Genetics Quiz Review Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. the allele that can be carried but is only expressed when it is homozygous
  2. 7. any trait that is developed during an organism’s lifetime (can NOT be genetically inherited or passed on)
  3. 11. when a dominant allele doesn't completely mask the recessive allele resulting in a blending of both alleles in the trait
  4. 13. having two identical alleles for a particular gene (purebred)
  5. 16. a number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur
  6. 17. when 3 or more possible alleles determine the trait
Down
  1. 2. occurs when both alleles for a gene are expressed equally
  2. 3. when more than one gene affects a trait
  3. 4. having two different alleles for a particular gene (hybrid)
  4. 5. the 3rd generation in a heredity experiment
  5. 6. the 2nd generation in a heredity experiment
  6. 8. the allele that is always expressed when present
  7. 9. the 1st generation in a heredity experiment that includes the original parents
  8. 10. a chart that show all the possible ways alleles can combine in a genetic cross
  9. 12. an organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits
  10. 14. an organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combination
  11. 15. father of genetics