Across
- 4. A specific variation or form of a gene found at the same place on a chromosome.
- 5. A mature male or female germ cell, like sperm or an egg, used in sexual reproduction.
- 8. A diagram used to predict the probability of a specific genotype or phenotype resulting from a cross.
- 9. The specific set of genes an organism possesses, represented by two letters like Rr or tt.
- 10. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as AA or aa.
Down
- 1. An organized profile of a person's chromosomes used to detect genetic abnormalities.
- 2. Having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Bb or Tt.
- 3. The observable physical or biochemical characteristics expressed by an organism's genes.
- 6. A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus, carrying genes.
- 7. A permanent, random change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome.