Across
- 3. 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.
- 6. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome, often resulting in new traits or characteristics.
- 7. These are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. They carry genetic information in the form of genes.
Down
- 1. The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genetic information carried in genes.
- 2. This term refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all the genes inherited from its parents.
- 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. It describes the observable physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism, which are determined by its genotype and environmental factors.
- 6. 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.