Genetics

3. Different forms of a gene, which can be dominant or recessive
6. A folded package of DNA found in the nucleus of a cell
11. Reproduction by fertilization - the offspring has DNA and traits from two parents
14. the process where egg and sperm join
15. the process in which a cell divides to make an identical copy of itself
18. Reproduction by cloning - the offspring has DNA and traits that are EXACTLY the same as the parent
19. All of an organism’s observable physical characteristics, including appearance, development, and behavior

1. the process in which a cell divides twice to form gametes (sperm or egg cells)
2. The two alleles that an organism carries for each gene
4. the transfer of pollen from one plant to another
5. A section of DNA with instructions for coding proteins to make a specific trait or characteristic of an organism
7. created through fertilization, this contains an embryo (baby plant) and an endosperm (nutrition for the baby plant)
8. A macromolecule made of long folded chains of amino acids, which are coded by DNA to express genetic traits
9. Messenger RNA - a copy of a small section of DNA that carries genetic information from the cell nucleus to the ribosomes, where proteins are made
10. Deoxyribonucleic acid - a macromolecule that contains genetic information for building and maintaining an organism
12. BIG molecules with lots of atoms
13. the female reproductive organ of a plant
16. A characteristic of an organism
17. the male reproductive organ of a plant