Genetics Vocabulary I

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Across
  1. 3. When an organism has two identical versions of a gene.
  2. 5. Characteristics of an organism that is determined by its genes and environment.
  3. 9. Characteristics are only expressed when an organism has two copies of the recessive allele.
  4. 10. Version of a gene (example: allele for eye color determines which color pigment the eyes will have.)
  5. 11. Young produced by a living organism, the children resulting from reproduction.
  6. 13. When a gene performs its functions or shows its trait.
  7. 14. Cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
  8. 15. A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes (such as gametes).
Down
  1. 1. Likelihood or chance a specific trait of the gene will be present.
  2. 2. Version of gene that when present is always expressed
  3. 4. Distinguishing features of an organism.
  4. 6. Having, showing, or displaying a quality or feature.
  5. 7. When an organism has two different versions of a gene.
  6. 8. Genetic makeup or specific combination of alleles of an organism.
  7. 12. Observable characteristics or traits of an organism; determined by genes and environment.