Genetics

4. Term for the main process of evolution, where a new allele arises, providing an advantageous phenotypic characteristic against a specific selection pressure
5. The microscopic threadlike structure of the cell that carries hereditary information principally in the form of genes.
7. Refers to the relationship between complementary base pairs on the opposite nucleotides in nucleic acids.
9. A process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells that occurs when a parent cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
10. The observable features of an organism (morphological, physiological, and behavioural) brought about by the expression of their genotype, such as hair and eye colour in humans.

1. One of multiple variations of a gene, or defined genetic region, located at a specific locus on homologous chromosomes.
2. A complex of DNA, RNA, and protein which is the primary substance of eukaryotic chromosomes.
3. The complete set of genetic information, including both genes and non-coding sequences, contained within an organism.
6. ___ of inheritance refers to the passing of genes from organisms that sexually reproduce to their offspring.
8. A change within a sequence of DNA due to rarely occurring copying errors or damage as a result of factors such as UV radiation or substances chemically reacting with the genetic material.