Genetics Cross Word

2. A variation in DNA that is common in a population and can lead to differences in traits.
7. A person or organism that has one copy of a recessive gene but does not show the trait.
9. A trait that only shows up when two copies of the gene are present.
11. A trait that shows up even if only one copy of the gene is present.
13. A chart that shows how traits are passed through generations of a family.
16. The molecule that carries all the genetic information in living things.
17. Changing or altering DNA within an organism to modify traits.
18. The genetic makeup of an organism—the actual genes it has.
19. A structure made of DNA that contains many genes.
20. A segment of DNA that provides instructions for a specific trait.

1. A different version of a gene that can lead to different traits.
3. A change in DNA that can create a new trait or variation.
4. Square A diagram used to predict possible traits in offspring.
5. A characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height.
6. A medical treatment that uses genes to help cure or manage diseases.
8. The scientist known as the “father of genetics” who discovered basic inheritance patterns.
10. All the DNA found in an organism; the complete set of its genes.
12. The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
14. A type of molecule, like DNA or RNA, that stores and passes on genetic information.
15. The physical traits or characteristics that show up because of the genotype.