Across
- 5. (1860’s) Known as the “father” of genetics as a result of his work with pea plants.
- 7. survival of offspring that have favorable traits.
- 9. parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits.
- 10. Genetic makeup. ex: CC or Cc
- 12. change in a gene.
- 14. body parts that have the same basic structure.
- 17. study of heredity
- 18. Chart that shows possible gene combinations.
- 22. pattern of inheritance in which alleles from both parents are blended.
- 24. having two unlike genes for the same trait.
- 25. Characteristic
Down
- 1. disappearance of all members of a species.
- 2. pattern of inheritance in which both alleles of a gene are expressed.
- 3. observed variations in organisms on a five year voyage around the world.
- 4. gene of a trait that is hidden when the dominant gene is present
- 6. gene whose trait always shows itself.
- 8. trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
- 11. passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- 13. one of two or more forms of a particular gene.
- 15. group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves.
- 16. differences in traits among individuals of a species.
- 19. physical or observable characteristics. ex: brown eyes, red hair.
- 20. Trait that is passed from parentst to their offspring.
- 21. having two like genes for the same trait.
- 23. process by which species change over time.