GENETİCS

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Across
  1. 6. These are alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome. They can result in different traits or phenotypes.
  2. 7. These are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes.
  3. 8. This term refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all the genes inherited from its parents.
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  1. 1. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome, often resulting in new traits or characteristics.
  2. 2. It describes the observable physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism, which are determined by its genotype and environmental factors.
  3. 3. The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genetic information carried in genes.
  4. 4. It is the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms
  5. 5. Mendel: An Austrian monk, he is often referred to as the "father of modern genetics" because of his pioneering work with pea plants in the 19th century.