Across
- 1. the molecule of heredity that has a double helix shape
- 4. the passing of traits from parents down to their offspring
- 6. when DNA copies itself right before cell division
- 8. the segment of DNA that codes for a protein or polypeptide
- 10. the reduction division that makes haploid gametes
- 11. any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
- 12. the observable traits or physical appearance of an organism
- 13. the base pairing rule in DNA, ex. A with T and C with G
- 14. the type of RNA that carries the code from DNA to the ribosome (mRNA)
- 16. the Austrian monk guy who did all the pea plant experiments
- 17. the allele that shows up even if there's only one copy
Down
- 2. the different versions of the same gene
- 3. the recessive seed shape trait that Mendel studied in peas
- 5. the cell division that makes two identical diploid cells for growth
- 7. those thread-like structures made of DNA and Histone proteins
- 8. the actual alleles or genetic makeup an organism has
- 9. the basic unit of heredity that sits on chromosomes
- 12. the square thing we use to predict offspring genotypes
- 15. the monomer building block of DNA or RNA