Genetics vocab

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Across
  1. 2. Gene Only one copy is needed for the trait to show, such as brown hair, freckles, or a widow's peak. (Example: A)
  2. 4. Two different alleles (Bb)
  3. 6. A piece of DNA that controls a trait.
  4. 8. Square – A chart used to predict traits of offspring
  5. 10. What you can see (physical traits)
  6. 11. A living thing
  7. 12. A characteristic (eye color, height, etc.)
Down
  1. 1. Trait A trait passed from parents to offspring.
  2. 3. Two of the same alleles (BB or bb)
  3. 5. Different versions of a gene.
  4. 6. The genetic makeup (BB, Bb, bb)
  5. 7. Gene Two copies are needed (aa) for the trait to be expressed, such as blue eyes or blonde hair. This is hidden unless two copies are present.
  6. 9. Mendel Scientist who discovered how traits are passed down
  7. 11. The child of parents.