Across
- 8. The process of translating the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule to a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis
- 10. The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to
- 11. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
- 13. The process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a piece of DNA
- 14. The locus of the gene OCA1 (or Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, the gene associated with albinism) is on
- 15. A chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA
Down
- 1. One of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome
- 2. A chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
- 3. The entire genetic constitution of an individual
- 4. organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles
- 5. The molecule inside cells that contains the genetic information responsible for the development and function of an organism
- 6. The complete set of DNA (genetic material) in an organism
- 7. Is the scientific study of genes and heredity
- 9. The sum of all biological processes by which particular characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring
- 12. A trait or variants encoded in DNA and passed from parent to offspring during reproduction