Genetics Review

3. Genes code for _____,which causes you to show traits.
5. This is a word we use when a trait is "positive", "beneficial", or "wanted" by humans. We say the trait is ___.
6. Word for when you have 2 alleles that are the same (like AA or aa)
10. These types of genes can "rule" and take over other ones.
12. The "physical appearance", or trait shown.
15. We also call this "genetic modification", this is when DNA is changed or edited directly using technology in a lab.
17. Genes are packed inside this.
18. Pieces of _____ make up a gene.
19. If a mutation helps an organism survive, we say the mutation is ___.
20. This is where genetic material is found in the cell

1. The process of taking 2 organisms with desirable traits and having them reproduce to pass down the desirable traits
2. These genes are hidden and "go back" when there is a dominant gene around.
4. If a mutation does not help or harm an organism's survival, we say the mutation is ____.
7. When DNA changes, causing new proteins to form.
8. Word for when you have 2 different alleles, or genes (like Aa)
9. This grid, which is a certain boxy shape, shows the chances of offspring inheriting certain traits
11. 1 box in a Punnett Square stands for a ____ (spell out the number) percent chance the offspring will get those genes.
13. If a mutation causes an organism to have health issues or decrease its chances of survival, it is a ___ mutation.
14. Word for "children" that parents could have
16. another word for "type of genes" or gene pairs.