Across
- 3. The passing of trait to parent to offspring.
- 5. A threadlike structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to another.
- 7. Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- 8. an offspring of many generations that has the same form of a trait. PUR
- 9. A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring.
- 13. Trait, Two alleles that make up the actual genetic trait. DOM
- 16. Any change in the DNA of a gene or chromosome. MUT
- 17. Trait, A trait that is not in your genes but is picked up from environmental factors. AQ T
- 18. An organism's genetic makeup, or allele combinations. GEN
- 19. A specific characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through its genes.
- 20. The different forms of a gene.
Down
- 1. Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents. OF
- 2. The scientific study of Heredity.
- 4. Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- 6. Trait, A genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- 10. Square, A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
- 11. Trait, Genetically determined characteristics.
- 12. an offspring of crosses that has to different alleles for a trait. H
- 14. ''Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid'' carrier of genetic information that a chromosome are made of.
- 15. An organism's physical appearance or visible traits.
- 18. Information, Located in the nucleus of every cell wall.