genetics and heredity

2. located in the nuclues of the cell contains the DNA
3. a diagram of family relationships that can be used to trace traits
5. any change in the DNA that disrupts the normal cell cycle
8. characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring some traits are dominant and some recessive
10. a tool used to predict the outcome of possible gene combinations
12. an organisms physical appearance or visible traits, like brown hair, blue eyes
13. located on the chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell
14. an organism that has received 2 identical alleles
16. the scientific study of heredity
18. a trait that does not show up unless the organism receives 2 recessive alleles
19. an organisms genetic makeup or allele combination like TT or Tt

1. the factors that control traits
3. the likelihood that a particular event will occur
4. father of genetics
6. caused by a mutation or change in DNA
7. different forms of a gene
9. an organism that receives 2 different alleles
11. a trait that will always be expressed in the physical appearance of the organim
15. characteristics passed from parents to offspring
17. the passing of traits from parents to offspring