Biology Crossword

2. Different versions of a gene that is received from each parent. Represented by letters is called an _________.
5. a trait passed from parents to offspring through DNA, from reproduction is an _________ trait.
6. When the set of two alleles are the same they are called ___________.
11. Genetic makeup or combination of alleles responsible for the expression of a trait is the __________.
12. An organism’s characteristic is called a _______.
13. a living thing
14. Molecule that contains genetic information for an organism.
16. One segment of DNA, which codes for an organism’s trait.
17. Structure carrying DNA.

1. ________ is the passing of traits from one generation to the next
3. ___________ is when there is a pair of different alleles.
4. the _______ is an organism's observable appearance that is determined by genotype.
7. Change in the DNA sequence.
8. organisms that come from parents that have reproduced are called _________.
9. When an individual inherits at least one dominant allele from a parent the _________ trait is expressed.
10. A _______ trait is a characteristic that is only expressed when an organism has two copies of the recessive allele.
15. An _______ trait is a trait that develops during a lifetime