Across
- 1. A sequence of three RNA nucleotides that can be translated into an amino acid.
- 4. The father of genetics
- 6. The study of heredity
- 7. This chemical works to transfer information from DNA to the ribosomes.
- 9. Protein ____________ is the term used to describe the building of proteins
- 10. Tightly coiled DNA forms these structures found in the nucleus
- 13. The location of protein synthesis
- 14. - In a genetic cross between a yellow flower and a blue flower, the offspring are yellow flowers with blue stripes. This is called?
- 16. An exact copy of an organism created from its own cells.
- 17. One of two forms of a gene inherited from a parent
- 19. This type of genetic engineering transfers the genes of one organism into another.
Down
- 2. This allele is written as a capital letter and always "wins" when present
- 3. Independent ____________________ is the process by which specific alleles for traits are inherited by chance
- 5. The chemicals that create the genetic code for all living things.
- 8. The use of biology to make useful products.
- 9. Mendel's first law, the law of____________________states we inherit one allele for each trait from each parent.
- 11. A diagram used to trace inheritance patterns in extended families
- 12. This term is used to describe traits that are controlled by more than one set of genes
- 15. ________________ dominance creates a purple flower from a cross between a blue and a red flower.
- 18. This allele only appears in a phenotype if it is homozygous