Across
- 3. someone who has the trait in the DNA but does not display the trait.
- 6. Utilizes sound waves to detect the health and development of the fetus.
- 10. Health risks for the mother and baby tend to increase if the mother is over age __________
- 11. A birth defect caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
- 14. Recessive genes will only produce a trait when it is transmitted by ________ parents at the same time.
- 15. Stronger genes are known as ________ and need only one to pass on the characteristic.
- 16. Blond hair and blue eyes are examples of _________ traits.
Down
- 1. The risk of having a baby with neural tube defects including Spina Bifida can be reduced if the pregnant woman gets enough _____..
- 2. Factors knows to cause birth defects.
- 4. Combined effects of two or more genes.
- 5. pregnancy increases risks for high blood pressure, lack of prenatal care, preterm birth, and low birthweight.
- 7. Each sperm and ovum cell contributes 23 __________.
- 8. Genetic _______ analyze genetic tests and inform and advise individuals and families on their risk for inheriting certain diseases.
- 9. Carry inherited traits which pass on physical characteristics from one generation to
- 12. Inserting a needle through the abdominal wall and into the uterus and withdrawing some amniotic fluid to detect birth defects.
- 13. The study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work.