Across
- 4. a set of information that controls a trait; a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
- 5. The scientific study of heredity.
- 8. The different forms of a gene that can be dominant and recessive.
- 9. Having two different alleles for a trait. (Aa) also known as Hybrid.
- 13. the joining of a sperm and an egg.
- 14. A change in a gene or chromosome.
- 15. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Down
- 1. Having two identical alleles for a trait (AA or aa) also known as Purebred.
- 2. An organism’s genetic makeup, or allele combinations.
- 3. A different form or version of something.
- 6. the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.
- 7. A number that describes how likely it is that an event will occur.
- 10. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through genes.
- 11. An organism’s physical appearance, or visible traits.
- 12. Square A chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.