Genetics 101

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Across
  1. 4. The complete set of genetic material in an organism
  2. 6. The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms
  3. 7. The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
  4. 8. An international research initiative aimed at mapping all the genes in the human genome
  5. 10. Characteristics or features of an organism that can be inherited
  6. 11. Moral dilemmas arising from advancements in genetics
Down
  1. 1. Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information
  2. 2. The process of altering the genetic structure of an organism
  3. 3. The basic building blocks of DNA
  4. 5. The four chemical compounds in DNA
  5. 9. The passing of traits from parents to offspring