Across
- 1. having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.
- 6. a biological catalyst and that are almost always a protein
- 10. a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
- 13. the union of two gametes
- 14. whenever you are getting two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
- 15. where the mRNA travels to the ribosome, where it will be read
- 17. fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete (egg, or ovum) with a male gamete (sperm).
- 18. the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- 19. one of two or more DNA sequences occurring at a particular gene locus.
- 20. refers to the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells.
Down
- 2. the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA
- 3. a trait that is expressed only when genotype is homozygous
- 4. purpose is to create genetic diversity
- 5. a reproductive cell of an animal or plant.
- 7. purpose is growth and repair
- 8. the presence of two identical alleles at a particular gene locus
- 9. the relationship between two versions of a gene
- 11. the passing of genetic information from parent to child through the genes in sperm and egg cells
- 12. the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant
- 16. any of the body cells except the reproductive (germ) cells.