Across
- 2. Section of a chromosome that codes for a
- 3. to child.
- 5. when the two alleles encode the same information for a trait.
- 7. a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl
- 9. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA.
- 11. a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells.
- 13. the weakest gene.
- 14. the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- 16. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- 17. a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place,ETC.
Down
- 1. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- 3. any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms
- 4. strongest gene.
- 6. characteristic that can be passed from
- 8. the product or result of something.
- 10. each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation.
- 12. he passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- 15. study of inheritance.