Across
- 3. a structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus and most living cells; carries genetic information in the form of genes
- 6. a trait that is hidden when the dominant form of that trait is present
- 7. having two copies of the same allele for a particular trait
- 8. the different forms of a gene
- 9. short deoxyribonucleic acid- this is what carries genetic information for the development of an organismit is in the shape of a double helix
- 10. a characteristic that an organism can pass to its offspring through genes
Down
- 1. a trait that always shows up when the allele for that trait is present
- 2. a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- 4. a passing of traits from parent to offspring
- 5. having two different copies of the alleles for a particular trait