that contains one set of chromosomes
Down
  1. 1. A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes
  2. 3. Part of the cell that builds proteins
  3. 4. A unit of tightly packed DNA
  4. 5. A section of DNA that codes for a characteristic
  5. 6. When organisms from the same species show different characteristics
  6. 8. When a gene is passed on from parent to offspring
  7. 9. Carried out genetic experiments with pea plants
  8. 12. Cell division that creates four different daughter cells
  9. 14. When all individuals from a species have been wiped out
  10. 15. The study of DNA
  11. 16. Cell division which creates two identical daughter cells
  12. 18. One of the most famous scientists to put forwards ideas about evolution
  13. 21. Reproduction that only involves one parent
  14. 22. Made up of four chemicals - A, C, T and G