Across
- 6. - The transmission of genetic material from parent to offspring
- 9. - The combination of alleles an organism possesses
- 10. - The two alleles for a particular gene are the same
- 11. - A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- 12. - The total number of chromosomes each human possesses
Down
- 1. - The structure composed of DNA and proteins that makes up chromosomes
- 2. - The union of male and female gametes
- 3. - The specific form of a gene
- 4. - The hereditary information stored in the cell's nucleus
- 5. - The observable characteristics of an organism
- 7. - The two alleles for a particular gene are different
- 8. - The masked allele in a heterozygous individual