Genetics

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Across
  1. 2. – The likelihood that a specific genetic combination will occur.
  2. 4. – A structure made of DNA that contains many genes.
  3. 7. – Having two different alleles for a trait.
  4. 9. – The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
  5. 10. – An allele that is expressed when at least one copy is present.
  6. 14. – A segment of DNA that contains instructions for a specific trait.
  7. 15. – An allele that is expressed only when two copies are present.
  8. 16. – A change in the DNA sequence.
Down
  1. 1. – A characteristic or feature that can be inherited.
  2. 3. – A trait received from parents through genes.
  3. 5. – The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  4. 6. Square – A chart used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring.
  5. 8. – Having two identical alleles for a trait.
  6. 11. – Different forms of the same gene.
  7. 12. – The observable physical traits of an organism.
  8. 13. – The genetic makeup of an organism (the allele combination).