Genetics Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
  2. 4. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
  3. 7. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents.
  4. 9. a dominant trait or gene
  5. 10. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
Down
  1. 1. The study of heredity in general and of genetics in particular
  2. 2. having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
  3. 5. To the genetic makeup of an organism
  4. 6. Square A square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment
  5. 8. deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code