Heredity and Genetics

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Across
  1. 2. a term used to describe having two different alleles for the same gene.
  2. 3. a simple organic compound containing both a carbyoxl and an amino group.
  3. 4. to receive a quality or characteristics genetically from one's ancestors.
  4. 8. a molecule that is made of amino acids and are needed for a body to function.
  5. 9. a unit of heredity, which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristics of the offspring.
  6. 10. a square diagram that depicts all possibilities for an offspring's genotype and phenotype.
Down
  1. 1. a specific change.
  2. 5. a term used to describe having the same allele for a gene
  3. 6. different versions of the same gene.
  4. 7. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.