Across
- 2. Square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
- 6. Allele An allele that is masked (hidden) when a dominant allele is present.
- 9. The scientific study of heredity.
- 10. An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits.
- 11. (Purebred) Having two identical alleles for a trait (AA or aa) also known as Purebred.
Down
- 1. A change in a gene or chromosome.
- 3. A set of information that controls a trait; a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
- 4. A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur.
- 5. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- 7. (Hybrid) Having two different alleles for a trait. (Aa) also known as Hybrid.
- 8. An organism’s genetic makeup or allele combinations.