Genetics Crossword

8. A specific version of a gene (each gene has two!).
9. The weaker allele, represented by a lowercase letter.
11. The genetic material of an organism.
12. Contains two of the same alleles.
15. A section of DNA that controls a specific trait.
16. The scientist that discovered alleles interact to produce traits.
17. Cell division that results in two, genetically identical body cells.
18. A type of reproduction, results in genetically different offspring.
20. Cell division that results in four, genetically different reproductive cells.

1. A tool used to determine the possible outcomes of offspring.
2. The scientific name for egg and sperm cells.
3. Traits that are gained from the environment.
4. The stronger allele, represented by a capital letter.
5. The organelle where genetic material is stored.
6. Contains two different alleles.
7. The physical appearance of an organism's genotype.
10. Traits that are passed down from parents.
13. The study of inherited traits being passed down from one organism to its offspring.
14. The actual alleles in the organism's DNA.
19. A type of reproduction, resulting in identical offspring.