GENETICS

2. a self replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms
6. the observable characteristics in an individual resulting from the expression of genes
7. a structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells
8. the process by which a genes coded info is converted into the structures present and operating in the cell
9. an intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein
11. the relationship between 2 versions of a gene
12. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms
13. a specific characteristic of an individual

1. the genetic constitution of an individual organism
3. one of two or more versions of DNA sequence at a given genetic location
4. special form of cell division in which each daughter cell receives half the amount of DNA as the parent cell
5. a unit of heredity
7. a person who has one copy of a mutated disease causing gene but has no symptoms or mild symptoms
10. passing of genetic info from parent to child
14. a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous