Across
- 4. Different versions of a gene that determine specific traits.
- 5. A pair of chromosomes, one from each parent, with genes for the same traits.
- 6. A visual representation of an organism’s chromosomes.
- 7. The molecule that carries genetic information.
- 11. cell division for reproduction
- 12. The region of a chromosome where sister chromatids attach.
- 13. Reproductive cells, such as sperm and egg cells.
Down
- 1. A thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins, carrying genetic material.
- 2. The building blocks of DNA and RNA.
- 3. cell division for growth and repair
- 5. Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- 8. The study of genes, inheritance, and variation in living organisms.
- 9. A segment of DNA that codes for a trait.
- 10. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.