Genetics Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. an allele that codes for a trait that always shows up
  2. 4. characteristic or quality that can be passed on through genes
  3. 6. The passing of traits from parents to offspring
  4. 7. a chunk of DNA that codes for an individual trait
  5. 8. long thread of DNA found in the nucleus
  6. 9. different versions of genes/traits
  7. 10. an organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits
  8. 11. an allele that codes for a trait that only shows up when there are two recessive alleles present
Down
  1. 1. an organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations
  2. 2. having one dominant allele and one recessive allele for a single trait
  3. 5. reproduction with one parent
  4. 6. having two of the same allele (either both dominant or both recessive)