Genetics vocabulary
Across
- 4. the branch of biology that deals with characteristics from one generation to the next
- 8. pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant reaches the pistol of the flower from another plant
- 10. to receive something from someone who came before you
- 11. a distinguishing quality or characteristic
- 12. the passing of traits from parents to offspring
Down
- 1. a distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, or thing
- 2. the new born of living organisms. They are children
- 3. Pollination that occurs when pollen from one plant lands on the pistil of the flower of the same plant
- 5. a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor
- 6. the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds
- 7. a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor
- 9. an organism that always passes down certain traits to its offspring of many generation