Genetics Crossword

3. A trait (allele) that is expressed regardless of the second allele - capital letters
5. A chart (or family tree) that tracks which member(s) of a family have a particular trait
6. A set of alleles
8. A genetically determined characteristic
10. When the two alleles are the same
11. A trait that is only expressed when the second allele is the same - lower case letters
14. The study of the traits people and other animals inherit from their family through DNA
16. Reproduction involving only one parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring

1. A change in a gene or chromosome
2. Type of cell reproduction which produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
4. Alternate forms of a gene
5. an organism’s physical appearance and behavior
7. Type of cell reproduction which produces 4 cells which half of the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell
9. One set of instructions for an inherited trait
12. Reproduction involving two parents--male and female
13. When the two alleles are different
15. An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced