Genetics Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. The basic building block of DNA made of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogen base.
  2. 7. The rule that determines how DNA bases match together: A pairs with T, and C pairs with G.
  3. 8. A section of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein.
  4. 10. The four chemicals in DNA that form the genetic code: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).
  5. 11. The part of a cell that contains the chromosomes and genetic material.
Down
  1. 1. A molecule made from amino acids that performs important jobs in cells and helps determine traits.
  2. 2. The twisted ladder shape of a DNA molecule.
  3. 3. The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.
  4. 4. The molecule that contains the genetic instructions for how an organism grows, develops, and functions.
  5. 6. A tightly coiled structure made of DNA that helps organize genetic material inside the cell nucleus.
  6. 9. A characteristic or feature of an organism that can be observed, such as eye color, height, or dimples.